Cornwall’s Specialist Workshop
TPMS sensor replacement, valve servicing, and sensor cloning. Keep your dashboard warning light off and your tyres safe. Based at United Downs Industrial Park, St Day — serving drivers across Cornwall and Plymouth.
Since 2014, European legislation has required all new passenger vehicles to be fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). These electronic sensors monitor the air pressure inside each tyre and alert the driver when a tyre becomes dangerously underinflated — reducing the risk of blowouts, improving fuel efficiency, and extending tyre life. At Autoshine Wheel Clinic, we service, replace, and clone TPMS sensors as part of our tyre fitting and wheel refurbishment work, saving you a costly trip to a main dealer.
Since 2015, a TPMS fault warning light on the dashboard is also a mandatory MOT failure point. Ensuring your sensors and valve assemblies are in good working order is therefore essential not just for safety, but for keeping your vehicle road-legal. Our technicians carry a wide range of replacement valves, service kits, and cloning equipment to address TPMS issues while your wheels are already in the workshop.
We read sensor data and fault codes to identify whether the issue is a valve, battery, or sensor failure.
TPMS valve stems, cores, gaskets, and retaining nuts are inspected for corrosion and wear during tyre removal.
Worn valve components are replaced with manufacturer-approved service kits — both rubber and metal valve options available.
When a sensor battery fails, we clone the original sensor ID onto a new unit, avoiding the need for expensive dealer reprogramming.
The new or serviced sensor is fitted inside the wheel, correctly torqued, and sealed to prevent air leaks.
After tyre refitting and balancing, we verify the TPMS system is communicating correctly with the vehicle's onboard computer.
We confirm the TPMS warning light has cleared from the dashboard before the vehicle leaves the workshop.
We advise on any remaining TPMS issues that could affect an upcoming MOT test, ensuring you leave with full peace of mind.
Replacement of worn valve stems, cores, sealing gaskets, and retaining nuts during tyre changes. Both rubber and metal valve options are stocked. Recommended whenever tyres are removed to prevent future air leaks.
When a TPMS sensor battery fails, we clone the original sensor ID onto a new unit. This avoids expensive main dealer reprogramming and allows a fast, convenient replacement. Particularly useful when sensors are damaged during tyre changes or corroded beyond repair.
Dashboard warning light on? We diagnose TPMS faults using specialist equipment to identify whether the issue is a sensor battery, valve leak, or system communication error and resolve it efficiently alongside any tyre or wheel work being carried out.
Pressure sensors mounted inside each wheel — the most common type on modern vehicles.
ABS-based systems that detect pressure loss through wheel speed variation.
We stock service kits compatible with sensors from all major vehicle manufacturers.
Universal and programmable aftermarket sensors fitted and cloned to your vehicle's specification.
Larger wheel assemblies with TPMS serviced during refurbishment or standalone tyre fitting.
Bulk TPMS servicing for dealerships and fleet operators — competitive trade pricing available.
Yes. Since 2015, a TPMS warning light that is illuminated or a system that indicates a fault is a mandatory MOT failure. We recommend resolving any TPMS issues before your vehicle’s MOT test.
Sensor cloning copies the unique ID of your original sensor onto a new replacement unit. This means the vehicle’s onboard computer recognises the new sensor immediately, without the need for expensive dealer reprogramming. It is faster, more convenient, and significantly cheaper.
TPMS sensor batteries typically last five to seven years. After this, the battery may weaken and the sensor will trigger a dashboard warning. The sensor itself can also be damaged by corrosion or during tyre changes if not handled carefully.
Yes — and this is the most cost-effective approach. Because the tyres must be removed during refurbishment, we can inspect and service the TPMS valve components at no additional labour cost.
Contact Autoshine Wheel Clinic for fast, professional TPMS sensor servicing and replacement in Cornwall. Avoid expensive dealer charges, we carry the parts and equipment to fix it in-house.
