What to Do If Your Tire Is Punctured Without Evidence?

[AubreeDella]

You can only look for evidence, as it is impossible to file a report without evidence. You can search for surveillance cameras near where the vehicle was parked or install cameras in areas where the vehicle is frequently parked to record footage. After capturing the footage, submit the video evidence to the public security authorities for handling. The video evidence used must not be edited. Below is a related introduction to car tires: The tires of motor vehicles are important components of a car, directly contacting the road surface and working together with the car's suspension to mitigate the impact experienced during driving. They ensure that passengers in the vehicle have a comfortable ride and smooth driving experience, while also providing good traction and improving the vehicle's driving performance.

[GarrettFitz]

Honestly, this is really frustrating. I parked my car by the roadside and found a flat tire the next day, with no cameras capturing who did it. Directly confronting the property management or parking lot operators is useless—they usually just shirk responsibility, saying they only provide parking spaces and aren’t responsible for safekeeping. I’ve learned my lesson now: every time before parking, I walk around the car and record a video with my phone, focusing on the condition of all four tires and the surrounding environment. If it happens in a paid parking lot, I firmly demand to review the surveillance footage, since the parking fee includes management services. If I find particularly suspicious nails, I keep them—there might be fingerprints or clues from surveillance. For daily driving, I recommend installing a tire pressure monitor with vibration alerts, so you’ll know instantly if a tire is punctured.

[StAndres]

My crappy car gets punctured three or four times a year. After some painful lessons, I've learned this: right after a puncture, check the type and location of the nail. Self-tapping screws leave obvious malicious puncture marks, while regular nails might be accidental. The first thing to do is NOT to move the car—call 122 immediately to report it. Even if the police say there's no surveillance coverage, multiple reports will make them take the area more seriously. The most practical solution is installing a dashcam with loop recording—parking surveillance overnight doesn't drain much battery. Next time your tire gets punctured, just review the footage. Last time, I caught the property cleaning cart dropping tools on camera. Now, I check my tires carefully before every drive and keep an air pump and tire repair strips in the car for emergencies.

[OKate]

It's really frustrating when your tire gets punctured for no reason. Last time, it happened to me in the underground parking lot of a shopping mall. I immediately asked the security to check the surveillance footage, but the camera angle just missed the parking spot. Don't just accept your bad luck in such situations—ask the management to write and stamp a statement of the incident, which can be useful for future claims. I strongly recommend installing an external tire pressure monitor. It's a small device costing just over a hundred yuan, and it immediately lights up a red warning on the dashboard when the tire is leaking. For daily parking, avoid construction areas and places crowded with street vendors, as these spots are often littered with nails and broken glass. When getting a tire repaired, opt for chain stores. Small shops often do a poor job, leading to slow leaks that waste more fuel and shorten tire lifespan.