Poing near Munich, August 29, 2022 - According to statistics by the German automobile club ADAC for 2022, tire damage is the fifth most common cause of car breakdowns in Germany. Yet not every defective tire has to be replaced, but can remain safely in use for a long time with professional repair. This protects the environment and the owner's wallet, says Ludwig Ketzer, who has been working at tire repair specialist REMA TIP TOP for almost 40 years dealing with the question of how the service life of car tires can be extended safely and economically through repair. In the first part of our interview series, he explains what typical reservations and misconceptions often prevent consumers from having tires repaired and how professionals can tackle them.