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Are you making the most of your fleet tyres? While, it is common for many drivers to go for the same tyres that match the brand and model of the van they are using. However, you could be limiting the performance and life of your tyre and van by doing so. It should be a … Read more

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Making Your Vehicle More Fuel Efficient   The cost of fuel is a big talking point at the moment with many dreading when they have to visit the pump. There are many factors that have led to the rise in costs at the pump and this will mean that you will likely be looking for … Read more

the engineer filling out the mot testing sheet

Due to rules that allowed for MOT extensions during the COVID-19 Pandemic – there are likely a number of vehicles that are now facing their MOT test or it is due soon and they’ve had longer than the usual year in-between testing. This means that there could be some issues that have gone undetected which … Read more

Budget vs Premium Tyres

For some, purchasing and organising replacement tyres can seem to be a difficult or stressful process but this shouldn’t be the case! This is why purchasing tyres from a reputable car garage is a fantastic way to find a wide range of tyres and to find the perfect tyres that suit you and your vehicle. … Read more

range of car tyres

Tyre checks are extremely important as your tyres are the only thing separating you from the road. Although some motorists find tyre checks to be daunting and difficult – once you get the hang of them this can become a simple 5-minute check whenever you carry out other checks on your car. The experts are … Read more

For many, the New Year marks certain lifestyle changes, commitments to healthier lifestyles over the year or other commitments. However, it’s also a great time to get on top of those regular tasks that you may have not been completely on top of in 2021. These could be tasks at home but it’s a great … Read more

mot test sheet being filled out

Arranging for your MOT should be a stress-free process however some motorists find arranging for their MOT test unnecessarily stressful. The MOT testing process is standardised across testing centres therefore it’s of the utmost importance to find a reputable MOT centre that you can trust that takes your requirements into consideration. Whether you are carrying … Read more

new tyre 245/45 r18

There are some staggering statistics and facts about motorists in terms of tyre checks, tyres and worn tyres that are on the road. We hope that from the various articles that we have written in the past – you are familiar with the importance of tyre checks as well as purchasing tyres from reputable dealers. … Read more

Damaged Tyre

  According to the Department for Transport, defective or illegal tyres caused 3449 accidents in the UK in 2019. These were accidents where the cause was solely down to the condition of the tyres. A survey compiled by Halfords Tyres Newport, the motoring superstore, of 2000 people also showed that 65% of drivers did not … Read more

Budget vs Premium Tyres

  In this article, we explore tyre choices in the UK, looking at whether budget tyres or premium tyres is the right choices for you and your vehicle, as in some cases the cost difference can be enormous. We will try to differentiate between which tyre is best for which situation, and also discuss how … Read more