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Don’t take risks on the road this Christmas

Bridgestone tyre safety plea

Bridgestone is making a festive road safety plea for motorists driving home for Christmas. Latest research from the tyre giant revealed that more than half (54%) don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their …

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Can you identify a tyre’s crucial ‘load rating’?

BMW Active Tourer - Vredestein Ultrac tyres

Only 6% of motorists in the UK are able to correctly identify a tyre’s load rating, according to a survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres. The load rating signifies the maximum weight of the vehicle that can safely use the tyre, so choosing a tyre with an unsuitable load rating can …

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Young drivers putting brakes on car maintenance

Young driver - IAM RoadSmart

New research claims that more than three-quarters of motorists aged 18-34 have delayed key vehicle checks to save money. As drivers battle the cost of living crisis, data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, also shows almost a third (28%) of younger drivers have held …

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Essential winter tyre care tips

Goodyear winter tyre care

With extreme weather just around the corner it’s more important than ever to make sure your tyes are in tip-top condition. We’ve teamed up with Goodyear to help you stay safe on the roads over the winter with these five tips… 1) Check your pressures regularlyIt’s important to regularly check …

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Stay safe by testing your motoring knowledge

Car maintenance

Drivers lack knowledge on basic vehicle maintenance which could lead to them driving dangerous vehicles, failing MOTs and being served hefty fines, according to new research. The findings come as many drivers remain off the road or are only using their vehicles occasionally during the third UK lockdown, causing concerns …

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‘Donut Ignore the Signs’ warns Goodyear

Goodyear donut campaign

Goodyear has launched a new campaign to help motorists spots the signs and symptoms of unhealthy tyres – with a little help from donuts. It’s hoped the ‘Donut Ignore the Signs’ initiative will encourage drivers to commit to the habit of checking their tyres once a month. Poor tyre maintenance …

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Tyre safety takes a back seat

checking tyre pressure

One in 10 UK car drivers have never checked their tyre pressures, according to new research by Hankook Tyres. In addition, one in five only check their tyre pressures every six months, despite the general recommendation that they should be checked every week. The Hankook survey delves into drivers’ awareness …

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7 Essential Checks for Tyre Safety

Tyre Safety

Good maintenance of tyres will not only save you from accidents, it will also help you reduce the overall car expenditures in a year. In this article, we have outlined some tips for you. Tyre failure can be prevented by following 7 these tips. It is recommended to have a …

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Plenty Of Rubber On The Road

It may, on the whole, have been pretty mild this winter (so far!) but we have had some big storms and some terrible flooding. Roads awash with water are dangerous places to be and, since the tyres are the only part of the car in contact with the ground, it …

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