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Why some motorists are avoiding MOTs and using faulty tyres

MOT testing station

New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under the age of 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns. The cost-of-living crisis has also driven 19% of all drivers to reduce or halt car servicing and repairs …

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Pirelli UK crowned ‘Tyre Manufacturer of the Year’

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

Pirelli UK has been named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Awards 2024. The coveted award, decided by a select panel of independent industry experts, recognises Pirelli’s excellence in product innovation, sustainability, and beyond. Pirelli’s success stems from its commitment to quality, safety, …

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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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Cost-of-living crisis: Motorists delay buying safer tyres

Worn tyre

Motorists have been warned about the risk of driving with worn tyres as new eBay research reveals that more than one in 10 have put off buying new tyres, with most blaming the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Nearly 40% will only buy new tyres if they fail an MOT, while 11% …

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Top 10 tips for driving in hot weather

Motorway in the summer - CarGurus

In hot weather conditions, it’s more important than ever for drivers to carry out basic preparation and checks to reduce the risk of mechanical breakdowns, and maximise passenger comfort. CarGurus – a leading online automotive marketplace to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles – has compiled a list of essential …

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Holiday drivers urged to their check cars

Kwik Fit advises drivers not to leave their pre holiday checks to the last minute

An estimated 17.6 million Brits are going on summer holiday by car this year, according to new research, but one in seven drivers won’t make any checks before setting off. The analysis from Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, also reveals that drivers will cover an …

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Top reasons for cars failing MOTs

MOT testing station

Lamps, reflectors and indicators continue to be the most frequent reasons for vehicles fail their MOTs, according to DVSA data analysed by the RAC. However, brakes and tyres overwhelmingly that are more likely to cause the most “dangerous” MOT failures. Failures for non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just …

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Bridgestone teams up with the 2023 EV Rally

Genesis GV60

Bridgestone has become the official tyre partner of the 2023 EV Rally. The five-day, 1,200-mile ‘e-Rally’ will feature 50 electric vehicles stopping off at the five capital cities between July 3-7 and Bridgestone has agreed to be an official sponsor for the first time. The EV Rally will take in …

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Give your car an Arctic BLAST check

Peugeot 2008 GT Line in the snow

Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, is urging motorists to be ready for the cold spell with a simple five-point checklist. The checks spell out the word BLAST and are easy to remember when icy weather is predicted. Kwik Fit has highlighted the key components which …

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Winter tyres ‘aren’t a priority’ for UK drivers

Audi RS 3: dancing in the snow

Just one in five motorists in the UK think it is important to swap their cars onto winter tyres, new research by Audi UK indicates. The use of winter tyres is mandatory during the winter months in many countries and regions throughout Europe, but there is no legal requirement to …

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