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tyre flat spots
Tyres

When I don’t drive a car for some time, should I worry about tyre flat spots?

Tyres are supple. This is so that they provide some cushioning to the car’s ride and it helps them grip the road. But doesn’t that mean that when you leave…

By James Foxall16th June 20206th July 2020
particles
Opinion, Tyres

Tyre particles are the latest emissions problem

David Attenborough has been brilliant at drawing attention to the plight of plastics in our oceans. And while many of us might tut at the sight of a plastic bag…

By James Foxall30th May 20196th July 2020
Tyres

I need new tyres for my car. Are all season tyres worth going for?

It’s a dilemma in the UK. Our climate is usually so… boring that normal summer tyres will do the trick all year. Except when they don’t. There will be occasions…

By James Foxall9th May 20196th July 2020
tyre change
Tyres

How do I know when a tyre change is needed?

It’s a good question. Many people are only prompted into a tyre change when their rubber is illegal. But a tyre’s ability to keep us safe starts deteriorating long before…

By James Foxall4th April 20196th July 2020
Tyre tread depth
Tyres

What is the legal tyre tread depth and how do I check it?

The legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK and most of Europe is 1.6mm. It’s important that tyre tread depth is regularly checked because the less tread a tyre…

By James Foxall12th February 20196th July 2020
Driving in snow
Mechanical

How do I drive an automatic car in snow?

Driving in snow can be tricky for even the most experienced driver. For starters, unlike the Nordic countries, we’re not used to it. Plus hardly any of our cars have…

By James Foxall22nd January 20196th July 2020
Budget tyres
Tyres

Why is there such a huge price difference between the Continentals my car came on and budget tyres?

Budget tyres are a bit like supermarket branded staples. There are people who’ll say there’s no difference between them. Others will swear produce from household names that have built empires…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020
tyre lump
Tyres

I’ve got a lump on the outside of my tyre. How serious is it?

Anything that’s out of the ordinary on a tyre, such as a tyre lump, should be considered serious. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the road so…

By James Foxall22nd November 201823rd July 2020

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