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…
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…
The government has postponed the MOT test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this, it’s still our duty to ensure our cars remain roadworthy. And if your car needs…
Tyre companies reckon on average we’ll suffer a punctured tyre every five years. Sometimes nails or other sharp road debris cause these punctures and the tyre can be repaired. But…
We could say make sure you’ve got a cold weather kit including a blanket, some snacks and warm clothing with you. But a) we’ve done that already and b) you’ll…
There is nothing in the law that says you have to carry a spare wheel so a lot of cars don’t have them in order to save weight. Instead these…
Getting punctures is an irritating fact of motoring life. But car tyre repair is entirely legal – as long as the puncture is in specific places on the tyre. And…
Part-worn are essentially used tyres. They’re cheap because they’ve already covered some miles. Of course, we all know new tyres can be expensive. But if you’re judging tyres on cost…
You want to remember your driving holidays this summer for all the right reasons. And those reasons won’t include being stranded on the hard shoulder while everyone else speeds by…
Every car on the road that’s 64-reg or younger will have TPMS otherwise known as a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Although this is intelligent technology, it might not be as…
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…