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Tag: Tyre pressure

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
replacement tyres
Maintenance, Tyres

My car needs replacement tyres. Can I do this during COVID-19 lockdown?

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…

By James Foxall12th May 20206th July 2020
punctured tyre
Tyres

How far can I drive on a punctured tyre?

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…

By James Foxall14th January 20206th July 2020
winter driving
Driving, Tyres

What’s the best way to prepare your car for winter driving?

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…

By James Foxall24th October 20196th July 2020
tyre inflation kits
Tyres

My car doesn’t have a spare wheel. Are tyre inflation kits any good?

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…

By James Foxall8th October 201922nd October 2021
car tyre repair
Tyres

I’ve just suffered a puncture in a new tyre. Is car tyre repair legal?

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…

By James Foxall5th September 201922nd October 2021
part-worn tyres
Tyres

I’m thinking of buying part-worn tyres for my car. How risky is that?

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…

By James Foxall13th August 20196th July 2020
summer driving holidays
Maintenance

What car preparations should I make for driving holidays this summer?

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…

By James Foxall2nd July 20196th July 2020
Maintenance, Tyres

My car has TPMS. Do I need to set it up?

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…

By James Foxall13th June 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

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