Tyre Safety Month

Posted by on Nov 3, 2020 in News

Tyre Safety Month

October is Tyre Safety Month and this year’s campaign focuses on if your tyres are ready for ACTion, Air Pressure, Condition, Tread. Although it may not seem crucial for your tyres to be checked they need testing at least once every month and before long journeys. In this blog we discuss the 3 main areas you need to assess… Air Pressure The air inside your tyre creates pressure, the less air there is in the tyre the more rubber contact with the road which can cause your...

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Your Cars Tyre Tread Depth

Posted by on Sep 4, 2020 in News

Your Cars Tyre Tread Depth

Ensuring your tyre tread depth is legal is one of the most important checks you can make on your car. If your tyres are worn there is a greater risk of an accident occurring, a fine being obtained and three penalty points. If all four of the tyres on your vehicle are below the legal limit you could lose your licence and face a £10,000 fine. In this blog we are going to discuss how you should check your tyre tread depth and the minimum tread depth. How To Check Your Tyre...

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E10 Petrol And What It Means For Your Car

Posted by on Jul 28, 2020 in News

E10 Petrol And What It Means For Your Car

The new lower carbon petrol, E10 petrol is made with 10% ethanol and is going to be introduced into the UK filling station supposedly in the early months of 2021. In this blog we are going to discuss what this means for your cars. The E10 petrol is part of a plan to make emissions from cars better for the environment, biofuels are being combined into petrol and diesel. In the current E5 pumps at filling stations there is a 5% blend of bioethanol. When the new E10 petrol is...

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How To Keep Your Car In Good Condition During Lockdown

Posted by on Jun 2, 2020 in News

How To Keep Your Car In Good Condition During Lockdown

During the recent Coronavirus Lockdown, many people have found that they are using their car a lot less than they usually would. At a time like this it is understandable that you may have your mind on other things, but it is good to think about your vehicle every now and then. In this blog we are going to talk about how you can keep your car in good condition during lockdown.   Tyres If you are about to go out for a journey to the shops and you haven’t drove your car...

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Car Predictions for the Future

Posted by on Mar 25, 2020 in News

Car Predictions for the Future

Over the years we have seen cars evolve and become something that we could only dream of in previous decades. In 2020 we have cars that talk to you, cars that can perform emergency stops automatically and cars with all the tools included in a modern-day smart phone. Whilst these advancements may seem amazing to some, the coming decades are sure to see some unimaginable changes. In this blog we are looking at some of the biggest predictions for cars in the future. Battery...

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