Car Tyres
Fairer deal on tyres and servicing
Blackcircles.com announced that motorists using its network of 1,000+ garages will have the additional reassurance provided by automotive industry regulator Motor Codes.
Tyre Safety Month gets national backing
Tyre Safety Month launched today with national backing from Motor Codes and its nationwide network of 6,500 garages. The motor industry consumer champion is encouraging its service and repair centres to advise customers of key tyre safety issues and to offer free tyre safety checks.
Safety campaign highlights simplicity of tyre checks
October’s tyre safety month is underway and 7 year-old ‘mechanics’ Kyanne and Finlay are urging drivers to take the 20p test in order to stay safe and legal. The pair’s appeal can be seen in an online movie (tyresafe.org) where they show drivers just how simple and easy it is to check their tyre tread depth.
Unique Eddie Stobart livery unveiled to improve road safety
Iconic transport and logistics firm, Eddie Stobart, has developed a unique livery on one of its fleet’s trailers to raise awareness about the importance of checking tyres.
Car drivers – which type are you?
Michelin has created a YouTube video to highlight drivers’ attitudes to tyre pressure maintenance.
Fiat Group brands join tyre safety campaign
Four vehicle brands within Fiat Group Automobiles UK have announced their support for the UK’s leading tyre safety campaign group, TyreSafe, taking the number of vehicle manufacturer members within the organisation to ten.
Continental backs Tyre Safety Month
Continental Tyres is supporting the industry’s Tyre Safety month in October with a call for UK motorists to be aware of the safety benefits of winter tyres. With a climate often seen as too temperate to warrant winter tyres, last year’s Big Freeze saw many drivers unprepared and left stranded or involved in accidents which might have been avoided with winter tyres.
Protyre offers free safety check during Tyre Safety Month
All 49 Protyre retail tyre outlets in the UK will be offering motorists a free five point tyre safety check during Tyre Safety Month in October. With up to 15% of cars and vans on UK roads running on at least one defective or badly worn tyre and over 80% with under inflated, tyres are one of the most important, yet neglected safety components on a car.
Kumho celebrates 50 years of innovation
Kumho Tyres recently honoured its 50th anniversary with celebratory events in the South Korean capital, Seoul, and at its factory in Gwang-ju.
Defective tyre prosecutions hits seven year high
The number of drivers successfully prosecuted by courts in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres has risen by 14 percent to more than 4,300 convictions.
DMACK Tyres authorised tyre supplier to FIA WRC
DMACK Tyres, the exciting new Chinese motorsport tyre manufacturer, has been appointed as an authorised tyre supplier to the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
Continental wins Auto Express tyre test
For motorists who can't decide on which tyre is the best brand for their cars, tyre tests are a great source of independent information and this year has been an excellent year for Continental.
New sensor range helps reduce wheel alignment time
Pro-Align, one of the UK’s leading wheel alignment equipment specialists, has added to its range of conventional sensors, helping garages to make wheel alignment measurements even quicker than before.
Which? names Continental as best tyre brand
Outstanding results in Which?’ tyre tests have led to Continental being named best tyre brand tested by the magazine. The leading consumer publication picked out Continental’s excellent dry grip and very good wet grip as major plus points in the brands products.
Nokian eNTYRE - The premium all season tyre
It is increasingly important for motorists to choose a replacement tyre that is capable of dealing with the wide range of weather conditions in the UK.
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