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…
Category: Tyres
They’re the only thing joining your car to the road so they’re crucial for road safety. Discover all about getting the best tyres for your motor and how you can maintain your tyres to be as safe as possible
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…
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…
What’s the best way to do a car wheel change?
Tyre companies reckon that each of us can expect to have a puncture once every five years. For many of us that will mean using a sealant and inflation kit.…
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…
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…
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…
Is there anything I can do to help my car pass the UK MOT test?
Every year around four in 10 cars fail the UK MOT test yet the government claims that around half of all failures could be easily prevented. Although garages frequently don’t…
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…
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…