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8 tips for driving after taking a break

Thursday 7th January 2021

Looking to get back behind the wheel after a short break away? This could be due to staying at home during lockdown, or if you had a change in circumstance, such as job or living situation, which meant you didn’t need to drive anymore. Whatever the reason, it’s likely you’ll want to take some steps... Read More

A guide to all-season tyres

Monday 14th December 2020

All-season tyres are developed for use in countries with moderate yearly weather patterns. This makes them ideal for use in the UK and other European countries that have relatively mild climates. Learn more about all-season tyres from our guide today. What are all-weather tyres? All-weather tyres,... Read More

Home car maintenance checklist

Monday 14th December 2020

During this unexpected year, it’s likely that your vehicle may not have been performing the same number of miles that it is used to. Whether you’ve been limiting your contact by not using your vehicle as much, or you’re simply looking for a vehicle maintenance checklist you can do at home, our guide... Read More

Are part worn tyres safe?

Thursday 10th December 2020

Part worn tyres, or second-hand tyres, are easily available to buy from many garages, dealerships and tyre manufacturers. However, are part worn tyres a safe choice for your vehicle? Our guide dives into the possible dangers part worn tyres can pose, whether part worn tyres are legal and how you sh... Read More

How to tell the age of a tyre

Friday 13th November 2020

Wondering how you can tell the age of your tyre? And how long tyres last for? Our handy guide has you covered. Tyre age – how old are my tyres? Each tyre is imprinted with a coded date on the sidewall of the tyre, which indicates the tyre manufacturing date. This 4-digit code allows you to underst... Read More

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