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5 tyre care steps for keeping tyres in good condition

Thursday 14th January 2021

Once you’ve purchased the right tyres for your vehicle, it’s important to know how to best care for them. That’s why we’ve compiled a 5-step checklist to ensure your tyres are kept in the best condition possible. How to take care of car tyres 1. Tyre pressure Ensuring your tyre pressure is correc... Read More

Tips for driving at night

Monday 11th January 2021

Whether you’re a new driver, you’ve taken a break from driving for a while, or simply want to brush up on your skills of driving at night, our top tips on driving in the dark have you covered. With the additional challenges it can pose, late night driving can be more dangerous than daytime driving –... Read More

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

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  • I have been going to your Brentwood branch for years! Best staff and service thank you!!

    - Brentwood - Jan 4, 2026
  • I find the staff helpful , knowledgeable and honest . Good value and good service all round.

    - Stevenage (Boulton Road) - Jan 5, 2026
  • The Tek gentlemen I spoke with to change my rear tyres were very polite and had my tyre change done in a professional manner. The waiting room was very clean and I will certainly order tyres from F1 auto centres again.

    - Greg, Swansea - Jan 5, 2026
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