Your tyres are one of, if not the most important part of your vehicle to keep in good nick. They are always in contact with the road, and can be your best friend if treated right. Here are five tips to make sure you get from A to B safely. Tyre pressure Your tyre pressure […]

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When you think about it, tyres are among the most important features of your car – since they are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. The grooves in a tyre are vital for wet weather performance as they help channel water away and enable your vehicle to move better around corners and […]

With winter on its way, you might ask yourself as a driver – should I consider getting more suitable tyres for the cold weather? Winter tyres are designed to offer maximum grip in cold conditions, such as rain, ice and snow. They have a softer compound and deeper tread, which helps improve contact with the […]

Maintaining the correct air pressure, regularly checking tread depth and keeping an eye out for external damage are all essential factors of keeping your tyres in good nick! Try to avoid skidding and swerving, and if you regularly travel long distance, it’s probably wise to carry out the above checks more often. Say you’re driving […]

More than a third of new cars are now sold without a spare tyre. Ford, Volvo and Honda do not sell their cars with a spare as standard. Surely such an important safety item should be included? To have a flat tyre on the motorway can put yourself and other passengers in danger. Most of […]

As a motorist it is important to note that cold weather puts extra strain on your tyres. When temperatures drop below freezing point tyres have to work harder so it is important drivers make sure they are well maintained and in good condition. Protyre have given advice to motorists saying that the misconception that tyre […]

With the backlog on tests slowly wilting away, many pupils may now be looking at booking a practical Driving Test soon. With that in mind, this weeks article will be based around the ‘show me, tell me’ part of the test. You will be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your driving test. The examiner […]

  This time of the year is when the weather really takes a turn for the worst and roads can become icy. Learning to drive on roads that are icy can be tricky, when the ice becomes slippery it can cause accidents. Its easy to loose control on icy roads as steering wheels may also […]

Engine failure, tyre-blowouts and brake fade can all be caused by extreme temperatures – so are you maintaining your car well enough to avoid a breakdown as the mercury rises? Extreme temperatures won’t just give you sunburn and melt roads, but they also risk causing severe damage to your car. Millions of motorists could be […]