Towards the end of January 2013 we saw snow right across the United Kingdom. Forecasters suggested that we prepare our vehicles for winter driving conditions as it was going to be bad and for once they got it right! Terrible driving conditions on minor roads meant that there were accidents galore. The minor roads are […]

With all this snow, ice and temperatures still at freezing, those motorists who were wise enough to have winter tyres fitted are certainly reaping the benefits. When the snow and ice were forecast last week our mobile tyre fitting teams were manically busy fitting sets of not only winter tyres but standard tyres too when drivers realised they […]

If you’re a fan of activities in the snow such as skiing and snowboarding you may well be contemplating or even booked to go on a self-drive holiday to one of the many European ski resorts. It can be considerably cheaper to drive yourself and your friends to these ski resorts, however you need to consider the dangers that driving […]

Here at Grippy we can help you find the right tyres to suit your vehicle and driving style. Once we’ve fitted your new tyres you will need to take into consideration a few things before you set off on your journey. Brand new car tyres come out of the moulding process with several tiny vent […]

That fluffy white stuff is forecast to fall anytime soon. It might look pretty and is fun to play in but can cause havoc with day to day life for many people. To keep you moving this winter whatever the weather ensure your vehicle is fitted with winter tyres. Don’t get caught out like many […]

So as we enter into another new year is it about time you arranged to have your car tyres changed? Perhaps it is something you were holding off doing prior to the chaos and expense of Christmas and are now looking to have some premium tyres at cheap prices. If so then make Grippy your first stop. […]

Brrr…. it sure is cold outside and its set to get colder! If you’ve been considering whether you should swap your standard tyres over to winter tyres then we’d suggest doing so at your earliest possible convenience. As we head into December you may think its a bit too late into the season to change […]

Many British motorists have never even heard of winter tyres, or assume they’re a waste of money in a country that doesn’t get much snow. But winter tyres aren’t just for snowy conditions, they’re specially designed to provide better safety and grip when temperatures dip below 7°C. In the UK. Last year, the average temperature […]

The new EU legislation for tyre labelling has been put into effect this month, with manufacturers now legally obliged to provide ‘traffic light’ ratings for their tyres’ performance in three areas: wet braking, noise, and rolling resistance – each rated between A and G. These ratings are intended to help consumers choose the best possible […]

People all over the UK have been living with extremely changeable weather lately. Torrential rain, hailstones, and bright blue skies and sunshine can all be seen within an hour. This poses a challenge for your car tyres as they need to be able to cope with a wide variety of issues. According to Bridgestone, in these […]