Tyre related accidents are probably one of the least recognised causes of driving fatalities. Although the figure of fatalities has fallen from 2011 to 2012 by 5%, the number of less serious injuries has actually increased! Not for profit organisation, Tyresafe, are now working harder than ever to ensure that drivers are more aware of […]

We hope you have a fantastic Easter bank holiday. And to make it even better, why not enter our competition to be in with a chance to win one of our chocolate-filled Easter box prizes? All you need to do is like Grippy’s Facebook page and we’ll announce the winner very soon. If you’re travelling […]

Did you know that 8% of cars fail their MOT because of poor tyre maintenance? Tyres can be the cause of an MOT fail when they are worn below the legal tread depth of 1.6mm, although most tyre manufacturers recommend changing your tyres when tread depth reaches 3mm or less. The legal limit is there […]

Having properly-inflated tyres on your vehicle is important for several reasons – for one, it keeps you safe on the road and reduces the risk of a tyre-related accident. Keeping your tyres at the right pressure also helps to reduce your fuel costs, gives you the longest life possible out of your tyres and improves […]

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 […]

According to recent research carried out only 17% of new cars purchased have been sold with a full size spare wheel. If you look in your boot or wherever you’re spare may be kept its likely you will see a puncture repair kit or a space saver tyre. So why are so many car manufacturer’s […]

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 […]