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 […]

Here at Grippy.co.uk we know that keeping your tyres safe from the dreaded potholes can be no easy task. With so many more pot holes opening up on today’s roads, they can appear in an instant and before you have time to react… the damage has already been done! From Continental tyres, to Bridgestones, Uniroyals […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]