Nokian Tyres, the inventors of the winter tyre, have set a new world record for the fastest car on ice. Test driver Janne Laitinen reached a speed of 335.718 kilometres per hour (208.602 mph) in the Gulf of Bothnia. The car used in the test was an Audi RS6 fitted with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 studded […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that one of the most common reasons for failing an MOT is having inadequate tyres? It’s worth giving your tyres a quick check every couple of weeks, especially if your MOT is due, to ensure that you’re not driving on tyres that should really be replaced. Keeping your tyres in good nick […]
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As the weather starts to get colder, there are a few car maintenance jobs that every motorist should be doing – checking their fluid levels, topping up screen wash, and of course, checking their car tyres. Here is a brief reminder of what you should be checking for: Check for any tyre wear both along […]