Are Cold Weather Tyres Worth It?

Cold weather tyres: a waste of money or an essential winter fitment? The matter is subject to much debate. Read on to find out more on whether cold weather tyres are worth it…
Cold weather tyres: a waste of money or an essential winter fitment? The matter is subject to much debate. Read on to find out more on whether cold weather tyres are worth it…
Have you got everything you need for a long journey in your car when lockdown restrictions are eased over Christmas? Here is our long journey planning checklist:
Do you know what car wheel alignment is? Do you realise why wheel alignment is co important for your car? Read on to find out more about the car 4 wheel alignment service from Car Clinic MOT Centre Ellesmere Port.
Wintertime can be a very risky time for vehicle ownership. To make sure that both your car and your family stay safe this winter, here are some simple Ellesmere Port Winter Safety Checklist items you should make to prepare for the onset of the colder months. Download our full Ellesmere Port Winter Safety Checklist guide here.
Winter tyres: a waste of money or an essential winter fitment? The matter is subject to much debate.
The latest Euro NCAP safety ratings have been revealed. Seven vehicle models have attained a five-star award: Mercedes-Benz’s EQC off-roader, and CLA; Skoda’s Kamiq; the SsangYong Korando; the BMW Z4 and Audi’s new A1.
The EQC is Mercedes’ first all-electric model, and it was rated particularly well. It joins other electric vehicles to have been tested by Euro NCAP, including the Audi e-tron and Jaguar’s I-Pace.
Mercedes scored well with their CLA too, getting more than 90% in three of the four Euro NCAP safety areas. BMW’s Z4 two-seated scored well, with a good score for protection of vulnerable road users.
Audi’s A1 performed well in the safety tests. After scoring five stars in 2010, the second-generation of the hatchback repeated its top rating thanks to its standard-fit automatic braking system.
Skoda’s Kamiq – the brand’s new version of the Volkswagen T-Cross – scored five stars, as did SsangYong’s updated Korando. Both cars also have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems as standard.
The Ford Focus, although tested in 2018, was reassessed after some minor updates. Ford has improved the seat, and head restraints design and the car has much-improved whiplash protection in rear-end collisions.
Euro NCAP spokesman Michiel van Ratingen said: “It is great to see a continued commitment to improved safety. From these results, it may seem easy to achieve five stars, but the test and fitment requirements for technology are very demanding and continually updated to incorporate technological development and the priorities in road safety. Next year will see another change in our rating requirements, but experience shows that manufacturers will try hard to maintain the high standards achieved so far.”
For your free Ellesmere Port tyres quote, Ellesmere Port MOT or an Ellesmere Port car repairs quote, just give us a call here at Car Clinic MOT Centre on 0151 3390101 or pop into our garage at your convenience.
One of the major car warranty suppliers has revealed what the top costliest 10 faults were in 2018. The list of the top 10 most expensive car repairs for the year included problems that cost from £5,009 to £8,928.
Over a million cars on British roads failed their MOT last year because of defects that were so dangerous they posed an ‘immediate risk to road safety or would have a serious impact on the environment’ under the new, stricter MOT rules.
Hunter Wheel alignment (also called tracking or balancing) refers to the angle and direction of the vehicle’s tyres. It can be adjusted to affect the vehicle’s road handling, reduce fuel consumption and increase the life of the tyres. If your vehicle pulls to one side, or if you have uneven tyre wear then it may be a problem with your tracking. It can go out of alignment if you hit a kerb or pothole. Our skilled and trained technicians can fix all your Ellesmere Port wheel tracking problems.