Autumn and winter months take their toll on your car. Not only do you have to deal with increasingly cold temperatures, but rain and dark nights can make driving more difficult. Please read our article in full on how to prepare your car for colder and wetter weather now…
Your cars tyres are the main point of contact between your vehicle and the road, keeping you safe as you drive. Looking after your tyres properly extends their lifespan and makes your journeys smoother. Read our article on how to maintain your tyres…
Ensuring that your vehicles wheels are correctly aligned is one of the essential car maintenance checks that is done at the annual vehicle service. Vehicle wheels can become misaligned if you have hit a pothole or kerb, or afterwear on your suspension or steering components. There may be some terminology mentioned to let you know why your vehicle is not steering correctly but do you know what those common wheel alignment terms mean? Read our getting to know wheel alignment terms article to find out more…
Many people think that caravan tyres are different from car tyres and so car tyres should not be fitted to a caravan. It’s true that caravan tyres are closer to van tyres because they carry heavier loads, but what really matters is the tyre’s load rating or load index. Irrespective of tyre type, it must be sufficient to cope with the vehicle’s maximum laden weight. Read our caravan tyre ratings article for more information…
As a rule, replacement caravan tyres should match the ones you are replacing. However, in a number of situations, this might not be the case so it’s important to know the following when choosing the correct tyre for your caravan.
the original tyre specification is no longer available
the original tyre specification was inadequate or incorrect
the payload of the caravan has gone up
the size of the caravan wheels has changed – for example, the fitting of alloy wheels
The transport secretary has said that sales of new petrol and diesel car models, including hybrid models, will be banned earlier than initially planned.
Cars are easily the most common vehicles on the roads of Britain, so it will come as no surprise that they are involved in the most tyre-related incidents. A few simple pieces of regular maintenance can help you to avoid a large number of such incidents and yourself and other road users safe this Easter. Read our Easter car tyres advice article for more info.
Whatever kind of tyres are fitted to your car, caravan or motorhome, it is essential for safety and stability that they are correctly inflated for the load they are carrying. Under-inflated caravan tyres are more likely to suffer from a sudden and rapid deflation – causing you to lose control of your vehicle. Read our Easter caravan tyre safety guide for these holidays.