How To Read Your Tyre Size

Understanding the key markings on your vehicle’s tyres will help to identify their exact size and specifications should you require a replacement. This quick and simple tool explains the meanings…

Strange Car Noises? Here’s What’s Causing It

Have you noticed your vehicle making an unusual or funny noise? Check it before you wreck it! The area where the sound is coming from might not be where the…

How Pollen Filters in Cars Protect Against Hay Fever

The sun is shining, the flowers are flourishing and the distinctive smell of freshly cut grass is in the air – for many, these are exciting signs that summer has…

Tyre Tread Safety Ratings & Checks [Infographic]

As a driver, it’s important to make yourself familiar with the tread of your vehicle’s tyres to ensure you are driving legally and safely on the roads. Uneven or worn…

Driving after an MOT test failure

If your vehicle has recently failed its MOT and you have been left wondering ‘what happens next?’, then fear not: you’re not alone. An MOT fail can leave many drivers…

What type of driver are you? [Quiz]

Avoid These Simple MOT Fails

The fast-paced nature of the motor industry means that it’s imperative for drivers to keep up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations to ensure safety and compliance on the roads….

The Dos & Don’ts of Windscreen Defrosting

A frosted windscreen can significantly impair a motorist’s vision on the roads. By law, all drivers must make sure their entire windscreen is clear during their journey to ensure full…

What’s the Difference between Wheel Alignment, Tracking & Balancing?

When it comes to the tyres on a vehicle, one of the most common questions is: what’s the difference between wheel alignment and balancing? While on the face of it…

EU Tyre Labels Explained

As of 1 November 2012, new tyre label regulations are in force to help promote safer, more economical and more environmentally friendly road transport in Europe. The new labels indicate…