With wet and icy conditions sweeping across the UK, new research has revealed that one-in-ten cars – the equivalent to 2.7 million nationwide – have a tyre fitted with tread that is below the current 1.6mm legal threshold. The survey also showed that 19 per cent of cars are being driven on tyres with tread that is below 2mm the depth at which a number of leading national car fleet owners change their tyres. Research by the Motor Industry research association showed that in wet conditions it takes nearly eight meters more to stop from 50 mph when tyres are worn down to the legal minimum of 1.6mm.
“Driving on excessively worn tyres is dangerous at any time of the year” said ford parts representative. “But in icy conditions it really is gambling with yours and other road users lives”.
AA Warranty recommends you get your car checked out regularly while under warranty as this can save a fortune in replacement parts. AA Warranty is also urging motorists to consider mechanical breakdown cover and take it more seriously. According to the AA research, the most likely car part to fail during winter is the ignition coil pack – costing on average £180 to replace. This is closely followed by the cylinder head gasket, where a replacement can cost up to £390. Among other car parts in the top 10 list of probable failures are engines, gear box car parts, ECU’s, alternators and starter motors.
When most cars are four years old, the manufacturers warranty has long expired, replacement parts should be obtained from Genuine parts suppliers to ensure the new parts are covered under warranty and are and exact replacement.
Guest Article by www.fordsparts.co.uk
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