Only one quarter of drivers can correctly state the legal minimum tread depth for a car tyre in the UK. A new study for Kwik Fit, the county’s largest automotive servicing and repair company, reveals that just 27% of British motorists were able to identify the legal minimum as 1.6mm. Some 10 million drivers (30%) […]
Winter Tyres Are Not Snow Tyres, Reminds GEM
With some of the major car manufacturers now offering to fit winter tyres, No. 1 for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist is advising motorists to be fully aware of all the facts before opting for winter tyres when the seasons change. After two consecutive bad winters, the awareness of winter tyres has […]
Advice From Netcars On Spotting A Clocked Car
When buying a car, you really need to make sure that you’re getting exactly what you pay for – and nothing more (e.g. unexpected nasty surprises) or less (a car actually worth far less in real terms due to being clocked for example). Here’s the latest from Netcars.com on what to look out for: Following […]