Avoid Falling Foul With Defective Tyres
The blog this week is about how to ensure that you do not drive with defective tyres. Thousands of people every year are fined up to £2500 per defective tyre – don’t be one of them! Everyone is trying to save money at the moment, interest rates are rising, fuel bills are rising, food costs are soaring, insurance costs are rising etc so when it comes to owning a car, we need all the help we can get to keep costs down. Read on to find out more:
With winter fast approaching, we urge all drivers to use a 20p coin to check their tyre depth by simply inserting the coin into the main grooves of the tyre; if the outer band of the 20p is visible then the tyre may not have sufficient depth. If you are in any doubt as to the legality of your tyres please go and see your local independent garage for free advice. Do not wait for your MOT or service - act straight away! We have written many blogs over the years showing you how to use a 20p to check tyre depth. We are members of Foxy Lady Drivers Club and they send all their female members a tyre check safety gauge to check their tyre depth.
Other areas on your tyres for you to inspect include the condition of the tyre, paying particular attention to any cuts, lumps of bulges in the tyre, and ensuring the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure. We have said in so many blogs over the years that you should be checking the tyre pressures on your Volvo or Toyota fortnightly. Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that the wear is even, helping to ensure the longevity of the tyre. With so many potholes on our roads - it really can have a detrimental effect on the condition of your tyres, especially if your tyres are under inflated. The only part of a vehicle that is in direct contact with the road surface are the tyres therefore your tyres play a critical role in road safety. Acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all rely on the tyres' relatively small contact area with the road surface so their maintenance is essential. However, each year in the UK, more than 1200 road casualties are caused by an accident where illegal defective or under-inflated tyres are a contributory factor. We also do not advocate the use of part worn tyres – we think it can be dangerous. Don’t be tempted to save a few £’s at the cost of yours and other road users safety. If you need help in checking your tyres properly feel free to pop in and ask us to help. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015, 2019 & 2020, The IGA Big Awards 2022, The Inspire Customer Service Excellence 2016 Award, The Eagle Radio Customer Focus 2017 Business Award, The Workshop Magazine Workshop Manager of the Year 2017 Award, The LiveWire Excellence In Vehicle Servicing 2019 Award and The Aftermarket Excellence Award for Best Website 2019, The Eagle Radio Biz Award – Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 & the SME News Magazine Most Trusted Car Servicing Provider 2020, we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire
