tyres

Check your tyres this summer

Enjoy your trip and don’t let your tyres ruin your summer

Summer might seem to be the least likely time for more tyre-related incidents to be reported on Britain’s roads – yet June, July and August are when they are most likely to occur.

Longer journeys with extra passengers and luggage on board puts additional strain on tyres – and if they have any defects, they are more likely to suffer a catastrophic failure or ‘blowout’.

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Frost on car windscreen. Winter driving

Seasonal driving hacks that could save UK motorists money

A leading insurance comparison firm has revealed the top winter driving hacks that could help motorists avoid higher premiums and retain those all-important No Claims Bonuses.

Quotezone.co.uk says many motorists overlook the winter conditions and can make unnecessary mistakes that will hit them hard in the pocket.

The firm, one of the UK’s leading car insurance comparison...

Worn tyres: When to replace them

You may think that you need to get new tyres as soon as you can see visible signs of wear and tear, and in some case this is true. But do not be too hasty to replace your tyres if roads are in reasonable condition, and – as long as you are not going off road – you should be fine allowing the tyres to wear down a little more, as long as they are still legal. If you are going off-road or will...