Tyres are often an expense us motorists incur at least once a year. Depending upon how much you drive in your car and the quality of tyres you have last fitted will make a difference in when you need to change them. It may be that you have not long had new tyres on but […]
Becoming a tyre fitter
A tyre fitter repairs or replaces damaged or worn tyres. They often need to inspect tyres for customers to check for wear or for a puncture for example and may need to advise them on what sort of tyres they need. They can work on any kind of vehicle, from cars or light vehicles to […]
Wheel alignment costs
If you find that your car is pulling to one side when you drive it, there is a vibration coming from the steering or your tyres are wearing unevenly, then you may need to get your tracking checked by having a wheel alignment. Wheel alignment is also sometimes referred to as wheel tracking and should […]
Damaged wheels
Damaging the wheels on a car can not only make it look less attractive but can actually be dangerous. It is said that a large number of us carry on driving cars with damaged wheels without even realising we are doing it. If you have recently had a medium to large impact on your wheel, […]
MOT only test stations
If you are looking for a place to take your car for an MOT but are worried about being landed with unnecessary repairs that really do not need doing, then why not opt to have your next MOT carried out at an MOT only testing station. There are hundreds of these all over the UK […]
Putting alloy wheels on your car
Some cars come straight from the factory with alloy wheels on, others are added as an optional extra and other cars are built with steel wheels and wheel trims. Adding alloys wheels to a car can make it look a lot more stylish and some say it can also improve the handling and performance of […]
Tyres losing pressure?
If your one of your tyres is losing pressure then there could be a number of reasons for this to happen. The most common one is that you have got a puncture in the tyre. This may be something as small as a tack or a nail but can cause quick air lose especially if […]
Mobile tyre fitters
Previously, if you wanted to get your tyres changed you needed to book your car in to your local garage and would often have to call in advance to make sure that they had the required tyre for your vehicle in stock. This can be a nightmare for some people relaying on their car to […]
When buying second hand
Buying a second hand car is always a risk. Even if you buy from a dealership you may get a warranty but the warranties are often quite limited and do not cover as many things as you may first think. If you only get a three month warranty from a car dealership you can pay […]
A gift for your wheels this Christmas
As the only contact between the road and your car, your wheels can take a heel of a battering during the cars lifetime. Careless driving cad result in bumping into kerbs and hard cornering puts stress on the cars suspension. With the poor condition of much of our road network, even careful drivers can fall […]