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Tyre of the Month May: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R

We have chosen the excellent high performance Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R as our tyre of the month this May. Designed to suit sporty cars, this tyre delivers precise control, ideal for racers and dynamic drivers. The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R provides short braking distances in dry and wet conditions and was awarded a ‘B’ for ‘Wet Grip’ in some sizes by the EU Tyre Label.   Excellent Gripping Capabilities Constructed with a specialist tyre compound which uses a higher amount of carbon, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R grips tightly to dry...

Prepare Your Car For Summer

Did you know that hot weather and long summer journeys can put additional strain on your car and its components? Make sure your vehicle doesn’t let you down by undertaking these simple checks first!   Essential Post Winter Vehicle Checks To ensure that winter didn’t leave any lasting damage to your vehicle you should inspect the interior and exterior of your vehicle for any warning signs. CorrosionVisually inspect your vehicle for any signs of corrosion or rusting that may have affected the exterior of your vehicle during winter. You should check...

Changes to the MOT Test

From 20th May 2018 changes will come in to effect for the MOT test. These will include tougher emissions checks for diesel cars and new pass and fail categories will be introduced. The changes are being made in line with the new EU roadworthy directive. New MOT Categories MOT test faults will now be separated in to three categories; Minor, Major and Dangerous. Major and Dangerous defects will cause a vehicle to fail its MOT test, however, the Dangerous category is to alert drivers that the defect is severe enough...

Tyre of the Month April: Michelin Energy Saver+

This April we have named the Michelin Energy Saver+ as our tyre of the month! Providing fuel savings and long tyre life, the Michelin Energy Saver+ delivers higher levels of economy. This tyre also achieves enhanced levels of safety in all summer weather conditions and it has been awarded an ‘A’ for its ‘Wet Grip’ by the EU Tyre Label.   Fuel Efficient The Michelin Energy Saver+ is a more fuel efficient tyre, providing a saving of upto 60 litres of fuel compared to its predecessor (1). Thanks to an inner...

Tyre of the Month March: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 (K125)

We have named the superior Hankook Ventus Prime 3 (K125) as our tyre of the month this March. Designed to provide enhanced aquaplaning resistance and boasting excellent gripping characteristics, this tyre delivers excellent performance for all passenger cars. Labelled ‘very recommendable’ by Auto Bild, one of Germany’s leading automotive publications, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 (K125) is a superior summer tyre choice. Excellent Aquaplaning Resistance Ideal for unpredictable spring weather, the Hankook Prime 3 (K125) delivers high levels of safety in wet conditions. Constructed with four water clearing channels, this...