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Prepare for your next MOT Test
March is the most common month for MOT tests – but the bad news is around 40% of vehicles fail their MOT first time around! All vehicles over 3 years old require an MOT test annually and if you are caught driving without a valid MOT certificate you could be fined up to £1,000 and your car insurance might be invalid. Don’t take the risk – book your next MOT test at Setyres and make sure th . . .
Read MorePosted on: 01/03/2017
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Tyre of the Month February 2017: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
February often brings wet conditions and so here at Setyres we have chosen one of the best all season tyres currently on the market as our tyre of the month. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is adept at coping in wet conditions and it provides excellent performance all year round. Excellent All Year Performance The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 has been specially constructed to provide su . . .
Read MorePosted on: 20/02/2017
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Tyre of the Month January 2017: Firestone Winterhawk 3
This January, we have named superior winter tyre, the Firestone Winterhawk 3, as our tyre of the month. Adept at handling difficult winter weather conditions such as snow, ice and rain, the Firestone Winterhawk 3 is an innovative tyre designed to resist aquaplaning and provide enhanced gripping capabilities. Excellent Traction Due to its innovative tread design featuring a large number of la . . .
Read MorePosted on: 12/01/2017
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Winter Battery Care
Winter conditions put a great deal of strain on your battery and failing car batteries are the biggest cause of winter breakdowns. Low temperatures can affect a battery’s ability to accept charge and so recharging a battery can take a long time, sometimes longer than the journeys we use them for! In addition, car batteries have to keep up with much higher levels of demand as drivers require hea . . .
Read MorePosted on: 07/12/2016
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Tyre of the Month December 2016: Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3
This December, Setyres have named the Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3 as our tyre of the month thanks to its superior levels of traction on winter surfaces and excellent wet weather performance. Ideal for urban drivers, the Pirelli SnowControl Serie 3 delivers a reliable and comfortable ride in all winter conditions. Superb Traction Built with an optimised tread design, the Pirelli SnowContr . . .
Read MorePosted on: 01/12/2016
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All Season Tyres or Winter Tyres?
Setyres strongly recommends fitting winter or all season tyres to your vehicle when temperatures drop below an average of 7°c. Summer tyres are designed to provide high levels of performance in warm conditions, but when temperatures drop they tend to stiffen, resulting in significantly reduced gripping capabilities. Winter and all season tyres are created with this in mind and so provide much . . .
Read MorePosted on: 24/11/2016
