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The Importance of Wheel Alignment
Many motorists overlook the importance of their wheel alignment, focusing more on the condition of their tyres. But did you know how much of an effect poor wheel alignment can have on your tyres? The purpose of wheel alignment is to ensure your car drives in a true straight line. If wheel alignment is off, tyre life is shortened due to irregular wear. Car and mileage performance also decreases as . . .
Read MorePosted on: 28/02/2015
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Secrets to passing you MOT Test...
March is one of the most common months for MOT tests, but the bad news is that around 40% of cars fail their MOT test first time round.* However nearly half of all MOT failures could be avoided with a few simple checks that can be done at home, before taking your car to be tested. Take a look at the list below and discover the secrets to giving your car the best chance of passing first time. Che . . .
Read MorePosted on: 24/02/2015
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Tyre Checks - Advice from Henfield
We all know how important it is to check our tyre pressure regularly and also check that our tyre tread is adequate and legal, but a lot of us tend to overlook the rest of the tyre! The team at Setyres Henfield have offered some super helpful advice to help us all identify inconsistencies and important damage to our tyres, that we might have otherwise overlooked. What should I look out for? I . . .
Read MorePosted on: 14/01/2015
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Driving home for Christmas with Setyres Brighton & Hove
If you are one of the thousands of Britons that travel across the length and breadth of the UK to visit family, or travel home for Christmas, the team at Setyres Hove have created a Christmas car checklist just for you. With the number of breakdowns in winter nearly double of those that occur in the summer months, a few simple vehicle checks can help you reach your final destination in time for C . . .
Read MorePosted on: 23/12/2014
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Winter Time Driving
December is finally here and it’s only a matter of time now before the frost really sets in and snow blankets the UK. Which is all very well for those of us that can stay tucked up inside, but how confident are you when it comes to venturing out in the car in such unpredictable conditions? We’ve put together a few tips to help you tackle the treacherous elements this winter... Driving . . .
Read MorePosted on: 09/12/2014
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Keep Clear and Carry On...
With the cold mornings creeping up on us, it won’t be long before we’re waking up to completely frozen cars. We might not get much in the way of severe snow here in the UK, but we definitely get our fair share of frost – freezing and misting up our windscreens. It might be tempting to make a move as quickly as possible on cold mornings and hope your visibility increases as you . . .
Read MorePosted on: 14/11/2014
