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  • Long Journeys, High Temperatures – Warm weather driving advice from Setyres Heathfield

    With another bank holiday weekend just around the corner and the warmer temperatures encouraging drivers onto those already busy holiday routes – the height of Spring brings about extra demands on cars and drivers alike. Our staff at Setyres Heathfield, have put together some expert advice on warm weather driving. With a little planning and preparation you should be able to reduce the risk of a . . .

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    Posted on: 19/05/2015

  • Tyre of the month May 2015 Goodyear Efficient Grip

    We've chosen the Efficient Grip from Goodyear as our tyre of the month this May. This summer tyre is marketed by Goodyear as a fuel-saving tyre that keeps performing for longer. Winner of the Auto Express Best Buy 2012 award, the publication describes it as "A good all-rounder that proved a star performer in the wet." - Auto Express Magazine, 2012. Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly The E . . .

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    Posted on: 06/05/2015

  • Tyre of the Month April 2015 Continental Eco Contact 5

    We’ve chosen the excellent Continental EcoContact 5 for our tyre of the month this April. With the sun now regularly showing its face and the temperatures climbing, now’s the time to ditch the winter tyres and fit a set of standard or summer tyres to your car. The ContiEcoContact 5 combines short braking distances with low rolling resistance, which in the past has always been considered extre . . .

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    Posted on: 13/04/2015

  • 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 . . .

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    Posted on: 28/02/2015

  • 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 . . .

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    Posted on: 24/02/2015

  • 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 . . .

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    Posted on: 14/01/2015