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When Do I Need an Air Con Top-Up

During summer, many of us rely on our air conditioning systems to keep us cool whilst driving. Without air conditioning, driving in cars on hot days can be unbearable, so it is important to make sure that you are confident your air conditioning is working effectively and won’t let you down on the road! Air Conditioning is Only Effective for Two Years The refrigerant gas used in air conditioning systems naturally leaks out over time due to the porous components in the system. As gas pressure drops, so does the...

Tyre of the Month July 2016: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Launched earlier this year, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a high performance summer tyre that adapts continuously to the surface of the road to offer excellent grip and short braking distances. As part of Michelin’s high performance Pilot Sport range, this tyre benefits from co-operation with emblematic manufacturers including BMW, Audi and Porsche. Excellent Gripping Capabilities Constructed with an innovative tread pattern design, inspired by Michelin’s experience in motorsports and Formula E racing, the Pilot Sport 4 offers enhanced levels of grip. The tread adapts continuously to the road,...

Driving Abroad

Creating your own itinerary and hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore a foreign country, however, it’s easy to forget that other countries use different traffic symbols, have different driving laws and more than likely drive on the other side of the road! Setyres have created this useful checklist of all the things you should research and bear in mind before driving abroad this summer! Driving Licence To drive abroad you will need to have a full driving licence and you will need to take this...

Tyre of the Month June - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

We’ve chosen the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 as our tyre of the month this June. Offering shorter braking distances and superior levels of grip, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is a superior choice for high powered cars and dynamic drivers. Recently chosen to be the factory-fitted tyre for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, this tyre is a firm favourite in the automotive industry. Superior Handling The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 offers high levels of steering precision and confident handling on both wet and dry surfaces. This is thanks...

Tyre of the Month May - ContiPremiumContact 5

As summer is just around the corner, we have chosen the superior summer tyre ContiPremiumContact 5 as our tyre of the month this May. Ideal for mid-sized passenger cars, the ContiPremiumContact 5 offers high levels of performance and optimum safety on the road. Short Braking Distances Constructed with superior 3D edges, the ContiPremiumContact 5 offers better grip and shorter braking distances. This is because the tread blocks are prevented from deforming under pressure and retain stability. In addition, these edges help to increase the amount of rubber in contact with...