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Tyre of the Month August 2016: Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

This August, we have chosen the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 as our tyre of the month. Providing high levels of fuel efficiency and great traction and handling in wet conditions, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 is a superior tyre choice and has earnt recommendations from ADAC, the largest automobile club in Europe. Efficient and Eco Friendly As part of Bridgestone’s Ecopia range, the EP150 offers an excellent eco performance and enhanced fuel efficiency. Bridgestone are committed to reducing C02 emissions, which is why this tyre has been designed using a specialist Nano-Protech...

Why Service Your Car at Brighton & Hove?

Regular car servicing is crucial when it comes to keeping your vehicle and passengers safe on the road! Find out what gets checked during a car service at Setyres Brighton & Hove and learn what it means for your vehicle! Keep Your Engine Healthy During a full car service at Setyres Brighton & Hove, we will check that your engine is in good condition and all your engine fluids are filled to a sufficient level. This will help to keep your engine healthy so it runs better and lasts longer....

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...