You\u2019re invited this December to take advantage of our free tyre\u00a0safety check, so you can give your vehicle a bit of a treat during the festivities.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re gifting checks for cars, vans and motorbikes from December 1 until 31, 2018 as driving on tyres that have insufficient tread depth is both illegal and dangerous.<\/p>\n
We always recommend you check your tyres regularly and it is especially important when the seasons change.<\/p>\n
Last year was one of the wettest and snowiest winters on record, so it is essential you make sure your vehicle\u2019s tyres are safe as we head into the season.<\/p>\n
Vehicles with tyres that do not have the legal amount of tread, pose a danger to the driver and passengers as well as to other road users.<\/p>\n
Stopping distances are increased, cornering ability is reduced and the chance of aquaplaning more likely as a result of illegal tread depth.<\/p>\n
The current law states that tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread across the central three quarters of the tyre, around its whole circumference.<\/p>\n
Drivers with tyres that fail to meet these standards face fines and penalty points per illegal tyre.<\/p>\n
Throughout December, we are offering you a free five-point tyre safety check.<\/p>\n
Our fully trained staff will check your vehicle\u2019s tread depth, tyre pressures, the general condition of tyres, age of tyres and alignment.<\/p>\n
All of these areas are important to make sure your vehicle is in a safe and roadworthy condition.<\/p>\n