As though someone has flipped a switch, the weather has been
turned on its head with the sun beaming down and flocks of people heading to
the parks. Traffic is steadily increasing as more and more people take to the
streets to enjoy the warmer...
The clocks went forwards in the UK over the weekend and we're sure there's not a single one of you that's not overjoyed to see the lighter nights approaching! With the turn of the clocks comes the time...
Maintaining the correct tyre pressures is extremely important, the three main reasons for this are:
Safety - Tyres that are under inflated can overheat and will be more susceptible to damage, over inflated tyres can lead to...
Christmas is fast approaching, some of us may have done our Christmas shopping back in September but the other half of us will be last minute panic buying in a week or so!
If you're struggling for gift ideas this year… have you...
Some classic and vintage vehicles are running round the country with tubed tyres. Now, back in the day this was the best form! Have a puncture? You can just replace the tube. Now, as modern tyre...
If you've made the decision to purchase a set of winter tyres for the upcoming colder months, you might be wondering what to do with your summer tyres whilst your vehicle is reaping the benefits of having better grip, shorter braking distances...
We recently had a customer call in with a puncture. Being stuck at home is never a great thing and with recent events, people are looking for an escape after being stuck in their home for weeks on end. After a quick call to the suppliers, we got...
A couple of weeks ago, we headed out to a customer to perform a winter to summer tyre swap over, during this time, we noted that the front near side wheel had a small amount of corrosion. At the time, it was merely cosmetic and...
We recent had a customer place an order online for a puncture repair or a tyre for their Tesla Model X. After placing the order, the office gave them a quick call to confirm the details of the booking. During the call, the...
Despite being stuck a home, people are still checking their tyres! This customer was no exception, before heading to the shop, he noticed a puncture on the near side tyre. He immediately called the office to book himself in.
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COVID-19
Hometyre Edinburgh remains fully operational throughout the lockdown, however we are prioritising front-line NHS, police, fire and ambulance workers.
If you have or know anyone that has a dependency on a vehicle for...
We recently had a repeat local Edinburgh computer company place an order for two near side (passenger) tyres to be replaced as they had hit a pothole.
After placing the order online, the customer was given a quick call to confirm the...
Living in the foothills just down the road from Edinburgh can be both a blessing and a curse. The majestic views, tranquil waters and undisturbed quaint roads draw people to live in to these rural areas. But, when you receive a puncture at home,...
With storm Ciara relentlessly battering the country, twigs, nails and screws are being thrown onto the road. Unfortunately this also means that a multitude of customers are experiencing punctures on their vehicle. This customer called in as soon...
We recently had a customer call in to enquire about his tyre going down frequently. He had jacked up the car and inspected the tyre all the way round but could not find any issues. He called us...
With the festive period almost over, this customer had opted to treat herself buy purchasing a full set of Nexen tyres for her Ford Galaxy. After placing the order on our website, the office contacted the customer to confirm the tyre size and...
A Monday morning in December, one of those days where you want to lie in bed and watch the world go by. But, this customer called in as they had experienced a blown tyre just down the road from their house. After slowly reversing the car back up the...
Witherbys, the oldest maritime publishing company in the world, approved us in regard to changing their employees tyres from summers to winters as they were looking for someone with the...
With the winds howling and the temperatures dropping, the people up north are starting to swap their summer tyres for their winters. This person was no exception! He booked himself in a few months before hand and planned his day accordingly. But why...
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