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Torque your wheel nuts

Called out to do a puncture repair yesterday. When I arrived the customer told me that he had tried to remove the locking wheel nut, but was unable too as it had been greatly overtightened and in the end it had snapped. This meant i had to do a locking wheel nut removal. On checking his other nuts, they were all greatly overtightened (Most probably, put on with an air wrench last time he had his tyres changed).
 

Winning Jobs on cost and service

I am hearing more and more from clients that we are extremely competitive on price, indeed I have won several jobs recently on price. Good to hear that as well as our exceptional service levels, we are also giving extreme value for money.
 

Goodyear unveil the Self inflating tyre at Geneva show

Goodyear’s Newest Innovations on Display in Geneva Goodyear’s innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland, which opens to the public today, Thursday, 8 March. New technologies on display include Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology (AMT), a self-inflating tyre system that can help reduce fuel consumption. Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show will see how tyres can remain inflated at the optimum pressure without the need for any external pumps, electronics or driver intervention.
 

Caravan tyres what you need to know

The below article comes from Tyresafe. Having correctly inflated and well-functioning tyres is essential for all road users, from the smallest cars to the largest trucks, if your tyres aren’t safe then neither are you. For caravan users, making sure your tyres are safe is even more essential, not only are you carrying a heavy load, but if towing a caravan you have less control over the vehicle as a whole, which means if you get a puncture, or something goes wrong, it can be a lot harder to deal with safely.
 

Should you keep a car in a garage if wet

Can storing a car in a garage cause problems? Honest John or the telegraph explains why you shouldn't ever shut a garage door on a wet car. By Honest John 11:47AM GMT 02 Mar 2012 Internal conflict In a recent letter to the Telegraph, a correspondent maintained that garages ruined cars. A wet car put in a cold garage apparently deteriorates far more quickly than it would if left outside. He claimed the electrical circuits would suffer through condensation creeping into every crevice. I intended to keep my Hyundai Sante Fe in a garage, but now I’m not too sure. What do you think?
 

Petrol prices hit an all time high.

Petrol hits an all-time high: Cost of filling family car tops £96 today as pressure grows to freeze fuel duty... and AA warns it will get worse. Diesel fill-up is already more than £100 per tank . Unleaded prices 0.09p short of record following 1.25p rise in last week . Cost of filling 70-litre Ford Mondeo soars from £78.92 to £96.14 in two years By Ray Massey Pressure: George Osborne is being urged to cut fuel duty in his budget this month - but the signs are he will not.
 

Police clamping down on poorly maintained vehicles

Just read the story below, from the Hull police, and maybe the clampdown is moving South as I was called out to replace tyres at Chichester police station for a man who had been stopped for defective tyres.Worn tyres chief problem as Hull police clamp down on 1,383 faulty cars 24 February 2012 Police are becoming increasingly concerned at the spate of motorists failing to replace badly worn tyres with new compounds.It follows the latest clampdown on motorists driving poorly maintained cars, with Humberside police in Hull launching a campaign against drivers in the region.
 

Bridgestone launches new Eco tyre

Bridgestone launches new eco tyre February 27 2012 at 03:25pm By IOL Motoring staff Bridgestone has launched a new fuel-saving tyre called Ecopia.Reducing fuel consumption in today's more ecologically aware world boils down to a lot more than just smarter engines, reduced weight and slippery aerodynamics. If you've read up on some of the more modern, fuel-saving cars then you'd also be familiar with low-rolling-resistance tyres that are being used as a small but effective way of reducing carbon footprints.
 

No cut in fuel duty in next months budget.

Budget 2012: no further cuts to fuel duty, George Osborne indicates Further cuts to fuel duty will not be made in next month's Budget, George Osborne has indicated, despite motorists and hauliers facing record petrol prices at the pump. It is estimated that the price of diesel and petrol at the pump has risen by 25 per cent and 20 per cent respectively over the past two years. Photo: PA By Andrew Hough 8:00AM GMT 25 Feb 2012
 

I need quiet tyres

As reported in the Telegraph, below. Also give us a call at Hometyre and we will give you advice on the best tyres for you.In need of quiet tyres Honest John recommends some quiet tyres for a reader with a Jaguar X-type. By Honest John 3:11PM GMT 24 Feb 2012 Roar emotions I have a 2005 Jaguar X-type 3.0, with four-wheel drive. The road noise is rather high and the tyres are due for replacement. I wonder if you can recommend some quieter rubber than the current Pirelli 225/45 ZR17s. LT, Hindhead
 

Are Runflat Tyres a good idea?

Recent article from the Telegraph:Are run-flat tyres a good idea? Honest John explains the safety benefits of run-flat tyres. By Honest John 3:23PM GMT 24 Feb 2012 Airs and disgraces?
 

The Telegraphs 'Honest John' is a fan of Runflats

The advantages of run-flat tyres Honest John explains why run-flat tyres are a good idea. By Honest JohnI was saddened to read about the death of a policeman, who was struck by an HGV while helping a lady who had broken down on the hard shoulder of the M1. This policeman wore reflective clothing, yet still he was struck down. It illustrates the real danger of hard shoulders. I once saw a stupid driver trying to change his flat tyre by the side of the M4 while his two young sons and wife were inches from the passing traffic. EE, Shamley Green
 

Pirelli P Zero Silver derived from F1 experience.

Pirelli is launching the first road car tyre derived directly from the experience it gained providing tyres for Formula One.The P Zero Silver has been developed for sports cars and sporting saloons, at the same time as the first F1 tests that mark the launch of the 2012 season take place.The new tyre expands the P Zero range, and marks the first in a series of highly specialised Pirelli road car tyres, ensuring the maximum level of performance.
 

Pirelli adds to the P Zero range with the 'Silver' derived from F1 experience.

Pirelli is launching the first road car tyre derived directly from the experience it gained providing tyres for Formula One.The P Zero Silver has been developed for sports cars and sporting saloons, at the same time as the first F1 tests that mark the launch of the 2012 season take place.The new tyre expands the P Zero range, and marks the first in a series of highly specialised Pirelli road car tyres, ensuring the maximum level of performance.
 

wrong tyre fitted to a mini

Called to change the tyres on a Mini in Waterlooville, the customer had just bought it from a local garage with a new MOT. The car in question had just had its near side front tyre replaced to get it through the MOT. Yet whoever had replaced the tyre had put a normal tyre instead of a Runflat. So two mistakes were made: one by the tyre fitter not putting the right type of tyre, and one by the MOT station in not noticing that the tyre was wrong.
 

Are Car Tyres made from natural rubber?

How Is The Rubber For Car Tyres Made?
 

Tyre labelling for customers, will start in 2012

Next November 2012 will see the introduction of a standardised tyre label by the European Union. The goal of the EU Tyre Label is to promote low emissions and better road safety, with standardised information focusing on three keycriteria: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. The move is intended to give consumers essential information to help them when choosing new tyres, the EU Label will be given values from A-G, excluding D, to avoid an average performing tyre.
 

Does your cars tracking need checking?

Correct Wheel Alignment will ensure:- Reduced Tyre Wear Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tyre wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tyre life.
 

Avon produces new Van tyre range

Avon Tyres has launched the latest in its range of van tyres – the AV11.Complementing the AV9, the new tyre is available in selected sizes, with an expanded fitment range coming later in the year.Designed with long life and durability in mind for typically high-mileage vehicles, the R-rated AV11 is currently available from Avon stockists in sizes 215/60R16 C, 205/65R16 C, 215/65R16 C and 235/65R16 C.
 

Yokohama produce a new tyre specifically for vans

Year-Round Performance for Commercial Drivers from Yokohama Tyres from Japanese manufacturer Yokohama have long been renowned for performance and safety under all conditions. The marque’s expertise and reputation is also available to the light commercial market, with a range of three patterns aimed at van drivers across all conditions and circumstances.
 

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