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Goodyear commended for their part worn tyre dangers campaign

The Goodyear and Dunlop team in the United Kingdom have received rave reviews for their campaign to highlight the dangers of fitting part worn tyres to cars. The method of saving money, which sees drivers asking for cheaper part worn tyres from garages has become a big story in the news, as trading standards officers have found problems with the practice in several counties.
 

Winter tyres start to take off

Cautious Start to UK Winter Tyre Sales Industry research specialists Encircle Marketing has revealed that, in November, the widely expected Winter Tyre Season started cautiously but towards the end of the month, started to gather some significant momentum.Encircle called a cross selection of outlets in the first 2 weeks of the month and then called the same outlets again in the last 2 weeks of the month. By incorporating this method Encircle were able to garner initial feedback to potential Callers and how this then evolved as the temperatures started to drop.
 

Have you checked your tyres?

UK motorists are risking the perils of winter driving by placing their safety in the hands of their dads, as it appears the majority of people do not know how to check if their tyres meet legal driving requirements.
 

M1 southbound at the junction with the A406 broken down lorry

A lorry has broken down just before the A406 junction with the M1 southbound, 2 lanes closed.
 

M4 traffic on the flyover juction 2 heading for london

One lane is blocked on the M4 flyover heading into London at junction 2.
 

Bad traffic clockwise at junction 23 on the M25

Bad traffic clockwise at junction 23 on the M25 due to a load of potatoes having been spilt.
 

Big bills for MoT failures possible from next year.

A radical shake-up of the MoT test will leave motorists liable for astronomical bills to repair electronic stability control (ESC) systems from next year.The new rules - required under EU law - will also see equipment like electric seat adjustment motors and factory-fitted tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) added to the Department for Transport’s annual test of Roadworthiness.ESC will become mandatory on new cars from 1st November 2012, but the rules don’t only apply to new vehicles, or systems that came as standard - they apply to any vehicle that has it fitted.
 

M1 traffic problem

M1 heading south just after the M25, traffic master indicates that the speed in 0mph.
 

M25 traffic problems

The M25 has 2 lanes closed anti clock at junction 23, tail back to junction 24. Keep clear.
 

Hometyre traffic report

Traffic is slow heading west at the Henleys Corner due to road works. Delays are about 30 mins.
 

Treadcam being trialed

This is an artical I have seem in the metro new paper in London. 'Treadcam' sensor snares drivers that have tyres below legal limit Motorists fed up with speed cameras will have their moods lowered even further by a new police scanner that can tell whether a car tyre is below the legal limit. Caught in a trap: The tyre device has lasers and could be used in Britain. The ‘treadcam’ is placed on a road and uses lasers to check the state of tyres on passing vehicles.
 

Police trial an automatic tread depth reader

I have heard on the radio that police are trialing an automatic tread depth reader. They unit is put on the road, the car drives over the reader and if your tread depth is below the legal minimum (1.6mm) 100 yards up the road you are pulled over by the police. The penalty for an illegal tyre is 3 points per tyre and up to £2500, remember this is per tyre not per stop by the police. 4 illegal tyres and you will be off the road. So keep an eye on your tyres because getting replacements before you are illegal is cheaper and safer.
 

M1 closed juction 5 to 4 heading into London

The M1 is closed between junction 5 and 4 heading into london.
 

Snow is on its way next month

It has been reported on radio 4 that snow is forecast for next month (October), do you remember what it was like last year? did you have problems getting to work, did you miss out on being paid as you could not get to work? Now is the time to think about Winter tyres before the snow falls. By booking your Winter tyres now you know that they will be available, once the snow starts to fall everybody will be asking for them and the stock of tyres will start to run low, so call us now and book your Winter tyres before they all run out.
 


Preparing your Caravan tyres for the Summer

Now that the school holidays are approaching the annual summer holiday trip in your Caravan will be approaching. The thing to remember is that if the Caravan has not been moved since last year the Tyres might have started to deteriorate. Tyres do not like to sit in one position; they can get flat spot and start to age prematurely if they are not used regularly. Look at the side walls for crazing, this is a sign that the tyre is starting to break down. Also check between the tread pattern for crazing as well. Check the pressures, all tyres lose pressure over time.
 

Freenation at Hyde park

Had to attend a van with a puncture on Saturday in the middle of Hyde Park! The guy was part of the team setting up for Freenation in the middle of the park. He had hit a kerb and damaged the side wall of his tyre. He called Hometyre and we picked up a tyre and got him back on the road in 2 hours. Very impressed. Thanks for the BIG mention to the crowds.............
 

Traffic at Henley Corner

Traffic is again very heavy heading west at Henleys corner. Please try to avoid it.
 

50 Tyrons bands fitted in a day

Yesterday we had a marathon trip to Dover to fit 50 Tyron bands to Land Rovers destined for Africa as cash transporters. The whole job took 8 hours non stop but we got it done. Tyron bands keep the tyre on the wheel if you have a blow out. Perfect for the rough roads they are going to encounter and the precious cargo they will be carrying.
 

A406 problems at Henleys Corner

Roadwork changes at Henleys Corner are causing traffic problems in both directions on the A406. Avoid if possible.
 


 


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