A customer in Fleet, Hampshire, runs a modified 1960's Rover
P4 which he uses for historic road rallying. The car had been taken to his local
classic specialist for some mechanical work (carburettor adjustment) and he was
wanting to change the...
Yesterday afternoon we were called out to the Basingstoke
College of Technology where a lady had advised us that her Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) was indicating a sudden loss of pressure on her Run-Flat tyres,
she was concerned that...
We may not see snow all that often down South,
but that doesn't mean the temperatures aren't dropping! With heavy rainfall across the whole of the UK, we've noticed an increase in calls for new tyres from people worrying about braking distances...
Locking wheel nuts are an integral part of the modern vehicle. Introduced
alongside the alloy wheels, these nuts are meant to deter thieves by being a unique
pattern or having an additional piece of security such as a cover or...
Tyre pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS for short, are now
a mainstay for all European made passenger vehicles. As of 2012, all manufactured passenger
vehicles must be equipped with either a direct or indirect TPMS system (more on
this down...
Attention all RAF Odiham staff! We have some great news
for you that will save you time, effort, and hassle when it comes to
maintaining your vehicle. Imagine having your tyres changed without having to organise
time out to leave the base and...
Today we went out to a regular customer in Basingstoke who owns a fleet of
Renault Master ambulances. Before going on call, the daily inspection noted
that the near side front (passenger front) needed to be either repaired...
Wheel Alignment in
Winchester
We were recently called out
to a customer in Winchester who had been advised on a recent MOT that both
front tyres needed changing due to heavy inner edge wear. Prior to...
This week we had a customer contact us stating that their TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) had stopped working on their Volvo XC90 and that the light on their dashboard was flashing. When checking the tyres, the customer...
Puncture Repairs in Hampshire...
One of the most common topics we speak to our customers about on a daily basis is the dreaded PUNCTURE!
Something nobody wants but we don't doubt many of you have experienced at least once. Some of...
Caravan and Motorhome tyres are radically different.
Although both can be labelled as 'commercial' and look the same from the
outside, the differences lie in the construction of the tyre.
Utilising more Ply layers, a motorhome tyre can be...
Punctures can come from all areas of
life, from screws in areas with new builds to incredibly sharp stones just
littered around the ground to objects you wouldn’t think of such as vape
pens (see below!), bottle tops and...
In our modern age, many of the new vehicles we see on the
road use a TPMS system. But what does that mean? A Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System continually monitors the tyre's pressure and relays this information to
the driver. Either by using...
When people
think of run-flat tyres, they often think of harsh rides, excessive noise
emitted from tyres and a high price compared to standard tyres. Run-flats are typically
associated with BMW however other car brands have selectively adopted...
If you are new to caravanning and have purchased one second
hand, you are unlikely to know how much care the previous owner took of the
tyres. It is a good idea to assume the worst. Take the tyres off and have a look
around for signs of wear...
Motorists to Be Banned From Parking on Pavements
Although already illegal in a majority of London and being
put into effect from 2023 in Scotland, councils in England and Wales will now
be given the power to issue fines for motorists who...
It's that time of year again! The nights are getting darker,
the temperatures are dropping and the average monthly rainfall is creeping up.
Some of our customers across the country, more commonly in
the North of England and Scotland,...
To get the best value for money out of your tyres, having the correct
alignment is imperative! Incorrect alignment can cause reduced fuel economy, a
reduction in high-speed stability and increases driver fatigue as they
constantly battle to...
Seal-sealing tyres aren't a rare tyre. Quite the contrary. Often found in the bigger SUV market and particularly on VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) products that aren't supplied with a spare. Self-sealing tyres contain a thick gel like layer on the...
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