Bridgestone Turanza 6 Tyres The Bridgestone Turanza 6 tyre has been proven to last 22% longer than its predecessor. Bridgestone are so confident in its performance and longevity that they’re offering a Tyre Mileage Guarantee to all customers who buy 2 or 4 Turanza 6 tyres. All you have to do is register your purchase on the simple and fast registration platform and your tyres are covered to last the distance! Click the see full terms & conditions Register your T6 Tyres HERE 6 Whether taking a corner on the highway or needing to brake unexpectedly in the city, Bridgeston ..read more

What's the difference between a Service & MOT? Maintaining a vehicle involves more than just filling up the tank and washing it occasionally. Two essential aspects of car maintenance that often get confused are the Service and the MOT (Ministry of Transport) test. Despite their similarities, these two processes serve distinct purposes in ensuring your vehicle’s safety, performance, and longevity. Legal obligations for vehicle safety Let’s start with the legalities. An MOT is a mandatory requirement for cars over three years old, ensuring they meet the minimum safety and environmenta ..read more

What tyres are best in the rain? Here in the UK, we’re seeing more rain than ever before. On average, we get at least 1mm of rain for 156 days of the year – so 43% of the time it’s raining! It’s therefore understandable that you might be searching for what tyres are best in the rain. In fact, choosing tyres that are good in the wet is essential if you live in the UK. Tyres for the UK climate So why are we getting so much rain; the answer quite simply is down to climate change. Unfortunately most of us have already experienced the effects of climate change in the UK. We’re getting war ..read more

What to do if you hit a pothole If you’re wondering what to do if you hit a pothole, you’re no alone. Pothole related incidents were up by 33% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the RAC attending nearly 30,000 pothole related breakdowns. There are thought to be more than a million potholes on UK roads, and although the Government has set aside 5 billion pounds to repair roads it’s likely that, for the foreseeable future at least, pothole damage will still be a problem for motorists. Here, we’re going to look at ways to avoid pothole damage and what should you do if you’ve hit a ..read more

How to drive safely in heavy rain In wet weather, stopping distances are at least DOUBLE those required on dry roads. This is because your tyres have less grip on the road. The ‘two-second rule’ no longer applies, with the Highway Code advising drivers to allow at least twice the distance on wet roads. Further advice includes: If the steering becomes unresponsive, it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road. This is called aquaplaning. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually, maintaining a good grip of the steering wheel. The car will regain its ..read more

Free winter checks Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the colder months this year by calling in for a free Winter Safety Check. It’s a busy time of year for most of us but it only takes a few minutes to ensure your vehicle is ready to use on winter roads. Our expert technicians will check your vehicle’s: Engine Fluid levels Screenwash Battery Tyres Bulbs Wiper blades Vehicle checks for Winter Engine fluid levels We check all engine fluid levels including oil, brake fluid and anti-freeze, to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly throughout the winter Screenwash We check your s ..read more

Your guide to all-season tyres In an ideal world, when it comes to tyre safety, all drivers would have two sets of tyres. They would have: A standard set of summer tyres to use in Spring and Summer. Another set of specialist winter tyres to use throughout the coldest months, when temperatures are likely to drop below 7 degrees Celsius. Having a set of specialist winter tyres to use in cold conditions undoubtedly gives drivers more grip on the roads and allows them to drive safely and continue to use their vehicles in both snow and ice. However, unfortunately we don’t live in an ideal world ..read more

Bridgestone tyres 2024 Olympic promotion Buy any 2 or 4 Bridgestone car, van or 4x4 tyres and receive a free Olympic Games Mascot! Plus… Opt in for the prize draw to win an all expenses paid trip to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games To enter, all you have to do is visit www.bridgestone-promotions.co.uk/olympics  1. Fill in your details 2. Upload a photo of your receipt 3. Opt in for the prize draw Terms & Conditions of Bridgestone Olympic Promotion, 1st January to 31st March 2024 This Promotion (the ‘Promotion’) is organised and hosted by Bridgestone Europe NV/SA UK Branch. The Pro ..read more

N-Rated Porsche tyres The new classification system for N-rated tyres Porsche design some of the best performance vehicles in the world, however, they know that if the wrong tyres are fitted the safety, performance and comfort will all be impacted.  Despite the fact that some Porsche vehicles have identical tyre sizes, a bespoke tyre made with a specially selected rubber compound is developed for each individual model. As the range of Porsche vehicles expand and tyre sizes inevitably cross over, to make sure owners select only the approved tyres for their Porsche, a new classificati ..read more

Does my car battery need charging or replacing? Does my car battery need charging or replacing? It’s a cold morning and after jumping in your freezing car you turn the ignition… just what you didn’t need, your battery is flat! Most drivers at one time or another have had the annoyance of a drained battery, in fact batteries are said to account for 2 out of every 3 breakdowns in the UK. Unfortunately most car owners don’t worry about the health of their vehicle’s battery until there’s a problem and they’re frantically googling “what to do if you have a flat battery”. They might then wonde ..read more