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Bridgestone is making a festive road safety plea for motorists driving home for Christmas. Latest research from the tyre giant revealed that more than half (54%) don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their …

Motorists have been warned about the risk of driving with worn tyres as new eBay research reveals that more than one in 10 have put off buying new tyres, with most blaming the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Nearly 40% will only buy new tyres if they fail an MOT, while 11% …

In hot weather conditions, it’s more important than ever for drivers to carry out basic preparation and checks to reduce the risk of mechanical breakdowns, and maximise passenger comfort. CarGurus – a leading online automotive marketplace to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles – has compiled a list of essential …

An estimated 17.6 million Brits are going on summer holiday by car this year, according to new research, but one in seven drivers won’t make any checks before setting off. The analysis from Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, also reveals that drivers will cover an …

Lamps, reflectors and indicators continue to be the most frequent reasons for vehicles fail their MOTs, according to DVSA data analysed by the RAC. However, brakes and tyres overwhelmingly that are more likely to cause the most “dangerous” MOT failures. Failures for non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just …

Bridgestone has become the official tyre partner of the 2023 EV Rally. The five-day, 1,200-mile ‘e-Rally’ will feature 50 electric vehicles stopping off at the five capital cities between July 3-7 and Bridgestone has agreed to be an official sponsor for the first time. The EV Rally will take in …

Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, is urging motorists to be ready for the cold spell with a simple five-point checklist. The checks spell out the word BLAST and are easy to remember when icy weather is predicted. Kwik Fit has highlighted the key components which …

Just one in five motorists in the UK think it is important to swap their cars onto winter tyres, new research by Audi UK indicates. The use of winter tyres is mandatory during the winter months in many countries and regions throughout Europe, but there is no legal requirement to …

Runflat tyres have their pros and cons. We road tested a new set of Falken “extended mobility tyres” to find out for ourselves… Unless you have access to state-of-the-art tyre evaluation facilities, there’s no better time to road test new rubber than a straight swap with an existing set on …

New research claims that more than three-quarters of motorists aged 18-34 have delayed key vehicle checks to save money. As drivers battle the cost of living crisis, data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, also shows almost a third (28%) of younger drivers have held …