ATS EUROMASTER PUTS THE BRAKES ON WET WEATHER MOTORING
14 February 2014
ATS Euromaster is reminding fleet drivers that they can take advantage of a free brake check to ensure their cars and vans have maximum stopping power to help tackle the heavy downpours battering the UK.
Braking in wet and slippery road conditions can drastically increase the chances of vehicles skidding – making sure a car or van’s brakes are in optimum condition is essential. Department for Transport Statistics recorded in 2012* show that 62,852 cars were reported in accidents on wet roads or in floods, and 3,663 light commercials. These accidents represented 32% of all reported accidents involving cars and 29% of all reported accidents involving light commercials**.
ATS Euromaster’s free brake check includes a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s brake pads, brake discs and visible brake pipes and callipers – with any necessary remedial work highlighted to the driver by expert technicians. Technicians will also inspect the tyres – which also play a critical role in a vehicle’s ability to stop safely.
Peter Fairlie, ATS Euromaster’s Group Sales Director, says: “Given the number of Met Office weather warnings we are seeing, and the persistent wet weather which has blighted much of the country for weeks, we are urging both motorists and fleets to give their vehicles some extra ‘TLC’. Fleets can’t afford vehicle downtime as the result of an accident, much less potential injury to a driver or other road users; a free brake check between scheduled services is a simple way of maximising safety and supporting Duty of Care.
“Having confidence in your brakes is also one less thing for drivers to worry about when battling the wettest conditions experienced in a long time.”
The complimentary check is suitable for all makes and model of car and van up to 3.5 tonnes, and there is no need to book an appointment.
For more information about ATS Euromaster’s fleet services visit www.atseuromaster.co.uk/business
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* https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-annual-report-2012
** Other road surface conditions affecting reported accidents include dry roads, snow or ice covered roads or special conditions found at the site, including oil, diesel or mud on the road.
About ATS Euromaster
Birmingham-based ATS Euromaster Ltd is part of the Euromaster Group, which operates in 17 European countries with 11,271 employees in more than 2,000 service centres. Established in Great Britain since 1965, ATS Euromaster has approximately 350 centres (a mixture of retail, comprehensive and truck locations), approximately 900 mobile service vans and employs in excess of 2,600 people, providing coverage nationwide. It is the largest comprehensive tyre distributor supplying tyres for everything from cars and vans to trucks, coaches, forklifts, farm machinery and construction plant. ATS Euromaster was the first national tyre expert to be accredited by both SAFEContractor and the Contractors Health and Safety Scheme (CHAS), and also holds the Silver Award for Occupational Health & Safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The company’s technicians are amongst the most highly trained in the fast-fit industry, offering a comprehensive range of products and services including tyres, wheels, fleet inspections, nitrogen inflation, brakes, batteries, shock absorbers, oil, exhausts, fault diagnostics, air-conditioning servicing, scheduled maintenance servicing and MOT testing. Further information is available from www.atseuromaster.co.uk
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