Stay safe this winter with TyreSafe’s ‘Magnificent 7’

New TyreSafe winter tyre movie drives home timely message

Tyres can suffer a ‘hole’ lot of damage following cold snap

Drivers are being advised by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated. Hitting a pothole can cause serious internal tyre damage, which may result in dangerous sidewall bulges, or result in cuts to the tyre which may expose cords, rendering it both dangerous and illegal. It has been estimated that in 2010 there were 8,000 pot hole related claims to insurers and the early signs are that 2011 will exceed this due to the damage caused to roads during the freezing

TyreSafe concerned by Government’s inaccurate winter weather tyre advice

Following a statement in the House of Commons yesterday by Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has expressed its disbelief and concern over the Government’s lack of understanding about the added safety benefits of winter weather tyres. Despite many independent tests proving that winter weather tyres are the safest option for drivers across the entire winter period, Mr Hammond incorrectly claimed they were not appropriate for UK situations. “Mr Hammond’s comments show a complete lack of understanding about

TyreSafe highly critical of winter tyre insurance premium hikes

Following a report in this week’s Auto Express magazine, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is concerned and disappointed at reported additional premiums being charged by some insurers for drivers fitting winter tyres. The magazine claims that some insurers regard the fitting of winter tyres as a vehicle modification, resulting in high insurance premiums for drivers. TyreSafe’s criticism has also been echoed by industry bodies RoadSafe and the NTDA. “Many independent tests have proven that winter weather tyres are the safest option for drivers throughout the entire winter

Pro-Align maintains high service response with winter tyre fitment

Leading wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align, has fitted its fleet of service and sales vehicles with winter tyres for the first time, to ensure its customers continue to receive high levels of support and assistance, whatever the weather this coming winter. By fitting winter tyres, Pro-Align aims to maintain its maximum 48-hour response times for any service breakdowns while ensuring its drivers remain safe on the road. “Ensuring the safety of our staff while maintaining excellent levels of customer service is a key priority for us,” explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align. “

Accident worries can be relieved with winter weather tyres

More than half of UK motorists feel less safe driving in the winter, yet nearly a fifth fail to make any preparations to their car to cope with the adverse conditions. New research commissioned by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, found that the biggest worry for drivers in the winter is that they are more likely to have an accident as the roads feel more slippery. However, by switching to winter weather tyres, which are specifically designed to cope with cold, damp conditions, drivers can benefit from better grip, reduced stopping distances and improved safety across the