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Buyer Beware

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY PART WORN TYRES Are you aware that tyres often wear out their tread more quickly once they are half worn? Are you aware theat in the event of an accident, insurance ...

Posted 11 years ago

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Second hand tyre report

January 17, 2013 By Connor ORourke A recent mystery shopper investigation by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, found that 98 per cent of the part worn tyres it purcha...

Posted 11 years ago

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TyreSafe webinar inspires part-worn crackdown

By Padraic Deane   Trading Standards Officers in the UK are set to step up their efforts to investigate the sale of illegal and dangerous part worn tyres following a webinar on the s...

Posted 11 years ago

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TyreSafe and NTDA to co-operate on part worn crackdown

By John Loughran   TyreSafe’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the risks associated with fitting part-worn tyres have been given a further boost with support from the Natio...

Posted 11 years ago

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Keeping the pressure on caravan and motorhome safety

By Padraic Deane After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent memory, touring caravan and motorhome owners are being reminded about the importance of checking their vehicle’s tyr...

Posted 11 years ago

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TyreSafe warns on the dangers of fitting part worn tyres

By John Loughran TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation is warning motorists of the dangers of fitting part worn tyres, following an  independent investigation by Bristol Trading Sta...

Posted 11 years ago

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Motorists urged to check their tyres

By Connor ORourke TyreSafe, the leading tyre safety organisation is urging motorists to regularly check their tyre pressure to improve the safety of their vehicle on the road. TyreSafe.org is ...

Posted 11 years ago

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New TyreSafe blockbuster

TyreSafe’s family of road safety ambassadors, the McIntyres, are making their latest online appearance in a new ‘movie’ designed to help drivers stay safe on the road. In their latest episode, t...

Posted 11 years ago

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CCTV footage reveals tyre failure horrors

By Connor ORourke The shocking consequences and high cost of tyre failures have been revealed in a series of new CCTV clips unveiled by the Highways and TyreSafe in the UK.Agency. In the most ...

Posted 11 years ago

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Weather woe inflates the need for tyre safety checks

Drivers are being reminded about the need for more regular tyre checks as flooding abates across the country. With its potential to cause aquaplaning, standing water remains a major hazard, wh...

Posted 10 years ago

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TyreSafe warns on part worn tyres

More than four million drivers in the UK are buying tyres that have been previously used on another vehicle, and one in six motorists has bought part-worn tyres at some point in their driving life, ty...

Posted 10 years ago

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Motorists get tyre safety warning

As thousands of families prepare for the traditional Easter holiday getaway, one of the busiest times of the year on the roads, tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe is reminding motorists about the need...

Posted 10 years ago

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Drivers urged to tow the line this summer

As the main summer holiday season approaches, drivers who will be towing a caravan or trailer are being encouraged to pay particular attention to their tyres before setting off. The advice i...

Posted 10 years ago

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Van owners and drivers get tyre safety warning

TyreSafe, the leading UK tyre safety organisation is urging van owners and drivers to check their tyres regularly in a bid to improve road safety. TyreSafe says that light commercial vehicles (LCVs...

Posted 10 years ago

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Motorists get tyre safety advice

TyreSafe the UK tyre safety organisation is offering motorists tyre safety advice ahead of the forthcoming June Bank Holiday weekend. "Punctures and tyre-related incidents are the second most commo...

Posted 9 years ago

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TyreSafe reminds drivers to carry out regular tyre checks

TyreSafe is reminding drivers that the first and most important element to ensure tyre safety is to carry out regular checks. While various tyre types are available, all of them will need to be in ...

Posted 8 years ago

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Bridgestone in a rush to make road safety plea as school bell sounds

With children going back to the classroom and rush-hour traffic resuming, Bridgestone has urged motorists to take extra care on the school-run. The tyre manufacturer said that the latest TyreSafe rese...

Posted 8 years ago

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TyreSafe offers TPMS advice

UK tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe is reminding drivers not to rely solely on tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to ensure their tyre safety. While this valued technology has been proven to im...

Posted 7 years ago