Industry News·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 15th May 2015
The DVLA have announced they will soon be making changes to the current UK driving licence, so we thought we’d use this as a good opportunity to update you all on the changes that will be taking place, so you can make sure you are fully compliant with all current DVLA regulations. What’s happening? From 8th June 2015, any paper counterpart of the driving licence will no longer hold any legal or valid status in the UK. The paper part was only ever an extension of what couldn’t fit on the actual photo card itself e.g. penalties. But it is…
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MOT·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 21st April 2015
Around £1.5million vehicles fail their annual MOT. However, what’s even more shocking is the fact that they fail on the littlest things that more often than not, the motor owner can sort out themselves if they just pay a little more time and attention to their vehicles. To avoid falling into this statistic, we’re going to run through some easy checks you can do to make sure you stand the best chance possible of getting the green light and passing your MOT! The five minute challenge Save yourself time and money by carrying out a few checks that should take…
Car Servicing·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 16th April 2015
Part of being a responsible car owner includes paying to have your vehicle regularly serviced. However, because it is not an annual legal requirement (like an MOT is) there is sometimes confusion over how often you should have your car serviced, and which type of service you should have. So whether you’re a car owner for the first time and are unsure about the rules of servicing, or if you’d just like to clear a few things up, you will find this article rather useful! Why should I have my car serviced? Let’s start from the top and answer: why…
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Tyre Pressure·
Tyres · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 30th March 2015
If your car was made after November 2014 it will have a TPMS fitted. TPMS are Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems which is a safety measure that monitors the temperature and pressure of your tyres. It sounds like a good idea as it lets you know of any abnormalities, but it may actually cause you trouble as well as doing you good. You might be wondering what a TPMS is and how it tracks the pressure of your tyres in more detail, and this is a very good thing to have a grasp of. A small sensor will be added into…
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Services·
Tyres · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 5th January 2015
Breaking down can be a very stressful experience and can happen to absolutely anyone, no matter how carefully you have maintained your vehicle. Many motorists may naturally become stressed if their vehicle breaks down. However, it is important to keep a cool head and stay calm to make sure that you, and anyone else in your vehicle, remains safe until help arrives. Knowing what to do in advance is half the battle, so here is an overview of the steps to follow. Move your vehicle to the hard shoulder The first and most important thing is making sure that your…
Car Servicing·
Services·
Tyres · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 17th December 2014
Winter time is notorious for car breakdowns. In December 2010, AA patrol officers dealt with over 28,000 breakdowns – in one month! But with a few simple checks and regular servicing and MOTs, you can get ahead of the game and keep your car on the road and safe this winter. Car battery The biggest cause for winter breakdowns, it’s vital to check your battery. If it’s more than 5 years old, there is a good chance it may give up on you when the icy temperatures make an appearance. Windscreen wipers and window washer fluid Overtime, the rubber on…
Car Servicing·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 23rd October 2014
Servicing your car not only keeps it in top condition when you are running it, but it will also add value to your vehicle when the time comes should you want to sell it. Even if you are not planning on selling in the near future, it is important to think ahead and keep your service history going, as people are prepared to pay a premium for a car with a full service history. Why should I bother getting my car serviced? Car servicing is a very important part of vehicle ownership. Even if you are planning on selling your…
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Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 29th September 2014
When you become a motor owner, you are the person held solely responsible for its maintenance and upkeep, which is of paramount importance for your own safety, the safety of your passengers and other road users. In order to make sure you keep on top of maintenance and repair issues, you need to make sure it is regularly serviced. If your car is more than three years old, it also needs an annual MOT to make sure everything is in good working order, or to flag up anything that needs seeing to. In between the MOT and service, faults and…
MOT·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 11th July 2014
Every motor owner knows the anxious feeling when it’s that time of year again – time for the MOT! An annual test that seems to come round all too quickly, an MOT is an absolute necessity if you want to keep your car on the road and safe. But there seems to be a common pattern in terms of what the most common fails tend to fall down to. So the team here at Universal Tyres have come up with a list of the top 5 things to check your car over for before you take it in for…
Car Servicing·
MOT·
Services · Posted by: Universal Tyres · on 20th June 2014
We all hate those inconvenient glitches that can arise from time to time and get in your way. One of these set-backs that can be most annoying and definitely stops you from getting on is when your car breaks down in the middle of a journey. It can catch you off guard and leave you feeling unsettled if you don’t know what to do. However, you can avoid ever finding yourself in this unfortunate situation, by taking regular care of your car, taking it for annual MOT tests and services when they’re due and seeing to any necessary car repairs…
