For many drivers, the thought of their vehicle breaking down mid journey is enough to cause a cold sweat. A little TLC today can save a lot of anxiety later. You’ll also ensure compliance with legislation; no one wants to be pulled over by the police. Thatcham based tyre fitting, exhaust and battery services with a friendly smile and a wealth of knowledge are available from leading local firm Thatcham Tyres and Exhausts.
When you want to check that your vehicle is operating safely, or you think that there is an issue, contact them for efficient and pocket friendly assessment and work.
Regular checks of the exhaust are imperative.
- The exhaust directs dangerous fumes away from passengers within the vehicle.
- It ensures efficient fuel consumption.
- The exhaust improves the engine’s performance and controls the operational noise levels.
Carbon monoxide poisoning affects concentration and it can kill. It has no smell or colour but brings tragic consequences. What may be an annoying rattle or whistle to you could be a sign of something more serious, but resolvable, to a professional.
You may have harmed your vehicle last winter
Short and frequent trips in cold weather are harmful to the exhaust because it is during the first 20 minutes that the vehicle warms up, and in cold weather the shorter journeys may not be sufficient to burn off water vapour and salt from grit applications on the roads. Your vehicle’s underside and the exhaust are more prone to suffer damage and rust as a result, the expanse and severity should be professionally assessed.
Tyres don’t last forever
Tyres from specialist local firms like Thatcham Tyres and Exhausts are very competitively priced. However, many drivers try to use tyres past the legal tread limit as an attempt at economy, but this compromises safety and is illegal. As tyres are the only part of the vehicle with direct contact to the road and their effectiveness can make the difference between life and death, why wait to check if they need replacing?
RoSPA recommends that worn tyres are replaced long before the legal minimum tread is reached. They recommend action at 3mm.
The tread displaces water on wet roads to ensure maximum grip and safety. When the tread is at 1.6mm it is already placing you at risk so ask yourself what value you place on you, your passengers and fellow road users’ safety.
Winter tyres and wet weather tyres are viable options for drivers; winter tyres are not a legal requirement in the UK as yet, but weather events like the Beast From the East prove their value.
RoSPA statistics show that In 2016, 8 people were killed and 120 people were seriously injured in accidents where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres were established as a factor in the incident.
Tyre fitting centres have the tools to fit, align and achieve the correct tyre pressures, stress free, for clients.
Most parts are held in stock so please obtain convenient car maintenance, Thatcham tyre fitting and exhaust services from the best local service provider today.
