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Everything You Need to Know About Winter Tyres & Stopping Distances

Jack Dreyer | Friday 1st October 2021 9:00am

birdseye view of motorway

You’d be surprised how large stopping distances can be in different conditions. It can take as much as 771m to stop in snow! Read on for more.

Do Caravans Need Brakes?

Bradley Jando | Friday 16th July 2021 3:01pm

Caravan pitching with the sun shining through trees

If you’re considering buying a caravan or trailer, you may be wondering whether it needs brakes. Most often, yes. Here’s how they work!

How Long Do Brake Pads Last & When To Replace Them

Jack Dreyer | Friday 18th June 2021 10:25am

Technician holding dirty brake pads.

When was the last time you replaced your brakes? Do you know the tell-tale signs that appear when they are due a replacement? Read on to find out more.

What affects your stopping distance?

Bradley Jando | Tuesday 18th August 2020 11:21am

Car Aquaplaning over Wet Road Surface

Understanding your vehicles stopping distance is key for ensuring road safety and reducing the risk of accidents, but just what factors affect this? In this blog Kwik Fit provide an insight

Should brake discs get hot?

Kwik Fit | Friday 2nd August 2019 12:14pm

car tyre with the brake rotor on the inside and red brake calipers

Do you know how hot your brake discs can get? Or how to cool them down when you’re out and about? Click to find out more from Kwik Fit.




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