What Fails An MOT Check? Answer: Badly Worn Or Damaged Tyres
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 12th May 2021 2:38pm
A tyre's condition, pressure, usage and (crucially) tread depth result in 10% of all MOT fails. Learn more & discover how to ensure your tyres pass the MOT.
Why Are My Car Tyres Cracking And What Can I Do?
Bradley Jando | Monday 1st March 2021 3:35pm
Tyre cracking can be one of the most obvious signs of tyre wear or ageing. Find out more about why your tyres crack and how to fix them in this blog.
A quick guide to Original Equipment
Bradley Jando | Monday 22nd February 2021 4:00pm
What does it take for a tyre to be selected as original equipment (OE) and how can you spot a tyre that has been specially designed for OE? Read our quick guide.
How to make a DIY tyre planter
Kwik Fit | Friday 30th August 2019 4:45pm
Did you know you can turn your old tyres into colour garden planters? Here's a handy guide to recycling old tyres to make a vibrant garden centre piece!
Can Tyres Be Sustainable?
Kwik Fit | Thursday 3rd May 2018 3:00pm
As drivers become more environmentally conscious, whether or not tyres can be sustainable is the question on everyone’s minds. Read on to find out.
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