Tyre Safety Month
Do you know if your tyres are fit for the road?
Sometimes it's hard to know if your tyres are safe. October is tyre safety month, and we are giving you all the information you need to keep you and your passengers safe.
Are your tyres road worthy?
Book your free tyre check now
Haven't checked your tyres in a while? You could be putting your safety at risk. Let an expert Bristol Street Motors technician examine your tyres. Free at one of our nationwide dealerships.
Enter your details into the tool below and book your free tyre check now.
A Bristol Street Motors free tyre check includes:
Tyre pressure check
Tread depth check
Visual wear and damage check
Free Vehicle Health Check
Tyre safety
Tyre pressure
If your tyres have low pressure, you could end up with a blowout. Not only this, but your braking distances can increase, grip is lost and handling could be affected.
You could also be putting yourself and others in danger. It's simply not worth it. A free tyre check can take 20 minutes or less.
Why take the risk? Get a free tyre check at Bristol Street Motors.
Tread depth
Do you know what the legal tread depth is for your tyres? And do you know how low tread levels can impact your driving?
It's obviously not safe to drive tyres that are bald. Anything less than 1.6mm can land you in legal trouble. Not only that, but you also risk aquaplaning, skidding and crashing.
Don't get in an accident when you could get a free tyre check at Bristol Steet Motors.
General wear & damage
Cuts, scuffs, bulges, rips and tears not only make your car look worse, but they can impact your road performance and safety.
We've all mounted the kerb or driven over a pothole. Sadly, this can result in real damage to your car tyres.
Get a grip of the problem and book your free tyre check at Bristol Street Motors.
Need some help finding the correct tyres?
With Tyre Shop 247, you can find the right tyres for your vehicle quickly and easily.
Simply enter your registration and postcode to find your nearest retailer.
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose Bristol Street Motors for your free tyre check?
Incorporating regular tyre checks into your routine is important and at Bristol Street Motors we help you do just that. Our technicians will conduct a detailed inspection of all four tyres, so you can trust that the very best care has been taken to assure their safety.
Whilst you wait for your free tyre check and Vehicle Health Check to be completed, you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and Wi-Fi, and even make use of hot desks so you can carry on with your day as normal.
We know it can sometimes be hard to find childcare and that's why we have dedicated areas for little ones at many of our dealerships, so there's one less thing to think about.
Why is it so important to check my tyres?
It's important to regularly check your tyres as it helps to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. Plus, tyres in optimal conditional contribute to better fuel efficiency, helping you to save at the pumps.
Worn, under-inflated tyres, or having the wrong type of tyres fitted to your vehicle can be a serious safety risk - plus these factors will have a negative impact on fuel consumption, meaning you'll have to fill up at the pumps more often.
Once tyres reach a certain level of wear, they can become noisier on the road and harm the environment by polluting the air with rubber particles. UK law requires your vehicle is fitted with the correct type and size of tyre, for the purpose it is being used.
If your tyres are over or under-inflated enough to be deemed unroadworthy, you can risk three penalty points on your licence and a fine of up to £2,500 per tyre.
What does a Bristol Street Motors free tyre check include?
Our free tyre check includes a visual inspection and checks for general wear and damage, tread depth, tyre pressure and a vehicle health check.
Each check is carried out by our manufacturer accredited technicians, who will be able to let you know if your tyres need replacing.
Our handy traffic light coding system allows our technicians to advise on the urgency of any repairs or replacement work required in an easy-to-understand format.
During a vehicle health check our technicians will conduct a full inspection of your car and check and install any software updates to your vehicle using specialist equipment.
You will also receive a detailed video of the vehicle health check, which will show the overall condition of your car and highlight any potential issues found.
How long does a free tyre check take?
You can expect your free tyre check and vehicle health check to take around 20 minutes.
What can I do to keep my tyres in good condition?
There are a few simple tips you can follow to keep your tyres in prime condition:
- Try not to unnecessarily overload your vehicle
- Avoid mounting the kerb where possible
- Steer clear of excessive speeding or braking
Ensure you check tyre pressure, tread depth, and look for any signs of wear and damage at least once a month or before long journeys