Car Tyre Safety Check
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Not attending to car tyre safety is a vital factor in many road accidents every year. You can have the best brakes and shocks but it won’t help if your tyres are worn or damaged. The idea behind braking is to have sufficient friction between the road surface and your tyres so your car can come to a complete stop. Poor car tyres maintenance will lead to worn treads which means your tyres will slide all over the road without stopping the car. This also affects handling and steering ability. Tyre damage is a real concern and can occur in several ways, not just age or mileage.
In fact, other factors include emergency braking, incorrect tyre inflation, wheel alignment, and poor road surface. To ensure safety on the road, it is imperative that you perform a regular tyre check, at least every 2 weeks. You can also visit any of our Elite Garages for a FREE tyre check. Our expert technicians will do a thorough tyre inspection including tyre pressure, tread depth and visual damage check. Once they completed the tyre check, we will provide you with a detailed report indicating any concerns.
Why is a tyre check important?
While safety is the most important element behind tyre maintenance, keeping your tyres in good condition can also save you money in terms of fuel efficiency. The three major areas you need to focus on during your routine tyre check include tyre pressure, tyre tread depth and visible damage inspection.
Under UK law, your tyre treads must be at least 1.6 mm deep around the tyre circumference and the central three quarters. Remember to check your tread depth in at least 3 different locations across the tyre to ensure there is no uneven wear.
Under- or over-inflated tyres are dangerous and could easily lead to tyre failure. Incorrect tyre pressure results in uneven contact with the road so tyres will wear excessively on the inside and outside edges.
Over-inflated tyres make less contact with the road which means less traction resulting in poor braking distances. If you notice a nail or screw lodged in your tread during your visual tyre check, it’s probably best to leave it until you can get to a garage. Pulling it out could let air escape and you may end up with a flat tyre. Visit any of our Elite branches if you suspect any tyre damage and we’ll take care of it while you wait.
The free tyre check can be carried out in approximately 5 minutes and includes a thorough visual inspection of tread depth and wear, tyre pressure and damage to the side walls.
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Class 4 MOT
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A Class 4 MOT checks various components of your vehicle to ensure it meets the UK’s safety and environmental standards. The test includes an inspection of the brakes, lights, tyres, suspension, emissions, and more. If any of these components do not meet the legal requirements, your vehicle will fail the test, and you’ll need to have repairs done before re-testing. Ensuring these components are regularly maintained will help you pass the MOT without any issues.
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Class 4 MOT
A Class 4 MOT covers standard vehicles like cars, taxis, and motorhomes with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 3,000 kg, making it the most common type of MOT test. A Class 7 MOT, on the other hand, is required for heavier commercial vehicles that weigh between 3,000 kg and 3,500 kg, such as large vans and trucks. Both classes check safety features, emissions, and roadworthiness, but Class 7 includes stricter weight-bearing component inspections due to the heavier loads carried by these vehicles.
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Class 4 MOT
You can find your MOT due date by checking the MOT certificate provided after your last test, or by using online tools like the government’s MOT check service. Vehicles over three years old must undergo an MOT test annually. It’s important to keep track of this date, as driving without a valid MOT is illegal unless you’re going to a pre-booked test. Many garages and online services offer MOT reminders to ensure you don’t miss your MOT due date. You can sign up for the Elite Members Club to receive your MOT and service Reminders!