Brakes Grinding Problem Brakes Grinding Problem Brakes Grinding – Why You Should Never Ignore That Awful Noise Every now and again, a car rolls into Pellon Tyre & Autocentre that genuinely makes you stop, stare, and wonder how on earth it was still moving. One unforgettable example was a Skoda that arrived with the driver […]
First Childs Car First Childs Car How You Can Help Your Child With Their First Car Embarking on the journey of your child’s first car is a significant milestone that comes with bothexcitement and responsibility. A parent’s role extends beyond celebrating this achievement toproviding guidance and support in navigating the complexities of car ownership. Choose […]
Chrysler Ypsilon New Spring Chrysler Ypsilon New Spring Chrysler Ypsilon: Pellon Tyres Replaces Broken Springs We had a Chrysler Ypsilon in the Pellon Tyres facility in Halifax the other day that required a new suspension spring. The offender? A feared pothole. It’s an all-too-typical problem, particularly on the roads in the West Yorkshire area, where […]
Thefts of Catalytic Converters Thefts of Catalytic Converters So, I have found over many years that anything metal left about and outside the premises will very quickly be stolen. In our part of Yorkshire there are people in transit van pickups, constantly driving around looking for anything metal to collect. In some instances metal objects […]
Catalytic converter thefts Catalytic converter thefts So, this is a follow-up to a recent post that I did about cat/converter thefts from the Halifax area of the UK. Unfortunately, this problem is nation-wide. Because of the make-up of these catalysts, they have become an easy target to steal. Cats contain precious metals that are in […]
MOT Costs Rising for Yorkshire Drivers MOT Costs Rising for Yorkshire Drivers For many Yorkshire motorists, the yearly MOT has always been one of those unavoidable necessities—a quick health check that keeps everyone safe on the road. But today, with the cost-of-living crisis biting hard across the UK, more drivers than ever are feeling the […]
Hyundai i10 Suspension Repair Hyundai i10 Suspension Repair Hyundai i10 Suspension & Steering Problems: A Typical Problem? We recently had a **Hyundai i10** in the workshop at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre with a fairly concerning issue—it simply wasn’t handling correctly. According to the owner, the automobile seemed to stray on the road and seemed unsteady, […]
Michelin Tyres owns Allopneus 2023 Update: With the Purchase of Allopneus, Michelin Strengthens Its Position in the Market A brief note how since acquiring Allopnues, Michelin hasn’t just rested on tyre retail—it’s also expanded into high-tech composites (Flex Composite Group) and global tyre manufacturing (Multistrada). So its acquisition strategy shows an ambition beyond mere tyre […]
Continental Winter Tyres Continental Winter Tyres FROM ARCTIC RACING TO HALIFAX ROADS – WHY CONTINENTAL WINTER TYRES ARE BUILT FOR THE TOUGH STUFF Every year, as winter creeps back across Halifax and the Pennines, we see the same thing at Pellon Tyres: drivers suddenly remembering how wild the weather can get around here. One frosty […]
Car Winter Preparation Car Winter Preparation Of course, I write about this subject on a regular basis! Especially as winter approaches. Although winters have been very mild in recent times! Then I can still remind drivers that it was not too long ago that we indeed had some bad snowfall. Including the so-called “Beast from […]