Entries by Eric Roberts

Volvo XC60 Hub bearing Change

Volvo XC60 Hub bearing Change Volvo XC60 Hub bearing Change The grinding front end of a Volvo XC60 is a common problem that can be resolved in Halifax. At *Pellon Tyre and Autocentre* in Halifax, West Yorkshire, we recently had a beautiful Volvo XC60. Even though it rolled onto the forecourt with a noise that […]

TYRE WEAR

TYRE WEAR TYRE WEAR Most ladies are not sure about checking their tyres for wear. Come to think of it, neither do most men. So, the easiest way is to call your local tyre and auto centre. Of course, they would be only too pleased to check on them for you. You must look for […]

What is Tyre Separation

What is Tyre Separation What is Tyre Separation Many people will recognise tyre separation in the form of a bubble or bulge somewhere on one of their tyres. There can be many reasons for this. Back in the good old days, when I was a young tyre fitter, separation was a more common site on […]

Kia Sorento New Lucas Battery

Kia Sorento New Lucas Battery Kia Sorento New Lucas Battery The 10-year-old battery is to blame for Kia Sorento’s starting issues, by Eric at Pellon Tyres, Halifax We were enjoying our first brew of the day on a chilly and soggy Monday morning when a customer arrived on our forecourt with a really sour-sounding engine. […]

Car Servicing Very Important

Car Servicing Very Important Car Servicing Very Important So, although this is an older post, it is still very relevant. Subsequently, recent times have proved that our customer base is now a well-balanced mix of male and female customers! Because of the many blogs that are aimed at females. Responsible car care advice is very […]

BMW Runflat tyres

BMW Runflat tyres BMW Runflat tyres Higher safety levels with BMW Runflat tyres Keep on Rolling: Run-Flat Tyres’ Amazing Success Story, Featuring BMWs in Halifax Hello, fellow sons of Halifax! The incredible popularity of run-flat tyres is something we’ll be discussing today, and it’s affecting the way we drive in general and those of us […]

Massive Tyre Bubble Tragedy Averted

Massive Tyre Bubble Tragedy Averted Massive Tyre Bubble Tragedy Averted So this happened to the driver of a Mercedes van hurtling down the M62 motorway at 70 MPH. The driver noticed one or too vehicles flashing in his rear view mirror. However, not thinking it had anything to do with him, the guy carried on […]

General 4×4 tyres

General 4×4 tyres  General 4×4 tyres General Tyres has always been a favourite of Pellon Tyres, one of Yorkshire’s leading 4×4 tyre centres. The feedback from their trade and retail customers has helped General 4×4 Tyres produce a class-leading 4×4 tyre such as the legendary XP2000. Rugged Terrain Expertise The Potency of All-Terrain 4×4 Tyres […]

MOT Chaos Continues: After COVID Recovery

MOT Chaos Continues MOT Chaos Continues So this attached article is all about the chaos that the government caused by issuing the six-month exemption of your car’s MOT test! Of course, during last year’s lockdown. Many garages and MOT centres are now short of work because customers have brought their MOT tests forward. To explain, […]

Pellon Autocentre Leaves Unipart

Pellon Autocentre Leaves Unipart Pellon Autocentre Leaves Unipart Eric Roberts, MD of Pellon Auto Centre, recently attended a regional meeting of Unipart Car Care Centres (UCCC). This was in a hotel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. New plans that mean that Pellon Autocentre joins Unipart were unveiled to upgrade their new image among garage members.  UCCC members […]