Winter Tyre Storage – An Austrian Idea That Works Brilliantly in Halifax
A few years ago, while visiting a tyre company in Austria, I stumbled across an idea that really stuck with me. The garage reminded me a lot of Pellon Tyres, but of course, their winters are very different. Up there in the Austrian Alps, snow is simply part of life for half the year. Every car seems to wear winter tyres, including Continental, Pirelli and Vredestein, and the roads are kept open thanks to good preparation and the right rubber on the wheels.
As I looked around the workshop, I noticed a clever system that many garages over there had adopted — tyre storage for their regular customers. When the cold weather arrives, drivers come in for their set of winter tyres, and the garage stores their summer ones in a clean, organised warehouse. When spring returns, they swap them back over, and the winter tyres go back into storage until next time. It sounded so simple but also like a service that people genuinely valued.
I thought, why couldn’t we do that back home in Halifax? We may not get Alpine levels of snow, but we do get plenty of cold, icy days where the right tyres make all the difference. So when I returned, we decided to give the idea a go — and I have to say, it’s been one of the most successful additions we’ve ever made to our business.
polestar-winter tyres fitting
How the Tyre Storage Works: Winter Tyre Storage
It’s all very straightforward. When a customer buys a set of winter tyres from us at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, we offer to store their summer tyres safely at our depot. We label them clearly, log them on our system, and store them in a clean, dry area where they won’t be exposed to sunlight or temperature changes.
Then, once the warmer weather rolls back around, the customer comes back, and we swap the tyres — refitting the summer ones and putting the winter set into storage for the next cold season. There’s a small fitting charge each time, but it’s a great deal for both sides. The customer saves space at home, and we stay in touch with them throughout the year, making sure their car is ready for whatever the Yorkshire weather throws at it.
summer tyres removed for storage
Benefits for Our Customers: Winter Tyre Storage
The beauty of this system is convenience. Many people simply don’t have space in their garage or shed to store four bulky tyres. Others worry about keeping them in damp or cold conditions where the rubber could deteriorate. By leaving them with us, they know their tyres are being looked after properly, and they can just book in when the season changes.
It also means that when we refit the tyres, our team can check the tread depth and general condition. If one is wearing unevenly, or a valve needs replacing, we can sort it there and then. It’s another small way we keep our customers safe and their cars running smoothly.
A Win-Win for Everyone: Winter Tyre Storage
From a business point of view, the storage system helps us maintain a steady relationship with our customers. Instead of seeing them just once every few years, we now see them twice a year, often catching small issues early. It’s also given us a reputation for offering that bit of extra service, which has always been part of the Pellon way.
Yesterday, while I was at the depot, we were visited by a sleek Polestar electric car for a set of tyres. It made me smile, thinking how far the motor trade has come. From the days of simple petrol saloons to modern electric vehicles, one thing never changes — tyres are still the only part of a car that actually touches the road. Whether it’s a futuristic EV or a family hatchback, the right tyres at the right time of year make all the difference to safety and handling.
4 of these winter tyres to be fitted
Looking Ahead: Winter Tyre Storage
As more drivers discover the benefits of winter tyres and proper seasonal maintenance, our storage system continues to grow. Some customers have been with us since we first started it, and it’s become part of their yearly car routine. It’s nice to think that a simple idea from an Austrian garage has become such a valued part of what we do here in Halifax.
If you’re thinking about getting winter tyres fitted this season, pop in and ask about our tyre storage service. We’ll take care of the rest—and when the sun comes back out next spring, we’ll have your summer tyres waiting, ready to roll.
“Just like we store customers’ tyres safely each winter, we also shut up Lucky Paws at Thornwick Bayuntil the warmer weather returns.”
So, after the school summer holidays have finished,. Fortunately, then we start to get busier in the garage repair side of the business. Happily, the tyre side starts to pick up nearer November, with the approaching winter.
Like many other garages, we try to plan our work schedules. Booking the various car repair jobs accordingly.
One particular day last week
We were fully booked and very busy. Subsequently, a breakdown truck turned up on the forecourt with a black Volkswagen Passat on the back. Firstly, the car looked to have had a small front-end shunt. Because the front wheel was sticking out at an angle. The VW Passat was a 2009 TDi, and the car had been bumped when parked up in the local supermarket.
We pulled the VW off the trailer and pushed it onto a ramp. We soon discovered that the front wheel had been hit and had completely bent the steering arm. This totally disabled the car from being driven. The remedy was easy; a new steering arm was fitted, and the car was given a laser Wheel Alignment to correct and re-set the steering. The owner picked up his car and went home happy.
The next car with an engine problem: VW Polo Performance Problem
We were not so lucky with the next car that was booked in for the engine shuddering and banging. The car was a 2002 VW Polo 1.4 TDi. It belonged to a friend of the family’s son, who had just passed his driving test.
The VW Polo had been left with us, and we took the car out for a road test to try to find out what the problem was. The first thing that we noticed was that the clutch had gone, but there were other things going on at the same time; it was a mix-match of problems. Since the customer had great faith in us, we decided to fix the clutch first. We removed the clutch housing and found that the clutch had indeed gone.
After replacing the clutch, the VW Polo did go a little better, but the engine was definitely not right; it was shuddering and juddering.
The VW Polo Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) had to be checked out.
The MAF sensor is the instrument that checks the temperature and the weight of the air that is entering the VW Polo engine. This information is then sent to the on-board computer, which calculates the correct amount of fuel that the engine requires to operate.
The sensor works by measuring the current that is required to check the temperature while the air blows past. The MAF will start to clog up with dirt and other particles over time, and this blockage is the thing that can cause your engine to have problems. The symptoms are exactly what were related to this problem. Poor starting; the engine would not run properly and would not accelerate, especially up hills.
Clean MAF sensor: VW Polo Performance Problem
Some people say that if you can clean the MAF sensor at regular intervals, then these problems would not arise, but we have always found that we have had to replace the part. Importantly, we also fitted a new air filter, and the VW Polo was a different car. It was road tested, and the change of the MAF sensor revitalised the car, returning it to normal engine functions.
We also noticed that the steering had a knocking noise: VW Polo Performance Problem
and a vibration, and on inspection, we found that the car also needed a front arm rear bush. We fitted this new bush and adjusted the wheel alignment. Here at Pellonautocentrewe can repair all makes and types of cars.
It was an expensive day for the customer, but you would be surprised at how many of our customers drive their cars until it drop to pieces. Nothing new there?
Just a few problems that we can get: in a busy garage.
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Firstly, I was not so sure what to think. These tyres were developed together with the car manufacturers Consequently, they were designed to specifically fit the cars on which they were to be fitted for safety reasons.
So, the whole concept surrounding these tyres is based on safety. Both for their car and, more importantly, for the driver. Another factor was that these cars could do without a spare wheel, thus reducing the weight of the car. This has contributed to the “green” credentials of the cars that they were fitted with.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) have to be used with run flat tyres
Pirelli Run Flat tyreswere specifically developed to be based on the specifications of the cars on which they were to be fitted. This means that Run Flat tyres may only be mounted on vehicles that are specifically made to have Run Flat tyres. This was one of my first bones of contention when my young apprentice tyre fitter snapped the TPMS valve, which was located on the inside of the wheel where the normal tubeless valve would normally be fitted. (cost me £80 to replace.)
A tyre fitting machine: Pirelli Run Flat Tyres
I also had to purchase one of the new-style tyre fitting machines. Because of the difficulties that we encountered when trying to remove and re-fit the tyre from the wheel. The new-type machines were equipped with special tyre hold-down tools that held the tyre in place so that the fitter could use both hands when removing and fitting these difficult tyres. After a while, we were used to fitting these tyres and also learned about the TPMS systems that accompanied these tyres fitted to the car.
The Pirelli P7 Cinturato, run flat tyres was also developed as a more environmentally friendly product.
Because Pirelli had also taken the time to not only make the tyre run flat,. But also make the tyre into a high-performance design tyre. Of course, with lower fuel consumption and reduced road noise,. They were also able to apply a more eco-friendly compound to the tread area, giving this tyre more stability in the footprint area.
The development of this tyre brought together many improvements, making it a highly safe product that would complement medium- and high-powered vehicles such as the BMW range, including the BMW Mini models.
When a loss of pressure arises in a run flat tyre, you must only continue at 50mph
The high volume of cars that are now fitted with run-flats. So, it has helped me think that these tyres have become a success story. At first, I wasn’t sure! I thought that they were just a passing fad that would go as quickly as they appeared.
But I was wrong, because I have listened to some of the stories from my customers, of how they prevented them from having an accident and also of how they were able to carry on with their journey
The truth is that if your tyre suddenly loses pressure,. Frighteningly, when you are doing 70 mph. Say on a busy motorway, then you will have a better chance of getting out of a sticky situation. Of course, than you would have with normal radial tyres.
Car remains stable after a blowout: Pirelli Run Flat Tyres
Your car will remain stable and not deviate and possibly cause a crash. Even in busy traffic, as happened to a friend of mine recently. His tyre blew out and he hit the central reservation.
So, causing the car to swerve and have an accident. Although he was badly injured he is now fully recovered. But I am sure that of he had run flats fitted to his car. Then the car would have kept the line and not crashed into the barrier. Throwing it into the path of the traffic in the other lane.
Also if you do lose tyre pressure and it will tell you on your TPMS instrument. Located on the dash of your car. After this, then you must only drive at 50 mph. At 50 mph you can drive the car 50 miles. This is usually enough distance to enable the driver to reach the safety of a garage. Including the nearest tyre centre and have the tyre attended to.
Pirelli recommend that we should not repair run flat tyres
As the heading suggests Pirelli. Are one of the manufacturers that do not recommend that we repair run flat tyres. We at Pellon Tyres here in Halifax have been known to repair these tyres. But only if knew that there was a screw in the tyre and the tyre had not deflated. Including the fact that the TPMS light had not come on. We have since stopped this procedure altogether. Now and only fit a new tyre. Because we just do not know what damage was done, when the tyre was de-flatted.
This reminds me of a recent case in mind. One of our lady driver customers. Owning a very nice BMW, had noticed her TPMS light was warning her of a problem. Consequently, with her near side front tyre, which had a pressure loss. The BMW was fitted with Pirelli Run Flat Tyres as original equipment size 225/45×18 P7 Cinturato.
Heading for the M62
She was heading from the M62 motorway, back to Halifax when the incident happened and was not too sure what the light coming on meant. She carried on driving and then decided to pull in and give us a ring for advice. Because the car was fitted with a TPMS system we knew that the car would be on run flat tyres and so we recommended that she drove the car carefully to our depot in Halifax, a distance of about 5 miles well within the 50 mile recommended by Pirelli.
When she arrived, the inside of the side wall of the flat tyre was completely coming away and so we had to fit the lady a new tyre. The customer worked in a high up position for the local council, but because we had a tyre in stock she was able to attend her meeting. If she had normal radial tyres fitted then she would have been delayed until someone came out to change her wheel, so everybody was happy…more reading… Pirelli Run Flat Tyres
Pirelli Runflat tyres
Pellon Tyres offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles. Selling Pirelli Run Flat Tyres online from our website www.pellonautocentre.com by using the tyre selector and choosing your tyre size.
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So, this is a question that I often ask myself! Of course, as the owner of a tyre business here in Halifax, UK,. Responsibly, have we, as an industry, educated the public? Enough about the dangers and safety aspects of having baldness or other dangerous things wrong with the tyres on their cars.
Just as in every other walk of life in this world,. So, we have different types of tyre-buying consumers. Significantly, we have rich and poor people of different races and colours who all drive cars on our roads. Of course, the majority of us uphold the laws of our country. Including motoring laws! So, to make it a safer place for us all to drive about,.
This is a good thing, in my opinion.
Enabling a person from another country to drive about. Of course, to look for, say, a job or to look for accommodation. We have all seen cars driving around from all over the world. Generally, I think that this is a good thing. I love to visit other countries in my car. Significantly, it is one of the pleasures in life that I have always enjoyed. But I always check the important driving laws of the country that I am visiting. Before I embark on my journey,.
The point that I am making is: do we educate drivers enough about the facts about better road safety and the general upkeep of our cars? It seems to me that as a nation, we should be hammering home the safety aspects of driving and looking after your car so that it is also safe for other road users. This also includes immigrants and other foreign visitors, including foreign students.
We should perhaps give them a copy of our highway code in their own language; whether or not they will look at it is up to them, but it would be a step forward. On a student website, it is recommended that if you are going to drive here in the UK, you should buy a copy of the Highway Code, available from most bookstores for £2.50. More reading…”Help for International Student Drivers “
A mixture of foreign visitors that have good knowledge about their tyres
Here in Halifax, UK. We have a large mixture of people from other countries and continents. All of them are welcome as our customers. It is an interesting subject to study the different attitudes that people have towards road safety.
This includes all of our customers, not just visitors. I think that we should make everybody more aware of the laws and rules that we have to stick to make the UK a better place to drive in.
I have been lucky enough to visit many countries in my life. So, like most tyre guys, I always end up looking at the tyres on the cars. Usually in some car park.
It is no surprise to me that the poor countries. Such as Egypt, which I recently visited. Think nothing about driving their cars Driving on bad tyres. Driving on bad tyres is simply a matter of economics. The richer countries that I have visited. Europe and the USA all have high standards. They are richer and can usually afford to have better tyres fitted to their vehicles.
Education is a must for all drivers: Driving on Bad tyres
I think that the problem that we have in the better off countries. Importantly, are having the crossover of different backgrounds. In my opinion we should all re-educate the public. Keeping the high standards that we now enjoy. Some sort of campaign would remind the car driving public about the safety aspects. Of driving around in cars with tyres that are within the law.
One of the best moves that the British government have made was the introduction of the MOT test, and this model has also now been adapted in many other countries. The MOT test is carried out on the car a does not take into account where the drivers are from or the ethics of the drivers when it comes to road safety. The cars are tested and the failures must be rectified before the car can be driven on the road again.
MOT Test catch out bald tyres
Many of the worse tyres that we see have been picked up on the MOT Test Requirements and thank goodness for that? We are now finding many more cars that are coming to us with bald or faulty tyres fitted to them, and the tyres have to be changed before the car is road worthy or not.
Here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax we also fit tyres from other garages that carry out MOT tests. One of these garages rang up the other day to ask us to collect four wheels and tyres from an MOT that he had just failed. Jim the other garage owner had asked me to take a look at the condition of these tyres, as he was both amazed and amused at the state of three of the tyres.
Shocking tyres: Driving on Bad tyres
Adam one of my drivers picked up the wheels and asked me to take a look. I could not believe that this car had been driving on our roads. Dangerously, with his tyres in such bad condition. So, you can see the state of them in the pictures that we took.
Many of the tyre problems that we are coming up with, are stemming from the rise in the sale of part worn tyres and I believe that this covers my whole article, I believe that our standards are being eroded by a lack of education across the whole of the driving public and this should be tackled before the situation gets any worse.
One of the organisations that are supporting the battle against Driving on Bad Tyres are www.tyresafe.org and you can see some of their excellent work by visiting their website.
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Garages are becoming more transparent towards Car Owners
Car Owners Ripped Off
There are many recent reports about servicing a car, and independent repair garages are ripping their customers off. I am not sure what these reports actually cover? Is it the one-man band
operations, the larger independent garages or the main franchise dealers? Or are we all being “tarred with the same brush”?
I must admit, though, no matter how you try in any trade, you will not please all of your customers, and it depends on how loud the disgruntled person is and how it may affect your garage.
We can all try our best, but we are all going to get the “wrong customer at the wrong time.”. I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing much you can do about these people; they probably have other issues that are affecting their personal lives, and you are the one that they are taking it out of.
Garages should be aware of social media- Car Owners Ripped Off
Ten years ago, we would have hit “a brick wall” with the customer that you just are not going to please whatever you do. I regard myself as a very calm person, but when I have confronted some of these “raging” customers, my blood has reached boiling point, and my blood pressure has hit the roof.
I have built my garage and business plan on trust and have enjoyed customer loyalty beyond my wildest dreams. Over the years, we have had whole families return time and time again for their cars to be serviced and repaired.
Although it sounds like we have many bad-tempered and grumpy car owners, they are indeed far and few between, but when they come they can really hurt you. The big threat at the moment is to “expose “us on social media, especially on Facebook. This has happened once or twice now, but we just tell them to go ahead; we can defend ourselves and our reputation, and I am sure that other people who know them will be familiar with how they behave.
How good is the training ? Car Owners Ripped Off
Although some of the auto press appear to be concerned about the level of training that our mechanics or technicians receive (whatever we like to call them), I am not so sure. I think that the whole education of young people has been watered down in recent years here in the UK, and this includes the colleges where our young mechanics start off. Some like to think that this is progress and a new way of education, but looking back over the years, I do not think that the levels of quality have dropped very much, if any.
The difference is that our apprentices now receive on-the-job training and assessments
In my own experience, I think this works. I find that my staff will do the course work at home in their own time. Without much prompting. I remember when I was an apprentice (in the dark ages), I had to go to night school classes and hated it, now everything is more relaxed, provided the youngster does the work that we ask of them.
This brings me back to having to deal with a raging customer. Consequently, facing the customer who may be out to get us. I firmly believe that part of all staff training should be in customer care. These days, the standards for caring for the customer and their cars have risen.
For young people who are just starting out in the garage trade. Perhaps they are starting their own business for the first time. Therefore, we should take this into consideration. Even if you are just a one-man band or a mobile mechanic,. So, you should look at some of the advice that I offer. Of course, as a successful garage owner of Pellonautocentre for twenty five years.
What garages can do to cushion the aggression?
1: One of the most important things. Of course, is that you and the members of your staff should be trained. Especially in the skill of “meet and greet”. This is the first thing we teach any of our staff. Believe me people have to be taught this skill. Just a basic “yes sir/Madam, how can help you” will be just fine.
Even if you have got a hangover or just argued with your wife. This is the very basic polite response that your customer deserves and of course a smile. This also applies to answering the telephone, never let the phone ring out, train your staff to answer it politely, until a senior member of staff can take the call.
2: Escort the customer- Car Owners Ripped Off
To your reception/manager or whatever system your garage operates in. This is passing the customer onto the expert. Who will help the customer with any advice or problem that they may have. Too many businesses do not take any time out to perform these basic tasks.
So they fly about with the customer in close pursuit trying to explain that they have a problem with their brakes. For my UK readers, (a good example of what not to do can be seen in the garage that Kevin owns in Coronation Street). No time sorry too busy attitude, will not build you a successful garage business.
3: Then you are prepared for that monster customer, with his huge problem.
I know that some of the larger garages. Such as main dealerships are trained to cope with these types of situations. But in general the small rage has to cope ! Whoever the unlucky member of staff is who has to deal with the matter. If you do not have a person who is trained to cope with these things.
Of course, then you should take a deep breath. Asking the disgruntled customer to step somewhere out of the way, (this may upset other customers, who may be waiting for your attention).
4: Keep calm- Car Owners Ripped Off
may by do not take it personally. You must try to put yourself in the shoes of the customer, has he got a genuine reason to be annoyed with your garage.
Is the thing that is causing a dispute with your garage reasonable?
We have been accused of scratching a car on a couple of occasions, we know we didn’t do it but have come to some sort of compromise and kept the customer’s business try to keep in a conversation and not a “slagging match”. Resolving the dispute with the Car Owners is your ultimate goal.
5: perhaps finally, Car Owners Ripped Off
If you feel that you are getting nowhere then “hit a brick wall “. Of course you must let the customer go away and think about what you may have offered them, or not. At this stage you may have lost the person as a customer anyway. But if you have been seen to try and resolve the situation, and then you have tried your best and move on to the rest of your day.
6: As the owner of the garage business
I have learned over the years that you should not interfere in the reconciliation process and try find which member of your staff has got the correct attitude and presence of mind to deal with this type of dispute, I usually find that your manager is best capable to handle this, even if you have to give them some form of advice and training.
In my long career in the tyre industry (too long), it is fair to say that there have been many changes that have taken place in the industry, some good and others bad. The large tyre manufacturers bought out the small niche manufacturers; for example, Goodyear Tyres took over Kelly and Lee Tyres, and a few others on the way, Continental Tyres bought out
Semperit tyres and a few others (the names of those who slip my mind at the moment), and so on and so forth.
We also remember the fight to take over control of the tyre retail chains, starting off in the 1960s and 1970s. Michelin took over British retailer ATS, and Dunlop formed the National Tyres chain by merging some acquisitions, including the very large retailer Marsham Tyres. Pirelli formed the Central Tyre Group, and the list goes on and on.
I worked for a small tyre company in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, UK
But we were swallowed up into the National Tyre Group and became primarily Dunlop and India Tyre retailers. This was the main aim—to sell the products of the mother company. To be true, I really enjoyed what was going on, and it all became a learning curve for me for the future. The times in the sixties were great for me as a teenager; it really was the “swinging sixties.”.
I clearly remember that the working man had more disposable income, and they were beginning to buy more cars. These cars needed puncture repairs and new tyres, so things started to get busy. We had a very mixed type of business community in the area where we were living, from large textile mills to farming on the outskirts of the towns. We also had all of the service industry that comes with a large populated area, such as hauliers, builders, bus companies, and the smaller types of businesses like solicitors, local banks, and building societies, all of which used cars and trucks and therefore had to buy tyres.
In the 1960s, we had to be “jacks of all trades.”. AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER
Whereas in today’s tyre market, we generally stick to one thing, such as the fact that we in Halifax only service cars and other companies specialise in truck or earth mover tyres. We never knew what would come to us next; it could be a puncture repair on a tractor rear from a farmer or a small cart wheel from a mill basket on wheels. We also had a mix of different cars, from the rich mill owners with their Rolls Royce’s to a bus conductor with his Mini.
One of the things that stands out in my mind is that we used a large amount of inner tubes in those days and also that wheel balancing was relatively new thing; most wheels were balanced with
a simple bubble balancer and wheel alignment were not in our vocabulary in the 1960s. Radial tyres were replacing X-ply’s, and more and more cars were coming out on radial tubeless tyres.
Avon Tyres comes into the story—AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER
Some of the cars that were coming in for tyres included the new Rover 2000. I remember this car because, apart from the fact that it was very different in style and size, it came out on 165×14 Pirelli Cinturato tyres, but I believe that it was my first introduction to Avon tyres, who also made 165×14 radial tyres for this model. The new Rover became very popular with the new “middle management” customers, and in 1966, a TC version was released, which made the car capable of over 100 mph.
Avon Tyres was better known for their motorcycle tyres but started to push into the car tyre market. We were also witnessing new tyre sizes to fit the newer types of cars that were competing for the new wealth that was emanating from the new business confidence that was giving the UK a “buzz.”. Cars like the E-Type Jaguar were getting more popular as second-hand versions became available, starting off at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961.
Jaguar cars were getting more popular amongst the wealthy mill owners who would buy one for their wives and kids, but they came out mainly on Dunlop tyres, who had formed a good relationship with the Jaguar company, although I do remember that Dunlop had balancing problems with some of the tyres. It was in the 1980’s that Avon tyres were fitted to some Jaguars. The tyre that was used was the Avon Turbo-Steel Radial, which was fitted to the XK model.
AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER-Avon became more popular
They have brought out many different tyre designs and patterns over the years, but one of the things that has impressed me is that they have always had a strong involvement in “motorsport.”. This developed from the motor-cycle side of the business. But back in the sixties and seventies, car manufacturers started to race and rally sporty versions of their models. Such cars as Minis, MGB’s, and Ford Cortina’s were developed into track and rally cars. Avon Tyres is one of the few companies that has kept up the
tradition right up to the present day, and can offer tyres that are just as good and competitive as they were in the original racing days.
Avon Tyres still makes tyres, from the 450×17 vintage car tyre to the textile radials that have a special cling rubber tread compound that is used in making the Avon textile radial. The Avon Historic All-Weather tread-patterned tyres are designed to give excellent road holding in all-weather applications while keeping the period look of the historic range of racing cars. It is FIA-approved for different historic racing series throughout the world. The textile radial is a “V”-rated tyre, so is capable of speeds of up to 150 mph, making it ideal for vintage racing.
AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER-Avon tyres ACB9-AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER
This tyre was developed as a Formula Ford 1600 tyre and is used for the pre-1974 historic car championships. The tyre is also used for pre-1965 1000cc Formula 3 races and small bore vintage cars such as the MG Midgets and Frog Eyed Sprites. It is a great attribute of Avon to continue making these tyres in all sorts of sizes for this different array of cars.
The list of tyres that Avon makes goes on and on, and I will be covering some of them in different articles. From my early youth to the present day, I have always been a huge fan of the Avon Company, and we still buy their tyres to this day. We were sad when Avon was taken over by Cooper tyres but the old name has survived, and we can look forward to many years of this excellent tyre product.
Forward to 2023
The Future of Avon Tyres in the United Kingdom: A Regional View
To all my fellow Britons!
Join me as we explore Avon Tyres’ UK future today. We care about what happens to well-loved businesses like Avon Tyres because I am the proud owner of a garage business in Halifax and I have always maintained a close watch on the car sector. Is this famous tyre brand going out of business, or is it going to keep getting stronger? First, we can look at it from a regional perspective.
The origins of Avon Tyres go back more than a century. Many of us have depended on the brand’s tyres for our cars and motorcycles, and the name has been trusted on British roads for years. However, considering how rapidly the car industry is evolving, it’s only reasonable to be curious about what lies ahead.
Let us start by admitting that the tyre sector has changed just like any other. A number of factors have contributed to this shift, including new rules, environmental concerns, and changing customer tastes. Does this, however, portend a downturn for Avon Tyres? Probably not.
Avon Tyres stands apart from the competition because of their dedication to quality.
The peculiarities of driving in the United Kingdom, where the weather is as fickle as Aunt Mabel’s Sunday roast, have long been known to them. Known for its dependable grip and safety features, particularly in rainy weather, Avon Tyres has reliably supplied goods that are designed for the British climate. We Britons know a thing or two about rain, so that’s a huge plus!
However, originality is as important as quality. Updated rubber compounds and tread designs are only two examples of how Avon Tyres has embraced technology to keep up with the demands of contemporary cars. They’ve put money into R&D in the UK to make sure their tyres are safe and environmentally beneficial, in line with rising environmental consciousness.
Here we are, talking about the neighbourhood. AVON TYRES AROUND FOREVER
As a company with strong ties to the UK, Avon Tyres has demonstrated real concern for local communities. They’ve partnered with tyre industry professionals and enthusiasts, sponsored regional motorsport events and backed British motorbike racing. They clearly care about the UK market because of this local participation.
Now the question is: what lies ahead?
To be sure, Avon Tyres isn’t going anywhere. They have persisted through the storms and adjusted to the shifting tides. We have every reason to believe that the brand will not only survive but thrive in the UK, as long as they keep innovating, keep up their quality standards, and stay linked with the local scene.
Avon Tyres continue to offer reliable traction and safety on the familiar British roads, so whether you’re an experienced motorist or an explorer on two wheels, you can rely on them. In the years to come, may Avon Tyres be as reliable as a vintage British automobile cruising down a country road.
My name is James, and I am a spokesperson for Quality Source, a leading UK retailer of lithium-ion batteries for motorhomes. Unexpected battery malfunctions during the winter months can be a real nightmare.
That’s why we have used our expertise to create an article about battery maintenance that I know your readers will enjoy. We will talk in detail about battery maintenance tips that will help you protect your car’s battery from the harsh cold.
This article could not be timed much better, as energy prices soar. So, it looks like this year’s winter will be especially cold for a few households. Some families almost pay triple to heat their homes. The price cap spiked in April 2022 by 54% and is set to increase to 80% in October 2022, according to the UK House of Commons.
Furthermore, the UK is expected to experience scheduled blackouts. It may become necessary for some people in the UK to effectively manage their usage and charge their batteries just to keep the lights on.
6 Tips for my car battery to survive the winter cold: Battery Maintenance Tips
Keep your battery clean: Clean terminals, cables, and clamps help maintain a good connection and ensure that power is flowing properly.
Keep it charged: A fully charged battery is less likely to freeze in cold temperatures.
Insulate the battery: A battery blanket or insulating material can help keep the battery warm in cold temperatures.
Park in a heated garage: If possible, park your car in a heated garage to protect the battery from the cold.
Avoid short trips: Short trips put extra strain on the battery, so try to avoid them during the winter months.
Keep an eye on the battery’s age: An older battery may not be able to hold a charge as well in cold temperatures, so consider replacing it if it’s getting old.
It’s also important to mention that if a battery is nearing the end of its life, it’s more likely to fail even with all the steps above, so a good practise is to have your battery checked by a mechanic to be sure it’s still in good shape before extreme temperatures come.
Gas suppliers are seeing a shortage in the supply of fuel.
which will lead to scheduled blackouts across the UK. Accordingly, these blackouts will be timed for around 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. During this period, households across the UK will have no electricity. Smart ways to deal with these high bills and power outages are to manage your energy well and use it well.
Our cars are essential to our everyday lives, which is why we need to maintain, replace, and repair their batteries during the winter. At the moment, the UK is experiencing a battery shortage. With essential raw battery-making materials in short demand like lithium and cobalt. That’s why we need to stretch the longevity of our batteries as much as possible.
In light of this distressing news: Battery Maintenance Tips
it is important to save and make the most of the energy we have. That’s why researchers at Quality Source, a lithium battery specialist and one of the leading suppliers of high-quality batteries in the UK, are so concerned.
Importantly, you have decided to compile maintenance tips and advice on ways your readers can ensure their batteries remain strong during the winter.
A great afterthought to all this bad news about power cuts Of course, motorhome owners can move out of the house and watch TV, use their computers, or perhaps just play cards! Because all they have to do is keep their batteries charged during the day for use at night! Including the longer-lasting “Lithium Motorhome Batteries“ now becoming more popular.
Of course, these blackouts (if they occur) will be music to the ears of the wise people who invested in solar panels and battery solar systems.
Vehicle servicing is very important as it helps to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. At least once a year, and preferably when your MOT requires doing. So, it is advisable to bring your car in for a service to check. Including checking the brakes and other safety features. This will give you peace of mind when driving and will help to avoid any accidents due to mechanical failure…
I cannot overstress that car servicing is extremely, important. Your car should be serviced at least once a year for safety reasons. This includes checking all of the cars brakes. In my opinion, Car Servicing for Safety can help you avoid accidents and breakdowns. Combined with the annual MOT test here in the UK, it can also help you spot potential future problems with your car.
It is difficult not to over emphasize how very important it is to service your car at least once a year for safety reasons. Your car brakes are one of the most important Car Servicing for Safety, features on your car.
Car Servicing for Safety
Ensuring car safety is a paramount responsibility for every driver. Regular servicing plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and reliability of your vehicle.
By prioritizing car servicing, you not only safeguard your own well-being but also extend the longevity and efficiency of your automobile. Let’s explore the importance of car safety and servicing and how it contributes to your overall driving experience.
If they are not serviced regularly, they could become very costly.
It is common knowledge in our garage industry that one brake problem can lead to another. Thus causing the final cost of repairs and replacement to be very expensive.
Modern car engines also require clean oil and oil filters. Once again, car servicing is very important as it helps to ensure the maintenance of your car’s engine!
At least once a year, it is advisable to bring your car in for garage car safety checks to check the engine oils and other safety features. This will give you peace of mind when driving and will help to avoid any accidents. If your car is not serviced regularly, it may not drive efficiently, when you need it to the most.
Best car servicing for safety, can fix many small problems and give your car the maintenance it needs to operate smoothly and within the law. Car services here at Pellon Auto Centre in Halifax UK, are affordable and convenient, so don’t wait to take advantage of them.
Car servicing is important for the safety of you and your loved ones.
In winter time when nights are dark earlier it’s important to have your Car Servicing for Safety and your lights checked. So, at least once a year to check the lights and other safety features. This will help avoid any accidents or even a problem with the local police!
In addition to the safety benefits of regularly Car Servicing for Safety, your car, it is also important to do this to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently. A car that is regularly serviced will run far better and will possibly last longer.
To sum up, car safety and servicing must be a priority. Routine maintenance improves the car’s performance, extends its life, and fulfills the producer’s instructions.
By making sure your vehicle is serviced regularly, you protect yourself, the people you are with, and other people on the street, while also ensuring your car is in proper working order and you have a secure and dependable trip. So, focus on car safety and service and receive the advantages of a safe and secure drive.
While it’s not uncommon for an automobile to have outstanding financing,. So, we suggest that you only purchase a car once the outstanding finance is cleared.
It would help if you recognized a vehicle’s Car Finance Check before purchasing. If you don’t know how to check the finance of the car! Please visit the link. In the case when a vehicle is having outstanding finance. Including, the individual in charge of the debt defaults on their financing. After you’ve acquired the vehicle, the finance provider can look to repossess it from you. Although you cannot acquire the loan of the borrower. hence, you would run the risk of going to the failure of the money spent on the car.
Dealers will typically not offer automobiles without they check if a vehicle are financed. Yet this cannot be guaranteed in all situations. Consequently, whether you are purchasing from a personal vendor or a dealership. Thus, it is essential to inspect a vehicle’s Car Finance Check status.
If you find that, while verifying if this car is on finance, the vehicle is still based on a financing contract, we advise that the seller work out the financing completely before you consent to buy the vehicle. Sometimes the seller may try to offer the vehicle to pay for the outstanding financing. Yet, it is essential to note here that until the debt is resolved, the ownership of the automobile stays with the financing supplier and is not transferred to you. Unless you understand and rely on the seller, it’s a high-risk procedure to accept to buy a car with finance outstanding.
What is outstanding money?
Outstanding money takes place when the previous proprietor still has money to pay for the vehicle but markets it out. In doing so, they are fraudulently offering the vehicle to another person without declaring it on any documents or communications. If you are thinking about checking if a car is on Car Finance Check, don’t fret; you can definitely visit the given link.
How do I know if there is outstanding money on an automobile?
Before you buy a used vehicle, you ought to carry out a finance check, which will inform you if any cash is owed on the vehicle, as well as if it has ever been associated with a crash or if it’s stolen.
If you’re buying from a dealership, you can ask them to check if a car is on finance. The Car History inspector checks the history of a vehicle and is therefore a reliable way to prevent purchasing an auto with outstanding financing.
What should I do if there is outstanding financing on a car?
Before buying an automobile:
So, if you uncover outstanding money as well as you have not yet purchased the automobile. Of course, you must consult the provided finance firm to comprehend whether the account has been resolved or if payments are due. Naturally, if money is still owed, you must ask the owner to fix the account before continuing with the sale. If you don’t know how to Car Finance Check, you can visit the link.
After acquiring a car:
If you find out while checking is this car on finance that there is outstanding financing owed after acquiring the car, it will be more difficult to verify you have a lawful right to possessing the car. You will have to persuade the money business you are an innocent customer, which can be difficult. If unsuccessful, they can reclaim the vehicle.
Getting a check that is this car on finance is quick to do online with the Car Analytics Automobile History Check will provide a couple of details regarding the vehicle you intend to buy.
I’ve purchased an auto with outstanding financing; what should I know?
What does outstand money suggest?
While doing a Car Finance Check, you find if a pre-owned car has outstanding financing, it means that the finance company still owns the vehicle. The buyer has a hire purchase agreement in place that has not yet finished.
What is a Hire Purchase Agreement?
A Hire Purchase Arrangement allows the vehicle owner to pay either nothing or a fairly lower down payment to buy the car. After that, they will continue to pay the money as a fixed fee on a regular monthly basis until the hire purchase arrangement finishes.
When this occurs, the vehicle driver usually gets the option to trade the vehicle and start a new hire acquisition contract or purchase the present auto outright.
Why do I need to understand about Hire Purchase Agreements?
Until the hire purchase agreement expires, the motorist is properly selling out the auto. They have not bought it; the money business possesses it, which implies that the buyer has no authority to market it. If you are as lucky as to acquire a car in this circumstance, you do not own the vehicle you’ve spent for, even if you are provided documentation seemingly verifying that you do.
It will not take too much time before the financing business is notified as well as they act to impound the automobile or need that you pay off the outstanding money to stop them impounding it.
Is there outstanding financing on my auto?
If you’re uncertain, it’s better to know immediately. Inspecting if a car has outstanding financing is easy. Even if you have currently purchased the vehicle, as well as you’re concerned your vehicle has outstanding money on it, it remains in your interest to run a quick check.
If the car does have outstanding financing on it, it’s better to learn the terms than with a knock on the door from the cops. After being notified your auto has outstanding Car Finance Check, you ought to contact an experienced lawyer right away.
So, before buying a car, please check for outstanding finance on the vehicle.
On occasion, there are online platforms or businesses that provide paid services to check the monetary background of a vehicle. These services make use of database and data from multiple sources to provide you with the necessary data. When looking for these services, make sure they are trustworthy and reliable.
How do I check my car finance balance?
If you already have a membership account with the lender, you can go online and easily view the current balance of your car finance. Having an online account allows you the comfort of being able to check on the amount you owe, the option of making payments, and other pertinent details.
Wow ! I could not believe it when I first heard about the new development in automotive coil springs.
Fibreglass Coil Springs
So, coil springs have always been one of the most likely components to fail the British MOT test. Because they are stuck beneath our cars. Subsequently, they are open to everything that the elements and the roads have to throw at them. After all that, they are expected to help take the strain off the car. Of course, when going over bumpy roads and also cornering and generally helping our cars give the owners a comfortable ride,.
The springs are open to rusting and, at the same time, cope with the horrendous roads, full of potholes and generally in bad condition. The coil springs usually meet their end when the car does drive over a pothole and one of the coil springs breaks. Some rattle and bang, but some break off at the top or bottom and are not detected until the dreaded MOT test or they are sometimes spotted on a service.
Coil springs have been around ever since I can remember and much longer
But now there is a new kid on the block: a coil spring made out of glass fibre and epoxy resin (FRP). These new springs are everything that the old steel versions are not. They are weather-proof, which means that they will not rust, and they are chemical-proof and almost unbreakable.
The other added bonus is that they weigh a lot less than their conventional steel counterparts. The FRP springs also consume much less energy than their steel cousins.
This new technology has been developed by the Sogefi Group, which is very well known for their innovations and new developments in the auto industry, and they have now come out with this excellent coil spring product that I am sure will sweep the world and replace its steel counterparts.
The Sogefi group has specifically set out to create a replacement product for the steel coil spring and come out with something that is half the weight, which, along with other lighter materials, will help cars become more eco-friendly with less fuel consumption than when fitted with conventional steel coil springs. Another plus point for the FRP coil springs will be the fact that they can be mass produced.
I am not sure that it will be a good thing for our garage businesses: Fibreglass Coil Springs
As replacing the coil springs, one of the main suspension parts, is part of our bread and butter income, if this helps the consumer, which I am sure it will, then I am all for progress and moving forward . I must admit, I have noticed that the steel-made coil
springs seem to be getting thinner in stature and not as robust as the ones that we have been replacing, so it might be time for a change, and who knows if they do break on impact . Because they are made of glass fibre and epoxy resin, they may just be repairable.
This material has been around for some time now and is very flexible and repairable. I was also wondering if we would still have to use our coil spring compressors. So, to remove and fit a replacement spring? probably. I also wonder if our replacement Fibreglass Coil Springs suppliers will have to keep both types of spring manufacturer products in stock, and will one replace the other?
Ford KA in for suspected broken coil springs. Fibreglass Coil Springs
This leads me to my next little snippet. About a car that was left with us the other day . So, with a knocking noise coming from the front of his car,. The car was an old-style Ford KA 1.3 (2006) with a petrol engine. The noise wasn’t easy to find ! Happily, we found that a broken spring was the culprit.
I have read about the new style of FRP replacementCoil Springs. I cannot find where it tells us about their strength. Hence, whether or not Fibreglass Coil Springs will outperform steel ones. But changing the steel spring has certainly become good business for us. So only time will tell.
We got permission to change the broken spring from our customer, and the job was done. The KA was picked up later that day and our customer went home a happy man.
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