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CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY

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CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY
CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY

Along with your tyres , your car’s brakes are the most important (and sometimes most neglected) part of your car. I have been guilty of neglecting my brakes. Especially, when I was a young man. When I was a young mechanic, I borrowed a car from my then-boss, Peter.

Peter said that I could, but I must check the car’s brakes. Also. the engine levels before setting off on my journey. I was heading for Blackpool. a seaside resort on the west coast of the UK. On our return home, we started to pass through a town called Preston.

I was doing the statutory speed of 30 mph

and was approaching a pedestrian crossing. Of course, I should have had to stop. But, when I pressed the brake pedal,. Then there was nothing there. Hence, the pedal went straight to the floorboards.

Consequently, I had to swerve the car to miss a guy walking across the crossing. Ending up on the pavement (sidewalk). I rapidly pumped the pedal and managed to get some brakes. Thus, on the pedal. Luckily, the vehicle came to a stop. My  friends and I managed to push the car to a garage filling station. Of course, a hundred yards down the road.

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY

 I lifted the bonnet (hood) only to find that the car brake fluid was at zero level.. in the fluid reservoir. I felt a cold chill down my spine. Because I remembered what my boss Peter had said. Just the day before we set off. We managed to buy some Tesco brake fluid and top up the reservoir.

The car brakes pumped about halfway up. Luckily, the car would stop when I pressed the pedal. So, we limped home back to Yorkshire, UK. Subsequently, it was a rather terrifying experience. Of course, which I vowed would never happen again. Lessons were learned that day. As a result, I am going to spell out a few important things about the care of your brake discs. Hence, for your understanding,. Before you embark on a journey or indeed at any time that you own a car,.

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES regularly Your brakes are a life saver

The British MOT test has been a great step forward towards the safety of our cars and our roads. When your car is having it’s annual MOT test, we check everything on that car ( to the  VOSA MOT test specifications). One of the problems with old was the checking of your car brake pipes.

Brake pipes connect all four-wheel braking systems and the cylinders and brake pedals and are fixed under the car, exposed to all the elements. A special coating of wax, oil, or occasionally just grease protects them.

Despite all the protection,. The corroded brake pipes would rust and then start to leak the brake fluid, eventually causing the brakes to fail, similar to what happened to me in Preston.

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY for corrosion

The MOT test makes sure that all your brake pipes (lines) are in good working order, and if not, the car will fail the test and the pipes will have to be replaced. If you are not sure about the condition of your brake pipes, you can get them checked out at your local independent garage, free of charge, or at the local garage that you use at the moment.

You must always check the brake fluid

in the reservoir under your bonnet, and top it up if required with the correct fluid. Check your brake pedal; it should feel nice and solid. If it goes too far down, then have yours checked by a professional garage or mechanic. Don’t take risks, you should not have to pump your pedal to get a good brake.

Your brake fluid should be changed every so often; this can be done when you have your car serviced, Your local garage will be able to ascertain when, by looking it up on his service
computer for your model of car, we use the Autodata system for checking out the fluid change times.

Check your car’s brakes regularly, including the fluid levels.

Also, you should check your disc brakes and Car Brake Pads. These are the parts that constantly wear out and need replacing with brake pipe kits when they get down to a certain thickness.

When the pads wear down to the the metal part of the pads

then this is when you can hear a loud grinding noise that frightens the driver to death. Once again, if this happens, you should have your car’s brakes checked by a professional mechanic or your local garage.

Once again, if you have your car serviced when you have your annual MOT test then your brakes will be checked and should be fine for the next year. If your brake pedal does not feel right or goes further down than it should before you get a brake, then have the car checked out. Until an expert has examined the vehicle, do not drive.

CHECK YOUR CAR BRAKES REGULARLY- Thanks www.mot-halifax.co.uk
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Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

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Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Sometimes it may be great to play a damsel in distress. So, have a strong and well-toned man fix your flat tyre. Importantly, I think every woman ought to know how to change to the spare wheel. After all, having your tyre blown is never something anyone plans. Of course, you may not have any eager boy scout waiting around to rescue you. There is no need to keep the wheel changing in a man’s domain. Times are changing, and you should too. It’s time to empower yourself and get ready to tackle that flat tyre !

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

 1. First of all, if there is a place for you to move your car out of the way,!

So, if there is a place where you can get out of the way, then move your car there. Make sure oncoming traffic will be able to see you. Turn on your hazards, and if you have a warning triangle,. Then place it where it will be clearly visible. Also, make sure the place you move your vehicle to is as flat as possible. Avoid soft ground and inclines. Whenever possible, place some bricks, blocks, or large rocks. Naturally, under your car to prevent your car from rolling backwards.

2. If you have hubcaps, remove them. Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

These are the covers on your wheels. Check your manual on how to remove them. I highly suggest you look at this beforehand, not when you have already blown a tyre.

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

3. Next, you need to remove the wheel nuts.

These are the nuts or bolts that hold your wheel in place. You will need a wheel brace to do this. Of course, the wheel brace comes in different shapes and sizes. Commonly known as a “spider.” So, the spider wrench is the T-shaped wrench. Of course, that should be together with all your other tools. The shape of the wrench makes for easy leverage. However, if your upper-body strength is lacking, you may not have the heft or muscle needed to loosen the lug nuts. Importantly, you may have to resort to stepping on the T-arm to obtain better leverage. Always remember, left to loosen and right to tighten.

4. Now you need your car jack to raise your car. Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Most cars have a flat plate behind the front wheels and just in front of the back ones for this purpose. Place the jack under the “jacking point” nearest to the tyre to be changed! Raise the jack with the jack handle to meet the jacking point plate. Double-check and make sure your car will be steady once it is raised. Safety is crucial whenever you are working with your car. Now raise your car about 15 cm off the ground. Don’t forget that when you re-fit an inflated spare wheel. Thus, it will need room, so make sure there is enough space for the spare to be placed on.

 5. by grabbing it with both hands, one on each side.

So after removing the wheel nuts!  Pull the flat wheel straight and off. Quickly line up your spare with the bolts and slide it on. Replace the lug nuts, but do not tighten them completely. When you have lowered your car, use the lug wrench to tighten the lug nuts in opposite pairs. Make sure these are as tight as possible! Because you absolutely do not want your tyre to come off when you start driving away.

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

 6. It’s time to clean up and put things back in place. Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Put all your tools together and place them back where they were stored. Always put them back in the same place so you know where to find them in case of emergencies. Knowing where all of the tools are before you get into an emergency situation is suggested. Put your flat tyre where your spare one was, and make sure to have it fixed right away.

7. Of course, many cars don’t have spares now! Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Many cars now run on run-flat tyres and do not have a spare wheel. In my opinion, this is a great idea! So when a puncture occurs, the driver can carry on driving the car. Albeit at a steady 50 mph! Cars with runflats can then make their way to a tyre centre and have the problem attended to. Some cars only carry a can of air sealant and no spare wheel. This idea is to save on the weight of the car and reduce emissions.

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

8. I would advise most ladies to join a motoring organisation. Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

Although you now know how to change your flat tyre ! I would strongly recommend that all motorists, not just ladies, join one of the roadside assistance companies. So we all must have noticed how busy our roads are now getting. Especially on the motorways. Recently, I had the displeasure of having a tyre blowout on the M1 motorway.

Of course, it was dark and raining and was a very frightening experience. However, it is a job that I have done all my life and quickly changed the wheel at the roadside. However, it did open my mind to the thought that this would have been horrific for a lady driver to attempt this task. Simply put, it would be far better to join the “AA,” “Green Flag” or “RAC“. Naturally putting your mind at rest!

 A woman alone with her car and a flat tyre could be a signal for the less-than-honorable to take advantage of the situation. If you have no recourse but to change the tyre yourself, make sure you have some form of protection nearby, like pepper spray. Also, make sure to call a friend or relative to let them know what happened when your tyre blows so someone is aware of where you are and the situation you are in. This will at least give people you know information about your whereabouts.

Flat Tyres A Guide for Women
Flat Tyres A Guide for Women

9, Having your tyres in good condition is one way to avoid a flat tyre.

While some causes, like a puncture from a nail or other sharp object, cannot be avoided. So, keep your tyres well inflated. Along with careful driving, it will lessen the chances of your having to change a flat in the future.

And if you need new tyres,! Contact us on www.pellontyres.co.uk as we are independently owned tyre centres across the UK. Consequently, to help you find the right tyre for your needs. Its knowledgeable and professional staff will be able to give you brand-neutral car safety advice to help you make the right decision for your tyre needs. And if your car needs other types of auto service, they offer that as well.

• An open and honest approach with the customers

• A high standard of work and excellent value for money

• 12-month guarantee on parts and labour

• An open invitation to inspect, review and rate the garages of your choice to make the best-informed decision for your needs

 Stay safe on the road, ladies!

So in 2024, we have become members of Tyresafe.org to help promote tyre safety.

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Noisy Car Brakes

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Noisy Car Brakes

noisy car brakes
Car Brakes-Friction Zone

Noisy car brakes

I was surprised to see this nice-looking red car 

Being the owner of a busy garage has many “ups and downs.”. One of the more pleasant aspects of the job is seeing the number of different cars and car models that would appear in any given week.

This past week has seen cars as diverse as a Rolls Royce Wraith ( which was one of only 220 cars produced) to a Wolsey Hornet Mini from the late 1960s, not counting the everyday cars such as Ford Fiestas and VW Golfs. We had a Citroen DS3 call in to us early in the week with rattling car brakes.

It was in my favourite colour, a very bright red ( I love red cars). We put the citroen car with the Noisy Car Brakes on a ramp and removed all the wheels to check the Brakes, and sure enough, the front pads were worn down to the metal and the friction from “metal to metal” had also damaged the front discs. The rear brakes were cleaned and checked and were good for further use.

We contacted the customer and was given the go-ahead to replace the brakes

Of course, this meant that the customer was getting good-quality brakes with a nation-wide guarantee. The  job was completed and the customer went on his way. Importantly, I took a couple of pictures because I am a great fan of the Citroen DS3.

The colours are very bright and modern-looking,

with a choice of 11 colours and four different roof colours, You can even have colour-coded alloy wheels and different carpet designs. There is also a sports version known as the D-Sport, which comes with blue teeth and climate control. The car also include 17-inch alloy wheels; the one I looked at came with Yokohama tyres and looked great. They also come out with additional body modifications and really look very stylish.

This car, in my opinion, is a great tribute

to the new Citroen DS3 designers, who had to compete with the BMW Mini and the great little Fiat 500.

More reading…

The DS3 is the first in a range of very different Citroen models that put the emphasis on style and personality, along with strong performance and driver appeal. With its stylish look and compact size, it’s easy to see why so many comparisons have been drawn with the popular MINI and Fiat 500.“

We are now members of Tyresafe.org

“The engine combines strong low-rev performance – 110bhp at 3600rpm and 199lb ft at 2000rpm, enough for a sub-10.0sec 0-60mph time – with a claimed 62.8mpg (combined cycle) and 118g/km of CO2 emissions, which sees annual road tax costing just £20…”EVO

 

Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

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Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

Tyresafe Partworn Campaign
Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

Part-worn tyres Tyres false economy.

Post updated: 2/2/2014

Tyresafe Campaign about worn tyres: are they just not worth the money ?

Eric Roberts‘s insight:

TyreSafe: Promoting UK Road Safety

Overview

Hi everyone! Let’s talk about TyreSafe today, a company that has been making waves in the road safety industry. These people are the ones working behind the scenes to make our roads safer, lower the number of accidents, and raise awareness of tyres. TyreSafe is an unsung hero for all drivers in the UK, particularly those of us in Halifax who need all the safety we can get when navigating those curving roads.

TyreSafe: Who Are They?

TyreSafe is a UK charity that was founded in 2006 with the goal of educating people about the significance of tyre safety and maintenance. They have developed into one of the most significant bodies for tyre safety over the years, putting forth endless effort (pun intended) to lower the number of mishaps involving tyres on our roadways. Their activities range from public education to advocating for improved rules and procedures.

The Value of TyreSafe’s Contribution

Informing the Public-Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

Informing drivers of the vital role tyres play in vehicle safety is one of TyreSafe’s primary goals. To be honest, most of us don’t think twice about our tyres until something goes wrong. By offering useful information on tread depth, proper tyre pressure, tyre maintenance and other topics, TyreSafe seeks to change that. They conduct promotions all year long to remind us to check our tyres and practice safety, particularly during Tyre Safety Month in October.

Encouraging Frequent tyre checks

You might be surprised at the number of accidents that poorly maintained tyres cause. Campaigns from TyreSafe frequently stress the value of routine tyre inspections. Making small adjustments, such as checking your tyres for damage and monitoring your tread depth, can help you avoid major accidents. Halifax has a mix of rural and urban roads, so it’s important to keep our tyres in good condition.

Working Together with Partners- Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

TyreSafe does not work alone. To disseminate their message widely, they work with a variety of partners, such as regional administrations, law enforcement agencies, and other safety organisations. They make sure that a wide range of people, including city drivers and residents of more rural areas like ours, see their safety messages and educational materials thanks to their collaboration with these partners.

The Local Significance of TyreSafe

Handling the Halifax Climate

The weather in Halifax is erratic, to say the least, and we are all aware of it. Our tyres suffer a lot, from sudden cold snaps to torrential rain. The recommendations provided by TyreSafe regarding appropriate tyre pressure and tread depth are particularly relevant in this situation. Our roads are dangerous due to the wet and slippery conditions, and having properly maintained tyres can mean the difference between a near miss and an accident.

Getting About Our Roads- Tyresafe Partworn Campaign

It’s not exactly the case that Halifax has smooth, level roadways. The terrain is hilly and windy, so the tyres need to be suitable for the job. We can tackle these roads with confidence because to TyreSafe’s emphasis on choosing the appropriate tyres for the weather and making sure they’re in good condition. Using their resources, we are able to select the best tyres for our cars that are appropriate for the driving conditions in our area.

Participation in the Community

Partnerships and local events are frequent features of TyreSafe’s campaigns. TyreSafe has a noticeable presence in our community, whether it be through tyre check events held at neighbourhood garages or partnerships with local law enforcement on road safety initiatives. These gatherings serve as a means of community building and education, serving as a constant reminder that everyone has a shared responsibility for road safety.

Ways to Participate
Keep up-to-date

Being informed is the best way to help TyreSafe. Make sure to read their recommendations, follow their promotions, and incorporate regular tyre safety checks into your car maintenance schedule. Since information is a powerful tool, being knowledgeable about tyre safety will increase your ability to drive safely.

Get the Word Out

Discuss tyre safety with your neighbours, family and friends. Urge them to share TyreSafe’s resources and to check their tyres on a regular basis. Our roadways will be safer the more people who are aware of it.

Take Part in Local Activities

Watch out for Halifax TyreSafe events. By taking part in these activities, you help the larger community’s endeavour to improve road safety in addition to yourself.

Final Thoughts

One company that really does make a difference is TyreSafe. Their commitment to tyre safety makes driving safer and more pleasurable while preventing accidents and saving lives. TyreSafe’s work is crucial here in Halifax, where the roads can be as treacherous as the weather. Thus, let’s all do our share by spreading awareness, keeping educated, and checking those tyres. Everyone, drive carefully!

Recall to visit our garage if you require any guidance or a tyre inspection. We are here to help you maintain your driving safety in light of TyreSafe’s excellent work.

Pellon Tyres is now a member of Tyresafe.org

Insane MOT Test Proposals

Independent Car Care centres

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Independent Car Care centres

Independent Car Care centres-Cars are among the most essential parts of our lives.

Independent Car Care centres
Independent Car Care centres

Virtually everyone owns their own vehicle. Whether it is for public use or private use. To ensure that your vehicle maintains its pristine condition. So, it is essential to periodically visit  to your Independent Car Care centres. Car care centres are ideal destinations for repairing and maintaining vehicles. There are numerous benefits that vehicle owners attain when they take their vehicles to these dealers.

  1. The first benefit is that these centres possess expert mechanics. Who have mastered every minute detail about automobiles. This lets them handle any form of issue with your vehicle. Consequently, they may undo most significant damages to your automobile. They typically repair, check or service your batteries, wiper blades, tyre pressure, clutch, lights, brakes and engine. These repairs will ensure that your vehicle remains pristine. That will protect it from the strain it typically faces.
  2. The second benefit is that the mechanics offer peace of mind . They have mastered virtually everything about vehicles due to their immense experience along with their training. Whatever make or model your vehicle might be. The mechanics know all of its workings. To them, it is irrelevant whether your vehicle is vintage, rare or foreign. They also possess all the ideal pieces of equipment. Along with tools to repair or to service your vehicle. They guarantee that your vehicle’s condition will improve. Hence, the mechanics offer peace of mind as you remain assured that they are the most ideal experts to handle your vehicle.
  3. The third benefit is that these care centres mechanics are cost-effective. Their charges typically reflect the type of repair or service they perform. If your vehicle has sustained extensive damage or requires extensive servicing. So, their services will reflect that. In fact, their charges are often reasonable with immense damages. Likewise, their charges are relatively minute if your vehicle does not need plenty of work. The mechanics, in addition, are insured. This means that they will not charge for any issues that may arise when they attempt to repair or service your vehicle.

Independent Car Care centres– offer more care for your car

The fourth benefit is that the mechanics offer additional services. For instance, if your car has broken down somewhere and you cannot move it, you may hire them t

o tow your vehicle. This will be considerably more affordable and convenient than paying an independent towing company. The mechanics also offer ideal advice. Your vehicle may require new parts like brakes or headlights. If so, these professionals may offer advice on the type of  Online Catalogue are most ideal.

For instance, there are brand new spare parts that are considerably expensive. But are essential for certain parts, like gearboxes. There are also recycled spare parts which are affordable and may be ideal for parts like headlights. They may also offer advice on whether a particular component needs to be repaired or if it requires replacement. Independent Car Care centres advice is primarily to suit you and your budget.

On the whole, Unipart car care centres are ideal centres for having your vehicle repaired or serviced. They are affordable and effective. We have now left the Unipart scheme, and it will make no difference to our customer service going forward.