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Things To Keep in Mind While Buying New Tyres

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Life isn’t always rainbows and lilies! The shopaholic spirit inside us usually activates when weekends arrive. But sometimes even shopping becomes one hell of a task, doesn’t it? Shopping for attire, footwear, gadgets, etc, can cause utter bewilderment, especially when you're a lone-shopper. The same history can be scripted in case of buying tyres! Buying new tyres can be an excruciating task sometimes, especially when you are a rookie in this aspect. Tyres are an important part of a vehicle just like the engine. They are the only point of contact between the road and the vehicle. It is always advised that one should buy them sagaciously. Bought Wrong Tyres? A Fate Worse Than Death! Imagine you are out on a getaway trip with friends and your new tyres blow out. It would definitely become a pesky and awkward situation! If you buy new tyres for your vehicle and you discover they aren’t fit for your vehicle, won’t it be less than a stellar situation? Regretting aft

Want To Know More About Mot Tests? Read This!

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MOT test— two words that can legally deny your drive on the UK roads. The MOT test is an annual check every car over three years old needs to go through, to be legally fit for the road. Understanding MOT tests are important when you buy/sell a car or when you are concerned with transferring ownership or even driving safely. The inability to produce a valid MOT certificate can lead you to pay a hefty fine or add penalty points to your license. In the worst-case scenario, even a driving ban. Given these implications, understanding MOT tests should be bookmarked at top of your priorities list (we’ll guide you all the way there). The test process may not appear very much lucid at first but fret not for we have put forth a full-planned guide for you to understand the MOT tests better and book one for your car in the least effort possible. What is the MOT? Ministry of Transport, or MOT, is the department of the UK government that is responsible for the regulation of roads and

Know When It’s Time For A Change Of Tyre

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Everything in this universe comes with a date of expiry. In-spite of proper maintenance you can never stop something to meet its doom. The shelf life, however, may differ across them. Similarly, tyres in any vehicle could also get old and tired after their considerable usage. The usage of worn-out tyres is thereby prohibited as they may result in catastrophes on the road. Tyres that do not perform well may increase the risk of danger for the owner along with the passengers on board. It could either lead to the car getting out of control or stopping in the middle of nowhere or simply cause a mishap to others around as well. Hence, it becomes crucial to check the safety and functioning of your car, including the tyres at all times. How Do You Know When To Change The Tyres? 1. Cracks On The Sidewall These cracks occur due to the evaporation or break down of oils and chemicals in the rubber compound, as a result of exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Th

Possible Problems With Car Exhaust and How to Fix Them

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A car exhaust system is perhaps something that is the least talked about aspect of a car. People do validate its presence in a car, but they end up keeping it on a side burner. On a serious note though, a car’s exhaust system not only pushes the exhaust gases out of the system but at the same time enables the engine to run smoothly. In fact, to a certain extent, a car’s exhaust system also manages the frequencies of vibration that the car makes while moving. Taking care of a car’s exhaust system is no joke as it demands precise actions to be undertaken by a seasoned technician who is familiar with the know-how of this area. These problems must be taken care of by the experts as the ordinary folks won’t be able to pull off a trick and will call it a day as far as the fixing of exhaust systems is concerned. A Problem  a nd A Solution Car exhaust systems do suffer from a lot of problems. The only difference between these problems and the ones related to tyres a

Why Alloy Wheels Are Better Than Steel Wheels

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“Mag wheels” is another name for alloy wheels, and are made from the alloys of aluminium, or magnesium, or sometimes both as well. Aluminium and magnesium provide wheels with greater strength and flexibility. The traditional manufacturing of wheels was done with steel mostly for strength and durability. But when it comes to sports and luxury cars, alloy wheels have always been in high demand. And for the last two decades, it’s been in-demand from the commercial market point of view as well! Let us have a look at why these “mag wheels” have been in demand and is are they a better option than the traditional wheels: 1. It’s Better at Heat Conduction as Well as Dissipation: Alloys have always been better than steel wheels when it comes to heat conduction or its dissipation. And because of this property, alloy wheels are far better in braking performances, leading to a decrease in brake failures. 2. Stunning Look: The look of the alloy wheels is to die for! The ki

Tyre Blowout? What Could Have Possibly Caused It?

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Life is full of uncertainties and flaws. Not every time, Calvin’s theory of 'free will' will receive validation. (At least not in the 21st century!) There are unplanned events and accidents taking place, over which we don’t have control. Be it a sudden downpour in a hot, sultry day or winds gushing through on a serene winter night. Most of the time, we need to be prepared as we never know what the next incident would occur in our life. We know that an engine is what gives power to the vehicle and holds great importance. But what would happen if the tyres of the vehicle aren’t in proper shape? Tyre Blowouts Can Be Really Pesky! Tyre blowouts are indeed very cumbersome and can create great inconvenience. What if you're heading out to an important meeting, for which you are already late, and your car tyre blows out suddenly? Holy crap! The clock won’t stop ticking though! Are tyre blowouts one of those sudden events that occur out of the blue? Doesn’t