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Do I need to service my Car?

What is the difference between an MOT and a service.

An MOT is a basic test and checks whether your vehicle meets the minimum legal requirements for the items required to be tested under section 45 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

It does not tell you how long your vehicle will continue to meet these minimum requirements. Therefore, you may still be prosecuted for driving an unroad-worthy vehicle before the end of the current test certificate. You should continue to maintain your vehicle to ensure that it will always pass an MOT.

Brakes are not checked for condition, only an efficiency test is carried out. If alloy wheels are fitted and the tester can see the brake pads through the wheels and the pads are below 1.5mm then this shall be reason for a fail because they are too low, but if they can not be seen through the wheel then a 0.5mm pad will still pass the MOT, even though that it is getting dangerously close to running out of brake pad material. Brake discs will fail if any signs of cracks or covered in oil or brake fluid.

Remember the wheels are not removed for the MOT test.

Just because your vehicle passes the MOT it does not mean that your brakes are in good condition.

A service is a more in depth check, its not a simple changing of the oil and filters etc, any advisories that would be mentioned with your MOT will be rectified, ensuring that your vehicle meets a high standard, to ensure you will stay safe and legal rather than only the minimum legal requirements being met.  The wheels will be removed, checking the brake discs and pads thoroughly and on some rear brakes the brake drum and shoes cleaned, inspected and adjusted.

Below is an image of a brake pad which had just passed the MOT, luckily the vehicle was in for a service and MOT. As you can see there is very little pad material left, the edges of the pad had been scraping on the rusty lip of the brake disc leaving no material left, actually scraping down to the shiny metal of the brake pad backing.

Even though the pad material was extreemly low, there was still just enough touching the disc to give an acceptable efficiency reading, allowing it to pass.

This shows how important it is to get your vehicle serviced regularly, not necessarily at a main dealer with their very high service costs but at a good reputable garage, they will give you good honest advice and great service for a lesser cost.

The Car MOT and its changes

From 20th March 2013 The new vehicle test components in accordance with the new EU Directive will become effective.

 

If your vehicle is suffering from any of these issues

• The steering lock is now part of the test,
• The main beam tell tale warning light must illuminate when the main beam is selected.
• The car battery will be inspected for security and leaks.
• All visible electrical wiring and connectors will be inspected for any damage
• Engine and gearbox mountings are to be assessed for excessive movemen
• Coil spring with broken tangs, ( the last bit of the coil) will now result in a failure.
• A tow bar electrical socket will be checks for damage and security and all lights will be checked using an apporved trailer socket tester
• Headlamps fitted with LED or HID (high definition) bulbs
• Illumination of the malfunction indicator light (MIL),

If any of the following MIL systems are illuminated, this will result in a fail:-

• Electronic power steering
• Electronic stability control (traction control)
• Electronic parking brake control
• Brake fluid warning lamp
• Tyre pressure monitoring system obviously inoperative
• Supplementary restraint systems (SRS) i.e. airbag light

The vehicle can be presented for an MOT test upto 30 days before the current one expires, check your current certificate for the exact date.

 

You have until Tuesday March 19th to get your vehicle tested under the old rules.

 

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NEW TYRES TO THE FRONT OR REAR?

So you’re buying new tyres, but where is it best to put them. There is a conflict of opinion between tyre manufactures, vehicle
manufactures and tyre dealers. So how are you expected to know? Well let me give you the information and were go from there.

You’re changing your front tyres! If your vehicle is front wheel drive, like the majority of cars of today, these tyres will always wear first.

• Do you just put the new ones on the front?
• Do you swap the tyres around and have the new ones on the rear?
• Do you buy all 4 for safety?

Whether you have front or rear wheel drive, we recommend that you use newer tyres for the rear set, for extra safety in unforeseen or difficult situations (emergency braking, tight bends etc) particularly on wet surfaces. Numerous tests have shown that it is easier to control the front wheels than those at the rear. Front tyres generally wear quicker than those fitted at the rear, particularly on front wheel drive cars, which are currently in the majority.

New tyres fitted in front:

The behaviour of the car will change, because the front / rear balance will be reversed. The driver, used to a car with less grip at the front, will therefore
be taken unawares. On a slippery road, the rear will lose traction before the front of the vehicle. The driver will have no chance of controlling the rear,
and will be tempted to accelerate further, which will amplify the spin effect. Only an experienced driver will be able to recover from this dangerous
situation.

New tyres fitted at the back:

The handling of the vehicle will be similar to that known by the driver before the tyre change, because the traction balance will be the same Rear traction will be better, and the driver will be able to control and steer their vehicle without a problem by decelerating and turning the steering wheel in the direction of the bend. That's why at New Tyres Quick we advise you to reduce the risks you take by fitting new or less worn tyres at the rear of the vehicle for:

Better grip on bends:

As with vehicles with different size tyres that are fitted as standard, swapping around would not be possible and a cautious approach to driving at first would be recommended.

4 Wheeled drive vehicles.

It is recommended that tyres are used in identical sets of four, same size, brand, pattern, load and speed index. An exception is when the vehicle is
originally fitted with different tyres sizes front to rear. The vehicle manufactures should also be followed

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What is Tread? Car tyre tread expalained

TYRE TREAD

• Lugs are the actual tread that is in contact with the road at any given time, known as the contact patch.
• Voids are the gaps between the lugs allowing the tyre to flex as the contact patch leaves the road, also allowing the water to be removed.
• void ratio is between the amount of lugs and voids. The lower the void ratio the more tread it has in contact with the road surface giving better traction on dry tarmac. Mud and Snow tyres will have a higher void ratio to allow the mud and water to escape through the gaps in the tread.
• Grooves are the main channels that run around the tyres circumference that push the water into allowing the tread contact with the road.
• Sipes are the small slits that are cut across larger tread elements to allow the water from the groove channels to escape to the edge of the tyre, reducing the risk of aquaplaning. Up to a point, more sipes will produce more traction in snow and mud as well as over various terrains found off road.

The way your tyres are worn will tell you a lot.

• The tread should be slightly thicker in the middle than the edge
• If the outer edges are a lot more worn than the centre this means that your tyres are under in-flated.
• If the centre of the tyre is a lot more worn than the edges this would show your tyres are over inflated.
• If your tyres are worn a lot more on one side than the other this would indicate a suspension problem or you may need a wheel alignment.

You should Check your tyres regularly for uneven wear, keep to the correct tyre pressures, drive steadily and avoid excessive acceleration and heavy cornering, Swap your tyres around putting the new tyres to the rear this will ensure you get the most out of your tyres.

New tyres usually start at 8mm but some only 7mm, and some budget tyres only start with 6mm
so you have already lost 31% wear. This can be false economy when buying budget tyres.

Independent research by MIRA motor industry research association indicate.... read more

 

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Do you know how important tyre pressures are?

Driving with the incorrect pressures can result in tyre failure. This can be dangerous; at high speeds you can lose control of the vehicle. Incorrect pressures can also dramatically increase your braking/stopping distance.

Low tyre pressure increases fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and contribute to tyre safety. Tyres under inflated by 15psi, have increased rolling resistance leading to around 6% greater fuel consumption.

A car that normally averages 40mpg, would only get 37.6mpg with the
tyres under inflated.
 

A correctly inflated tyre improves the safety of your vehicle, is more economical to use and is better for the environment. Find out the correct tyre pressures by looking in your hand book, fuel cap cover or front door panel, remembering to check the size of the tyre for comparison on the chart. Also a

lot of vehicles have different tyre pressures from front to rear, so check carefully.

It is recommended that you check your tyre pressures once a week, but, you should definitely check them once a month. Also before a long journey or towing as adjustments will need to be made.

Even if tyres are inflated with nitrogen, the pressures and overall tyre condition must still be checked
frequently. http://newtyresquick.com/nitrogen.html

Always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold, which have not yet been used in the last two hours or have covered less than two miles at low speed. If tyres are hot when they are checked add 4-5 psi to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, Re-Check the pressures when the tyres are cold.

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The 4 essential steps to checking your tyres.

Looking after your tyres is ultimately what is going to keep you on the road and safe.

Many factors need to be taken into account before you are fully safe on the road.

The 4 essential steps to checking your tyres

• Correct Pressures
• Tread Wear
• Age of tyre (perishing on sidewalls)
• External damage (cuts or bulges)

These all need to be checked weekly or if you feel anything unusual or have an accident causing to skid, hit your tyre or drive over glass.


As the only point of contact between your car and the road is your tyres, the tyres play a critical role in keeping you safe.

You rely on your tyres for acceleration, steering and cornering, making it essential that they are properly cared for and regularly examined.

Poorly maintained tyres reduce performance and compromises
safety.

You should check your tyres condition as often as you check the pressure. If you park with the steering turned on full lock you will see more of your tyres.

Tread depth, most new tyres have a tread depth indicator built into them between the main grooves. When the tread gets down to these bars then the tyres need replacing.
Damage, look for any deep cuts, bulges, cracks or excessive wear.

It is illegal to drive with badly damaged tyres.

If you’re unsure about damaged tyres call into your local garage and they will give you free advice.

Driving on poorly maintained tyres has very serious safety implications not just for you and your passengers but also for other road users.

For more information and to carry on reading http://newtyresquick.com/tyre-care.html