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Accordingly to a recent survey, up to half of UK drivers could be avoiding having service work or essential maintenance carried out – with tyres being the most commonly ignored area. But with tyres being one of the most important factors in road safety, here’s why you should tread carefully this winter.
A new survey by Money.co.uk* has found that 48% of drivers have delayed having repair work this year and, perhaps more shockingly, 68% of respondents admitted that they hadn’t checked their tyres since the beginning of the year.
What’s more – of those that did check their tyres, more than a quarter said they knew that their tyres needed replacing, but hadn’t done so because of the cost of new ones. These are concerning statistics, especially as we’re currently in winter, where tyre safety takes on even more significance.
We understand that you might be driving less due to lockdown restrictions and working from home; however, it’s crucial that you don’t neglect your car maintenance.
Tyres are particularly vital in staying safe during adverse driving conditions. A 3mm tread is advised for the winter, and you should also check the condition of the tyre. And it’s not just about safety – if your tyres are found to be unsafe, you risk three penalty points on your driving licence, and can also be fined up to £2,500 per tyre – a possible total fine of £10,000!
In 2019 there were an estimated 32.7 million people with a full car driving licence, meaning there could be millions of unsafe vehicles on the roads over the upcoming festive period. Don’t be left out in the cold – check your car today!
At Johnsons, we’re here to help you take on winter driving with confidence. Did you know that we offer a Winter Health Check, which inspects the parts of your car most affected by winter?
A key part of the check is a thorough assessment of your tyres. Our experienced technicians will check your tread, tyre pressure and look for signs of uneven wear, damage or splits and bulges. But we check more than tyres, giving your vehcile a thoughrough check including a wheel alignment to ensure stability on the road.
Find out more about the Winter Check and book yours below.
*Survey of 2,004 drivers aged between 18-65.
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As an FCA regulated credit broker we can introduce you to a selected group of lenders / brokers (see below) who may be able to help you finance your purchase. This group of lenders / brokers provides us with a range of products which may be suitable for your purchase. We will explain the key features of those products to you.
Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, Evolution Funding Limited, Santander Consumer (UK) plc, Honda Finance Europe PLC, CA Auto Finance UK Ltd, Suzuki Financial Services Limited, Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, Hyundai Capital UK Limited, Stellantis Financial Services Uk Limited, Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC, FCE Bank Plc,
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We do not charge you a fee for our services. we will typically receive commission from whichever lender we introduce you to (either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow).
Unless we consider it to be inappropriate given your personal circumstances, for certain vehicles e.g. New, our approach is to introduce you to the lender who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account interest rates, residual valuations (where applicable) and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, or the vehicle is not one that we would normally place with them we will introduce you to other lenders on our panel. The lender we introduce you to and available rates will depend upon a number of factors including: the vehicle, your personal circumstances and the likelihood of a lender to accept an application based on information provided.
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