The electric car market is booming. BMW has recently announced plans to develop 12 new all-electric cars by 2025. The all-electric Tesla Roadster is currently in production and set to be released in the next few years. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, clai

Tyres which are in good condition are a vital aspect of safe and smooth driving. However, with constant contact with the road and heavy usage, your tyres can wear down and become damaged more frequently than most other vehicle components. So, whether you h

Why is tread depth so important? Tyre tread is grooved in such as way that each tyre can shift one gallon of water per second away from the contact patch. That’s impressive performance by any metric! In order to maintain this rel

Many people ask what’s the difference between wheel alignment, balancing and tracking. That’s why we have put together this handy guide so you can understand exactly how our mechanics make your vehicle safer and help it to last longer. Next time you drive away after a car service, y

In the last few years, car tyre labelling has been implemented across Europe, and you may be wondering what the labels mean. So we have created a thorough breakdown of the labels and what the categories mean, to help you make a knowledgeable decision on yo

Can you tell us your tyre sizes? If you’re unsure, Trade Tyres have put together a quick and simple guide that’ll help you to understand what replacement tyre your vehicle requires.   Tyre Size On the sidewall of your tyre, you will find a combination of n

Part-worn tyres are not safe. In the past, they used to be sold because they were cheaper but essentially, they’re not likely to last long and will mean you will have to replace them much more frequently. The message is simple: invest in safe, new tyres.

Along with the brakes, the tyres on a car are perhaps the most important feature from a safety perspective. They are certainly something you don’t want to treat lightly and allow to become unsafe. This month, the Trade Tyre Services team will tak

Whenever it happens, whether it’s while you’re driving up the motorway, heading to work, or you just find it that way on the drive in the morning, getting a flat tyre can be a major inconvenience. Changing tyres isn’t always as straightforwar