Although the legal minimum tread depth is only 1.6 mm, Independent research at MIRA shows that tyres with 3 mm of tread have an average 25% better performance than those at 1.6 mm - which represents an extra 8 metres stopping distance in wet conditions.
You can check how close you are to the legal limit on all tyres by looking for the tread wear indicators or call in to our service dept for a free tyre check.
These indicators are small raised areas at the bottom of the grooves. If the surface of the tread rubber is level with these raised areas the tyre tread depth is most likely very close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm, or could even be below it!
The tyre should be checked and if necessary changed, because you may no longer be driving in sufficient safety and you could be breaking the law.
Tracking
Tracking (wheel alignment)
Tracking, or 'Wheel Alignment', is important for good road holding and to maximise the life of the tyres. Hitting a kerb or driving at speed through a pot hole can result in misalignment.
The direction and angle at which tyres are set are both important. 'Tracking' involves checking the direction and angle against vehicle manufacturers' specifications and are both equally important. You may hear these described as toe in, toe out, positive camber or negative camber.
The "Toe" refers to whether the front of the tyres across an axle are closer or further apart than the rear of the tyres. Different types of vehicles need different toe settings to allow for the way that wheels pull either towards each other or apart.
The "Camber" is the inward or outward tilt of a tyre and is specified by the vehicle manufacturer. It can be affected by potholes in the road and needs to be checked regularly to see if any adjustment is required.
Save up to 60% off main dealer prices
The savings we achieve are a combination of several factors, which start with the cost of the service, thereafter savings are also achieved on parts and labour.
The reality is that more often a main dealer's cost on all of these can be very expensive, so here at Servicing Stop we take care of all the negotiations on pricing, parts & labour charges making sure you get the best price possible for your service - the end result is you can save up to 60% off your car service compared to main dealer prices.
Manufacturer warranty's protected
Government legislation passed in 2003 called “Block Exemption” means that an independent garage can now carry out your car service, so that the warranty is still protected - this now means you no longer need to use a main dealer to do your car service.
At Auto Q Ltd all of our garage use's genuine car parts of OE (Original Equipment) standard, making sure your warranty is protected at all times.
Main dealers may try and influence your decision to stay with them, but the reality is that a car service or car repair with Auto Q is just as good, if not better and is always likely to be cheaper than what a main dealer charges.
In most cases, main dealers and independent garages use the same car part suppliers in the UK, so any misleading comments by a main dealer trying to entice you into staying with them are not really warranted - STOP getting ripped off by main dealers, because all our car parts are GENUINE approved car parts of OE standard
Free collection and delivery home or work
At Auto Q our objective is to make your car service experience “hassle free”, so our free collection service from home or work will also save you time, which on many cases also saves you money*(Within 20 miles of bt6)
No additional work undertaken without your agreement
One of our friendly advisors will always advise you of any additional work and the costs involved before any work is done to your car. Once the cost and work has been approved by you the customer, the work is then completed accordingly, which means you are kept informed at all times of what your service/repair will cost will cost.
Parts and labour guaranteed for 12 months
A 12 month parts and labour guarantee comes with every Auto Q car service, if at any time you require further assistance or info on this, please contact our Colin/Brian @ our Service department and they will deal with your enquiry.
