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Top Five Tips to Check Your Tyres Are Safe & Legal

You should check the condition of your tyres on a regular basis. This is not only to ensure the safety of the vehicle but to also make sure your tyres are legal and you are fully insured. So what are the top five tips to follow when you are checking your tyres?   1. Tread depth – the legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm but ideally you should change you tyres well before they reach the legal minimum. This is because wet grip deteriorates rapidly and stopping distances...

Tyre Safety from Tonbridge

With the inevitable end of summer 2014 approaching, September is bringing us some much cooler mornings and darker nights. Before long winter will be upon us – so the staff at our newest branch in Tonbridge, Kent, have been busy preparing for the effects of the cooler weather on our driving skills, cars and just as importantly the roads we use! Despite the cool mornings, the recent early September weeks have given us some lovely warm dry days. These make ideal driving conditions for all road users, an ideal time...

Don't Drive Harder - Drive Smarter!

The annual cost of driving can easily run into the 1000’s. MOT, insurance, breakdown cover, parking, fuel and repairs... the list could go on...BUT! There are numerous ways of saving money with your car and reducing that pinch on your pocket. We’ve collated some of the easiest hints and tips to consider as a car owner to help you out.    Don’t drive like Lewis Hamilton – This may seem obvious but aggressive accelerating and braking can use up to 60% more fuel than taking it easy on the road. We...

Tyre checks at the Holmbush Centre

The condition and safety of our tyres is something many of us forget to check on a regular basis. Tyre safety and maintenance is essential and can be very simple - especially when it’s carried out by our Setyres trained tyre fitters. On Tuesday 26th August, Wednesday 3rd September, Tuesday 23rd September** and Tuesday 30th September; Setyres will be at the Holmbush Centre in Shoreham-on-Sea, offering free tyre checks. ** [Due to unforseen circumstances we are unable to attend the Holmbush centre on Tuesday 23rd September - we are hoping...

Brand new branch at Tonbridge

Setyres are proud to announce the opening of our brand new branch in Tonbridge, Kent.  Manager Peter Woodcock proudly opened his new Fast Fit Centre on the highly accessible Quaryhill Road earlier this week. This new addition brings the total number of Setyres branches available in the South East region to 20!   Setyres Tonbridge offers a whole host of services for all your motoring needs.  Tyres: We stock a wide range of tyres from premium brand to quality budget brands – so we’re confident that we’ll stock the right tyre...