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Say hello to the team at Setyres Uckfield

You may have driven past the Bellbrook Industrial Estate, but did you know it was home to the Setyres Uckfield branch? Open Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm and Saturdays from 8.30am - 1pm. We are ideally located for surrounding areas such as Shortbridge, Ridgewood and Coopers Green. Branch manager Andy alongside his friendly and knowledgeable team, will be more than happy to help with all your vehicle needs. Whether it’s a new tyre, a car service or a free brake check, the Uckfield branch can help solve your motoring...

Car Checks at home

The most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of breakdown is to get your car serviced to the manufacturers schedule and specification, but you don’t have to be a car mechanic to keep up regular maintenance on your car at home to reduce the risk of a breakdown. Feel safer when you’re out an about with the knowledge that you have familiarised yourself with your vehicle and have taken due care and attention to see to its needs. First! Check the obvious... Tyres Know the correct tyre...

What is EU Tyre Labelling and why does it matter?

Tyre labelling regulations were introduced by the EU in November 2012, but do you know what the labels mean and how they can benefit you as a driver? Not all drivers understand exactly what goes on under the bonnet, so why should it be assumed all drivers know what they want or need from a tyre? After all, the tyre is the only part of the car that sits between your car and a potentially very fast moving road. The EU tyre label has been designed to give valuable information...

How to change a Tyre

Knowing how to change a tyre is something all motorists should learn, like changing oil, or inflating your tyres. Even if you've never changed a tyre, or don't intend to; knowing the facts and the process could help you, or someone you're with, out of a sticky situation one day. Familiarise yourself with our simple guide on how to change car tyres below: CAR TYRE REPLACEMENT GUIDE Stay Safe Noticing a puncture or flat tyre when your vehicle is stationary is an ideal scenario. Unfortunately, the roads of the UK...

Part Worn Tyre Warning!

A rising number of cash strapped UK motorists are opting to buy part worn tyres as oppose to buying new tyres. Due to their lower price being a little easier on the pocket, the number of part worn tyres sold in the UK is soaring rapidly. However, it has been revealed by recent studies that this is resulting in many motorists driving with dangerous and unsafe tyres. Will you save money? Before hitting the nitty gritty of the potential dangers of buying part worn tyres – just take a look...