The UK Government’s plans predict that all cars will have to be electric from 2030 – however, it’s fair to say that sales of electric vehicles are already beginning to soar. With the clear environmental benefits and the increasing pressure to help the planet in any way we can, electric cars now account for around 22% of all new car sales in 2021. So, how are manufacturers aiding this change from f...
Merityre Woking has become the latest tyre specialist to join Pirelli's exclusive collection of P Zero World Authorised Dealers here in the UK. Forming part of a larger global initiative from Pirelli, the P Zero World Authorised Dealer network seeks to serve the very best prestige vehicles on the road today. A P Zero World Authorised Dealer offers customers access to Pirelli's most exclusive pr...
Despite popular belief, the first electric car was made in 1884 – even though its popularity and environmental benefits have only recently come to fruition in the 21st century. The EV has been silently gathering momentum for years – dating back to the late 19th century, where correlations between electricity being viewed as a conceivable means of propulsion came into play. This guide looks to expl...
From Monday 19 July, a loosening of government restrictions in England means the wearing of face coverings and observing 1m social distancing is no longer mandatory. However, the government recommendation remains to wear face masks in indoor environments. With this in mind, we will be respectfully encouraging our customers to voluntarily maintain the same safety measures of face masks and social...
No-one likes to hear the news that their car has failed its MOT. In the past, this meant a trip to the garage for repairs, a re-test and, if you continued driving without an MOT, a fine up to £1,000. With more motorists driving without an MOT than ever, steeper fines have been implemented in the last few years, as well as new terminology to classify vehicle defects. Keep reading our guide to disco...
Are you familiar with your car’s tyre tread depth? If you answered no, you’re not alone. A survey from Tyre Safe revealed that 1 in 5 drivers have never checked their tyres, so it’s no surprise that there are roughly 10 million illegal tyres on Britain’s roads every year. Tyres are a vehicle’s only point of contact with the road and if they don’t have adequate grip, the consequences can be fatal....
Thinking of making the transition to an electric vehicle, but wondering how long you’ll actually drive it for? In this detailed guide, we’ve covered everything you need to know – from how often you can expect to recharge an electric car battery, through to the battery’s lifespan and the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. How long does an electric car battery last before recharging? Ele...
Why is tyre wear so important? Tyres wear over time – it’s a natural part of their life cycle, as is the case with many other motoring parts. However, there’s a difference between natural tyre wear and uneven or abnormal tyre wear. So, what is excessive or uneven tyre wear, and why is it so important that your tyre wear is properly monitored? Impacts of uneven tyre wear Uneven tyre wear can be...
MOT prices can vary based on a variety of factors such as the type of vehicle and the test centre you choose to attend. For a car, however, test centres are limited to how much they can charge. Here at Merityre Specialists, we offer MOTs from £39.95 on class 4 vehicles across our DVSA approved MOT Test branches. This is well below the Government’s maximum threshold of £54.85! MOT costs: how ar...
If you’re considering making the switch to a hybrid or fully electric vehicle, one of the most common questions we hear is ‘how much does it cost to charge an electric car?’. With many of us being so used to petrol and diesel vehicles, we have a good understanding of the cost to fill up a vehicle of a certain engine size or use, and it’s easy to budget for that each month. However, with petrol pr...