Michelin have taken us in to the future with their visionary futuristic concept tyre which is airless, 3D printed and made from biodegradable materials. Impervious to punctures, these tyres never need to be replaced. When the tyre tread wears they can simply be recoated with rubber and freshly re-treaded. Michelin’s futuristic tyre will be created from recycled organic materials including wood...
Concerned that you may have a problem with your exhaust? Fortunately, issues with the exhaust are fairly easy to identify as there are a number of signs that you can look out for. The exhaust system is made up of a series of components and pipes and stretches from the engine all the way to the pipe you see at the end of your vehicle. The function of the exhaust is to channel toxic fumes created b...
Why not make the most of the warm summer weather by taking off on a summer road trip? But before you set off you should make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the conditions that lie ahead! Take a look at our helpful advice and make sure you stay safe on the road this summer! Check Your Tyres! Before setting off on a long journey you must check that your tyres are safe and legal – a £2,50...
Launched at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the Pirelli Connesso is the world’s first tyre sensor which can monitor vital tyre data and communicate this information to the driver via an app on their smartphone. The Pirelli Connesso is set to revolutionise the tyre industry thanks to its innovative system which could help to keep thousands of vehicles safe and legal on the road. Available from summer...
From 1st March, legislation surrounding driving with a mobile phone has changed, imposing stricter penalties for those caught. As well as being illegal, using a mobile phone is highly dangerous as it takes the driver's attention away from where it should be – on the road! The Law on Mobile Phones and Driving Driving while using a hand-held mobile phone has been illegal since 2003, however, pe...
Merityre Specialists are proud to announce that our Abingdon, Andover, Hazlemere, Thame, Wallington, Wantage, Woking and Leatherhead branches have been awarded Klarius Exhaust Catalytic Converter & Diesel Particulate Filter Accredited Centres. Klarius Products is the leading European manufacturer of emission control products for cars and light commercial vehicles. The Klarius Accredited Garage Sc...
Tire Technology International, UK based trade journal, honoured tyre manufacturer Continental with the title of Tyre Manufacturer of the Year for 2017. The Tyre Manufacturer of the Year award celebrates innovation and excellence, particularly honouring the bright ideas and hard work put in by the tyre design and production industry. Candidates are either nominated by readers of Tire Technology In...
We have seen some of the most technologically advanced tyres released in the last couple of years, providing impressive sports performance and superlative safety. Stay up to date with our list of the best tyres from the last couple of years. Best for Impressive Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 In spring 2016, Goodyear released the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 to critical acclaim. Engineered u...
Cooper Avon Tyres treated 16 members of our excellent team, dubbed ‘Stars of the Future’, to a brilliant 4x4 off-roading experience day as a reward for their enthusiasm, dedication and desire to rise up the ranks of the company. The day began in Tangley, where the group were given a presentation by Brian Sprott and Olly Brooks from Cooper, as well as a quick run through of the day’s safety proced...
Tyre Safety Month is a campaign run by TyreSafe which promotes tyre safety awareness. Merityre Specialists believe that tyre safety should be a priority for all motorists, which is why we offer FREE tyre checks all year. In their survey, TyreSafe found that more than one in four motorists replace their tyres when they are already illegal. This means that there could be over 10 million illegal and...