Strathclyde Tyres Blog

Switching to Michelin cold weather tyres has significantly improved customer service and increased driver confidence over the past two years, says Tesco.com.

As the winter weather approaches, Aberdeen City Council is urging all motorists to take a few simple steps to ensure that their vehicles are as safe as possible to take out on the roads.

Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist has launched a campaign to highlight the potential dangers of driving in winter and to urge motorists to get their vehicles fully prepared for the wintery weather.

Over 40% of young motorist fear driving in the winter, according to new research carried out for The Co-operative. The study of 18 to 24 year-old drivers also reveals that 10% prefer to get their mum or dad to park the car for them.

Four in ten motorists say they will use the car less in 2012 if the costs associated with driving continue to rise, according to AXA's motoring census of 2011. One in 13 say that they have already been forced to stop.

One in seven (14.6%) of British motorists say that they will not replace the tyres on their cars until they fail an MOT or are flagged as illegal by a garage during a service, according to a new survey by VanRental.co.uk.

Drivers in Scotland are more likely to have bought winter tyres this year than drivers elsewhere in the UK. According to new AA Populus Poll figures, 11% of drivers in Scotland have purchased winter tyres, with eight percent of North East drivers following suit.

Road safety charity the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is warning that many of Britain’s roads will become more hazardous for motorists as the frosts and local council cuts bite.