There are plenty of things to consider when it comes to car maintenance – from checking your lights are working properly to keeping your number plate clean. They said: “Low tire pressure is dangerous because it can cause a blowout – which can be fatal at high speed. “Defective tires could also result in a fine of £2,500 and three penalty points per tyre, so regularly check your tire pressure and be aware of the optimal pressure for your specific tire type. Similarly, there are 20,400 searches per year for ‘how to check tire tread’ – but there’s an easy way to check this and avoid a £2,500 fine and three penalty points per tyre. “Simple steps, such as checking tire tread using 20p, could even save motorists from facing a fine.

Source: Daily Mirror March 07, 2022 05:55 UTC