The main point of contact between your car and the road is your tyres. As a result, it’s crucial to frequently check the wear of your tyres. We can help if you’re unsure of how to proceed.

A minimum tread depth of 1.6mm is required by law. If you don’t follow this, you risk losing your licence and paying a fine of £2500 per tyre. There are several methods you can use to check.

The depth of a tyre tread can be measured using a depth gauge. Both manual and digital versions of them are available for purchase.

Test the tread with a 20p by pushing it as far as you can. The tread of the tyre is at a safe depth if you can’t see the coin. If the coin is still visible, the tread is not deep enough, and a professional inspection of the tyre is required.

Additionally, there are wear indications, which typically appear as an arrow or line on the tyre wall. The legal criteria are not met by a tyre that is in line with the indicator.

Electric cars are no different to conventional cars in that they need to be serviced. The service needs of electric vehicles will be much the same as traditional cars; however, there are some differences you should be aware of.

Unlike conventional cars, an electric vehicle does not have an exhaust, so the car doesn’t need to be taken to a garage for a periodic smoke test. However, all cars need servicing from time to time, which is the case with electric cars.

The main difference between servicing an electric vehicle and servicing a conventional car is that there is no engine oil or coolant to change. Because there are no oil filters or spark plugs, these items do not need changing either. Another difference is that belts and hoses do not wear out as they would on a conventional vehicle because there are no moving parts in an electric car. However, all vehicles will still require regular inspection of the brakes and suspension and any defects noted and rectified.

We all know that fuel prices are rising, so finding ways to reduce the amount of fuel a car uses is essential and beneficial on the pocket. Here are a few handy tips to get you started. 

The first important driving tip for saving fuel involves buying the correct grade of petrol. You can check the instruction manual to see what kind of petrol is best for your car.

Under-inflated tyres are one of the prime reasons for increased fuel consumption.

Changing your tyres from time to time will assist with the general wear and tear of the car. However, if the new tyres are wider than the original tyres, they will increase the rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Don’t drive aggressively, and drive within the speed limit. Any increase in speed will increase the fuel used. Driving calmly and avoiding sharp acceleration will help reduce fuel consumption, thereby helping you save fuel.

Lastly, undertaking regular vehicle maintenance checks is another way to cut fuel costs.

As electric cars sales rise, here is a snapshot of costs to charge an electrically powered vehicle with a 60-kilowatt per hour (kWh) battery. The average range of an electric car is 200 miles.

Use a rapid charger point at a service station on the motorway (some supermarkets also provide this service); a 30-minute charge will give you approximately 100 miles and cost around £6.50.

There are some charging points in car parks and supermarkets that are free of charge, allowing you to top up while your vehicle is idle during your stay. Check if your workplace has an electric charging point, and this will usually be free to use and convenient to use when working.

If you charge your electric battery at home, achieving a full charge will cost around £7.80.

Charging your electric car at home is still the most cost-efficient and convenient way to maintain your electric powered vehicle at full charge. Most drivers will charge their vehicle overnight, so they have a full charge by morning.