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...
Many motorists do not realise that they need to have their air conditioning re-charged. This is an important part of car maintenance and should be undertaken every two years if you wish to get the most out of your air conditioning system. Most vehicles are fitted with air conditioning as standard, but if you find that your air conditioning is failing to cool your car down on hot days, then it is...
We are delighted to announce that Merityre Specialists have been awarded the TyreSafe Highly Commended Award for 2016. The 2016 TyreSafe awards were presented to companies, organisations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to raising tyre safety awareness. At Merityre Specialists, all of our team are dedicated to ensuring that your tyres are safe and we offer free tyre che...
This summer Merityre Specialists are offering a FREE 8 point safety check to help you prepare your vehicle for any summer journeys. The summer holidays are a perfect opportunity to get away for a few days and many families will hit the road for a summer break, but before you do, it is important to check key elements of your vehicle to ensure you stay safe while travelling. Visit Merityre Special...
Most cars are usually fit with summer tyres as standard and many motorists choose to switch over to winter tyres when the seasons change. Due to economic reasons, a lack of storage or not wanting to switch tyres over, more and more people are choosing to use all season tyres instead. Take a look at our guide to help you decide if summer or all season tyres would be best for you. What’s the diffe...