VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIR

TYRE SAFETY MONTH

In partnership with UK-based charity TyreSafe, Ford Service is helping raise awareness of Tyre Safety Month throughout October, with a FREE Tyre Safety Check from one of our participating Ford Dealers nationwide.

In 2018, 169 people were killed or seriously injured in UK Motoring incidents where tyre-related defects were a contributory factor. The DVSA estimate that approximately 2.2 million cars fail the MoT due to tyre-related defects each year, accounting for 27.8% of all MoT failures.

TyreSafe is the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres.

Ensure you book a FREE Tyre Safety Check online with a participating dealer this October, or alternatively you will receive this alongside any service and repair work as part of a free Ford Video Check^{Free Tyre Check 2020}.

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Check your tyres at home

Routine tyre maintenance is quick and easy, and consists of three areas: Air Pressure, Condition and Tread Depth (ACT). You should check your tyres at least once a month and before long journeys.

Air Pressure

• Check your tyre pressures at least once a month or before any long journeys, when the tyres are cold (before you have driven more than a couple of miles).
• Check the pressure in ALL tyres – including the spare.
• Remember to use an accurate and reliable pressure gauge, and replace the valve caps securely after checking the tyre pressures.
• Tyre pressures should be increased If you are planning a journey with a full load in line with the recommendations in your owner’s manual. These can also be found inside the fuel filler cap or on the driver’s door pillar.
• Pressures can vary depending on load, speed and types of tyres, so if you’re not sure, just ask your Ford Dealer.

Condition

• Give each tyre a visual inspection to ensure it is in good condition.
• Look out for any bulges, lumps or cuts and remove any stones from the tread.
• If something doesn’t look right, have it inspected immediately by your Ford Dealer.

Tread Depth

• The UK legal limit of tyre tread depth is 1.6mm.
• If you are found to be driving with tyres below this limit, you could be penalised with three penalty points on your driving licence and a £2,500 fine.
• Get a FREE tyre safety check at you local participating dealer, as part of our free Ford Video Check with any service and repair work.