Time to check your tyres

As vehicles emerge from a very wet and cold winter into spring, tyre safety has never been more critical - and Think Car advises workshops to stay ahead of the curve.

Reduced grip, poor road conditions and increased stopping distances all make tread depth and tyre health vital for safe motoring. For technicians, having accurate, efficient tools in the tyre bay isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Alex Gillbanks, Owner at Think Car UK, commented: “Ensuring tyres have sufficient tread depth is one of the most important checks during spring servicing. Slush, rain and icy surfaces in the winter take their toll on tyres - and motorists are more aware than ever of safety and legal requirements.”

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) has moved from an optional extra to standard safety requirements on most modern vehicles. Underinflation doesn’t just affect fuel economy, it accelerates wear, increases stopping distances and reduces stability in wet conditions.

Think Car’s offers a range that is designed to give technicians full control over TPMS functions including activation and reprogramming of new sensors, reading and clearing fault codes, relearn and registration procedures after tyre changes and support for a broad range of OEM protocols. 

This means that whether tyres have been replaced, rotated or balanced, technicians can restore correct TPMS operation - an increasingly expected service.

Gillbanks added: “Tyre safety is a core part of spring servicing and technicians need reliable, accurate tools to keep vehicles safe and fleets compliant.”