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Jack Dreyer

Jack is the newest and youngest member of the digital team here at Kwik Fit, assisting with website and blog content to ensure that our visitors are kept well informed on car maintenance and to provide useful safety advice. He currently drives a BMW 2 series and, his dream car would be an all black Mercedes G-Class.

Likes

  • Sticking One Top Bins
  • F1
  • Biscoff Milkshakes

Dislikes

  • Unnecessarily Noisy Exhausts
  • Peanut Butter
  • Traffic

Do Electric Car Tyres Wear Slower than Normal Car Tyres?

Jack Dreyer | Monday 18th September 2023 10:30am

An electric car charging, with its sleek wheel visible.

Did you know that electric car tyres aren’t the same as regular vehicle tyres? Read on to discover the differences between them and how to check your own tyres.

Can Inactivity Affect My Car’s Tyres?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 15th September 2023 8:00am

A silver car sat on a driveway in front of a garage.

It’s not uncommon for people to leave their cars sitting for long periods of time. But can this affect your tyres? Kwik Fit provides the answers.

Do Car Tyres Have Inner Tubes?

Jack Dreyer | Tuesday 12th September 2023 3:00pm

Car tyres with intricate tread patterns up close.

Ever wondered if car tyres have inner tubes? We explore the original purpose of inner tubes & what makes modern tyres different in this blog. Find out here.

Air Con in EVs & Hybrids: Your Questions Answered

Jack Dreyer | Friday 8th September 2023 12:30pm

A person holding their hand up to the air conditioning vent in their EV.

Ever heard of thermal management? Air con plays a significantly different role in EVs than it does in regular vehicles. Read on to find out more.

How to Tell If Your Brake Caliper is Stuck

Jack Dreyer | Monday 4th September 2023 12:00pm

A rusted brake disc and caliper.

A seized brake caliper can be an inconvenience at best, and cause serious damage at worst. Here are the most common signs that a caliper’s stuck & what to do.




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