Wheel balancing and wheel alignment – what’s the difference?
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 16th March 2016 11:49am
Many people mistake wheel alignment for wheel balancing and vice versa but they are actually very different things. We take a look at the benefits of each.
8 ways to improve the fuel efficiency of your car
Kwik Fit | Thursday 18th February 2016 10:38am
With fuel prices at their lowest in 7 years, motorists are travelling an extra 950 miles every year. We take a look at other ways to get the most out of your tank.
Potholes on the mend but drivers still face alignment woes
Kwik Fit | Friday 26th June 2015 3:00pm
Potholes are a major cause of wheel damage and wheel alignment problems. Road surface improvements and new technology are helping to reduce the impact
The perils of potholes – are your wheels taking a battering?
Kwik Fit | Friday 14th November 2014 11:00am
Potholes are a major cause of tyre damage and wheel misalignment. A four-wheel alignment inspection from Kwik Fit can help to prolong the life of your tyres
Tread carefully – braking distance increases as tread wears out
Kwik Fit | Friday 8th August 2014 1:00pm
If your tyre tread drops below 3mm your braking distance will increase significantly, especially when driving in wet weather conditions
Featured Articles
6 brake problems that could spell danger on the roads
Tuesday 27th November 2018
Your brakes are one of the most important aspects of vehicle safety so it's important to make sure that they're working properly. Continue reading to find out the seven brake issues that can cause danger on the roads.
MOT changes: new minor, major and dangerous defect categories coming in May
Wednesday 4th April 2018
Big changes to the MOT test from 20th May 2018 will see a new fault grading system introduced plus tougher regulations from diesel drivers. Find out more about the new Minor, Major and Dangerous MOT categories.
