Letting the air out of your tyres does nothing for grip in winter IF you've been around for a few years, you've probably heard a few tales about how to reducing tyre pressures in winter gives better grip. A big mistake, according to Steve Clarke at the Fuelcard People. He said: “There is a long-held view that reducing [...]
If winter brings conditions like this, proper winter tyres can make the difference between being able to get to a job and staying at home - but they can be expensive, so what do you need to consider? THE subject of cold weather tyres – ie whether or not to fit them – is a thorny one, at [...]
With Britain in the grip of another bout of extreme cold weather, are you confident you are doing everything to ensure your van won’t let you down?
BRADLEY Wiggins' accident was a timely reminder of the perils of being on the road at this time of the year. The accident rate invariably takes a sharp rise in November. Cyclists, pedestrians and motor-cyclists bear the brunt according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists, being so much more difficult to see when it's wet and dark. [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON IF there’s one thing predictable about the winter weather in Britain, it’s that you never know quite what to expect. But there’s no doubt that lower temperatures and longer hours of darkness put greater strain on vehicles – and we might even be in for another bout of the deep snow experienced during 2010 and [...]
OCTOBER 2012: 2 years ago businesses that relied on pre-Christmas deliveries were in serious trouble because of the snow and ice. Get your vans ready now!
