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24/09/2008 10:54:11

Credit crunch hits drivers hard

The credit crunch, which has already hit the sales of new vehicles in the UK, is now affecting motorists paying for repairs on their vehicles. Research has found evidence that drivers are avoiding replacing defective and worn tyres due to the rise in the cost of living, putting themselves, passengers and other road users lives at risk.

If you are caught driving with a defective tyre, fines of up to £2,500 could be received, along with 3 points on your licence, per tyre and risking prosecution.

Defective tyres compromise the safety of the vehicle as they offer less grip in wet conditions. Research carried out by Protyre, Britain’s largest independent tyre dealer network, has shown that the number of vehicles with badly worn tyres has increased dramatically since last year, however family vehicles seem to be more looked after, with less defective tyres.

With this winter set to be the wettest for years, drivers are urged to look after their tyres as the consequences are all too obvious.

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