Winter is the time of year when looking after your tyres is more important than at any other. Here at Pugbitz we’re used to dealing with tyres in all kinds of conditions – worn, punctured, split and otherwise damaged – and we know just how dangerous they can be.
That danger is even more prevalent during the winter. Roads which are wet, icy, covered in snow and marked with fresh pot holes present enough of a challenge to tyres which are in perfect condition, and have been looked after exactly as they should have been. Try winter driving on tyres which haven’t been cared for, on the other hand, and you’re literally putting the well-being of your vehicle, not to mention the lives of the people inside the car, in some danger.
We love our customers, and the cars they bring to us, so we like to look after them both. Most of the time that means offering the likes of a service, or an mot, perhaps changing the oil or checking the suspension – all the stuff that our mechanics are experts at, and that can help to keep your vehicle running and running smoothly and economically.
Come to us for wheel alignment in Manchester and we’ll be helping to keep you safe. Wheel alignment sounds complicated but it’s actually pretty simple if you know what you’re doing, and the Pugbitz mechanics know exactly what they’re doing, because they’ve been doing it for years.
Wheel alignment, which is sometimes also known as tracking, means making sure your wheels are set in exactly the right position. If they’re not, then they could wear out much more quickly and in an irregular manner, making them far less safe than they ought to be.
The wheel alignment of your car could be adversely affected by hitting the kerb, going through a pothole or by the condition of your steering and suspension. Come to us to get your wheel alignment checked once a year in Manchester and we’ll help to prolong the life of your tyres and keep you safer out there on the road.
Whether you’ve made the wise decision to visit Pugbitz in Denton for wheel alignment in Manchester or not, it pays to keep a careful eye on your tyres and to look out for the tell-tale signs that they might be in a dangerous condition.
The first and most obvious of these is the depth of the tread. Even if you haven’t got the expert eye of a Pugbitz engineer, it will be clear if the tread on your tyre is running low because modern tyres are fitted with tread wear indicators which become visible as the wear takes place. You should also keep a careful eye on the side of the tyre, as cracks here indicate that the chemicals in the rubber are beginning to break down, a clear sign that your tyres are approaching their ‘change-by’ date.
As well as looking at your tyres you should, strange though it may sound, listen to them. You probably spend a lot of time behind the wheel and know exactly what your car sounds like. If the tyres begin to make a different kind of sound when rolling along the road it could well be that they’re almost literally crying out for help.
Here at Pugbitz we speak fluent tyre and we’ll be able to translate for you. The chances are that your tyres are telling you it’s time to pop along to our Denton depot and let us look at your wheel alignment in Manchester. Contact us today or pay us a visit and, if your tyres are beyond saving, we’ll give you the best price for replacing them.