Our tips for car and tyre maintenance
Tips for all vehicles
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In order to maintain the reliability and safety of your car, it is essential to check your car regularly. But it is also important to maintain all types of vehicles, from your car to your camper van. From tyre pressure to brakes maintenance, Point S will give you all the practical tips from our experts to take care of your vehicle.
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How to reduce my fuel consumption?
Have you heard about the increase of fuel prices? You sure have. Point S helps you in providing you some information to reduce your fuel spend: the impact of your tyres, traffic jams, weather, speed, traffic conditions, driving style… You will have all the keys to manage by your own your fuel consumption. What are the impact of my tyres on fuel consumption? Did you know that tyres can account for up to 20% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption? You need to choos...
The wear of your tyres: how to recognise it’s abnormal?
Your tyres are the only component that keeps your car connected to the road while driving. They ensure your safety by gripping the road and also by avoiding excessive braking distances. That is the reason why it is necessary to inspect their condition on a regular basis. But as many other drivers, you might be wondering “How to check tyre wear?”. To help you, here is some tips for you to know more on wear of your tyres and to recognise if the wear is abnormal. ...
Car first aid-kit: what are the car essentials?
When you take your car for a drive, it is important to be ready for any occasion. Even if this is not what we would like, unexpected event happen like accidents or breakdowns and it is better to always be prepared in case and to take full control of the situation. To do so, here is a list of 7 essential items you should always keep in the emergency kit of your car. A complete first-aid kit: What should be in a first aid-kit? Bandages, sterile gauze, small pair of scissors, ...
Can I use winter tyres in summer?
Your tyres are the only component that keeps your car connected to the ground while driving. They ensure your safety by gripping the road and also by avoiding excessive braking distances. That is the reason why it is necessary to inspect their condition on a regular basis. But as many drivers, you are certainly wondering "How to check tyre wear?". Here are some tips that will help you know more about the wear of your tyres and how to recognise if this wear is abnorm...
10 Key steps to choose your winter tyres
When winter is coming, it is highly recommended to fit winter tyres. But as many drivers, you are certainly wondering "which tyres for my car?" The first thing you should do is not listening to your family and friends. Each car is different and needs different tyres that are adapted to your driving habits. In order to help you, here is a list of 10 advices for you to get the best winter tyres. 1 – Know the size of your tyres It makes sense but it w...
11 car checks before leaving on vacation!
Every holiday period involves trips, longs drives and lots of planning. Wherever you are going, you need to take some precautions before taking the road. Here are some tips to drive safely and start your trip with no issues! 1 – Check and clean your windscreen wipers They are essential in case of heavy rain or to remove dirt. There are different signs that show your windscreen wipers should be changed: if it has difficulty sliding, rubbing noises or strange ...
