Why us?
Services
Batteries
Your car battery supplies the power to the starter motor, which cranks your engine to start it running and also to your electrics system.
Brakes
There are two types of car brakes, disc brakes and drum brakes. It is essential that your brake parts are functioning properly and when parts become worn, they must be replaced to ensure safe motoring.
Servicing
Servicing for any make and model – save money and still keep your warranty!
European legislation now says that you can have your car serviced at an independent garage and your warranty is not invalidated.
Consumer Tyres
With over 40 years experience of selling tyres, A-C TYRES and Service Centre believe we can offer the best prices and advice on all makes and tread patterns for Car tyres, Van tyres, 4×4 tyres, Winter tyres and Caravan tyres.
MOT
MOT testing for cars and light commercial vehicles. Did you know that you can have your test done within 30 days of the expiry date? If the car passes, your MOT is valid for up to 13 months. If it fails, you have longer to arrange the repairs!
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Our promise
We strive to offer an efficient, reliable and swift service to all our customers. To ensure that you leave us with a smile.
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Make the right choice for your car
Eg: 215/60 R 16 91 V.In this example:
- 215 is the tyre’s width (A) in millimetres.
- 60 is the tyre’s profile (B).
- R indicates the tyre’s construction type (in this case radial).
- 16 is the wheel rim diameter (C) in inches.
- 91 is the vehicle’s load index (the maximum load it can carry).
- V is the tyre’s maximum speed rating.
The speed and load ratings of the replacement tyre(s) may be higher but cannot be lower than the values given in the vehicle handbook.
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Tyre Law
Roadworthy tyres means:
Tread
The tread must be a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm throughout a continuous band in the central ¾ of the tyre and around the circumference.
Pressure
Tyres must be inflated to the correct pressures usually found in the car handbook, on the fuel filler flap 0r a sticker inside the driver’s door.
Condition
Tyres must not have bulges, lumps or tears and must have no part of the inner ply or cord exposed.
Tyres must not have cuts/tears longer than 25mm (or 10% of the section width) and must not be deep enough to reach the ply or cord.
Size
Tyres on the same axle must be the same basic size, construction and profile height.
Spare wheel
It’s not necessary to carry a spare (many new cars will not be supplied with one) and, if you do, it doesn’t have to meet the above legal requirements while it’s in the boot. It won’t be tested in the MOT either.
