Tyre tread depth refers to the vertical measurement between the top surface of the tyre’s tread rubber and the bottom of its main grooves. This depth is what allows tyres to grip the road effectively. Tread patterns, with their channels and grooves, are specifically designed to displace water, enhance traction, and maintain stability across varying […]
Have you got an auto obsessive in your life? Want to get them a great gift they’ll tell all their friends about? At Duffy Motors, we know what car enthusiasts want to get for Christmas (mainly because it’s what we want for Christmas too). So here’s what our mechanics think you should buy for your […]
Air conditioning doesn’t just help keep your car cool on hot days. In winter, air-con can help protect you from air pollution and keep you safe and comfortable when driving. Switching your air conditioner on from time to time during the coldest months of the year can also help you avoid a large repair cost. […]
It’s hard to think of a time when Britain’s roads have been more barren. Data from car insurance experts, Admiral, found that average number of trips taken by motorists decreased by 54% in just the first week of lockdown. With the recent relaxation of safety measures, drivers across the UK may be tempted to get […]
Greater Manchester’s councillors have agreed to introduce a new clean air zone. Under new proposals, buses, lorries and taxis could face fines of as much as £100 per day, should their vehicles not meet clean air guidelines. However, it won’t just be just commercial vehicles which will be forced to pay fines if they don’t […]
Modern cars are packed with sensors to make sure your vehicle is behaving as it should. Even if your vehicle doesn’t have gadgets like heated seats and a Bluetooth-enabled radio, it will still have dashboard warning lights that will tell you if there is a fault with your car. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what these […]
The smart motorway signs and cameras covering a large section of the M60 and M62 have been fully operational for a little over six months now. And many drivers may be getting used to the variable speed limits and lane closure signs. But a new law could cost drivers money and points on their licence […]
Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP’s) Operation Considerate has been running for a few years now. It allows Greater Manchester drivers and cyclists to submit video evidence of driving or motorway traffic offences, turning every car or bike into a potential traffic camera. GMP’s Traffic division suggests that over 2,000 motorists have already been prosecuted through the […]
We’re careering headlong towards Christmas, but we don’t want to be careering off the road at the same time. Because the twin hazards that face us at this time of year are the fact that a) the roads are becoming icy, plus b) the challenge of other drivers full of festive spirits(s) and the general […]
It sounds like a scene from a Wallace & Gromit movie and indeed the consequences can be equally perilous. You’ve had a long day at work… or perhaps your mind is on the weekend’s derby game… you’re on the petrol station forecourt and you’ve realised that even though it’s called a petrol station you actually […]