Skoda Launches Tyre Awareness Programme

Skoda retailers are offering free tyre checks at participating dealerships across the country. John Bower, head of aftersales at Skoda UK, commented: “Whilst anti-lock brakes, air bags, seatbelt pre-tensioning and ESP are common on most modern vehicles, the tyre is still perhaps the most important safety feature of all and we want our customers to be completely informed of this safety aspect.”

Skoda drivers will be informed that they need to be aware of tyre pressure, tyre wear (including tyre tread depths) and any damage to their tyres which might have come as result of something as simple as kerbing. They will also be made aware that stopping distances increase substantially in wet or freezing weather and that a healthy set of tyres is essential for driver and passenger safety. Customers will also be reminded that the condition of the spare tyre should not be overlooked as, if the spare tyre has been used in the past (either for a roadside repair or as part of a tyre rotation exercise), it may not be suitable for winter driving.