Winter tyres may seem like an extra and perhaps unnecessary expense to UK residents as we do not usually suffer the extreme temperatures and weather conditions as other countries, such as Germany, where it is a legal requirement to switch to winter tyres when seasons change.

Did you know battery faults are a common cause of breakdown? Furthermore, when cold weather hits, your battery is more likely to fail. HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres have put together some helpful advice for looking after your battery this winter and decrease your chance of having a car related breakdown or problem.

What is the difference? Which is essential? HiQ Easy Tyre and Autocentre explain what is crucial when it comes to maintaining your vehicle.

Part worn tyres are seen as a cheap alternative to the initially higher costs of buying new tyres. What many do not realise, however, is that part worn tyres can be an extremely dangerous choice. Every year 1,200 motorists are injured in an accident due to illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres* so it is important you know what you are buying when purchasing new tyres.

As the weather gets hotter and more of us take to the road to visit friends, family or simply escape to other parts of the UK, there really is no better time to give your vehicle the once-over - with a FREE Vehicle Health Check. This will give you complete peace of mind that you will reach your destination safely, and without any unfortunate breakdowns.

Driving in the warm temperatures of spring and summer can be more dangerous than driving on icy roads. Here are a few of the most common dangers that come out with the sun, to help you stay sharp on the roads, when driving during the warm seasons.

Our expert staff at HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres Nottingham, have put together a 5 minute car check, which has been designed to help you keep your car in tip top condition this spring and help you prepare as best you can if you’re planning a spontaneous road trip during the up-coming bank holidays...

March is the most popular time for MOTs in the UK so now’s as good a time as ever to make sure your car is fit and healthy. As soon as a car is 3 years old it needs a valid MOT certificate to be on the road. The test legally ensures the car is roadworthy and you’ll need this guarantee in order to tax your car.

HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres Cannock specialised in all sections of the motor industry including servicing, MOT tests, tyres and exhausts. With a considerable investment in state-of-the-art equipment, including MOT class 4 & 7 and a modern, eye-catching environment for its customers, HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres Cannock is offering a clean, professional and friendly place to keep Staffordshire cars in tip-top condition.

Three mechanics from Stafford have managed to shed the combined equivalent of 10 tyres in weight after pledging to get healthy for the new year, and raise money for charity.

 A new year and a fresh start! This is the attitude most of us take at the beginning of a new year, so now is as good a time as any to think a little more about looking after your car and your safety alongside it.

Cannock now has a brand new tyre, MOT and car service centre, with the arrival of HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres. 

 Having experienced a freakishly mild October, followed by a chilly November – it’s fingers crossed from now on for a white Christmas...

Vehicle maintenance is important throughout the year, but especially so in the winter months. From your tyres, to your car battery - monitoring all elements of your car will help prevent being caught out as the temperature drops.

Getting an MOT test or car Service at HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres Erdington just got easier …

Find out more information on the range of Falken tyres HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres recommend here

The HiQ Dudley branch is operated under the UK’s largest HiQ Franchise, Easy Tyre & Autocentres. We’re both proud to announce the reopening of our popular Dudley Autocentre after a £60,000 refurbishment. The depot has been furnished with all new plant and equipment including a new state-of-the-art MOT lane plus new exterior signage. We are re-launching the store 14th, 15th and 16th August with some great offers on MOTs, Tyres and Servicing. As well as giveaways and goodies over the launch period we are also raising money for Breast Cancer Care.

Three adventurous members of the HiQ fast fit network are taking to the hills to help the company hit its £100,000 fundraising target for Breast Cancer Care.

Chris, Emma-Jane and Claire from Easy Tyres, HiQ Franchisee in the Midlands have pledged to raise a minimum of £2,500 for Breast Cancer Care in October. Strong supporters of Project Pink over the last 3 years, Chris, Emma-Jane and Claire are off on a Kisby family fundraising trek and will complete the National 3 Peaks Challenge in support of Breast Cancer Care.

A leading regional fast fit franchise has pumped over £50,000 into rebranding two of their garages in a bid to enhance customer satisfaction and recommendation.

Letter from Kidderminster Shuttle reader:

Easy Tyre’s Stamford branch has recently received a substantial investment in order to re-vamp its outdated look; and the results look fantastic! The re-brand shows Easy Tyre’s continued commitment of investment to their branches and their staff.  

 Easy Tyre and Autocentres are proud to announce their recent partnership with Wolfrace Wheels.  Wolfrace Wheels are a leading provider of alloy wheels and offer many different alloy wheel styles and finishes to motoring and modified car enthusiasts.

A Coventry fast fit centre has put the city on the map with a top-of-the-table business performance, beating 21 stores in order to be crowned as the Midland’s finest.

The HiQ Easy Autocentres fast fit network’s largest franchisee is hoping that a dynamic ‘sister act’ will spur its 22 centres on to greater automotive success, after a familiar name was welcomed to the business.

A kind hearted automotive manager will be downing tools for a heartfelt adventure to Mexico - after signing up to volunteer at an orphanage.

Welcome to our new look website, which makes ordering tyres even easier!

Two thirds of motorists are putting their health – and bank balances – at risk by failing to service their air conditioning systems regularly, HiQ Easy Autocentres Ltd has revealed.

HiQ Easy Tyre Autocentres converted a number of local rugby players into wheely conscious tyre experts, after scrumming down for a one-off safety check.

A Worcester fast fit centre has put the city on the map with a top-of-the-table business performance, beating 24 stores to be crowned as the Midland’s finest.

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Two of the West Midlands most well established fast fit centres are attributing their successes to customer loyalty and years of experience in the industry.

Ask most people what the city of Nottingham is famous for and Robin Hood, Brian Clough and Sherwood Forest would be on the tip of their tongues. But the HiQ fast fit centre in Nuthall Road?!

Roses are red, violets are blue, and if your car needs a new tyre this Valentines weekend, there will be a love sonnet especially for you.

HiQ Easy Tyre and Autocentres are promising to provide some care and attention to motorists�car batteries, after selling five times more batteries during the freezing start to 2010.

Easy Tyre & Autocentres which own 27 HiQ centres across the Midlands are currently in the process of implementing an ambitious branding programme to develop their new brand identity across many of its centres.

HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres are investing heavily in new customer focussed services to offer greater efficiency and value for money.

HiQ's biggest franchisee is in the pink after Emma-Jane Kisby, Marketing Manager for HiQ Easy Tyre & Autocentres Ltd, showed her caring, sharing side after persuading her boss to hand over £2500 to the official fast fit network’s charity - Breast Cancer Care.

Motorists passing the HiQ centre on Bromford lane, Erdington will have noticed a few changes to the appearance of the leading fast fit centre lately.