How to avoid an avoidable winter breakdown

Winter can be hard on all vehicle types. The cold weather can bring up a whole series of issues. Most commonly; faulty batteries and electrics to accidents related to tyres with too little tread. Here are a few tips from Highview Garage to avoid unnecessary vehicle breakdowns over the winter season: Check your battery [...]

2020-02-10T11:45:10+00:00

Car Maintenance 101

You don’t have to be a learner or new driver to be unsure of vehicle maintenance basics – many of us, experienced or otherwise, sometimes fall short of going through the proper steps to ensure that our car is up to scratch. It pays, then, to at least be aware of the essentials when [...]

2019-03-09T15:13:22+00:00

Driving Safe This Winter

When the topics of winter and driving safety come up, we normally immediately think about the issue of drink driving. Yet even for us teetotallers, there are plenty of aspects to improve on when it comes to driving safety and habits in order to minimise the possibility of our getting into any trouble. From brake [...]

2019-01-26T10:50:13+00:00

Thinking of Fitting Winter Tyres? This Is What You Need to Know

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations Thinking of Fitting Winter Tyres? This Is What You Need to Know November cold fronts are bearing down on us thick and fast, with altogether cooler air temperatures and slippery surfaces, as well as icy conditions set to come. But what should you know about cold weather driving conditions and fitting [...]

2018-12-14T05:00:27+00:00

How to safely change a wheel

The AA provided a great article covering a scenario we have all found ourselves in, one time or another: At Highview Garage we can help you with a flat tyre or a replacement, but if you fancy being a bit more independent here’s how to have a go yourself. These days there’s a good chance [...]

2018-07-21T14:42:46+01:00

How to Choose the Right Tyre

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations How to Choose the Right Tyre The first thing to know is what size tyre you need. The size details can be found on the wall of your tyre or in the car handbook. This will detail the width of the tyre; the aspect ratio (its width to height given as [...]

2017-12-29T15:30:27+00:00

What Are Summer Tyres?

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations What are Summer Tyres and do I need them? Hot road surfaces, excessive traffic and long driving distances can all put a lot of strain on your tyres. For this reason, summer tyres have special tread formations and other design features to help them deal with the warmer months. Their soft [...]

2017-12-29T15:33:20+00:00

Removing Tar & Gravel

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations Removing Tar & Gravel from your Tyres The build-up of tar, gravel and other road debris on your tyres can impair braking distances and traction. Follow these simple steps to help keep your tyres free of this kind of build-up: Use a plastic knife to scrape tar from the tyres. Avoid [...]

2017-12-29T15:35:11+00:00

What is Wheel Alignment?

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations What is Wheel Alignment and do I need it? Also known as ‘tracking,’ wheel alignment is when we make sure that the angle and direction of your wheels is accurate and consistent across the vehicle, as in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. You may need the alignment of your wheels adjusted [...]

2017-12-29T15:36:48+00:00

Same Day Tyre Fitting

Tyres: Tips & Recommendations Same Day Tyre Fitting We offer same-day tyre fitting for North London, so if your tyre has a puncture or is worn, or if you are about to undertake a long journey and you simply wish to have your tyres checked just to be sure to visit our garage for our [...]

2017-12-29T15:38:39+00:00
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