TyreSafe investigations have revealed that a “shocking” 99% of part-worn tyre retailers were selling illegal and dangerous tyres.
Franchised car dealers should be working to highlight the risks of cheap alternative tyre suppliers after a Trading Standards investigation revealed that 139 of the 152 part-worn outlets were selling illegal and unsafe tyres to unsuspecting motorists.
The National Tyre Distributors has highlighted the ongoing abuse of laws designed to keep motorists free from the potential dangers of part-worn tyres as it appeals for an all-out ban on their sale.
