Caravan Insurance

Caravan insurance customers may benefit from new advice issued by TyreSafe.

The company urged motorists to check their tyres are correctly maintained to help reduce their chances of being involved in an accident and to potentially save money.

Government statistics cited by the company revealed that illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres were a factor in the deaths of 43 motorists last year.

The report also showed that poorly-maintained tyres contributed to an additional 984 accidents.

Rob Beddis, chairman of TyreSafe, said: "Under-inflated tyres can cause dramatic changes in the way a vehicle handles and corners, resulting in surprise and confusion for drivers which often results in accidents."

Under-inflated tyres can also increase fuel consumption and wear out more quickly, potentially adding to the cost of driving for motorists, he explained.

"Checking tyre pressures is a simple maintenance activity that is free and takes only a few minutes to complete," he added.

Earlier this year, the company reported that approximately 80 per cent of cars on the UK's roads are currently running on tyres that have been inflated to the incorrect pressure.

To help drivers maintain their vehicles properly, TyreSafe launched an online guide to tyre safety.

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