Industry News from Yes Insurance

Motor insurance customers are among the increasing number of motorists delaying in the replacement of worn and defective tyres as they try to cut back on spending because of the credit crunch, according to new figures from Protyre.

A survey by the independent tyre dealer network suggests more than three-quarters of motorists visiting its outlets had a least one tyre that was substandard or badly worn.

People caught in a car which has a defective tyre risk prosecution as well as a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points on their driving licence for every tyre.

Commenting on the findings, Adrian Walsh, director of Roadsafe, a partnership of industry bodies, government and road safety professionals founded in 2001, said: "This research is worrying.

"Clearly drivers are delaying the replacement of worn tyres which is a false economy and will place drivers at greater risk of having an accident."

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