"Do you use Part-Worn Tyres? Know the law first"
"Part Worn?Tyres?Coventry"
[ "Tyres are one of the most distinguished parts of any automobile. They not only influence the looks of any vehicle but also contribute a lot to its performance. Tyres play a significant role in making the drive safe for drivers.If you are a user of part worn tyres, then you have to be all the more careful, as safety is a big concern with these tyres. While using these tyres should be a personal decision, one must make sure that;part worn tyres Coventry;meet all the safety standards before you begin to use them.For this purpose, NTDA (National Tyres Distributors Association) was formed in 1930. This organization is the face of the wholesalers of the tyre business. It also represents the distributors and the retailers of the automobile market. Many independent tyre retailers bank on NTDA due to the highly complex and dynamic environment of the tyre industry. Lets know the roles and responsibilities of NTDA more in detailResponsibilities of NTDA;To make the Trading Standards Officers aware of the deceitful practices pursued by part-worn tyre dealers.Another important responsibility of NTDA is to make the public aware of the risks attached to the usage of part worn tyresTo pull out flawed and shoddy tyres from the marketTo prosecute the dealers engaging in fraudulent and unethical practices and drive them out of this businessTo endorse the NTDA members as the face of the tyre industry and recommend the customers to purchase tyres from the members of the association.To stay united with regard to the practices concerning the tyre businessRight from its inception, the NTDA has lived up to its ethos and principles and carried out its work with utmost sincerity. Since December 2013, it has been carrying out inspections in alliance with Trading Standards Officers across the regions in the UK. Till date, it has examined umpteen part-worn tyres. Most of them have failed to meet the standards set by the Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994 (reg.7) and NTDA has taken action against themThe following are some of the requirements by the actThe constructional integrity of the tyre should be taken complete care of. In no case, it should be compromisedPart worn tyres Coventry;should be free from any type of cuts and lumpsPlies and cords shouldnt be explicitly exposedTyres must have gone through an inflation test before selling them to potential consumersOne should be able to see the native grooves on the tyre and they shouldnt be less than 2mm of the tread around the rim of the tyreAn E mark should be prominent on the tyres which have not been retreaded. The words PART-WORN must be absolutely clear and visible at least 4mm high, alongside this mark.The tyres should bear markings like BS AU 144b, 144c,144d or 144e if sold for retread on or before December 31, 2003 or an ECE approval mark, if supplied for retread on or after January 1 2004The words PART-WORN should be quite evident next to the BS or ECE approval mark. Or, one should be distinctly written next to the word RETREADSo, be an informed buyer of these tyres and act smart to know all the laws related to them." ]