Modified car insurance customers may need to focus on tyres

A new survey has discovered that while keeping a car clean is a priority for numerous drivers, maintenance is not.

Mytyres.co.uk conducted a poll and found that 80 per cent of people, including insurance customers, polish their vehicle on a regular basis.

However, only 30 per cent have checked the condition of their spare tyre in the past three months.

The company said this part of a car's upkeep seems to be the most neglected by owners.

A spokesperson said checking tyres only takes a couple of minutes and can save a lot of wasted effort in the long run.

"While it is not illegal to have a spare below the legal 1.6 mm tread depth, it does become illegal the moment it is fitted to the car," he added.

Driving with under-pressurised tyres can also cause a motor to consume more fuel, as it requires more power to travel. In turn, this causes more carbon to be emitted, increasing the eco footprint of the driver.

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