Good automotive parts to make more confident in driving

The Tyresure tyre pressure monitor is a must for all drivers for whom safety is paramount. The system uses four wireless transmitters, one in each wheel, which transmit the wheels tyre pressure to a central display unit mounted within the cabin so that the driver can ensure the tyres are correctly inflated at all times.

The display shows not only the current tyre pressure, but also the temperature of the tyre which is another indication of tyre condition.

The status of all four wheels is clearly shown on the screen simultaneously at all times. If the tyre pressure or the tyres temperature should exceed the user defined threshold, then this is alerted audibly, and the numbers on the screen are displayed in red so the driver can take immediate action.

For safety, drivers should check their tyre pressure before each journey, but as we all know time restraints are such that this just isn’t possible. In fact for most drivers even weekly tyre checks are probably more regular than they manage. Correct tyre pressures are vital for safe driving as incorrect pressures can adversely affect the vehicles handling, braking and stability. But even if the vehicles tyre pressures are only slightly out, this can also affect the cars fuel consumption and wear on the tyre itself.

In the USA it is required by law that all new vehicles from 2007 on are fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system, and many new vehicles in Europe are also coming with these systems from the factory. This is a clear indication of the important safety role that a TPMS plays in modern motoring. The Tyresure system lets any vehicle, regardless of age, be fitted with this latest technology safety device.

Fitting is simple and just involves replacing the old valves with the new Tyresure valves which have built in pressure monitors. There are no wires or leads as each sensor transmits directly to the display unit which can be mounted anywhere within the vehicle and can simply affix to the dash board with the Velcro sticker.

There are two versions of the Tyresure TPMS kits. One contains four sensor valves and these are designed for passenger cars. The second version contains 6 sensors and is for large vehicles; buses and trucks etc.

The Tyresure tyre pressure monitor was recently the winner of a vote for best clever car gadget on Channels 5’s The Gadget Show!

For more information or to purchase the Tyresure Tyre Pressure Monitors go to http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/tyresure-tyre-pressure-monitor/ts010.html

If your car breaks down at the side of the road it will certainly be an inconvenience and will delay your journey, but unlikely to be life threatening. If however your car breaks down whilst it is still moving the consequences could be entirely different, especially if you are travelling at high speed on a motorway, requiring you to react correctly and decisively to ensure your car is brought safely to a stop without causing an accident.

Engine Failure
Most modern cars now come with power assisted steering and brakes, so if the engine fails it is very likely that these systems will be affected too. Therefore you will need to be prepared to use extra force to turn the steering wheel and place extra force on the brake pedal to bring the car safely to stop.

Most engines are now governed by an electronic control system that have a limp home mode if they detect a fault, and this could mean your speed is suddenly limited to under 30mph, even if you are travelling at a much higher speed. If you suddenly experience a loss of power switch on your left hand indicator lights and use gaps in the traffic to safely pull over to the side of the road.

Engine Fire
If you detect an unusual burning or petrol smell, or see signs of fire pull over immediately and get all of the vehicle occupants out of the car and to a safe place as soon as possible. If the fire is inside the engine compartment do not open that bonnet, because the sudden rush of air will cause the fire to flare and burn even harder. Stay well back and call the fire brigade to handle it.

Engine Overheating
The first signs of an overheating engine will be on the rising temperature gauge inside the cockpit, which if left unnoticed can lead to steam coming out from under the bonnet. As soon as you suspect the engine is overheating pull over, switch on your hazard car bulbs and stop the engine as soon as possible otherwise the engine could be seriously damaged.

Allow the engine plenty of time to cool before investigating further, especially if you are going to remove the engine coolant filler cap and top up the fluid level. The reason for this is that the coolant system is a closed system and so whilst still hot will release scalding hot steam.

Modern car engines are normally extremely reliable, however faults do occasionally occur, so it is important to know how to react safely and correctly if they do.