Car mechanic tells all used car owners to 'replace' one part now as motorists at risk

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has urged drivers to 'replace' a common part (Image: Getty) Top car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has urged all used car owners to swap out a vital car component at the first sign of wear to avoid being caught out. The leading mechanic urged second-hand owners to keep an eye on their tyre tread depth at all times with bald rubber likely to cause serious issues.

Tyres with less tread will be fine in the dry but a sprinkle of rain could cause havoc for road users. Similar to motor racing, bald tyres with less tread cannot handle slippery road surfaces and road users are at risk of aquaplaning. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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