Car maintenance is an essential part of car ownership, but in reality, car repairs are often only done when there is no other option. However, regular car maintenance ensures the longevity of the vehicle, and if it's been a long time since the last service, it is definitely worth doing it now, before the winter season.In the autumn, it is a good idea to do maintenance at the same time as the tire change. What are the issues to pay attention to before winter, and what should you know about tire changes?

When speaking about tires, one can often hear about the DOT code, marking the time of the tire’s manufacture. This number is the basis for various recommendations and instructions regarding the time when specific tires get too old and when one should stop using them.However, it is often forgotten that the optimal period of use for tires is also greatly affected by how and for how long they have actually been used as well as how they have been stored. Based on research data by the Korea Consumer Agency, German Federal Motor Transport Authority, and Osaka University, Michelin has compiled instructions to help better understand the age and storage time of tires.

Europe is the first region in the world to use ice tyre icons on tyres. In addition, the labels have an iceberg symbol and a QR code that opens a European database. The amendment shall take effect on 1st of May. The new labels are meant to help consumers better compare different tyres and to lead them to choose safer, more environmentally friendly ones.