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Continental Tyres has advised people not to burn tyres on Halloween bonfires this year.

Continental Tyres has called for stronger emphasis on tyre safety for learner drivers across Ireland who are preparing for their driving test.

Official statistics from the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) show that in 2024, more than 856,000 drivers failed the NCT. That was just under 50 percent (49.4) of the total tests for the year (1.73 million). The top reasons for failure of the test in 2024 have remained consistent with results from the last few years:

Over 50,000 Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) tests were failed because of 'wheels and tires' in 2024.

Many surveys show that the majority of motorists in Ireland neglect their tyres, with some surveys showing that as many as one in eight motorists never check their tyres.

Irish drivers are being advised that neglecting your tyres could lead to your motor insurance being invalidated. This is because all motor insurance policies have a clause that requires insured drivers to maintain their vehicle in a roadworthy condition at all times.

A survey of Irish drivers, conducted by German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres, shows that one third (30 percent) of drivers here are either somewhat nervous or very nervous when driving in the rain.

Ireland’s second hand car market is booming with prices in the segment up more than 50 percent.

German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres’ key piece of advice to any Irish motorist whose vehicle falls victim to the so called ‘tyre extinguishers’ is ‘don’t drive it’.

German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres’ key piece of advice to any Irish motorist whose vehicle falls victim to the so called ‘tyre extinguishers’ is ‘don’t drive it’.