Just before the winter sets in Tyresafe is urging motorists to check the condition and tread depth of their tyres.

'Motor Codes', has launched a national campaign to make the country’s garages better by gathering feedback from customers who could win up to £500 against the cost of their last service or repair.

Artificially low limits are the main cause of speeding ticvkets, say 3,000 IAM research respondents.

Current UK law requires car drivers to have a minimum of 1.6mm tread depth across the central three quarters of the tyre, around its entire circumference. Drivers who fail to comply with the regulations face a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points for each illegal tyre.

A small number of models need to be rectified because of a fault in the wiring that controls 'mood lighting'.