Small business owners are some of the worst culprits for running cars with damaged tyres.

A recent survey found 70% of cars used for business had tyre problems.

The survey on 6000 business cars, conducted by Total Motion for the NTDA (National Tyre Distributors Association), suggested that business owners should take more care over visual inspections.

“This is a damning indictment on the lack of interest in tyres, which are such a safety critical component of all vehicles” commented Richard Edy, director, NTDA.

The NTDA said that, of the 70% of vehicles that had tyre related problems, most should have had them picked up during basic safety checks.

The survey also found:

• 91% of drivers admitted to not making regular vehicle checks
• 98% said their companies did not verify whether they did so

Further information

• For a fuller understanding of business owner responsibilities for business cars, go to our Law article on vehicle maintenance

Over 70% of private cars used on business have tyre issues