Nearly half of breakdowns caused by tyre issues

Damaged tyre on the side of the motorway

A worrying 47.6 per cent of all breakdowns on UK Motorways and A-roads over the last three years were caused by tyre issues, according to motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA).

In February, National Highways confirmed that there were 5,934 tyre-related incidents on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in 2021, rising to 7,095 in 2022 and 7,762 in 2023, including blowouts which led to serious collisions.

Philip Swift, technical director at CMA, said:

“From a fleet and insurance perspective, this new data gives a great insight into highway claims costs. The first thing we noted was that the cause of many incidents was not specified. Stripping these out, the true scale of the tyre problem became shockingly obvious – they have increased year-on-year since 2021 and now cause roughly half of all highway breakdowns.

Carriageway closures cause huge disruption and can also lead to sizeable insurance claims involving infrastructure repair costs. Unlike out of fuel, for tyre issues you have to ask: Who was negligent? For years, we’ve been highlighting a worrying rise in ‘swerve to avoid’ and ‘tyre blowout’ claims. If an incident was caused by debris that should have been cleared, far from accepting blame, there could well be a case for making a ‘red claim’ for damage to your vehicle. A contractor we met was blunt – the safety push to reduce the number of carriageway crossings by staff has unfortunately led to an increase in debris.

A further factor to consider is the high number of vehicles now fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). These days, there’s often hard evidence with which to either refute a claim against a driver or pursue the relevant authority if appropriate. This is an underappreciated area of motor insurance that drivers, fleet operators and insurers would be wise to gen up on.”

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Busy month of Trade Shows for Air-Seal Products

Ben Collard from Air-Seal & Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson's Farm
June has been a busy month for Air-Seal, as they have recently attended two national events: the Road Transport Expo (RTX) and the Cereals Event.

Road Transport Expo (RTX): From June  4-6, 2024, Air-Seal Products joined the bustling scene at the RTX, held at NAEC Stoneleigh. This expo is a must-attend for anyone involved with HGV fleets. At their stand, Air-Seal Products showcased their top-tier sealants designed to keep tyres in peak condition and to avoid costly downtime. Visitors got to see the live demos, chat with the team, and even snag some exclusive show deals. 

Trade Show Stand with Demo Tyre
Ben Collard, Alex Burnand of Air-Seal with Kaleb Cooper and friends

Cereals Event: Just a few days later, on June 11-12, 2024, Air-Seal Products set up at the Cereals Event, the UK’s go-to event for the arable farming community. This event was packed with everything related to farming. Air-Seal’s stand was a hit, with live demonstrations showing how their tyre sealants can keep farm machinery running smoothly by sealing punctures and maintaining tyre pressure. Attendees had their chance to talk directly with the Air-Seal team and take advantage of special event offers, we even saw the odd familiar face – Kaleb Cooper from the Amazon TV series Clarkson’s Farm!

Both events were fantastic opportunities for Air-Seal products to connect with their audience, demonstrate the benefits of their products, and offer some great deals. 

If you missed Air-Seal at either of the above events. Fear not! The team will be attending the Hillhead exhibition at Buxton Quarry from the 25th – 27th June. 

The Premier Tyre Sealant at Dairy Tech 2023

Welsh social media influencer Gareth Wyn Jones visits Air-Seal Products tyre sealant stand at Dairy Tech 2023|Terry Jones from the NFU visits Air-Seal premier tyre sealant stand at Dairy Tech 2023|Air-Seal Products managing director Alex Burnand with new tyre sealant customers on stand at dairy tech 2023

Air-Seal Products Ltd directors, Alex, and Kerstin Burnand were on top form last week showcasing our range of premier tyre sealant at Dairy-Tech 2023. The one-day exhibition is tailored for the new generation of dairy farmers, managers, and technicians and first started in February 2018. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) have continued to put on a great show over the years and saw record-breaking visitor numbers and a large showcase of the latest tech and informative speakers last week.

Air-Seal had the pleasure of catching up with some existing customers Air-Seal Products managing director Alex Burnand with new tyre sealant customers on stand at dairy tech 2023such as Laverstoke Park Farm, and Lovettswood Farm Ltd, and meeting new customers Beeley Hilltop Farm and Chilton Farm. We even welcomed the Director General of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Terry Jones, onto stand who uses our tyre sealant on his family farm in South Wales!

There were many famous faces visiting the show at Stoneleigh Park including Tom Pemberton from TPFarmLife, Kaleb Cooper best known for Clarkson’s Farm, and the nation’s favourite farmer, Gareth Wyn Jones. The Welshman made multiple visits to the Air-Seal stand as an advocate for our tyre sealant having used it himself on the mountains at Ty’n Llwyfan over the last few years.

If you missed the team at the show but are suffering with puncture Terry Jones from the NFU visits Air-Seal premier tyre sealant stand at Dairy Tech 2023problems and want to find out more about our range of tyre sealant, you can call the team on +44 (0)1823 674411, or find them on stand 566 at Cereals, the next agricultural show of the year, on the 13th and 14th of June.

Cereals – Arable event of the year!

Cereals logo

From live demonstrations of the latest kit, to crop plots profiling the latest developments in agronomy, Cereals 2022 had it all!

Air-Seal Products exhibited at the show last week, showing the effectiveness of their Heavy Duty tyre sealant through the use of a trusty demonstration tyre. Show attendees were informed of how Air-Seal’s tyre sealants could protect their tyres from inconvenient punctures, saving them time and money on their operation.

The product, which is simply installed through the tyre valve, spreads evenly over the inside surface of the tyre as it rotates. When a penetration occurs, the air loss forces a combination of aramid fibres and fillers to interlock in the puncture site and form an immediate permanent repair for the legal life of the tyre.

The use of Air-Seal products will maintain optimum tyre pressure by preventing all rim, bead, and other slow air leaks, increasing fuelAir-Seal Products at Cereals 2022 efficiency, and the life of the tyre. Cereals attendees looking to save on fuel bills and new tyres didn’t hesitate to start saving and took advantage of Air-Seal’s special offers at the show.

Cereals 2022 was also the perfect opportunity to introduce Air-Seal’s new ‘bag in a box’ product, which contains the same popular Heavy Duty tyre sealant, except packaged in 8 x 3 litre bags, designed to be poured directly into the well of a tyre. Particularly useful for telehandlers as one box will treat all four tyres with no waste!

Overall, the two-day show was a huge success for the Somerset based business. If you missed the Air-Seal team at Cereals, you can watch their demonstration here.

 

Dairy-Tech Show Success for Air-Seal

Air-Seal Products tyre sealant at Dairy-Tech

Air-Seal Products Ltd, The Premier Tyre Sealant company, recently exhibited at their first trade show of 2022. Dairy-Tech was once again held at Stoneleigh Park and despite being postponed in February; visitors flocked from all over the country to visit this April. The exhibition was aimed at progressive dairy professionals and allowed visitors to gain maximum exposure to new and exciting industry innovations relevant to their business.

The Air-Seal team were demonstrating the effectiveness of their Heavy Duty tyre sealant by hammering a large spike into a tyre, and visitors were watching on in fascination as the large puncture was completely repaired by the pre-installed product. You can watch the demonstration here.

The product is installed through the tyre valve and spreads evenly over the inside surface of the tyre as it rotates. When a puncture occurs, the air pressure immediately forces a combination of aramid fibres and fillers to inter-lock and form a seal, preventing any further air loss. The driver may not even realise this mechanical repair has occurred until they later inspect the tyre! To find out more about how it works, click here.

A successful exhibition at Dairy-Tech 2022 has led to multiple new customers of Air-Seal Products, saving time and money on their operation. To find out more, contact the team on 01823 674411 or visit their online shop.

Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research

Air Seal Products tyre sealant charity fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK

Air-Seal Products have completed their first charity fundraiser challenge of 2022! Each member of the Air-Seal team has walked 28 miles or more throughout the month of February, to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. This was 28 dedicated miles outside of their usual activity to help support the charity.

Through hard-work and determination, the Air-Seal team have raised £966 for this great cause and managed to walk over 370 miles altogether. Air-Seal Products Ltd has also generously agreed to match £500 in donations, bringing the total funds raised up to £1,466.

The term ‘dementia’ describes diseases that stop a person’s brain from working properly, when someone has one of these diseases, they may have problems remembering, thinking, and speaking. Almost 600 people in the UK develop dementia every day.

There is no cure and there are very few treatment options available to those suffering with dementia. There are medicines that can manage the symptoms, but existing treatments are limited in scope and don’t work for all forms of dementia. Thanks to research, there is a new generation of treatment on the horizon that tackles the underlying disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK aims to bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment by 2025.

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One member of the Air-Seal team, Michelle, has particularly enjoyed the extra activity. “I never really walked before, except for occasionally at weekends, so it feels great that I have set this goal and achieved it. Doing this as a team has kept me accountable and there is a real sense of community on the app we used to track our miles. I’ve even decided to join another group challenge and walk 50k in 30 days throughout March!”

Looking after your health will help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, and even your risk of dementia too! This challenge has proven that even while working full-time, it is possible to fit 20 minutes of walking into a busy schedule. Staying active and exercising regularly can prevent long-term conditions such as dementia and reduces stress and improves mental well-being.

Donations will remain open so if you would like to give to this amazing charity and support the Air-Seal team, you can do so here.

This challenge has also been a great start to training for the next Air-Seal charity event of the year… climbing Snowdon! The team had planned to take on this behemoth challenge back in 2020 in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice but unfortunately had to postpone their plans due to Covid. This will now take place in October 2022, follow @airsealproducts on socials to keep up with the latest updates.