Automotive Technology: From “Please Don’t Let it Explode” to Fuel Efficiency and Comfort
The idea of getting from A to B without horses may seem commonplace today, but the development of the automobile spans a long and colourful…
Military Mechanic to Entrepreneur: One Man’s Journey
Every business has a special story behind it, and family businesses often have the most interesting tales to tell. Branigans Tyres provides an excellent example,…
Keeping it in the Family: Family Businesses Then and Now
The world keeps changing, but some things stay the same. The importance of family businesses in their communities and in the broader economy is among…
From Old School to Modern: All the Best Advances in Tyre Technology
The invention of the wheel is lost in the mists of time, but tyres are a relatively new development. Chris Lett of Branigans Tyres, a…
There’s More to Tyres Than One Would Believe: This Website Tells it All
Tyres and tyre technology may not be uppermost in most people’s minds, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. The average…
Fun Facts: The Most Expensive Tyres in the World
It will come as no surprise to Branigans Tyres’ customers that the business doesn’t stock the most expensive tyres in the world. In fact, owner…
Subscription Model Makes Wheel and Tyre Maintenance a Household Budgeting Breeze
It’s one of those things that absolutely has to be done. Delaying wheel and tyre maintenance puts the vehicle owner at risk of incurring fines…
Beware of these Unscrupulous Tyre Sales Tactics Warns Southport Tyre Business
A recent exposé on unscrupulous tyre sales tactics in South Africa may also reflect the Australian context, at least at certain dealerships, warns Chris Lett,…
Tyres in Southport: The Best Brands and How to Get Them for Less
High-end brands often leave consumers wondering whether paying more to buy their products is worthwhile. Tyres provide a good example. Top brands like Michelin and…
Branigans Launches Informative New Website for its Southport and Burleigh Heads Tyre Dealerships
To some businesses, a website is just – well – a website, but to Chris Lett, owner of Branigans Tyres, it should be much more…
3 Money-Saving Tips for Environmentally-Friendly Motoring
The big buzz around electric and hybrid cars may lead people to think that these two options are the only way to be a “green”…
Up to 86 Percent of Consumers Prefer Family Businesses: Branigans Tyres Burleigh Shares its Experience
A recent survey conducted in the US found that up to 86 percent of consumers were eager to support small, family-owned local businesses, even if…
When does my car need new tyres?
Tyres wear out extremely quickly compared to other parts of your car, so it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure all four tyres (and…
10 Vital Tyres Facts
Considering the importance of tyres, proper and regular maintenance is required. The contact patch of each tyre is the part that makes contact with the…
Tips to Make a Car More Fuel Efficient
Fuel efficiency starts with keeping track of what a car consumes. When refilling the tank, resetting the odometer (the distance clock on the dashboard) is…
Electric Cars Tyres May Not Be Pollution Free
There’s a lot of controversy regarding whether or not electric cars will make a huge difference in the amount of emissions and urban pollution currently…
Future of Tyres in a Tech World of A.I and 3-D Printing
The motor industry has become one of the fastest changing industries spurred on by the digital revolution. With a growing focus on environmental issues and…
Speeding on Roads Can Cost Lives, Tyres, and Money
Most drivers hitting the road at high speeds do so for the adrenaline boost and the excitement of a long drive according to psychologists, and…
Tread Carefully to Ensure Tyres are Fit for Road and Law
Very few people would risk hiking up a steep hill wearing boots with worn-out soles. They would know it wasn’t safe, as they would probably…
Car Tyre Health Care Needs During Lockdown
For Australians trapped at home by the threat of Covid-19, it might seem like hitting the long road again is nothing more than a dream….
Car Tyre Health Care Needs During Lockdown
We all know Covid-19 lockdowns lead to stress, boredom and cabin fever because we can’t get out and about freely. The stay-at-home concept adopted to…