The 20p test. You can use a simple 20p coin to check that your car's tyres aren't too warn. That's because the outer band of the 20p - where the words "twenty pence" are written - is almost TWICE ...

Car owners who haven’t checked their tyre tread in some time are urged to do so to avoid an eye-watering £2,500 fine and three penalty points on a licence. That’s the cost of having tyres on ...

A proper tread gauge only costs a few pounds but if you don’t have one you can use the 20p test. Push a 20p coin into the tread of the tyre.

Those with all four tyres under the recommended tread could face fines up to £10,000 and 12 points on their licence - resulting in a ban. READ MORE: Surprising hacks to remove summer pests from ...

Car expert Vytas Palovis revealed their 20p trick which should help people check their tyre tread, essential for summer trips when fines could be handed out and cost an eye-watering amount ...

Tread safely! How this 20p test on your car tyres could save a £2,500 fine - or even your life. Motorists with tyres worn beyond the legal minimum can be fined £2.5k per tyre ...

An AA spokesman added: “The 20p tip is intended as an indicator of when the tyre will soon need changing. GETTY Drivers are being encouraged to use an official tyre tread depth checker ...

The AA states that if a tyre tread depth is under 1.6mm, drivers could receive a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points per tyre . ... The 20p trick that could help you avoid £2,500 fine.

The 20p test. You can use a simple 20p coin to check that your car's tyres aren't too warn. That's because the outer band of the 20p - where the words "twenty pence" are written - is almost TWICE ...

Clever 20p car tyre trick that expert urges motorists to do 'as soon as you can' ... Tyre tread depth is one thing some drivers may not think about, ...

To check your tyres, try the 20p test. Push the coin into the tread and if the outer rim disappears the tyre is legal.

The AA states that if a tyre tread depth is under 1.6mm, drivers could receive a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points per tyre ...