The time is coming of so many Hi-Tech systems fitted in our cars, there are many questions being asked of how really important it is to fit a Tyre Pressure Monitoring safety kit.

This is going to be a compulsory fitting to all new cars as from November 2011 this is under European Union.

At the present time this is offered as an option by many manufacturers, to a cost of about £250, but is it really needed, surely drivers should be doing this on their weekly maintenance check?

The price of vehicles would rise because when you replaced a tyre the system needs to be reset and new valve sensors fitted.

Don’t forget as drivers we must check tyre pressures manually and have a good look round the tyres because a tell tale indicator on the dashboard will not show up any cuts or bulges.

Also don’t forget as from February 2011 all new cars will have LED running lights fitted as standard.

Electronic Stability Control will also be a compulsory fitting from November 2011, this will cost over £450 extra to the new car price.

This I must admit is important and a real help to road safety, watch this space more to come on this hint shortly.

These items are being introduce to reduce road deaths by half throughout Europe in the next 10 years.