Drivers get wise to new tyre pressure monitor

More and more drivers are tuning into the benefits of a recently launched device – Valve Check - that ensures that tyres are always at the correct pressure. “It indicates that the pressure is correct by displaying a green band through a clear plastic cap,” says Bruce Garvie of distributors Car Safety Components. “When a tyre loses pressure and is under-inflated it changes to yellow and then to red as a warning when severely under-inflated,” he explained. In addition, a “Spare-Check” device is also available that allows motorists to monitor the tyre pressure of their spare tyres,” said Garvie. This comes with an extension hose which is fitted to the valve on the spare tyre and a mounting bracket for fitment in the boot or on the underside of a bakkie. “The unit is complete with a Valve-Check unit which allows you to easily monitor the pressure of your spare.” The devices retail for R 194.95 each.