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Calendar 'could cut claims'

A new calendar could help cut car insurance claims in the UK by reminding motorists about the potential consequences of driving around on dangerous tyres, it has been suggested.Kwik-Fit admitted its Tyre Wall of Shame collection may not be as glamorous as the famous annual offering from Pirelli – with its beautiful models and glamorous locations.However, it said the calendar it has produced – with 12 images showing the worst examples of the tyres it has examined in 2008 – is equally as compelling.David White, customer services director at Kwik-Fit, stated he hoped the company would not feel the need to produce a similar product next year."The last thing we want is to produce a Tyre Wall of Shame Calendar 2010, so we urge motorists to check their tyres regularly to avoid adding to our collection of shockers," he added.Meanwhile, Kwik-Fit previously warned drivers they could be risking car insurance claims by neglecting basic car maintenance and servicing.

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