Does the sea air in Felixstowe damage my tyres, wheels or exhaust?

It can, and it is something worth being aware of living on the coast. The salt-laden air around Felixstowe speeds up corrosion, and over time that shows up on the parts of your car exposed underneath, particularly steel wheels, brake components, and the exhaust system, where salt accelerates rust. Alloy wheels can also suffer from corrosion around the rim that causes a slow puncture, where the seal between the tyre and the wheel starts to weep air. If you keep having to top a tyre up with no obvious nail or damage, this is often the cause, and it is usually fixable by cleaning up and resealing the rim rather than buying a new tyre. Bring it into our Constable Road branch, and we will find out exactly what is going on with a proper inspection, including a tyre safety check, rather than guessing. Call 01394 282 929 to get booked in.