Data from Kwik Fit has revealed which car models are disproportionately likely to need new tyres and one car tops the list – the Tesla Model 3.

More than two million British car owners take their vehicles to Kwik Fit centres each year, including EVs and hybrids as well as petrol and diesel models. The company’s analysts looked at which models were disproportionately more likely to be brought in for tyre changes than the average car in every area of Great Britain and calculated the index figure for each model. 

The Kwik Fit ranking is led by the Tesla Model 3, which topped the table in 54 areas across Britain.  This is more than twice as many as the model family in second place, the Citroen Berlingo, which comes top in 24 locations.  In third place is another Tesla, the Model Y (16 areas), followed by the Mercedes CLA (9 areas). The top six is completed by the BMW 4 series and the Volvo XC40 (both with 7).

Roger Griggs, communications director at Kwik Fit, said: “We have more than 600 Kwik Fit centres across the country and see more than two million of the UK’s cars each year. 

As a result we have a huge sample of data on tyre changes and other repairs on every make and model for our expert team to analyse.  This, along with being independent of any one manufacturer, provides our analysts with a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the current condition of the UK car parc than almost anyone else in the motor industry.

“Of course, while the Maintenance Index has highlighted those models which are most likely to have had new tyres fitted, our advice is consistent across all vehicles when it comes to tyre care. Keeping tyres at the correct pressure and regularly checking wheel alignment will both help prolong the life of the tyres and also ensure they hold the road effectively.”

The full list is below.