What does TPMS stand for?

What is TPMS?

TPMS is short for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. This system is a form of electronic safety technology that monitors air pressure within a vehicle's tyres, and warns the driver via a dashboard warning light if the air pressure in any one of the tyres drops below the acceptable range.

Is TPMS a legal requirement?

Yes. TPMS became a legal requirement throughout the EU and UK for all new vehicles manufactured after Nov 2014. Cars manufactured prior to this date are also quite often equipped with this technology. If your vehicle was manufactured after this date, then you can be certain that it has TPMS.

What does the TPMS warning light look like?

The TPMS warning light is typically an exclamation mark encased in a cross-sectional drawing of a tyre. This means that at least one of the tyres has dropped significantly below optimal tyre pressure, and needs to be addressed.