About us

snowchainshop.co.uk is the dedicated on line snowchain shop for Brindley Chains Ltd. Here at Brindley Chains we can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to snowchains, after all, we have been in the business for twenty five years!

Pewage snow chains

Appointed as the sole UK distributor for Pewag in 1984, Brindley Chains Ltd has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of snow chains in the UK, offering extremely high quality products at realistic prices.

Pewag know a thing or two about snowchains too! As one of the worlds leading snow chain manufacturers for over eighty five years, they have been responsible for many new product designs and innovations.

Pewag snow chains are renowned for their high quality and ease of use, and we assure you of complete satisfaction with your purchase. With snowchains available for cars, 4x4's, SUV's, trucks, coaches and buses, Brindley Chains has a snow chain to suit your needs. Please use the links above to navigate our site and to find the perfect snowchain for you.

AutoSock

Brindley Chains Ltd is an authorised distributor for AutoSock. This highly practical product can be used on vehicles where snowchains are not an option due to limited clearance between the tyre wall and inner suspension parts, as well as being an excellent alternative to snowchains for almost any application. The Auto Sock is available for cars, 4x4's and SUV vehicles and is now also available for trucks! The AutoSock is the original and best tyre sock on the market today. Many have tried and failed to replicate this product but by purchasing the 'real deal' you can be assured of maximum performance at a truly affordable price. So if it's a snow sock that takes your fancy, AutoSock is the only logical choice! Please use the link above to find the correct size Auto Sock for your tyre.

Snowchain suitability

Your car handbook should give an indication as to whether you can fit snowchains to a given tyre size. However, if you are unsure about fitting snowchains to your particular vehicle, please feel free to complete our enquiry form and one of our helpful staff will check out your details and contact you by your preferred method with a quote or advice. Even if your handbook states that snow chains can not be used with the tyres that you have fitted, please contact us anyway and we maybe able to offer an alternative product to suit your needs. The AutoSock may be an excellent alternative in this situation.

Exchange Policy

Should you change you vehicle within 12 months of purchasing your Pewag snowchains and they no longer fit, we are happy to exchange them for a like for like product in the correct size FREE OF CHARGE! Your existing chains must be in 'AS NEW' condition having never been fitted or used, and suitable for resale as new. This also applies to all packaging. Therefore we recommend that you keep your snow chains in optimum condition should the need arise for an exchange. All that is required is that you bring in your unused chains to us and we will swap them for free. Should you require us to deliver your chains via our parcel carrier, a fee of £10.00 will be charged for this service.

(Proof of purchase required for all exchanges. If model originally purchased is no longer in our product range, we regret that we are unable to make an exchange).

Please note that the exchange policy does not apply to AutoSock purchases.

Legal requirements for the use of snow chains when travelling abroad

In the UK we have no legal requirement for vehicles to carry snowchains or any other traction aid during the winter. As a consequence of this, we have at least one or two instances during the winter when a snowfall causes absolute chaos on the roads. So despite the law not dictating it, it makes good sense to carry snowchains or AutoSocks during the winter months.

In areas of Europe where snowfalls are commonplace throughout the winter, it is a legal requirement to carry snow chains in preparation for such occurrences, particularly in alpine regions. So if you plan to visit France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain or any of the Scandinavian countries you should be aware that there are certain areas where snowchains or other traction aids must be carried, and without which you may be refused entry. Don't be caught out!