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UK mainland’s ‘most northerly’ haulier continues 100-year Michelin relationship
The most northerly haulage company on the UK mainland is continuing to fit Michelin tyres as original equipment and replacements across its 30-strong heavy truck fleet, nearly 100 years after its Michelin policy began. Scrabster-based D Steven & Son, which also has depots in Wick, Aberdeen and Glasgow, specifies Michelin’s latest generation 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres on its prime movers – all of which are under three years old – claiming the fitments ensure mobility in extreme wet weather and snowy conditions.
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Dipstix’ new TrustBay service designed to help garages generate online reviews
Social media has made accessing the opinions of trusted peers easier than ever, so it makes sense that garages and workshops should find ways to increase this free publicity. Dipstix, a website dedicated to helping motorists manage their cars, has created TrustBay to offer garages a chance to generate vital customer reviews.
Continue Reading![High-mileage drivers most sceptical of speed cameras’ value – IAM](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc04751_mid.jpg)
High-mileage drivers most sceptical of speed cameras’ value – IAM
According to a white paper issued by the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) Drive and Survive division, drivers who cover high mileages are the category of road user most likely to think speed cameras have ‘little or no influence’ in reducing road casualty numbers in the UK. The paper, titled Speed Cameras – The Views of High Mileage Drivers, also found 28 per cent of high-mileage drivers have a negative view of speed cameras – ten per cent more than other drivers. More than half the high-mileage drivers surveyed for the paper also viewed speed cameras as little more than a ‘money making tool’ – more than another category of road user.
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Bigger data, bigger voice
What links tread depth awareness, tyre pressure awareness and the furore surrounding the four-year MOTs? Data.
Continue ReadingNTDA members voice further MOT concerns
Experienced MOT testers across the UK say that delaying the first test from year 3 to year 4, adds to the risk a vehicle or parts will become worn out or defective. With some figures suggesting that one in five vehicles fail the MOT in the first 3 years, adding another year will not only exacerbate the problem, but also mean that many vehicles will no longer be covered by most vehicle manufactures 3 year warranties.
Continue Reading![A quarter of cars have a dangerously under-inflated tyre – WheelRight](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/keelecar1.jpg)
A quarter of cars have a dangerously under-inflated tyre – WheelRight
Following the launch of the WheelRright’s free drive-over pressure check initiative at Keele services M6 south in March, the company has released details of the programme’s first findings.
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New Horbury base signals growth for Landsail key dealer Twitch Hill Tyres
Fledgling tyre dealership Twitch Hill Tyres has reported significant benefits after signing up as a Landsail Tyres key dealer. Though only established in 2013, the centre has set its sights on becoming “the number one fast fit centre in the area.” Its ambitious plans commenced with a move from Ossett to Horbury in West Yorkshire.
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Sigmavision’s 3D scanning TreadReader addresses tread depth safety implications
TyreSafe’s annual industry briefing this month made it clear that illegal tread depth remains a problem in the UK. In its survey of Britain, TyreSafe found that 27.1 per cent of tyres inspected had less than the legal limit, 1.6mm of tread, while another 39.0 per cent were close to the limit (between 1.6 and 2.0mm. Given this context, the presence of a new, technologically advanced tread depth measurement system, present in a handheld device called the TreadReader, and in drive-over products manufactured by Hunter and distributed in the UK by Pro-Align, is significant. Sue Pryce, marketing director of the British firm behind the technology, Sigmavision, provides an additional perspective on the “unsettling” tread depth statistics.
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Four Bosch centres join EDT network
Kent-based EDT Automotive offers independent garages an additional revenue stream, providing hand-built machines to clean petrol or diesel engines with an environmentally-friendly solution.
Continue ReadingNAMA Appraiser training courses hailed a success
National Association of Motor Auctions has praised Stephenson College in Leicestershire, following its role in running the new NAMA Appraiser training courses. “We are delighted with the success of NAMA’s Appraiser training courses, which have been extremely beneficial for attendees,” said Paul Hill, NAMA chairman. “Stephenson College continues to meet all the challenges presented. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with such a respected higher education establishment.”
Continue ReadingNFDA lobbies for increased ULEV support, following London deputy mayor speech
The National Franchise Dealer Association has stated that it remains “optimistic about the rise of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs), and London’s plans to become the ultra-low emission vehicle capital of Europe,” following a speech by Isabel Dedring, London’s deputy mayor for transport. Sue Robinson, the association’s director, added that the NFDA “hopes that there will be sufficient support to ensure their uptake.”
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GT Radial names consumer promotion winner
A customer of GT Radial Performance Centre (GTPC), Cranbrook Tyre & Exhaust Centre has been named the winner of the brand’s biggest UK consumer competition to date.
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SHB Hire selects ATS Euromaster as tyre partner
SHB Hire has appointed ATS Euromaster as its tyre service supplier. SHB manages a fleet of 14,000 vehicles. The extensive selection comprises of 4x4s, LCVs, specialist HGVs such as traffic management vehicles and a range of more specialist options such as ATVs, variable message sign trailers and vintage Land Rovers dating back to the 1940s – all of which will be supported by ATS Euromaster. ATS Euromaster will fit tyres according to SHB’s tyre policy as well as to SHB Hire customer preference if required.
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Tyre Safety Month registration underway
Tyre Safety Month 2015 registration began on 9 July, following TyreSafe’s annual briefing. Running throughout October, Tyre Safety Month is the tyre industry’s main annual campaign, providing a focal point for the entire industry and an ideal platform to educate road users about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance. The awareness raising campaign brings road safety professionals, government officials, emergency services, businesses, tyre dealers and others together to organise local awareness-raising events throughout the UK.
Continue ReadingTyresafe’s growing membership and growing influence
Owing to the fact that TyreSafe now has over 100 active members (many of which are large and/or influential businesses in their respective areas), the organisation is better placed than ever to effect change and there certainly seems to have been progress towards the association’s goal of changing hearts and minds in relation to tyres. As Stuart Jackson said during his presentation at the recent TyreSafe annual briefing, “let’s not talk about it being a commodity, it is a safety critical product”.
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