The DVLA has been selling personalised registrations since 1989. This year is not only their 25th anniversary but in November they will also be holding their 150th auction. To mark the occasion there will be a prize draw where the DVLA will give away a free car. The car will be on display at the […]
Membat’s CC-rated tyre offering experiencing sales growth in Europe and beyond
Spanish-based Membat exhibited at Citexpo for the third time this year. The company, which has been in business 10 years now, established its Membat private brand five years back. Demonstrating its private brand pedigree, the company owns the brand name, the moulds and has registered its patterns, which the firm is proud to say are designed in Spain. Production of Membat tyres began in 2012 and so these tyres are therefore entering the third year of manufacturing now.
Tyre trade plays to gender stereotypes, says audio branding firm
Tyre businesses still play to traditional gender stereotypes, according to new research. A study conducted by PH Media Group has found the typical voice profile used by firms in their audio branding is male and aged 35 to 45. The most popular voice is also friendly and upbeat in tone, helping to convey a sense of reliable service, while instilling a positive attitude in customers.
None of this will come as a surprise, given typical perceptions of the industry but audio branding specialist PH Media Group advises tyre firms to consider breaking with stereotypes where appropriate and choose branding that reflects an increasingly diverse customer base.
Northern Ireland Tyre Safety Week focuses on ageing
The Northern Ireland Tyre Safety Association (NITSA) in partnership with the PSNI and the National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) has announced that the 2014 Tyre Safety Week will take place from 6 - 12 October. This year’s Tyre Safety Week campaign is focusing on educating the public of the potential dangers of old tyres and urging people to check their tyres.
Grouptyre UK Ltd reports that it has decided to capitalise on the increasing numbers of tyres bought online with the creation and launch of Tyres Online. According to the wholesale group, the introduction of Tyres Online enables Grouptyre’s 10 members to offer retailers another tool as part of their customer packages.
Don’t miss 5 November awards nomination deadline, says TyreSafe
Remember, remember the fifth of November...TyreSafe has issued a reminder to tyre retailers, manufacturers, car companies and other organisations with an involvement in tyre safety to submit their entries into this year’s TyreSafe awards ahead of the 5 November deadline.
CAM to stage inaugural UniSerV user event before NTDA dinner
Systems provider to the tyre industry, CAM has announced that it will host the inaugural UniSerV user group event before October’s NTDA dinner. Anne Sherwood, business support manager of Tructyre Fleet Management will chair the event on Wednesday, 8 October 2014 at Manchester’s Hilton Deansgate at 14:00.
DriveRight has had vehicle data with OE tyre and wheel application data, based on the AAIA (Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association) US industry standard, available for some time in flat files. However, this is said to have made it hard for small to medium-sized companies to implement the data into their systems. With DriveRight’s AAIA API webservices, this information can now be easily implemented directly into customer websites. This provides a system which is capable of allowing searches to be performed for a vehicle based on the AAIA standard. The search can be by year, manufacturer, model, body type and finally sub-models. This returns the OE tyre and wheel application or the relevant wheel and tyre products.
The Tyre Equipment Company has added tyre sales to its on-line tyre products site.
A range of tyre-related products were already available ‘off-the-shelf’ for commercial and domestic customers. Now, in response to market demand, a new range of tyres is soon to be added.
Tracy Whiteley joined the Klarius UK sales team covering emission control products, starting on Monday 22 September. Moving jobs after 31 years at competitor Bosal, Tracy expressed how she was looking forward to talking to customers with a positive message about product quality and availability and a forward thinking supportive team behind her.
Despite tough new legislation coming into force to tackle the number of scrap metal thefts in the UK, most organisations now insist on buying workplace products made out of alternative materials according to Slingsby, which supplies more than 35,000 workplace products across all industries.
In 2012 estimates suggested that insurers were paying out more than £1m a week to victims of metal theft according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) which said there were about 1,000 reported incidents a week, costing the UK economy approximately £770m a year in disruption.
Survey shows half of motorists neglect maintenance
New research commissioned by one of the UKs leading motor industry bodies has revealed 50 per cent of Britains motorists neglect vital vehicle maintenance checks including oil, tyres and lights – all essential to ensuring the safety of their cars. This equates to a staggering 18 million drivers when equated to the 36 million motorists on UK roads.
The survey of 1,000 motorists by Trusted Dealers, the consumer-facing website of the National Franchised Dealer Association, found one in three drivers (32 per cent) are unaware how often their vehicle should be serviced, with almost seven per cent (6.8 per cent) of motorists admitting they never undertake routine vehicle checks.
Huw Lewis, Angus Tyres Ltd, Lindleys Autocentre, Express Tyre Service, Discount Tyres and Tyrecare St Helens Ltd have all joined the Point S retail buying group in the UK. According to the company, the Point S UK membership, continues to grow despite fluctuations on the continent. The growth is said to demonstrates “the confidence that tyre professionals have in our industry expertise and will ensure that we strengthen our position as the leading tyre dealer network” the company said in an internal publication announcing the additions to its network.
Representatives from Pirelli Tyres Ltd will appear in Carlisle Crown Court on 6 October in connection with the death of an employee inside an autoclave at the company’s Carlisle facility in September 2012. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has brought criminal proceedings against the tyre maker; a Pirelli representative entered no plea during a hearing at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court on 17 September.
A dealership describing itself as “London’s most beautiful Volkswagen garage”, Monaco VW has announced the offer of a comprehensive Winter Vehicle Check. From 15 September, the Kensington garage will offer the service at £29.99. The check offers a technical inspection of tyres, battery, brakes, lights and fluid levels, giving a detailed report to customers on the status of their vehicle ahead of the winter period. Winter checks, both complementary and charged, are an increasingly popular product offered by garages seeking ways to increase the quality of their service, the engagement of motorists, and a way to generate increased revenue streams. Winter checks in particular could help to support growth in seasonal tyre products, which has been palpable, if also rather timid.
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