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Private Brand Developments at Viking International

In addition to a full range of premium brands, wholesaler Viking International also offers an ultra high performance own brand alternative – Millennium. According to the company this brand provides a combination of high performance at affordable prices and comes in asymmetric and directional patterns to aid performance and handling in all weather conditions.

The tyre’s asymmetric ‘Tri-Zone’ tread pattern offers maximum stability on the road, aiding water dispersal and reducing the risk of aquaplaning whilst providing superior ride comfort and reduced noise. Available in 15, 16 and 17-inch fitments, the asymmetric pattern is available in 40 – 65 profiles and V and W speed ratings.

31st March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Plimsoll Reports Suggest Acquisition “Opportunity”

Plimsoll analysts have announced a new report suggesting that the UK tyres, exhausts and batteries industry is rife with opportunity, despite a record number of companies losing money, and overall business values plummeting to the extent that almost half are now worth less than half their value of 12 months ago. The new study suggests that the current economic downturn represents “one of the biggest opportunities in a generation, if you have the courage and the capital.”

The study rates each of the UK’s leading 1,000 tyres, exhausts and batteries companies on their acquisition attractiveness, finding 103 companies “ripe for the picking” based on a combined scoring system incorporating overall financial strength, ownership, valuation and future potential. These 103 companies are all privately owned, yet are showing a serious deterioration in the financial performance. Given the reluctance of the banks to lend more, their time, money and options are running out.

20th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Plimsoll Report Tackles Rising Insolvencies Prediction

A new report from business intelligence analysts Plimsoll investigates the prediction by restructuring specialists that the number of UK insolvencies will soar by 55 per cent towards the end of 2009, a figure that has more than doubled since the credit crunch. Addressed specifically to the needs of the 156 UK tyres, exhausts and batteries companies rated as being at high risk of failure, the report suggests that if they are to survive, they must start to fix their problems now. Copies of the report are to be sold for £350.

12th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Fleet & Leasedrive Velo Extend Relationship

Kwik-Fit Fleet’s association with the Leasedrive Velo Group continues with the signing of a new three-year contract to provide a range of fast fit services to the vehicle management group. The independent fast fit operator has maintained a relationship with the company since the days before Leasedrive and Velo merged in 2007, and this latest contract replaces the initial 12-month agreement signed following the merger.

13th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Phantom Expander Set Sights on Wide Exhausts

Connoisseurs of customised exhaust systems beware – a New Zealander fed up with boy racers disturbing his peace and quiet is taking the law – and a can of expanding foam – into his own hands. And the targets of his wrath are none other than wide exhaust pipes, for him symbols of all that is wrong in today’s motoring world.

5th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking Online Grows in Strength

Viking International’s online ordering facility for tyres, exhausts and cats is continuing to go from strength to strength, according to the company. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that last year’s improvement’s to its web site (including improved user-friendliness and system speed upgrades) have resulted in a five-fold increase in the number and value of orders the company takes through this channel.

Huw Lewis Tyres, a Viking International customer for a number of years, commented: “The site is an excellent selling aid. Customers’ transactions can be completed without having to leave the office. I can immediately see stock availability and offer customers an instant quotation plus guarantee next day delivery.” Jem Tyres, another Viking International customer based in Bolton, also commended the site, describing it as “much more convenient and quicker since its upgrade.”

17th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Hitachi Capital Renews ATS 3-Year Euromaster Contract

ATS Euromaster has signed a major contract renewal with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, extending its agreement to supply Michelin tyres across the company’s car, light commercial vehicle and HGV fleet for a further three years. The agreement also sees ATS Euromaster providing a full-range of fast-fit services to Hitachi Capital’s car and light commercial vehicle customers, including batteries, bulbs, brakes, exhausts, shock absorbers and wipers.

24th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Scorpion Release Performance Exhaust for Mazda RX8

Mazda’s RX8 is now five years old, and thus a more attainable prospect for those interested in engaging in serious tuning. To cater for those wishing to wring extra performance from the Mazda rotary, exhaust manufacturer Scorpion has release a high performance rear system specifically for the RX8.

29th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Universal Opens New Branches

Universal Tyres Autocentres Ltd has opened a new retail branch in Thurrock (680 London Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3LX) and redeveloped its Greenwich outlet on Blackwall Lane, Greenwich. The new Thurrock store is directly opposite West Thurrock’s famous QEII bridge and is a purpose built autocare facility, employing three fitters.

Store manager Kevin McGill, revealed the secret to the company’s success: “We are a small, but highly skilled team here at universal. Between us we have over 35 years experience in the automotive trade. We have built up an exhaustive knowledge of autocare and in addition we each have a number of specialist skills which means we can provide a fully comprehensive service to all our customers – whatever their requirements.”

23rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault Retail Offers Wolfrace Tuning Lines

Renault Retail Group, the sales arm of the French car manufacturer, has partnered with Wolfrace Tuning to offer customers styling products in all of its 22 UK showrooms. Although many models are covered by the new scheme, which will see customers offered the products when they buy new Renaults, the new Clio is particularly well catered for with both the standard and ‘Dynamique’ versions able to be “specced” with items like exhausts and wheels.

In addition to all the parts being made to Renault’s exacting standards, customers can choose to really personalise their car over and above the options list, without infringing their factory warranty.

9th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

TPCATS: Built to Last

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Staffordshire based TPCATS specialises in the manufacture of stainless steel manifolds, front pipes and catalytic converters to OE standards. Production to an OE standard of course ensures a high level of quality, and the company comments that its stainless steel products are far more efficient and reliable than ceramic alternatives, yet they are available at comparable prices. And as TPCATS has confidence that its products will not break, rattle or fail an emissions test, it is happy to offer a three-year warranty as standard on its constantly growing range. The result, says TPCATS, is fewer returns, less failures and less hassle for customers. TPCATS boasts a valid warranty claims rate of less than 1 per cent, far below the aftermarket standard of 4 per cent.

7th October 2008/by Chris

First Stop Dealership Reaches Milestone

Shaw Tyres, part of Bridgestone’s First Stop network of tyre dealerships, is celebrating its 25th year in business this month. Set up in September 1983 by Maurice Leach, the family business based in Shaw, Oldham has gone from strength to strength over the past 25 years and was one of the original dealerships to become part of the First Stop network over 12 years ago. Maurice Leach welcomed his son, Steve, into the firm in 1986 and together they have built a successful business which specialises in tyres and exhausts and employs four longstanding employees, all of whom have been working for the company for 15 years or more.
When Maurice Leach retired last year, Steve took the reins and is continuing to grow the business which has recently expanded the range of services it has on offer to include brakes. Steve Leach, managing director at Shaw Tyres, comments on the company’s milestone:

3rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Reveals ‘7 Blunders of the MOT World’

So your car didn’t pass its MOT inspection…according to Kwik-Fit, odds are better than half that the vehicle failed to make the grade due to problems with one (or more) of seven very everyday components.

The company’s research showed that seven most common MOT ‘fails’ account for 55 per cent of all failures. The most common of these is tyres, accounting for 13 per cent of all failed MOTs. This is followed by brakes, at 11 per cent, windscreens 8 per cent, headlamps 7 per cent, registration plates 6 per cent and suspension and exhaust systems both accounting for 5 per cent of failures.

2nd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Scorpion Exhausts – The Balance Of Power

When Scorpion brought the first T304 stainless steel performance exhaust system to the market back in 1992, it caused a stir, to say the least. From this solid start the company has rapidly grown to become one of the world’s largest exhaust manufacturers, with distributors in every continent and products available in over 30 countries. Scorpion has achieved this by working closely with some of the most respected names in the industry, including Citroen and Peugeot Motorsport, Subaru, Toyota and Prodrive. The company also closely values its ties with smaller tuning concerns and independent retailers as an invaluable source of technical feedback and market information. Over 95 per cent of all production is still handled in the UK, much of it by precision hand fabrication.

29th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosal Introduces New UK Range of Bus Exhaust Systems

Bosal UK, part of Belgium headquartered exhaust systems and catalytic converter designer and manufacturer Bosal International, is strengthening its UK presence in the bus and coach exhaust systems market.

The company has appointed a new UK business development manager for its Truck, Bus & Industrial applications division. Peter Winward brings to Bosal UK a strong background in engineering and several years with another exhaust system manufacturer. Bosal has also published a catalogue covering its initial product range for buses and coaches, and the company says it will make its first appearance as an exhibitor at the 2008 Euro Bus Expo at the NEC, Birmingham in November.

25th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors