North Eastern Tyre and Exhaust Ltd (NETE) has equipped its fleet of 50 delivery vehicles with Aerotrack vehicle management equipment. The system, manufactured by Aeromark of Bedford, uses wireless telematics technology to track the location of every vehicle on the fleet and to monitor other important management information.
Most people would agree that the sound is an important part of driving a ‘Sports’ car. However, when it comes to the Bentley Continental GT, the original factory silencers are cleverly designed but too quiet for many drivers’ tastes, says exhaust specialist QuickSilver.
QuickSilver’s design team has developed a ‘Sports’ system with internals created to allow the volume and flow to increase in proportion with rpm. This provides a unique, higher pitched and crisper exhaust note, while a much more efficient exhaust gas flow means a real improvement in turbo response and acceleration.
With some weather forecasters expecting a cold winter, Stapletons Tyre Services is urging motorists to ensure their vehicles and tyres are in tip-top condition to brave through the icy winter roads. Stapletons retail centres across the country are offering motorists a free winter check on their vehicles.
Stapletons Tyre Services has made a substantial investment in the relocation and improvement of its Watton branch. Motorist can now benefit from a brand new, dedicated fast fit and exhaust centre.
STS Holburn Tyre and Exhaust Centre in Watton was recently launched by ex-Norwich City FC Goalkeeper, Bryan Gunn. The centre, based at Brecklands Business Park, off Norwich Road hosted a family fun day in conjunction with the official launch, where motorists and families enjoyed competitions, give-aways and discounts on tyres and exhausts.
Fast-Fit, a leading East Anglian tyre and exhaust specialist with branches across the region, has become one of the largest fast fit companies to achieve the Pirelli Driver accreditation.
All eleven branches of Fast-Fit, which sells and fits batteries, tyres and exhausts, have achieved the ‘Driver’ standard from the world famous Pirelli brand, after successfully meeting all elements of the technical audits.
North Eastern Tyres and Exhausts’, North Tyneside branch has received a prestigious Michelin award, as part of the manufacturer’s prestigious accreditation scheme. According to the manufacturer, the standard certifies high quality premises, expert staff and exemplary customer service.
NETE is the first centre in the North of England and one of just sixteen centres to have achieved this level anywhere in the UK. According to the company, the Michelin accreditation programme is designed to raise the standards of the tyre distribution industry in the same way that the famous Michelin Guide has done for restaurants and hotels over the past 100 years.
When Tyres & Accessories exclusively reported on the launch of the Michelin accreditation scheme back in February, programme development manager Jonathan Brett said he expected between 50 and 100 branches to be on board by the end of the first year. As that timeframe draws to a close Mr Brett explained that he is pleased with the programme’s development.
“It has gone really well. There is signage on about 16 depots, but this is fast moving and could change by next week. Fifty more are involved in the accreditation process.” Perhaps the scheme won’t reach the 100-mark that Mr Brett had hoped for this year, but in his words, the introduction of a new scheme was “never going to be a sprint, but a marathon.
Fast fit network, Hi-Q has recently signed up to be a partner organisation in a new campaign aimed at ensuring drivers aren’t left stranded in the event of a breakdown. The Goodyear ‘Drive Home Safely’ offers drivers practical advice on what to do if stranded, or if being followed. The campaign also aims to create a network of ‘safety zones’ where drivers can go to receive free preventative safety checks on their vehicle.
Newcastle is home to one of the top six Michelin accredited tyre centres in the UK, the manufacturer has announced. North East Tyre and Exhausts’ new centre on the Silverlink Business Park, Wallsend, North Tyneside has just received Michelin accreditation, a standard which certifies high quality premises, expert staff and exemplary customer service.
Kwik-Fit Fleet is poised to launch a business offensive aimed at the small and medium-sized fleet (SME) sector and increasing the profile of the company’s fast-fit and Business Drive Card services.
As part of this initiative, Justin Edgington has been appointed national sales manager and Paul Jones has been made sales manager for North Wales and the North West Midlands.
Newark based Tanvic Tyres is planning to make “wholesale” changes to its operation. In order to streamline the business and improve efficiency, from 1 January 2006, Tanvic Tyre Distributors Ltd and We Sell Tyres (Wholesale) Ltd will come together to form The Tanvic Group Ltd.
The major change will occur when the Newark based TS Wholesale re-brands under the We Sell Tyres (wholesale) name before the end of 2005. Tanvic Spares Ltd will remain a separate company.
QuickSilver Exhaust Systems achieved considerable success with its stainless steel ‘Sports’ exhaust system for the Lotus Elise 111R and the Lotus Exige 2. Now the company has developed a Titanium version of the product.
Triple P, accessory supplier, has launched Tenneco Automotive’s DNX performance exhausts range, as part of the continued rollout of the brand in the UK aftermarket.
The range features universal and direct fit mufflers and tips. The exhausts are specifically designed to lower backpressure and increase horsepower and torque, explains the company.
The products utilise ‘P2’ technology something the automotive industry has never seen before claims Triple P. P2 technology is a highly polished stainless steel ensuring maximum durability and, duel-perforated partitions for unique tuner sound and performance says the supplier.
New research from independent market analysts Datamonitor suggests that Europe’s 146 billion euro light vehicle aftermarket is in decline. The analysts say that revenues could drop by one per cent compared with those of today – a 1.2 billion euro shrinkage.
Tenneco Automotive is embarking on a new safety campaign called ‘Testing Days on Tour.’ The manufacturer is putting a fleet of testing vans on the road to travel across Europe, testing motorists shock absorbers, springs, exhaust systems and catalytic converters checked, free of charge at participating garages.
Quicksilver has launched a stainless steel exhaust system specially designed for the new Land Rover 3 and Discovery 3 V8 petrol and Turbo Disel V6. According to the company, the new products are for “bold confident people who enjoy making a fashion statement,” and provide “a distinguished air of supremacy.”
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