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ATS Euromaster Opened Four New Stores in 2008

On 18 December 2008 ATS Euromaster opened a new service centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, its fourth new centre to be opened in the UK during 2008. Built with an investment of more than £1 million, the new fast-fit facility is situated within the Chancery Gate Business Centre in Whiteleaf Road, and joins a network of more than 470 service locations across the UK – including seven in Hertfordshire.

Vince McGurk, Group Operations Director, explained: “We chose to invest in this area following a strategic assessment of our new business opportunities. It highlighted that putting ATS Euromaster firmly on the map in Hemel Hempstead, just off the busy A41 and only three miles from the M25 and M1 motorways, would further strengthen our nationwide service offering…It is also the fourth new centre we have opened in 12 months, joining recent additions in Redruth, Treforest and Bourne End.”

The new team is led by Steve Thomson, centre manager, who brings with him 18 months experience at ATS Euromaster, having previously worked as assistant manager at the company’s dedicated truck facility in Hounslow. The Hemel Hempstead branch has on-site parking for up to 20 cars.

21st January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Fleet Extends Contract With Lombard

Lombard Vehicle Management has extended its long-standing business partnership with Kwik-Fit Fleet through to the end of 2009. The new agreement sees Kwik-Fit Fleet supply a range of fast-fit services through its 675-strong nationwide network of centres and 200-strong mobile operation to Lombard, which manages a fleet of more than 115,000 cars and light commercial vehicles.

21st November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

National “UK’s Leading Provider of Bespoke Services to Fleets”

With access to a 1,200 strong network comprising National Tyre and Autocare branches and carefully selected and approved independent tyre experts, plus a 200 strong fleet of mobile units and in-house 24 hour call centre, National Fleet is promoting itselfe as the leading provide of “bespoke, high quality, customer-driven services to the fleet market.”

The latest development in National’s fleet service is the addition of a new online booking facility, which enables them to log on and book in tyre repairs for a same-day service using the branch network or next-day service using the mobile facility. Drivers need only complete two easy steps; by entering the vehicle and driver details followed by details of the work required, then a confirmation email of the work requested is emailed direct. By pre-booking online, National Fleet guarantee to have the correct tyre size and brand in stock ready for the work required.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Training Receives Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Rating

The multi-million pound staff training programme operated by Kwik-Fit has been described as ‘outstanding’ following an inspection by Ofsted – the Government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. At present Kwik-Fit’s annual training budget totals more than £3 million, and the glowing report the company received places it in the top five to ten per cent for corporate training provision in the UK.

28th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Kwik-Fit Corporate Account Mgr to Sit in Mastermind Hot Seat

Newly promoted Kwik-Fit Fleet corporate account manager and sports fanatic Luke Penn will appear in the final of BBC Television’s ‘Sport Mastermind’, which will be broadcast shortly. Penn, 39, was among the 36 people selected from thousands of applicants to contest nine heats. The six highest scoring heat winners then qualified for the final, with Luke qualifying in fourth place after successfully answering two minutes of rapid fire questions on the Grand National and then two minutes of sports general knowledge questions.

14th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

National Fleet is Best Fast-Fit Company 2008

National Tyres and Autocare’s Fleet Division has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Fast-Fit Company 2008 by The Institute of Transport Management. National Tyres and Autocare received the award for its high level of expertise, customer service and safety awareness over and above numerous competitors within the industry.

Patrick Sheedy, ITM’s Media and PR Director, commented: “National Tyres and Autocare has been singled out by the Institute for raising its head above the parapet through its commitment to customer satisfaction and the development of a premium service to the fleet aftermarket. When companies display such excellence within the fleet solutions industry, the Institute of Transport Management is duty bound to acknowledge these companies and their achievements.”

13th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Birmingham Trading Standards Calls for Closer Tyre Repair Controls

Officers from Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards have called for greater controls on tyre workshops in the city after some were reportedly found to be performing unsafe repairs. This demand was made following a free two-day training course, during which workshop staff failed to correctly repair more than half the punctures they were presented with.

23rd July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ALD Automotive Signs Three Year Kwik-Fit Fleet Contract

ALD Automotive is furthering its relationship with Kwik-Fit Fleet through the signing of a three-year tyre and fast-fit management services contract. The relationship between Kwik-Fit Fleet and the contract hire and leasing company, which operates a fleet of more than 47,000 vehicles, dates back four years, and the new deal extends to the end of 2011. The contract gives ALD Automotive company car and van drivers access to Kwik-Fit’s UK network of 670 centres and more than 200 mobile units.

22nd July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Herkules Provides Mighty Lifting in Confined Spaces

A new range of small platform lifts have been added to Beissbarth UK’s leading automotive and service product line-up. Known as the Herkules range, Beissbarth report that these are products ideal for smaller workshops or those hard-pressed for space.

“The operational costs are minimal because the Herkules uses air, which in most workshops is both plentiful and readily available,” said Beissbarth UK managing director Philip Hodges about the newly-introduced range. “This range is absolutely ideal for Fast-Fit and Tyre Repair workshops where time is seen as vital for a smooth and efficient workshop. All Herkules Lifts carry a three-year warranty and represent extremely good value in the current lift market.”

14th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Doubles Leasedrive Velo Share

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ATS Euromaster has been awarded preferred supplier status in a new two-year agreement with Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management, doubling its share of the customer’s 17,800-strong fleet on the back of strong service delivery in 2007. The contract will see ATS Euromaster fast-fit services including: tyres, exhausts, brakes, shock absorbers, batteries and oil. Leasedrive Velo merged last year to become one of the largest privately owned vehicle management providers in the UK.

Ivor Johnson, Fleet Management and Operations Director at Leasedrive Velo, says: “Service delivery ranks very high on our agenda and is an area where ATS Euromaster ticks all of the boxes. There has been a real willingness within the company to partner with ATS Euromaster, and they have been keen to step forward to support our customer base, which is largely comprised of high profile blue-chip clients,” he adds.

25th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Network Granted PAS80 Accreditation

Public expectations of service and quality of product offering within the fast-fit industry are much higher than in past years, and Kwik-Fit has thus recently benefited from becoming PAS80 accredited. All 570 UK centres have been awarded the distinction by the Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance.

PAS80 is specifically designed for the motor repair trade and concentrates on standards for customer service and fair trading as well as ensuring that technical and service standards are maintained. Achieving PAS80 accreditation is a major milestone for the company, says Kwik-Fit, as it validates the high standards it is already achieving in many of these new areas.

3rd March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Keeping Millions Moving

An affiliation with an organisation boasting 15 million members throughout the UK opens up new doors of opportunity in terms of potential customers, and last year such an opportunity came knocking for Michelin service partner ATS Euromaster. The nation’s second largest fast-fit organisation commenced a significant three-year contract with the AA in October, under which it took on the supply and service of tyres for the association’s roadside and recovery patrol fleet. As part of the three-tier agreement Michelin has become the preferred tyre brand of the AA, and as wear dictates ATS Euromaster will fit the French manufacturer’s products across the company’s fleet of around 2,500 patrol vans and 300 recovery vehicles.

“We have traditionally worked with two tyre suppliers, but during the latest contract negotiations we were able to consolidate supply by using ATS Euromaster’s service centres and mobile service vans to support our roadside and recovery patrol fleet,” commented Andrew Hamilton, AA head of fleet procurement. “Furthermore, a significantly enhanced member benefits package was agreed with ATS Euromaster.”

28th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault Retail Adding 9 Fast Fit Facilities in 2008

The Renault Retail Group has plans to add nine new fast-fit branches to its network during 2008 following the success of existing Renault Retail sites across the UK. The 100 per cent Renault owned network can provide motorists with a range of products and services, including tyres, brake pads, shock absorbers and oil changes.

The first Renault Minute fast fit facilities were installed in the group’s flagship London West, Birmingham and Manchester branches, and subsequently the company’s London city, London East, Cardiff, Leicester, Cannock, Liverpool and Bolton sites were also upgraded accordingly. This year’s expansion will now cover the Renault Retail dealerships at Oldham, Wirral, Swansea, Wolverhampton, Slough, Watford, Orpington, Dartford, and Croydon.

26th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Extends Fleet Hire Agreement

Kwik-Fit Fleet has extended its business partnership with leasing and fleet management company Fleet Hire into a fifth year with the signing of a new 12-month solus preferred agreement. The Solihull-based company operates a fleet of almost 6,000 vehicles and now uses Kwik-Fit Fleet for the supply of virtually all fast-fit related services, from traditional tyre repair and replacement utilising Kwik-Fit’s High Street centre network and 200 Mobile units to brake, exhaust and battery services.

25th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Enjoyed Your Cuppa? – That’ll be £100 Please!

Kwik-Fit believes it may have stumbled upon Britain’s most expensive cup of tea – and it reports that the few watery sips one receives costs even more than afternoon tea at the Ritz. This claim has been made following a mystery shopping exercise conducted by the fast-fit chain, and it says results show the nation’s costliest brew is served by….your main car dealership.

8th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors