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HiQ survey reveals female mistrust for fast-fitters, talks strategy for change

A recent HiQ survey suggests that negative perceptions of the fast-fit industry amongst women continue to linger after independent research revealed that while 70 per cent of women believe they receive a dishonest and untrustworthy experience when they visit a garage. The research, commissioned by HiQ, also disclosed that 24.3 per cent of women charge the men in their lives with taking their car in for new tyres because they found the whole so unpleasant. However it is worth pointing out that the level of trust is not much higher amongst members of the more traditionally dominant sex: 62 per cent of men feel the same way. What’s more, 53 per cent of men surveyed “do not trust garages and tyre dealers for advice, and would rather research online instead”. HiQ says that five female marketing experts are attempting to change these perceptions by bringing the fast fit industry in line with high street shopping experiences.

12th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Klarius introduces lifetime warranty for new CAT range

A new range of type approved catalytic convertors, or CATs for short, has been released by Klarius Group company Klarius Emission Control. The Manchester based company reports the newly-released range is its most extensive ever and says product quality confidence is such that it is offering the range with a lifetime warranty – a move it believes to be a first for the aftermarket. The range includes CATs to fit several thousand vehicles, and Klarius international business development director Paul Hannah describes its key attractiveness to the market as being a combination of good design, competitive price, guaranteed quality and excellent availability.

10th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

NTDA urges garages to write to government

The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) is calling on those involved in the tyre, fast-fit and garage industries to put pen to paper before the government goes ahead with recently announced MOT changes. As we reported yesterday, the NTDA believes that the proposed MOT revisions are “a dangerous and retrograde step, which would lead to job losses in the tyre and garage trade, more pollution and an increase in accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads.”

6th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Further responses to government MOT changes from Which?, IAAF

Following news that Transport Secretary Philip Hammond supports a change in MOT frequency, independent consumer body Which? has weighed into the debate, along with further lobbying efforts from IAAF. Philip Hammond MP’s view is that newer cars are a lot safer than when MOT were introduced 50 years ago. For its part Which? says “the financial savings for drivers won’t be great, and the safety implications overweigh the slight reduction in annual motoring costs.”

Furthermore, countering the economic arguments, Which? reported that it believes “the extension of time between MoT tests will have serious safety implications, and will mean more unroadworthy cars on UK roads than ever before.”

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Diagnosing and resetting TPMS issues

Tyre fitting bays and garages increasingly being convinced to do TPMS sensor work by the argument that they are giving away business to main dealers by not offering this service. The reason tyre depots haven’t done so much of this work in the past is because they are either ill-equipped or are worried about working with tyre sensors, says tyresensors.com.

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Autologic: Automechanika Middle East ‘perfect platform for diagnostics’

Autologic Diagnostics Ltd will showcase its Autologic diagnostic tool at Automechanika Middle East 2011 in June. Offering an all-encompassing approach to vehicle diagnostics, the software allows for garages to operate independently with success. The UK-based manufacturer has announced it will participate at Automechanika Middle East for the first time in 2011. According to the company, the firm’s participation is in order to increase market awareness of the brand in the GCC region and to introduce their innovative products and services to this fast emerging market.

4th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Halfords promises to tell it like it is

Halfords Autocentres has pledged to make customers' lives easier by championing the use of 'plain English' in its garages, following a poll of 2,000 motorists carried out for Halfords which revealed a high level of confusion around mechanical jargon and the need for simple and un-patronising language when dealing with motorists.

Over nine out of ten car owners (91 per cent) say they are left bewildered by terminology used by mechanics and almost half of motorists (48 per cent) admit paying for a service or repair without understanding what it was for.

14th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch promotes Car Service network in national press

Bosch has announced plans to step up advertising for its Car Service network. The new campaign will see Bosch Car Service target many of the national papers over February and March this year. Publications will include the Sunday Telegraph, The Sun, The Mail on Sunday, The Times and The Guardian, and also motoring magazine, What Car?

14th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Properly inflated tyres “reduce” pothole damage: TyreSafe

TyreSafe has released a statement suggesting that damage caused by the UK’s pothole epidemic can be minimised if the tyres are properly inflated. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, comments: “Potholes can cause significant damage to wheels and tyres. It’s therefore important for drivers to ensure their tyres are properly inflated to reduce any potential damage. If they do suffer the misfortune of hitting a pothole, drivers should make sure both their wheels and tyres are thoroughly inspected by a professional for signs of damage.”

7th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault TPMS sensors aren’t so bad…

One reason why some garages have been known to side step sensor servicing and replacement during the MOT is because of lack of experience of handling this kind of product. And it has to be said that some vehicle manufacturers have earned themselves more of a reputation in this respect that others. According to tyresensors.com, many people consider Renault TPMS sensors to be more hassle than they are worth. However it needn’t be so.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TPMS to be part of MOT from 2012

According to Commission directive 2010/48/EU (which is dated 5 July 2010) and “Adapting to technical progress Directive 2009/40/EC” of the European Parliament and of the council on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, tyre pressure monitoring systems will become part of the MOT from 1 January. That’s the analysis of the law TPMS supplier tyresensors.com recently shared with Tyres & Accessories.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch Network Chooses MAM’s Web-based Garage Software

MAM has been appointed as the preferred supplier of garage management systems to the Bosch Car Service network. MAM has developed a bespoke version of its innovative Autowork Online solution which Bosch will be recommending to its network of garages. Autowork Online controls all aspects of daily activity including: diary bookings and parts ordering; quotations, job cards and invoices; SMS or e-mail service, MoT reminders and an integrated parts catalogue.

6th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Equipment Courting Entry-Level Market with New Balancer and Changer

Snap-on Equipment has recently introduced new entry-level tyre changers and wheel balancers, which it believes will help workshops access greater wheel service revenue. Available under the Hofmann and John Bean brands, Snap-on offers offer a two-year warranty on the machines, which it says are “robustly built”. Installation and training are also provided as standard. Chris Behan, general manager, Snap-on Equipment, comments: “Our new entry-level tyre changers and wheel balancers are ideal for workshops seeking to expand their business into the tyre market, without compromising on quality or technology.”

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

A Diverse Range and Approachable Team a Winning Formula for Clampco

When Clampco UK was founded in 2001, the company largely focused upon the supply of exhaust clamps and fittings to the exhaust and tyre fast fit sector. The firm was well received and its customer base grew to some 2,000 garages within a few years, yet during this period signs of decline in the exhaust market as a whole became apparent to Clampco. As Clampco managing director Stuart Hubble shares, it was clear the company’s only option for growth lay in diversifying and enlarging the product range on offer. With this in mind, Clampco focused its energies on investigating what other everyday items could be sold through its existing customer base. Two of the first additions to this wider range were tyre repair consumables and wheel balance weights – this was, notes Hubble, a “natural progression” from tyres and exhausts. Subsequently, Clampco added items covering the full spectrum of workshop requirements, including hygiene and safety products plus workshop cleaning products such mops, buckets and brushes. In addition to this, a full range of fast fit garage related tools such as impact wrenches and torque wrenches were added to the Clampco line-up.

30th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Motor Codes Survey Results

Motor Codes Ltd is the self-regulatory body to oversee standards in the car and garage sector, set up by the SMMT. Motor Codes relies on feedback from customers to rate various aspects of the service they have received from participating garages across the UK. In October, 1,822 service or repair customers completed surveys and the results are encouraging, particularly in view of recent negative publicity in some parts of the press.

5th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors