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Crypton Tuning is Relaunched

‘Crypton Tuning’ is a well-known phrase within the garage equipment industry. One unique aspect of the ‘Crypton Tune’ is that car drivers went to garages and actually asked for a Crypton Tune. As part of the long term marketing strategy Crypton is re-launching this ‘Crypton Tune’ phrase. Therefore if drivers have faults with their cars or just feel they are under performing they can seek out a ‘Crypton Tune’ by a garage that uses Crypton’s latest diagnostic or service equipment. This will in-turn help garages to ‘sell on’ their diagnostic and service capabilities to their customers.

9th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Blackcircles Aims for UK Retail Revolution

Blackcircles.com is aiming to turn 700 independent garages across the UK into franchisees. And what’s more, managing director, Mike Welch, has a five-year plan to capture 10 per cent of the market and plans to enter Europe in 2006.

Blackcircles.com is something of dotcom success story. Founded in 2001 when Mr Welch was 23, the company currently operates a network of 987 independent garages serving consumers from “Thurso to Truro.” Next the 27-year-old managing director is aiming to capitalise on this position by turning 700 of the garages into branded franchisees, making local independent garages into outlets linked to Blackcircles’ ordering and stock checking systems.

4th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Raising the Bar

The Aftermarket Show, is putting some “never-before-seen” initiatives into place to attract more exhibitors to the event.

The 2006 show will feature a series of seminars which will tackle various issues for the numerous industry sectors it caters for, including: Accessory retailers, motor factors, distributors, independent garages, fast-fits, body shops and franchises.

29th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Mobile Commerce: The Next Step?

While the ripple effects of the e-commerce revolution continue to filter down through the tyre trade, some businesses are already looking to the next big thing.

While email marketing and online tyre retail might be new to some people, in Norway tyre dealers are trying to maximise sales amongst an increasingly technologically aware population. The answer? Communicate with consumers through their mobile phones.

16th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

80 Per Cent of Garages Unaware of New Waste Regulations Says GRM

A staggering four-out-of-five garages remain unaware of changes in hazardous waste regulations, despite new legislation having been implemented from 16th July 2005, according to Global Resource Management (GRM).

16th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Getting a Grip on the Net

When it comes to online tyre sales, Delticom claims the position of European market leader, with 47 business to consumer (B2C) online shops in 21 countries. Alongside its core tyre business, Delticom is expanding its range of car products to include spare parts, roof racks, garages, motor oil and batteries for both private and business customers.

Delticom’s recent financial results reflect the company’s confidence. In the first-half of 2005 Delticom increased turnover to 56 million euros, compared wit 34 million euros in the same period the previous year. This 65 per cent increase means the company expects its full-year sales to total some 110 million euros.

13th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Mr Clutch Expands

UK garage services chain, Mr Clutch Autocentres, is set to undergo expansion after trials of its new franchise model have been heralded a “great success.”

Changes in the motor maintenance and repair sector led company directors to re-examine its positioning in the market and completely overhaul its franchise model.

Financial director Trevor Steel explains the decision: “Over the past few years, VOSA has tightened up on regulations governing MOT test centres and appears to be clamping down hard on those rogue back street garages it sees as flouting the rules.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Launches Aftermarket Training Academy

Euro Car Parts has launched what it claims is the first aftermarket training academy of its kind to deliver Government-approved training to its sales team trainees. The new training centre, Euro Academy, has been established to ensure Euro Car Parts’ specialised sales teams continue to have the most comprehensive knowledge bank throughout the industry.

The academy’s first 32 young people will begin the three-year Level 3 NVQ Apprenticeship in Parts Operations, which gives 16 to 24 year olds the opportunity to develop their knowledge to the most advanced levels in the UK aftermarket. The apprenticeship will be awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which is the leading awarding body for vocational qualifications in the automotive sector and the industry’s professional association.

18th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Time to Heed the Wake-Up Call

With so much to gain, why is the service and repair industry not heeding the wake up call asks Beissbarth UK’s managing director Phillip Hodges. “This is the last chance saloon for those in the industry who are plainly not up to the job, and giving competent operators a bad name, “ added Mr Hodges. If the industry cannot regulate itself then government will do it and the smaller firms will sink without trace under the weight of the subsequent red tape. This is the final wake up call.”

Mr Hodges cites a litany of damning consumer research reports ignored by the industry, compounded by threats from the National Consumer Council (NCC) to make a super complaint’ about the service and repair sector to government ministers, which could result in an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.

20th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

AA Calls For Government Tread Depth Review

The AA Motoring Trust and County Surveyors’ Society (CSS) has called for the government to lead a review of the 1.6 millimetre tread depth limit. The call comes in response to “research evidence from real crashes,” says the report. At the same time the report called for greater investment from local authorities in road surface renewal.

27th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Hazardous Waste Awareness Levels Low

Only one in five motor vehicle service and repair garages are aware of the hazardous waste regulations due to come into place in coming weeks, according to new figures revealed today by the Environment Agency.

The findings, which are the result of a survey of more than 1000 small and medium sized businesses in England and Wales found that only 17 per cent of garages interviewed knew about the new regulations which will take effect from 16 July 2005.

27th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Make Money from Fresh Air

Automotive air conditioning specialists Autoclimate claim that garages are missing out on valuable profit opportunities by not offering an in-house air conditioning service and repair facility.

This is partly due to a misconception that air conditioning is both tricky and hazardous to repair, with mechanics facing a potential risk of frostbite. This view is both outdated and erroneous, says Autoclimate, with better equipment design and new and impending legislation having eliminated any such risks.

22nd June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Automotive Hazardous Waste Service Launched

A service to help garages, workshops and automotive centres deal with the disposal of hazardous waste in line with the new July waste regulations has been introduced by waste disposal specialists, the OSS Group.

The HazTech package provides a guaranteed scheduled collection for all hazardous wastes including oil, filters, batteries, solvents, brake fluid and aerosols. Under the service guarantee late collections will mean customers get the next collection free.

Costs are based on a set pick-up price after which customers are only charged for the actual number of waste containers emptied at the time of collection. Containers that comply with regulations for each waste type are supplied on a weekly rental basis and the frequency of the collections depends on individual customer needs.

21st June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Opens New Education Centre

At the end of May Bridgestone inaugurated its new 3,000 square metre European Education Centre (EUEC) situated within the tyre manufacturer’s European Proving ground at Aprilia near Rome.

16th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Hazardous Waste Regulations

New hazardous waster disposal regulations are come into force on 16 July 2005 and are expected to impact on around 20,000 sites related to the motor industry, with the Environment Agency having the powers to issue £300 on the spot fines to sites which are in breach of the law. Some things have a way of sneaking up on you, and the new Hazardous Waste Legislation is not different. Of course it doesn’t help when businesses bury their heads in the sand and pretend it’s not going to happen. And to some extent that’s what the UK tyre industry has been doing over these latest environmental rules and regulations. The issue raised its head at the NTDA’s Spring Conference, and highlighted a serious need to raise the industry’s awareness, something the association is trying to do, and quickly.

3rd June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors