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“Putting” Customers First

When a tyre dealer says you have a hole in one they are normally just about to quote you a price for repair or replacement, but not always…..Cambridgeshire First Stop dealership Wilson’s Tyres & Exhaust acknowledged its loyal customers by inviting them to a day of golf.

This is the ninth year that the Eaton Socon-based dealer has held their ‘annual hit-out’ at Wyboston Lakes in association with network partner Bridgestone. The day provides an opportunity for the Wilson’s Tyres team to forge greater relationships with their key customers by saying thanks for the support they’ve given.

“The golf day at Wyboston Lakes is a steadfast fixture on the company calendar, and it’s an event employees and customers alike look forward to with equal excitement,” said Nigel Wilson, who manages the business. “My father Charles started the trend almost a decade ago, and it’s now become an integral part of our customer relations strategy.”

18th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Faulty Lambda Sensors Increase Pollution

NGK Spark Plugs, which manufactures lambda sensors under the NTK brand name, recently commissioned an independent expert report to determine the impact of a defective Lambda sensor on the output of toxic emissions and fuel consumption.

1st March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Plans to Sell Park Area

(Akron/Tire Review) The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Goodyear has put its Wingfoot Lake park near Akron up for sale. The area includes a 522-acre lake and 150-acre recreational park in Suffield Township, Ohio.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

R H Claydon: The Specialist’s Tyre Specialist

As a tyre service provider the extensive range of tyres required to meet your customer needs can be mind blowing. Passenger, 4X4, Van and Truck all these can be sourced reasonably easily, but what about the “specialist” tyre sector? Among the customers in this area are Local Authorities, City Councils, County Councils, Parks Departments, Sports Grounds, Golf Courses, Leisure Developments, etc; the list is endless and the need is great for tyres from 3″ to 38″ and sometimes beyond, in various tread patterns, smooth, ribbed, block and tractive. Where can the tyre dealer go for help?

1st December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Putting Charity First

A First Stop tyre dealership and service centre has smashed the £25,000 milestone in its fundraising efforts for charities and worthwhile causes. Harpenden-based Pan Autos reached the target at a recent golf day for loyal customers, suppliers and friends, which added another £2,000 to money raised at 11 previous annual events since 1995. Proceeds from the golf day support a different charity each year. The benefactor on this occasion is the North London Hospice, which supports terminally ill patients in the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

2nd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SRI to Make Sport Equipment IPO

Japanese corporation Sumitomo Rubber Industries will soon take its golf and tennis equipment business to the stock exchange, financial news sources have reported. What the company plans to do with the funds remains unclear. Sumitomo Rubber Industries is currently the sixth largest tyre manufacturer in the world.

15th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Foley Leaves Post With MEMA

(Akron/Tire Review) Paul Foley resigned as executive director of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), part of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Foley left MEMA to become executive director of the Golf Course Builders Association of America, effective 2 January 2006.

5th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Watch Your Power Consumption

Battery manufacturer Varta has highlighted an anomaly regarding automotive batteries – with today’s products vastly superior to those of a few years ago in both performance and longevity, how come the battery is still the cause of most calls to motoring organisations and breakdown service providers?

The answer, says Varta, is that there are so many power consumers on today’s cars that these can adversely impact on the ability of the battery and alternator to provide constant energy, particularly in winter where the nominal output of the alternator can be easily exceeded in even the shortest journey. And we are talking about modern cars with healthy batteries with comparatively low power consumers, such as lights and heaters.

7th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

GEA celebrates Employees’ Service

The GEA’s administration controller, Helen Kelly, celebrated 10 years with the UK association last month at its annual golf day. Originally working alongside John Nelson, chief executive of the GEA, who recently retired, she has been responsible, among other things, for organising the association’s annual dinner, which is usually held during the Commercial Vehicle and Automotive Trade Show. She now supports Dave Garratt who succeeded Nelson.

Rodney Stafford, immediate past president, and treasurer of the GEA, presented Kelly with a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne at the GEA golf dinner and expressed his thanks on behalf of the GEA for her continued efforts and hard work.

Dave Garratt, chief executive of the GEA added, “I sincerely hope that in 10-years time we will be celebrating Helen’s 20th year with the GEA”.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kor-Chem Buys PneumaSeal Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Atlanta-based specialty chemical producer Kor-Chem Inc. has acquired the PneumaSeal tyre sealant business from Pennsylvania-based Pneumateck Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount of cash.

PneumaSeal is currently distributed internationally to prevent flat tyres in automobiles, ATVs, go-karts, golf carts, pick-up trucks, lawn mowers, tractors, boat trailers, construction vehicles, motorcycles and wheelbarrows, according to Kor-Chem, which said it will now offer PneumaSeal and its companion products, along with its’ complete automotive care line.

15th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

GEA Golf Day Returns

The annual GEA golf day, held to raise funds for BEN, is returning to Staverton Park Golf Club, near Daventry, on Wednesday the 17th August. The competition is open to everyone and not just to GEA members. Anyone who would like to enter should contact Dave Garratt on 01327 3112616. “Everyone is very welcome to come along and join in with the golf day. If you haven’t got a team, don’t worry, we can create teams for you,” says Mr Garratt.

23rd June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

First Stop Dealer Says Thanks

First Stop dealership Wilson’s Tyres and Exhaust Centre has found a novel way to say thanks to its customers for their support through the year, with a golf day at a course in Cambridgeshire.

“This is the seventh year running we have held the golf day,” said Nigel Wilson, manager of the outlet in Eaton Socon, “and it’s getting more and more popular each year.”

“It’s always a fun and relaxing day, and a great way for us to get to know our regular customers better,” added Mr Wilson.

20th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Golf Plus Fits Potenza

Bridgestone has added Volkswagen’s latest Golf model, the Golf Plus, to its list of OE fitments for the Potenza RE050.

The new vehicle has a variety of different engine options, ranging from the entry-level 1.4-litre version, to a 2.0-litre GT FSI engine delivering 150PS (148bhp). The Formula One derived tyres are described as complimenting the Golf Plus’ sporty characteristics.

Andy Lane, marketing manager at Bridgestone UK, said: “We are thrilled that Volkswagen has chosen Bridgestone tyres for the new Golf Plus. It already looks like mirroring the popularity of the Golf, and the Potenza RE050 tyres will provide the same excellent grip and performance for this exciting new model.”

16th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Sponsors World Golf Championship

Bridgestone Sports has become an official sponsor of the World Golf Championships for 2005. The agreement will allow Bridgestone to advertise and benefit from on-site relationship building around each of the three remaining 2005 World Golf Championships events.

Additionally, Bridgestone gains the right to promote its official sponsor status in all of its advertising.
“We are pleased to announce Bridgestone’s new role as an official sponsor of the World Golf Championships,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem on behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours. “We look forward to a long-term relationship with Bridgestone and hope that it will grow over time.”

Hisashi Kawano, the president of Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd, commented: “We are honored to enter into this relationship with the World Golf Championships. The World Golf Championships is a highly regarded international series of events that fits perfectly with the international nature of the Bridgestone family of brands.”

16th May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

JE Design’s Latest Wheel

JE Design has added a 16 spoke “Multispoke” light alloy wheel to its product range. The wheel rim is available in 7×17”, 7.5×18” and 8×19” for the shadow silver version (CSS) as well as 7.5 x 18” and 8×19” for the ‘Chrome-Look’ version (SLC). The latter puts special emphasis on ensuring a highly durable finish. JE Design also provides a 3-year warranty on the chrome finish.

28th February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors