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Avoiding regular car servicing a false economy, warns HiQ

A motorist survey conducted by HiQ shows economic factors are prompting 32 per cent of drivers to opt out of regular vehicle servicing. This is, admittedly, four per cent less than a similar survey taken by the fast fit network a year ago, yet HiQ manager Stuart Car points out that “while the initial outlay for a car service might be off-putting for some drivers, the implications of not taking one will hit the pocket harder in the long run.”

14th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tamworth centre added to HiQ network

HiQ has named Motorama in Tamworth as the latest garage to join its network. Some £30,000 was invested converting the garage into a HiQ centre following owner Jay Ghedia’s decision to sign on as a franchise partner; the funds paid for numerous site upgrades, including an interior and exterior refurbishment.

11th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Under-inflated tyres costing European motorists £2.4m a year

Statistically speaking, you’re more likely than not to be driving on under-inflated tyres. When Bridgestone headed out last year and checked the tyre condition of 38,000 cars in nine European countries, it found 71 per cent of participating motorists to be driving on tyres inflated to a lower than recommended pressure. The majority of these under-inflated tyres were admittedly less than 0.5 bar under pressure, yet 7.5 per cent of motorists’ tyres were more than 0.5 bar under pressure and half a percent of motorists were driving on tyres at least 0.75 bar under pressure.

11th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New promotion a ‘Big Deal’, says HiQ

The HiQ fast fit network has launched a new sales campaign aimed at aligning it with many popular high street fashion chains and outlets. Known as the ‘Big Deal’, the promotion will tempt customers with “eye catching offers and discounts.” HiQ's marketing manager Geraldine McGovern says the new retail programme – which gets under way with an MoT programme that runs until the end of April – will “steal a march” on the fast fitter’s competitors.

8th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin offers “Promise Plan” to NA motorists

Michelin North America has launched a new initiative for passenger car and light truck drivers in the United States and Canada today, in which every set of Michelin tyres bought will be registered with the Michelin Promise Plan. The plan promises a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, three-year assistance with changing flats tyres and mileage warranties.

1st March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ free fuel giveaway for survey participant

HiQ has announced the winner of its free fuel promotion, designed as an incentive to fill in customer satisfaction surveys. The network says the “Mirror Hanger” campaign – so called because the surveys are left on the rear-view mirrors of customers’ vehicles – should help improve customer service levels across its 150 UK centres. It awarded Kevin Whittle, of Deeside £1,500 worth of free fuel, having completed a survey at his nearby HiQ Queensferry centre before Christmas.

24th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Auto Windscreens enters administration

Despite it being Valentine’s day, there was no love lost between Auto Windscreens and the HMRC on 14 February 2011. That’s the day the UK's second largest windscreen repair company went into administration, threatening 1,100 jobs, apparently owing money to the good old Inland Revenue.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Survey points to wide support for winter tyre laws

A survey carried out by car supermarket Motorpoint indicates a healthy level of support for mandatory winter tyres in the UK. More than 1,400 people responded to the online study and 46 per cent of these expressed support for the introduction of legislation that would compel motorists to fit winter tyres. Commenting on the subject, Motorpoint managing director David Shelton said “while Government legislation may be a step too far at present, given the shocking state of our roads during the recent bad weather, winter tyres could be a sound investment for many people in the future.”

9th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Stafford relaunches following £100,000 investment

HiQ has announced the relaunch of its Stafford centre after a radical £100,000 transformation. HiQ Stafford on Foregate Street has undergone an extensive refurbishment, with new branding, a new customer friendly environment and a fully automated MOT test lane. The centre will officially relaunch with a trio of open days on 10-12 February. HiQ’s retail director Peter Tye said: “HiQ Stafford really is a model of excellence for many other centres to follow, in terms of its new appearance and standards both inside the store and on the forecourt. It has been brought in line with our award winning corporate identity, which all of our centres will boast by the end of 2011.”

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault launches own-brand tyre range

Renault has announced that it will become the first vehicle manufacturer to offer its customers an own-branded tyre, when its Motrio range is released to UK Renault dealers on 1 February. The manufacturer is pitching the budget segment tyre to drivers of “older Renault vehicles, with prices starting at £36 per tyre fully fitted”. Renault recently lowered its new car prices by up to £2,000, and it says the own-brand tyres will “help drive down the cost of motoring” further. The manufacturer says the Motrio range “has been tested to Renault’s strict specifications to ensure owners can be certain that the performance of the tyre is in harmony with their vehicle”.

27th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit: Pothole Damage Costs UK Drivers £473 Million

UK car leasing customers are struggling to avoid potholes on the nation's roads, a study has revealed. According to Kwik Fit, nearly four in ten British motorists (or 13.7 million) have taken dangerous action to avoid hitting a pothole over the past 12 months.

24th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sold Out – Kwik-Fit Winter Tyre Stocks Snapped Up

Winter is still well and truly with us yet those seeking cold weather tyres for their car needn’t pay their local Kwik-Fit outlet a visit – the fast fit network reports its entire 50,000 unit allocation of winter passenger car tyres has sold out following strong interest from both corporate and retail customers. Kwik-Fit says it still has some 5,000 winter tyres for light commercial vehicles in stock, however.

21st January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Ring Introduces Tyre Pressure Gauge Range

Vehicle accessory company Ring Automotive has released a new range of tyre pressure gauges intended to help motorists reduce fuel costs and tyre wear. A total of four gauges are available in the Ring Tyre Gauge line-up and each of these complements the Ring compressor range launched in 2009.

20th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2011 Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The 2011 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland (available in bookshops from Wednesday 19 January, priced at £15.99) represents the 100th anniversary of the guide that has become synonymous with culinary delights. To celebrate this milestone, each guide comes with a booklet recounting the guide’s history.

The first Michelin guide to the British Isles was published in 1911, with the aim of helping intrepid motorists on their travels. It was dark blue and largely instructional in nature, with information on road quality and how to change a tyre, as well as details on hotels and repair shops for the inevitable breakdowns. Five editions were initially published, with a break for the First World War, followed by from 1922 to 1930. The current Great Britain & Ireland guide was launched in 1974 and has been published every year since.

18th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

"UK Suffering Pothole Epidemic" – etyres

etyres, the online tyre retailer, says it has been inundated with call-outs from vehicle owners who have had their tyres and wheels damaged in the latest pothole epidemic. And following weeks of severe winter weather, the state of British roads is continuing to deteriorate at a rapid rate forcing drivers to navigate their way round cracks and gaping holes.

18th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors