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MOT review – no decisions yet, says DfT

The MOT review has still not been formally announced and no decisions have been made, confirmed the Department for Transport (DfT) in a letter to the motor industry. In the wake of recent press coverage on the impending MOT review and the possible changes to its frequency, the DfT wanted to clarify to the industry where the review stood. In a letter addressed to the RMI, along with other key players in the trade, the DfT stated that although test frequency was under the review it was only a small part of a much broader review. Any reference in the press stating that the first MOT test will take place when a car is four years old, rather than the current three, is purely speculation on behalf of the journalist, the letter says.

25th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever Motor Codes web rating service

In what has been described as a tyre “industry first,” Micheldever Tyre Services/Protyre has applied the Motor Codes online customer ratings tool, displaying up-to-the-minute satisfaction scores and real-time motorist feedback across all 53 Protyre outlets.

Powered by data collected through the Motor Codes online survey – a measure of service satisfaction amongst customers of its garages throughout the UK – the ratings widget has been developed as part of a recent refresh of the car service and repair regulator’s website. It appears against all Motor Codes garages, clearly visible to motorists using its Garage Finder tool to search for a reliable business.

18th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster doubles winter tyre order

ATS Euromaster has doubled its investment in cold weather tyres to more than £6 million for winter 2011/2012, with orders spread across a mix of premium, mid-range and budget brands. As a result the company reports that it will be stocking a range of sizes suitable for most makes of car and van. Last year the company spent around £3 million on winter tyre stocks.

Chris Hufflett, group operations director of ATS Euromaster, told Tyres & Accessories: “Last year the UK had its first real taste of cold weather tyres and they quickly became ‘hot ticket’ items – we could have sold our stock several times over. Long range forecasts for this winter point towards it being the fourth bad winter in succession. If this rings true, it will drive a very strong market for cold weather tyre sales across the board.

16th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Radar to launch tyre with pink sidewalls

Omni United has followed up on its flagship brand Radar’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation partnership with a plan to launch a limited-edition pink-walled tyre in support of “Mobilizing Hope”, launched in the United States, UK and other top markets in May 2011. Radar donates $0.25 for every Radar tyre sold to the foundation, with a committed minimum annual donation to BCRF of $250,000.

10th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Tire a Sears Holdings ‘Partner in Progress’

Sears Holdings, parent company of US retail chains Sears and K-Mart, has named Cooper Tire & Rubber a 2010 Partner in Progress. In acknowledging receipt of this award, which Cooper Tire gained through the supply of its passenger and light truck tyres, the tyre maker notes that less than one per cent of the more than 30,000 Sears Holdings suppliers are recognised in this way each year.

9th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

IAAF launches official MOT e-Petition

An application for a petition to abandon proposals to change the frequency of the MoT test lodged by the IAAF has been accepted. The e-petition went live today. Now the federation is urging everyone in the trade, as well as motorists, to add their voice to the IAAF‘s demand that “the ill-considered proposals to relax the frequency of MoT testing be dropped.

8th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Scottish Borders garage joins HiQ network

Dave Brydon Tyres Ltd, an independent garage in the Scottish Borders has joined the HiQ network, rebranding as HiQ Galashiels. The centre has been established for more than 30 years – HiQ says the centre will receive significant investment in re-branding, but will also maintain its community friendly focus and experienced staff. It will offer a complete vehicle maintenance and repair service. Franchisee Graeme McGauchrane said that joining the HiQ fast fit network was an exciting business investment, as it brought the support and experience of a national brand to the centre: “Becoming part of a national franchise is beneficial us because it adds credibility to the services we already offer.

5th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook ramps up football sponsorship for 2011/12

Hankook has announced plans to add sponsorship deals with football teams in the UK, France and Sweden to its 2011/2012 marketing strategy. Amongst other things, Hankook will now embark on an advertising campaign utilising hoardings at football stadiums belonging to teams such as Sunderland. This means the tyre firm will be present in the German Bundesliga, the English Premier League, Ligue 1 in France, Serie A in Italy, Primera Division in Spain as well as the Russian Premjer-Liga altogether.

5th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align contest offers Hunter aligner in 20th birthday celebration

UK distributor of Hunter’s wheel alignment and tyre balancing machinery Pro-Align celebrates 20 years in the business this October, and has been running a competition through its website to celebrate. Open for a few more weeks, the company is to give a Hunter Hawkeye ‘Special’ imaging aligner worth £9,000 to the winner. Paul Beaurain, founder and managing director, Pro-Align, said: “The response to the competition has been fantastic with almost 200 businesses entering so far.

4th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrepac takes Nokian tyres to Singapore market

Tyrepac has become the exclusive distributor of Nokian tyres in Singapore. The deal will see Tyrepac retail the tyres exclusively online. According to a statement released by the company, Tyrepac will further promote Nokian tyres via a variety of marketing campaigns. The deal Tyrepac’s brand count to a total of 18 marques for its Singaporean customers.

4th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyregiant.com pre-launches new tyre e-tail site

Tyregiant.com, backed by well-known UK tyre wholesaler Bond International, has been pre-launched today with the firm offering a taster of what the “the online pit stop for fantastic quality tyres at discount prices” has to offer. According to the company, the winning news is that by dealing directly with factories throughout the world they can offer up to 50 per cent savings on leading brands, beating competitors who claim to offer up to 40 per cent off. For full details see future issues of Tyres & Accessories.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Wolfrace reports ‘the going is good’

Following significant investment in 2010 and with plans for strategic diversification and development said to be on target plus “ongoing success in the OEM and aftermarket sectors”, wheel firm Wolfrace reports that “the going is good” and that there is expansion taking place throughout its operation in the UK and Europe.

It seems the “major investment” Wolfrace has put into bolstering staff and the acquisition of some further high quality distribution agreements its paying off. According to marketing manager, Chris Cook, Wolfrace Wheels (UK) Limited is going from strength to strength and can report significant growth in several key industry areas. To give an example, sales in the first half year (to June) were the highest since 2008 with significant improvement on margins

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vianor enters Italian market

Nokian’s Vianor fast-fit network entered southern Europe on July 27 with the opening of an outlet in Montebelluna, Italy. This first Vianor outlet in the region is also the 800th centre the Finnish manufacturer has launched since the first opened for business more than a decade ago.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems appoints business development manager

Cam Systems has announced the appointment of former Michelin employee Richard Stainsby as its new business development manager. He will be responsible for managing and developing client relationships to director level. Stainsby has over 12 years’ experience in the tyre industry, instrumental in implementing marketing strategies, winning new business, renegotiating contracts and developing innovative customer service tools.

1st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Halfords Autocentres points increasing age of cars

The effects of the recession mean that more people are keeping their cars for longer and putting off the major expense of buying a new vehicle, according to new research from Halfords Autocentres. However, the mature motors of today are a long way from the old bangers of the past thanks to better engineering and maintenance techniques.

According to experts in the field, drivers are recognising that maintaining and running an older vehicle is more cost effective than buying a newer model.

1st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors