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Kwik-Fit Aims to Increase Fleet Share With ‘While U Wait’ Servicing

Kwik-Fit Fleet is officially launching a new “while u wait” servicing option at the UK’s first Fleet Business Show, at the Business Design Centre, London, (29-30 April). The service will be available a roughly half of quick fits 700+ depots.And the first company to sign up to use Kwik-Fit Fleet’s new ‘While U Wait’ manufacturers’ service initiative is Lex, which, with 278,000 vehicles on its fleet, is Britain’s largest contract hire and leasing company. Lex is making the service available to all of its drivers and is the first ‘While U Wait’ service that it has adopted. The service means customers will be able to book a service at a minimum 48 hours notice, significantly quicker than at franchise dealers where up to 14 days notice could be required.

Head of Kwik-Fit Fleet Mike Wise said: “Our new vehicle servicing offering will radically shake-up the entire fleet sector as an increasing number of vehicle owners look to reduce costs and speed up service scheduling by turning to Kwik-Fit.”

29th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ASA Tire Systems Preps Software Tyre Registration

ASA Tire Systems has upgraded its TreadX dealer software to capture tyre registration data at the store level and electronically transmit the information. The software maker said it made the modification in anticipation that the NHTSA will change tyre registration regulations and allow the electronic registration of tyres by tire dealers. TreadX now interfaces with tyre registration firm CIMS, allowing dealers to collect and enter tyre DOT numbers and owner information and transmit the data directly to CIMS for processing.

17th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align’s New Products and Services Information Out Now

Pro-Align’s latest 20 page Products & Services brochure, featuring the company’s complete range of Wheel Alignment and Tyre Servicing equipment has been published in both print and virtual form (brochure, CD and Internet).

This comprehensive guide, brings together the Hunter and Pro-Align brands in an easy to view brochure. The equipment range is divided into sections; Wheel Aligners: – featuring the very latest technology with the New Hunter HawkEye imaging sensors; Balancers – includes Hunter’s Road Force Balancer which solves vibration problems that balancers alone can’t fix. This section also highlights the unique weight saving software – SmartWeight which is available on all models; Tyre Changers – Hunter Quality changers; Alignment Lifts – Scissor and Four post wheel alignment specific lifts.

16th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire Appoints New Interim CFO

TPMS provider SmarTire Systems has named David A. Dodge as the company’s interim chief financial officer following the resignation of Jeff Finkelstein, who had served in the role since 2002 before leaving to “pursue a new opportunity”, to quote SmarTire. Mr. Dodge, whose appointment was announced on April 10, was formerly vice president and CFO of software development company NeoMedia Technologies, a position he held between 2002 and 2007. Before joining NeoMedia, Mr. Dodge was an auditor with Ernst & Young LLP. Dodge, aged 33, holds a B.A. in economics from Yale University and an M.S. in accounting from the University of Hartford, and is also a certified public accountant.

15th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

VRM Data Now Extended To Republic Of Ireland

MAM Software has announced that its VRM lookup solution now supports Republic of Ireland vehicle registrations, providing quick and easy vehicle identification from directly within Autocat+
A feature of the Autocat+ electronic catalogue, VRM helps identify and provide detailed specifications (make, model, cc, etc) associated with a particular vehicle. By providing accurate, comprehensive data, VRM lookup helps to ensure that the correct components are identified and also speeds up data entry.
“For motor factors, establishing and entering the correct vehicle information into a catalogue can be a time consuming process that is often prone to error” explained Mike Jamieson, MAM Software’s Managing Director. “Incorrect vehicle information increases returns or requires the shipment of alternative items. VRM lookup helps improve first-time-fit by providing accurate vehicle information to the catalogue.”

10th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Aftermarket Trio Sign Up to MAM Autonet

MAM Software, a leading UK provider of aftermarket IT solutions, announced on March 28 that three aftermarket automotive suppliers – Pearl Automotive, Solid Auto (UK) Ltd and Sovereign Rotating Machines are installing MAM’s Autonet B2B Seller electronic trading solution to power their e-commerce initiatives. Their participation takes the total number of suppliers Autonet-enabled to almost 70.

Autonet B2B Seller will integrate with each supplier’s existing MAM Autopart systems and allow them to trade electronically with their individual motor factor customers. Autonet B2B Seller is fully compliant with the recently announced PACT protocols and will, says MAM, allow communication with most systems currently used by motor factors, including MAM’s own Autopart.

2nd April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Lex Uses Kwik-Fit ‘While U Wait’ Servicing

Britain’s largest contract hire and leasing company, Lex, has become the first company to sign up to use Kwik-Fit Fleet’s new ‘While U Wait’ manufacturers’ service initiative. With customers able to book a service at a minimum 48 hours notice it means Kwik-Fit Fleet is able to offer vehicle servicing more conveniently that most existing providers.

17th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Race Academy Winner Coaches Latest Intake

Dunlop Race Academy 2005 winner and Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup champion Simon Shaw is to coach this year’s Race Academy intake in a bid to find potential stars of the future. “I went through exactly the same process that this year’s finalists will go through so I know exactly how they will be feeling,” says Simon. “At the start of 2005 I was a car salesman but by the end of the year I was racing in the Ginetta Championship and last year I went on to win my class in the Sport Maxx Cup, supported by Dunlop.”

Race Academy will offer a schedule of training throughout 2008 with Shaw and Le Mans 24-hour racing driver, Calum Lockie. One winner will then race on track with the professionals in the televised Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup final race in October.

4th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

TireStamp Launches Wireless CV TPMS

TireStamp Corporation has released a wireless tyre pressure monitoring system aimed specifically at trailer tyres. According to TireStamp trailer tyres comprise 75 per cent of enroute tyre failures which are caused by chronic underinflation and penetrating objects. This impacts fleets not only in their tyre budgets as trailers in single trailer configurations account for 45 per cent of the tractor-trailer’s fuel consumption, and 65 per cent in a doubles configurations, according to the company.

6th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Launches Autocat+ Version 5

Aftermarket software developer provider MAM Software is about to launch the latest version of its electronic catalogue solution Autocat+ Version 5, which provides motor factors and retailers with new tools for improving the identification and selection of automotive components from a range of over 170 aftermarket suppliers.

In this latest version, product identification will be improved with the introduction of a number of enhancements including improved data matching, VIN decoding and full-text note searches.

1st February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Release New Entry-Level Diagnostic Tool

Snap-on has announced the introduction of Ethos, its new entry level diagnostic tool. The Ethos is described as a compact, fast, accurate and versatile tool, designed for either the first time user or to complement existing competitive products. According to the manufacturer, Ethos has the same controls as the two other members of the Snap-on ‘family’ of diagnostic tools – Solus and Modis – and features a large easy to read display.

Ethos also includes onboard memory that allows the technician to store and retrieve details of the last 20 vehicles connected to, saving even more time when reconnecting to the vehicle to verify and confirm the repair. In addition, the CF (Compact Flash) medium can be used for data storage, now standard across the Snap-on ‘family’.

29th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Motaquip Pick MAM

UK aftermarket parts supplier Motaquip has endorsed MAM’s Autopart software as the preferred business management solution it will recommend to its distributors. Motaquip was looking for an innovative product to recommend to new and existing distributors who are interested in upgrading their I.T. systems. “Motaquip has always been dedicated to developing long term partnerships and offering genuine support for businesses to grow and succeed” states Peter Cox, Motaquip National Sales Manager.
“After evaluating various management solutions, we unanimously agreed that MAM’s Autopart software would best suit the critical needs of our diverse customers,” he continued.

21st January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever Refits Tavistock Tyres with Pro-Align’s Equipment

One of Micheldever’s newest acquisitions, Tavistock Tyres in Devon, has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme, including the replacement of equipment. According to those involved, the aim from the outset was to fit out the workshop to a very highest standard, achieve the optimum in customer service and efficiency/revenue generation. In order to achieve this, Micheldever selected key equipment from Pro-Align’s ‘world leading’ Hunter equipment range. The improvements and reorganisation at Tavistock Tyres, has meant they have now been able to create a new dedicated alignment bay, headed by the Hunter Imaging Alignment System.

11th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Aftersoft Gets New Financing Deal

Chester based Aftersoft Group Inc., which supplies business software to the automotive aftermarket, has successfully completed a revolving credit and term loan agreement with ComVest Capital LLC, raising US$6 million in funds for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Ian Warwick, Aftersoft’s chairman and CEO, said “we have successfully completed a complex financing agreement in a difficult market environment, which reflects the value, stability and growth potential of Aftersoft’s diverse businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Our management team can now turn its full attention to building those businesses, with the ultimate goal of duplicating in the US and other markets the growth and success we have achieved in the UK. In addition, we can now accelerate our efforts to complete the spin-off of Aftersoft from Auto Data Network.” (Tire Review/Akron)

7th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandag Releases Updated Aspects Software

Bandag EMEA first launched its Aspects fleet inspection program at Reifen Essen 2006. Since then a growing number of Bandag Dealers and Eurofleet partners have begun using Aspects to demonstrate potential savings on fleets’ tyre budgets. Based upon input from these initial users a new version of Aspects is now available.

Major improvements in the areas of technological development and user friendliness have been made in relation to reporting and data integrity, states Bandag, who claims Aspects provides clear reporting on all aspects of tyre maintenance and fleet tyre policy implementation, as well as indicating the best opportunities for savings on a fleet’s total tyre budget. Using the program’s Out of Service Tyre Analysis module, the root causes of eventual tyre damage and reasons for pulling tyres prematurely can be analysed and reported.

12th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors