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First Stop Employees Maximise Their Retail Potential

Employees across the First Stop network have passed a new customer-centred training course with flying colours. The active learning course, entitled ‘Maximising Sales Potential in the Retail Tyre Business’, has been established by Bridgestone UK and accredited by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI). The bespoke training programme focuses on the key specific processes within tyre retailing, concentrating on all the essential elements required to maximise sales potential, from initial enquiries to the satisfied customer. Due to its success, the course is being offered to Bridgestone’s network of dealers throughout the UK.

Mark Fereday, from the First Stop network, said: “First Stop is committed to investing in its staff to ensure they are equipped with a wide range of skills. We firmly believe in rewarding excellence, and in the current climate, we recognise the importance of developing great customer service skills and giving staff the knowledge and confidence to maximise their sales potential.”

23rd March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Unipart Automotive Launches Apprentice Scheme

Product News

In the wake of Gordon Brown’s announcement to increase the number of apprenticeships for 16 to 18-year-olds, Unipart Automotive is launching an apprentice scheme across its Unipart Car Care Centre network from September 2009. Funded by the Learning & Skills Council, the programme will enable apprentices to benefit from skills training and continuous professional development, ensuring motorists receive the highest standards of service from the independent garage sector.

The three-year training course will provide successful students with both ATA and NVQ Level 3 qualifications. Apprentices will go through a strict selection process to ensure the most promising candidates are selected. In addition to the structured programme, those who are chosen for the Unipart course will also learn about the importance of using OE matching quality parts, garage accreditation and customer service, as well as elements of the industry renowned Unipart Way to give them tools to help with the day to day running of a workshop. With on-the-job training at Unipart Car Care Centres, the apprentices will be provided with Unipart-branded clothing, protective equipment and specific tools along the way.

20th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

“You’re Hired!” – Beissbarth Sponsors Apprentice Scheme

Product News

Beissbarth UK, have backed their commitment to training excellence with sponsorship of the Peugeot Service Technician Apprentice of the Year 2008 awards. Six finalists were put through their paces during a challenge of six diagnostic tasks based on the IMI Diagnostic Level Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA). The tasks tested the candidates on braking systems, engine electrical systems, transmission, vehicle electrical systems, engine mechanical systems and vehicle body multiplexing systems.

David Trent, apprentice at George Hartwell, Ferndown, Dorset, won first prize with a prize donated by Beissbarth UK, whose MD Philip Hodges said: “Training is a vital part of our industry’s future and we were delighted to be able to celebrate the success of these apprentices. “The level and range of sophisticated diagnostic and repair equipment will continue to increase and we are indeed fortunate to be able to work with farsighted firms like Peugeot who are leading the way in investing in apprenticeships, so enabling more young people to embark on an excellent career.”

9th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Canada Sponsors BMW Program

Product News

Continental Tire Canada said it is continuing sponsorship of the BMW Winter Driver Training programme. The programme includes the BMW Winter Driver Training, recently held at the International Club Academy Racing (ICAR) in Mirabel, Quebec, which teaches participants key maneouvres such as emergency braking and avoidance, front and rear wheel skid control, 180-degree turns, and drifting.

“We are very proud to support BMW in its new programme”, said Maiti Leinss, Continental Canada’s marketing coordinator. “We see this programme as a great initiative for more safety on Canadian roads by promoting the importance of a good winter tyre and a trained driver.” (Tire Review/Akron)

16th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

TyrFil Maker Adds Staff, Facility

Product News

Despite the current economic situation, Pathway Polymers, marketers of TyrFil Recycling Systems, claims that it has expanded its sales force and opened a new facility.The new 6,000 sq ft development, processor training and machine demo area is at Pathway Polymer’s production facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The development, processor training, and machine demo area is fully equipped with TrioFil, AutoFil, Graco, Electric TyrFil, and LiteFil tire fill systems for use by Pathway’s development staff and customer processors.

The three new territory managers include Kevin Carr, based in Henderson, Nevada, who covers the western US; Ben Parish, from Chicago, who covers the Midwest; and Pat McKinney in San Antonio, who is responsible for the southwest. (Tire Review/Akron)

12th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

First Michelin Exelagri Centre Appointed on Isle of Wight

Product News

ATS Euromaster’s centre in South Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, has been appointed as a Michelin Exelagri Centre through the tyre manufacturers’ national accreditation scheme for agricultural and construction specialists. In joining this select group of accredited Exelagri Centres, ATS Euromaster becomes the first tyre dealer on the Isle of Wight to be recognised by Michelin for its ability to supply a high quality service to customers in these two key business sectors.

Paul Murtha, manager of ATS Euromaster in Newport, says: “Over the last three years our sales in the agricultural and construction sectors have risen to represent nearly 40 per cent of our overall turnover, from an original base of less than 10 per cent.

12th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Training Awarded Beacon Status

UK News

Kwik-Fit has announced that it has been awarded the highly acclaimed Beacon status from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) for its further education training programmes.

The award was given following a successful Ofsted inspection in which the automotive repair company’s effectiveness, quality, leadership and management for its Train to Gain and Work-Based Learning programmes were graded ‘outstanding’.

2nd February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

BSI Promotes Kitemark Garages to Fleets

News

The BSI Kitemark campaign is promoting its registered garages to businesses and fleet managers as a way of “eradicating any potential dangers.” According to a press release published on 23 January, fleet managers can be reassured that by using a Kitemark garage the risk of poor repairs has been lowered, not just the cost.

In its report BSI refers to the Health and Safety Offences Act 2008, which came into force on 16 January 2009. This new Act increases penalties and provides courts with greater sentencing powers for those who break health and safety law. Therefore managers who turn a blind eye to maintaining the company’s business cars regularly will be more severely punished. The importance of specifically replacing car tyres was also highlighted.

23rd January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Supports Rugby Safety Programme

Product News

Graham Rowntree, England assistant coach and scrummaging coach for the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa this summer, has launched the IRB Rugby Ready Programme in association with Goodyear at Willenhall RFC near Wolverhampton. More than 30 aspiring coaches received training during the three-hour session in match preparation, techniques and injury prevention and management.

IRB Rugby Ready is a programme developed by the International Rugby Board and run in England by the RFU in association with Goodyear and Sport England. The programme is designed to support coaches, referees, players and Unions in preparing to play by providing best practice models for physical conditioning, technique, injury prevention and injury management.

Rowntree was joined by Goodyear managing director Mark Brickhill as they launched the partnership and met those participating in the unique scheme which aims to train around 4,000 coaches nationwide within the next 12 months. Brickhill believes the IRB Rugby Ready in association with Goodyear scheme fits perfectly with the company’s self-styled image as an expert in safety.

22nd January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Presidential limo rides on Goodyear truck tyres

International News, News, Product News

President elect Barack Obama’s brand spanking new presidential limousine has been given the ‘Pimp My Ride’ treatment by the US Secret Service – and a set of tyres normally seen in regional haul trucking applications is but one of a basket of features to be found on the modified Cadillac following a masterful makeover by the White House appointed customisers.

Despite campaign promises to transform all White House vehicles into hybrids and have a million hybrid vehicles on US roads by 2015, the President-elect has had to concede to security concerns and stick with the petrol powered Cadillac. Or perhaps he was simply afraid Jeremy Clarkson would heckle him on the next series of Top Gear.

9th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Selects Second Year’s Shortlist for Mission 2018

Product News

The second year of short-listing for the Apollo Tyres’ “Mission 2018” tennis scheme concluded on the weekend of December 21-22 in Hyderabad, India, with the induction of 15 children from across the country. This number adds to last year’s 21 children who have been training over the past 12 months at the FIST Academy in Bangalore, taking the total number of Apollo Tyres tennis scholarships to 36.

22nd December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka Opens Gloucestershire Educational Unit

Product News

Haweka (UK) Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of wheel alignment and balancing solutions, announced on 10 November the opening of a specialist Wheel Alignment Training Centre in Gloucestershire, UK. The brand new facilities contain a state-of-the-art commercial vehicle MOT bay, lecture room and communal area. Haweka believes that the educational facility will help garage workers to speed up significantly the process of alignment and balancing. It is designed to provide a platform for the company to train UK commercial workshop technicians on the next generation of Haweka’s wheel alignment systems, the TA-20.

Located at Richard Read Transport’s Longhope depot, the new training centre gives Haweka the resources to keep offering tailor-made courses to customers nationwide. The lecture room contains the modern facilities needed to communicate the theoretical side of wheel alignment and how to provide optimal logistical angles, reducing tyre wear and fuel consumption to customers. The communal area is spacious and comfortable allowing course attendees to discuss the theory between themselves and relax during breaks. It overlooks one of two workshops where the practical training sessions will take place.

16th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Thorite’s Biggest Ever Catalogue Goes ‘Lite’

Premium, Product News

Thorite, the pneumatics supplier, has launched its latest annual catalogue. At an impressive 1,460 pages and listing products from almost 200 manufacturers, the catalogue is the company’s biggest to date. In order to increase ease of use the format is slightly smaller than the previous A4 versions, as well as being printed on lighter paper. New ranges featured for the first time include the latest Hydrovane compressors, Festo pneumatics, Gast air motors and Wade compression fittings. Other noteworthy products from Norgren, CP Redipower, Redashe, John Guest, Wade, Wika and dozens of other leading manufacturers are well represented.

A page of 12 discount vouchers encourage customers to use one per month to receive discounts of up to 30 per cent on a range of products – on top of Thorite’s already ultra-competitive prices. Thorite’s specialist pneumatics expertise, which encompasses Customer Training Courses, Design, Engineering, Installation and Repair is also covered.

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15th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

GEA Assesses Lift Engineers

Product News

The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) is aiming to raise standards in its industry by assessing vehicle lift installation and service engineers. The computer-based knowledge assessment is conducted at the GEA offices in Daventry and comprises of questions relating to the UK’s Lifting Standards and Regulations. Engineers achieve accreditation when they answer 70 per cent or more of the ‘closed book’ test questions correctly.

Gary Shepherd, president of the GEA, commented: “Knowledge of Health and Safety, British Standards and the Lifting Equipment Regulations together with product training from the lift manufacturer leads to the competence required to work as a professional vehicle lift engineer”. It’s our intention to raise the standards within our industry. Vehicle lifts must be installed and maintained correctly by a competent person and this assessment is the first step in measuring an engineer’s competence”.

12th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Trains Tyre Techs For Work at Roadside

Product News

More than 100 roadside tyre technicians have been trained in safety best practice associated with working on busy roads, thanks to courses run by Bridgestone Tyres.

The course, set to the National Highways Sector Scheme 17, was introduced as part of the National Roadside Recovery Scheme (NRRS) to help regulate and improve the qualifications of roadside technicians, in response to growing concern over the qualifications of those contracted to carry out work on the roadside. Bridgestone responded to the introduction of the scheme, by working alongside the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR), improving its training programme to ensure it covers all the areas outlined in the NRRS. This includes VR1 health and safety, VR2 customer service and VR3 assessing the roadside situation.

11th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

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