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Supertracker relocates headquarters

UK wheel alignment specialist Supertracker has announced the relocation of its headquarters from Sholing in Southampton to nearby Hedge End. The company said increased demand for its increasing product range was the main reason for the change of locations for its entire manufacturing, sales and administration operations. The new address is new and custom built, which will enable further expansion, according to managing director Trevor Lovesy: “Since our launch twenty three years ago, Supertracker has always maintained a policy of continuous improvement in both products and services through natural evolution and ongoing customer demands. Therefore moving to our new office and manufacturing complex – which gives us easier motorway access and interior layout possibilities – is the latest development in this process.”

28th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka wheel aligner investment to help reduce CV costs – DAF Dealer

A DAF dealer in West Sussex has purchased two TA-20 wheel aligners from Haweka, a measure it says will “help hauliers reduce their operational costs in the tough economic climate”. Barnes Group in Shoreham-by-Sea & Guildford believes the investment will help its customers save costs on fuel and tyres. Haweka is a UK supplier of commercial wheel alignment and wheel balancing accessories; it demonstrated the equipment to Barnes Group in its workshops, leading to the purchase.

21st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Diagnostics: New aligning systems and software enhance capabilities

When talking of diagnostic equipment, many immediately think of engine analysers, hand-held electronic devices, but very few put wheel aligners or specialist balancers in that category. However, wheel service equipment specialist Pro-Align is keen to promote its comprehensive range of equipment designed to help workshops diagnose and solve many wheel and tyre related problems such as uneven tyre wear, difficult wheel vibration issues, vehicle pull or crooked steering wheels.

4th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mytyres.co.uk promotes 3mm philosophy

Mytyres.co.uk – the UK online shop of Europe’s leading online tyre retailer Delticom – is offering motorists a simple tyre safety check list to ensure their tyres are fit for purpose and help to keep them safe on the road. Interestingly the five-point safety check begins with a recommendation to change tyres when tread depths reach around 3mm.

25th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Up to 70% of inspected two-wheeler tyres need replacement, reports Protyre

The motorcycling season is just around the corner and riders nationwide are already preparing their bikes and scooters for a return to the road. This includes, of course, checking the rubber. Information from Protyre highlights a need for close scrutiny in this department: The independent retailer regularly deals with riders, and based on this experience it indicates that up to 70 per cent of motorcycles and scooters visiting Protyre premises have at least one tyre that is either defective or badly worn and in need of replacement. Protyre comments that these findings reinforce information from VOSA that shows defective tyres to be the fourth most frequent cause of motorcycle MOT failure in the UK.

21st March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Autodata launches 2011 brochure

Autodata’s 2011 Product brochure is now out. The full colour, 20-page catalogue covers technical information systems for over 14,000 models from 80 vehicle manufacturers.

23rd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Autodata doubles headquarters

Autodata, a leading provider of technical information to the motor trade recently doubled the size of its Maidenhead headquarters. The expansion plan included the relocation of the firm’s warehousing facilities and a complete refurbishing of its offices and reception area. The expansion represents an investment of some £2 million.

21st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka to exhibit at April’s CV show

Haweka UK, a leading independent manufacturer of wheel balancing accessories and commercial vehicle alignment equipment, is to show its range at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham this April.

17th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories February 2011

February's Tyres & Accessories is now available to read online in our modern e-paper format. The February edition focusses on TPMS and Wheel Alignment as well as all the features we publish each month. Subscribers can browse the latest issue by clicking "more" below.

15th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi introduces Exact Black X aligner, column lift series

The latest Corghi products on the UK market include the Exact Black Tech X 3D wheel aligner series and the Four Columns (ERCO4004 and ERCO5004) and Two Columns (ERCO H4002 and ERCO H5002) lift series. An extensive range of Corghi products have been distributed exclusively in the UK for over 40 years by Apaseal, which offers full training, installation and technical service back-up. In the past three years Apaseal says it has increased investment throughout its resources and specialised workforce that, together with Corghi’s products, has permitted a quick and constant increase in wheel aligner sales.

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Supertracker “increases UK sales” in 2010

Supertracker has told Tyres & Accessories that it has experienced “a very successful twelve months during 2010”, in which it continued “an ongoing and upward trend year-on-year since 1987” when the company was formed. The company said its presence at a number of trade shows was a contributing factor in this, including an appearance at Brityrex 2010. When asked if fully-integrated machines were seeing a rise in interest, Supertracker representatives told T&A that while the company was not seeing increases in sales of these units, “it would be true to say they form a part of Supertracker's sales”. The company then pointed to its new product releases, including the launch of the STR410 and a Steering Angle Reset Tool.

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Web Upgrade for Bestbuytyres

Tyre supplier BestBuyTyres Ltd has updated its website with a brand new look. The improved site has been designed to make the selection and purchasing process more simple and efficient for consumers. Jolyon Pope, director at BestBuyTyres comments: “Whilst we had been receiving positive feedback from customers regarding the existing website, we are always looking to improve our services. The new look site is easier to navigate and includes accurate real-time price and product updates.” Tyres bought on the website can be fitted and wheels balanced at more than 450 UK centres thanks in part to links with “three leading multi-outlet independent tyre specialists”.

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Formula One Autocentres offers 4-wheel alignment with Hunter

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Formula One Autocentres has announced that it is offering four wheel alignment service, using leading alignment machinery brand Hunter’s products, supplied by their UK distributor Pro-Align, at 13 of its branches, based mainly in the Midlands and the South of England. F1 Autocentres says it uses “world-leading Hunter garage alignment equipment” because they offer “accurate four wheel diagnosis and re-alignment, including personalised print out showing before and after measurements.”

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS-E launches mobile “Carbon Cutter” service

ATS Euromaster has launched a pilot mobile service designed to help large truck fleets save on fuel costs and as a result reduce carbon emissions. The “Carbon Cutter” service uses technicians with purpose-built vans to visit customers’ sites across the UK to check, and if necessary adjust, the tyre pressures of every vehicle and trailer in the fleet. The technicians will also look for wheel alignment problems. They will also offer green valve caps as an indication of checked vehicles. Simon Tattersall, head of National Truck at ATS Euromaster, explains: “It’s no secret that correctly inflated and aligned tyres reduce rolling resistance on the road, yet in many cases we’re finding significant potential for fleets to further improve the accuracy of their pressures and alignment.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Equipment updates wheel alignment guide

Snap-on Equipment has introduced an updated version of its popular wheel alignment guide. The guide aims to simplify the complex subject of wheel alignment, aiming to put jargon, such as “toe-in” and “toe-out” into plain English and introducing the latest alignment technology with detailed information and illustrations.

31st January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors