Keeping your customers happy can often be difficult especially if you are running a business against cutbacks and short staff. At this time of year though, let the festive cheer spread through your garage and reap the rewards when you speak to your customers face to face.

Face to face contact with customers is vital in ensuring that your business develops a strong local reputation – after all if a customer is happy with an experience they will be likely to spread the word and bring new customers your way. The most effective form of marketing is of course recommendations, so don’t underestimate the value of speaking with your customers.

When customers come to a garage they may often feel overwhelmed by all the technical terms, so keep it simple and share your knowledge, but most of all be honest with them. Let them know how vital repairs are to their vehicle, or if in fact they are not urgent. They will appreciate your honesty and openness ..which means together you will break barriers of uncertainty and build up a basis of customer trust.

Customers who trust a business are more likely to return time and time again, and remain loyal to you and your garage.

Simple things like asking a customer how they are, and remembering small details will make them feel valued by your business, and lets face it who doesn’t like that.

Why not launch a scheme amongst your staff and actively pursue feedback when you give customers their vehicles back after carrying out repair work. By building on your weaknesses you can create a solid foundation and relationships with customers that will last years.

Our top tip: Be open and honest with your customers and a friendly face that they can rely and trust.

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In a recession companies across industry sectors have been vying for consumer attention, and the tyre industry is no exception. From Continental to Michelin to Bridgestone, tyre advertising has really stepped up a gear throughout 2012 and its no surprise with the competition they are facing.

From lucrative sponsorship deals to TV advertising campaigns, big companies are investing in big names.

Motorists these days are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing new tyres, after all there are so many ways to get them. Gone are the days a motorist will visit a local garage to replace their new tyres, instead they are savvier than ever before and looking for the best deal any garage has to offer. Over 89% of consumers buy their new tyres or find a garage online, which means the way in which consumers buy has changed dramatically over the last ten years.

With the rise of the part-worn tyre industry, growth in new tyre sales is suffering, and manufacturers and garages alike are keen to do something about it. Motorists want cheap tyres and as a result brand loyalty is beginning to suffer. Gone are the days where a motorist can afford the luxury of replacing all four tyres at the same time; instead they run tyres to low tread depths getting every last possible mile out of their tyres. However motorists in their endevour to save money may be missing the point entirely.

When it comes to buying tyres sometimes the value lies in investing in a good tyre that will go the distance, rather than a budget tyre which will wear quickly on high performance vehicles. It seems manufacturers across the world are sitting up, and taking note that something needs to be done to expand and grow their customer bases so there is a return to brand loyalty. By investing in a tyre that suits a vehicle and its needs, a motorist may be saving money in the long run by spending initially. Our studies have shown the dangers of buying part worn tyres just to save a few pounds in the short run, and now the industry is beginning to step up its battle in promoting their own brands to consumers showing them the value in branded tyres.

But all this advertising doesn’t come cheap for the likes of Bridgestone, Michelin or Continental. Continental themselves this year launched a national TV campaign promoting the safety of their tyres under the message of “Keep your family safe”. Its messages like these which are likely to strike a chord with customers and hopefully make them think twice when they next choose their new tyres. Continental haven’t stopped there though, they’ve just announced that they are pairing up with ITV’s Dancing on Ice as their prime time sponsor, along with 2013 coverage of the England Football team.

Will all this investment pay off though? Only time will tell how much of an impact these large investments will have when it comes to consumers buying new tyres. One thing is for sure, the investment can only pay dividends in the future if it highlights the potential dangers of buying part-worn tyres, or tyres that are unsuitable for a motorists vehicle.

If you are planning on buying new tyres soon, why not consult our Tyre Expert who can advise you on what tyres will suit both your budget and vehicle…and most of all keep you safe.

Winter can really be harsh on our vehicles so its best to make sure they stay in the best shape at all times, not to mention looking after those tyres. If you are looking for new tyres in Hull and surrounding areas, make sure you check out our exclusive deals.

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Its that time of year again… the decorations come out from the loft, the temperature drops, and we all begin to drink just that little bit more. Yes, drink driving comes into focus year after year, but with the number of casualties rising instead of going down, police forces across the UK are this year clamping down on drink driving in order to make a significant impact.

Are you over the limit?

Across the UK police are taking different approaches in order to clamp down on drink drivers but all have the same motive; to  cut the number of drink-related deaths on the roads.

Police in Wales are specifically targeting younger drivers since statistics reveal that drivers aged between 20-24 fail more breath tests than any other group. Sue Storch, chair of Road Safety Wales, said: “My advice is that if you’re expecting to drink alcohol during the Christmas holiday, plan how to get home without driving.”

However, officers highlighted that young drivers in particular are unaware that they can still be over the limit even when they drive the next day. It is for this reason that officers will be testing motorists throughout the day.

North Yorkshire Police this year are focusing on ‘morning after drivers’, who will drive the morning after the night before often without knowing they are still over the limit. These drivers will face exactly the same penalties as those who risk driving at night under the influence. It seems that drivers are more willing to take risks the day after drinking with the Metropolitan police highlight that more people failed breath tests between 6am-11am than between 11pm-1am during the Christmas period. Is is hard facts like these that will be forcing officers to breath test motorists at all times of day rather that the common night periods.

Our advice to you? Plan your journey home, and book a taxi in advance. The day after drinking make sure you stay off the roads and instead enjoy some quiet time at home…and check those tyres!

Pirelli calenders are famed for their risque images of nude beautiful women pictured around the world. This year though, the 40th edition of the calender, revealed in Rio de Janerio celebrate social and natural beauty. We wonder how receivers of the calender felt about Steve McCurry’s creation?

Supermodel Adriana Lima became the first model to pose pregnant, revealing her bump to the world whilst leaning against a concrete wall. Mr McCurry said that he wanted to divert attention away from the female form in the nude instead highlighting during the press conference that, “You can photograph nudes anywhere , but these models are clothed and each of them has her own charity. They are purposeful and idealistic people. So I wanted to photograph them in a special place, and Rio was perfect for this.”

Adriana Lima in the Pirelli calendar 2013 © Steve McCurry for Pirelli

Mr McCurry did not just photography supermodels, he also pictured scenes with no people at all and normal people going about their everyday lives taking the focus further away from the typical nudity the calender is famed for.

Councils across the Midlands have taken not of the part-worn epidemic spreading across the industry, and have this week issued further warnings to motorists about the dangers of buying part-worn tyres.

Problems are stacking up for those who drive on part worn tyres

Leicestershire has been the latest council to publicly warn motorists about the dangers of driving on a part worn tyre. Despite the industry growing, the key danger is the lack of knowledge about buying part-worn tyres amongst motorists. It is not illegal to but part-worn tyres, however these tyres must adhere to strict regulations.

Officers across Leicestershire conducted their own consumer research, and the results were amongst some of the worst to date in the country. Out of 17 tyres purchased, only one tyre was marked ‘part-worn’ meaning the other 16 tyres blatantly ignored regulations. David Bull, head of Leicestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service, said: “It is worrying that almost a quarter of the part-worn tyres sold and fitted during this survey were unsafe.v”It is vital that sellers have systems to check that all part-worn tyres they sell are safe and are fitted correctly. ”

If you are planning on buying part-worn tyres, make sure you know that the tyre you are buying is legal. However, the price of new tyres as opposed to part-worn tyres is often not that different. If you are looking to replace you tyres, check out TyreQuote.com to see how much you can save buying your new tyres.

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Buying new tyres can sometimes be time consuming, and often confusing especially if you don’t know what you need. At TyreQuote.com we make buying tyres easy, so if you are unsure of what you should be looking for we can give you a helping hand. From branded to budget tyres we ensure you get the best deal.

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