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TyreSafe is please to have the support of the following principal organisations
Full Members
ATS Euromaster
Bridgestone
The organisation shares our commitment to address the key issues of corporate responsibility and duty of care legislation, and we look forward to working together on a proactive basis to communicate and implement best practice.
Tyre safety is a major concern for Bridgestone, and is an area we are continuing to promote through our internationally-acclaimed Think Before You Drive campaign, run in association with the FiA Foundation. We have achieved widespread success through the campaign, and Tyresafe has our full support to spread the safety message further.
Continental Tyres
Continental started production in Germany in 1871 and is now a leading supplier of tyres, chassis, suspension and braking components to the automotive industry worldwide, and as such understands the critical role tyres play in road safety. Continental is the main supplier of tyres to vehicle manufacturers in Europe and supplies more than 20 brands of tyre worldwide for a range of applications from bicycles to earthmovers.
Cooper Tires
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio, USA, has more than a century’s experience at the leading edge of tyre technology. Cooper produces a full range of tyres for passenger car and 4x4 applications under the Cooper and Avon brand names, together with Avon motorcycle tyres.
Dunlop
Goodyear
Grouptyre
Grouptyre is the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaler. Our complete service is based on three core principles of product availability, an unrivalled delivery service and competitive pricing which are encompassed in the National Strength, Local Service philosophy.
Founded in 1995 Grouptyre is made up of 13 member companies with 33 locations nationwide who realised that strength lies in numbers. Achieving critical mass has allowed us to achieve partner status with vehicle manufacturers and dealers groups alike.
The recent reformulation and rebranding of Grouptyre has enabled us to strengthen our position and ensure our customers benefit from improved levels of service and support.
We service all sectors of the retail tyre market including:
- Vehicle retail dealerships
- Independents
- Fast Fits
Hankook
Hi-Q
Kumho Tyres
In recent years its Kumho and Marshal tyre ranges have been consistently ranked amongst the strongest performing brands on the UK market, thanks to the support of its ECSTA Performance Centre and Marshal Platinum Club networks - arguably the most successful retailing programmes of their type.
KUMHO's European research facility is located in Birmingham and plays a significant role in the development of tyres for Europe's roads. It's European motorsport division is located at Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Michelin
With this importance that the company places on the safety of all road users, it is with great enthusiasm and comittment that Michelin gives its full support to the goals and mission of TyreSafe.
National Tyres and Autocare
"The critical role that tyres play as part of a vehicle's safety systems is often poorly understood. National welcomes the valuable work that TyreSafe are undertaking to educate and improve users understanding in this important area." Tony Neill - Managing Director
Pirelli
Over one hundred years' experience of tyre technology has enabled Pirelli to combine maximum levels of security, longevity and comfort in its products, making your journey an enjoyable and trouble-free adventure.
Protyre
Toyo Tyre (UK) Ltd
The flagship range of Proxes T1-R passenger tyres continues this tradition of confident high speed sports performance born out of our long association with all many forms of Motorsport. To enquire about our Motorsport activities please contact motorsport@toyo.co.uk
With a new range of road legal track day tyres, a full range of On/Off road 4X4 tyres and an extensive Truck tyre range, TOYO tyres are now available for an even wider range of applications.
To enquire about becoming a TOYO key dealer please contact us at info@toyo.co.uk or to find your nearest TOYO stockist please visit
Tyre Shopper
With many customers now choosing to research their tyre purchases online, rather than contacting a traditional tyre retailer, it is vitally important that they are made fully aware of the safety issues that surround their tyres.
TyreSafe is doing a fantastic job communicating these messages to all users of tyres and we fully support their work.
Viking International
"Viking are delighted to support the work of TyreSafe, which has a vitally important role to play in improving tyre safety awareness amongst every driver and fleet operator in the UK." John Kemp - Managing Director
Vredestein
Vredestein Banden B.V. A special company with a pedigree of over 100 years and unique combination of independence, market-orientation, creativity and flexibility. Vredestein's strategy is crystal clear: to produce tyres with an optimal price-quality ratio. As a middle-sized, independent tyre manufacturer, the best way to implement this strategy has been to operate a flat organisational structure. Decisions can be taken quickly, effectively and reliably, and enable an even faster development of original products.
Thanks to heavy investment over the recent years, our production equipment in our European production base is state-of-the-art. It is perfectly geared to the complex task of producing an incredibly wide range of tyres on one site. Car tyres for summer, winter and the ever-more popular all season tyre. Tyres for vans, tyres for tractors and tyres for a whole host of agricultural and industrial applications. And, of course, our unique spare tyre concept.
Vredestein UK has just completed its 30th year of trading. 30 years committed to quality service, market development and protecting UK drivers on the road.
VW Group
The Volkswagen Group UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest vehicle manufacturer which is based in Wolfsburg, Germany.
With its headquarters in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, the Volkswagen Group UK Ltd encompasses the brands of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, SEAT and Škoda in the UK.
Each brand is responsible for the sourcing, marketing, sales, distribution and retail networks of its vehicles in the UK. The Volkswagen Group is one of the UK's largest importers of vehicles and employs around 500 people nationwide.
Commercial Members
Align My Car
Unlike drivers in Europe and the US, the knowledge of the UK motorist about the need to have their cars regularly aligned, is minimal.
The website www.AlignMyCar.co.uk was set up in 2006 to raiseawareness and educate the motoring public about: The ‘need’ for a four wheel alignment
Holt Lloyd Ltd
Part of this portfolio is our market leading Holts Tyre world product, distributed to retailers and car manufacturers all over the world
Holts Tyreworld seals and inflates flat tyres instantly and is specifically designed to get you away from the roadside quickly and safely. The temporary tyre repair does not cause any damage to the tyre itself and can be washed out with warm soapy water prior to the tyre being repaired.
Lawnhurst Trading Estate, Oakhurst Drive, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0RZ
Tel: 0161 491 7391 Fax: 0161 491 7399
e-mail info: info@holtsauto.com
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, a leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world.
The UK operation is responsible for the import, marketing, sales and after sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, vans and trucks, as well as smart car and Maybach luxury saloon.
The Milton Keynes headquarters for Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd and its Commercial Vehicle centre at Wentworth Park near Barnsley in Yorkshire employs over 700 people In addition approximately 2,000 more people are employed through the company-owned passenger car retail outlets. This does not include the staff employed by the retail franchise partners.
In 1975 Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd sold just over 5,000 passenger cars this figure has risen to over 74,000 in 2008.
Total sales of all Mercedes-Benz vehicles in 2008 reached over 100,000, including over 24,000 vans and more than 6,000 trucks.
The Logistics Centre also based in Milton Keynes handles parts distribution throughout the United Kingdom for Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles, delivering more than 20,000 parts lines every day throughout UK.
The Mercedes-Benz Training School and Apprentice Training Academy provides professionally delivered and recognised training for retailer staff, students - young technicians and trainee parts advisors.
PCL
Director Simon Shorter said: “As a supplier of tyre inflation equipment we feel it is PCL’s duty to provide reminders and advice about this critical aspect of tyre safety. By pledging our support for TyreSafe we are reflecting our commitment to promoting the safety and environmental benefits of having correct tyre pressure, and we look forward to working with TyreSafe.”
Tyresure - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems ( TPMS )
Tyresure TPMS is a wireless system that constantly monitors tyre pressure and temperature, alerting the driver if the tyre pressure or temperature are abnormal. The system is simple to set up and monitors the tyre pressure 24/7.
Tyresure (Performance Wheels Ltd), Maple Court, Walker Road, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel 44 (0) 1530 517 920
Fax 44 (0) 1530 517 921
Contact: ian@tyresure.com
Associate Members
Audi
Despite the market turmoil of 2008, Audi ended the year with a record 4.7% market share from 100,845 sales. The brand continues to maintain a steady trajectory by extending its reach into important new segments with strong offerings such as the A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, Q5, RS 6 and R8, and by bolstering its appeal to its existing customer base with core models like the all-new A4 and A4 Avant.
Just Tyres
Just Tyres is a truly independent Tyre retailer, not owned or controlled by any tyre or vehicle manufacturer. It has 38 Centres nationwide at present, and is expanding rapidly, opening 4 new branches in 2006. The Company concentrates exclusively on selling tyres, and keeps high stock levels to give customers a wide choice. Just Tyres is anxious that customers are well informed and completely clear about how much they will be charged, so all its advertised tyre prices are inclusive of service charges, valves, balancing and VAT.
Tyre safety is of great concern to Just Tyres, and it offers a Tyre Safety check completely free of charge. It has also published a comprehensive leaflet entitled "Car Tyres and Your Safety" for all customers to take away.
Micheldever Tyre Services Ltd
SEAT
The word SEAT is an acronym of the original company name: Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo. The firm's production is concentrated at the ultra-modern Martorell plant, near Barcelona.
SEAT began its UK operations in September 1985, registering no fewer than 24 cars in its first month - 405 for the year! That number soon grew to more than 10,000 by 1988. A decade later it was 18,500-plus and by the year 2000 SEAT was selling upwards of 20,000 cars in the UK. In 2008 SEAT registered 29,397 cars, with the exciting new Ibiza 5dr and sporty Ibiza SC contributing significantly to that total.
SEAT also operates a strong international motorsport programme comprising participation in the FIA World Touring Car Championship. Reigning WTCC champions, with the 2008 manufacturers' and drivers' titles to its name, SEAT Sport continues to campaign its mould-breaking Leon 2.0 TDI - the first diesel car to win races in both the BTCC and WTCC.
Skoda
In 2008 Škoda became the only motor manufacturer in UK history to achieve a top 5 position in the JD Power survey for thirteen years in a row, reinforcing its position as "The Manufacturer of Happy Drivers". That customer satisfaction has been derived from a mixture of product quality and a customer service orientated retailer network.
Stapleton's
Stapleton's have more than 70 years experience as one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of passenger car tyres to the specialist tyre retail trade. Stockists of tyres from all major manufacturers, Stapleton's offers a range from budget to premium.
With over 40 retail centres located in the south east of England under the STS Tyre & Exhaust and STS Tyre Pros brands, Stapleton's understands the needs of the fast moving tyre retail market. Combined with the company's extensive knowledge of the market, wide range of products, long-term customer relationships and focus on productivity and efficiency, this ensures that all Stapleton's customers receive the highest quality service they can rely on.
Volkswagen UK
With its headquarters in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Volkswagen UK is responsible for the sourcing, marketing, sales, distribution and retail network of its vehicles in the UK. Last year Volkswagen UK sold just under 180,000 cars.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the UK's largest importers of vehicles and employs around 500 people nationwide
VW Commercial Vehicles
Sales of Volkswagen vans and people carriers have more than doubled between 2000 and 2007 making it the number one van importer in the UK and Volkswagen's most important export market outside Germany.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle range not only offers an award-winning selection of vans, topped by the stylish and distinctive Sportline van range which now includes Caddy and Caddy Maxi, but also a choice of passenger carrying models offering from five to nine seats.
So if it's a professional van you're after or a professional experience you require, from information search to vehicle exchange, look no further than Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.