Strathclyde Tyres Blog

We are delighted to report that, in a recent survey, over 90% of our customers stated that they were ‘highly satisfied’ with the service they received from Strathclyde. This was in respect of tyres purchased, MOT and other services provided by our staff at Strathclyde Tyres across our branches in Scotland.

This was complemented with other positive feedback received on our services in our key locations in Johnstone, Coatbridge, Kilmarnock and Leven. 98.5% of customers, for instance, stated that we had provided a professional service. A large majority also reported that our staff were customer-friendly (97%), efficient (94%), value-for-money (93.5%) and reliable (94%).

Motorists in the UK will spend 58 working weeks, or more than a year, of their lives not moving in traffic on their daily commute, according to a new study by Continental Tyres.

This adds up to over 100 million lost working days every year for the more than 18 million workers who commute by car.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has clarified the position with regard to insurance and winter tyres.

Until now there has been some uncertainty as to the implications for insurance purposes of fitting winter tyres to a car. Each insurer has had its own take on the matter.

Journalist Quentin Wilson (representing Goodyear) and Kate Rock PR Manager for Goodyear Dunlop recently appeared on a web TV show that has been syndicated around the web on various automotive and lifestyle sites.   The segment is callled 'Winter Driving Masterclass' and is a very useful and informative piece which includes some great content on winter/cold weather
tyres.

You can view this on the link below

http://www.studiotalk.tv/show/winter-driving-masterclass

The Highways Agency has urged road users to make time for winter and ensure they are ready for severe weather.

"The Highways Agency is ready for winter, but the experience of recent winters is that we must all play our part and be prepared," warned Roads Minister Mike Penning. "A few very simple steps taken now, such as putting together a severe weather emergency kit for your car, can reduce the risk of being caught out by the weather."