UK motorists buying winter tyres

ERJ staff report (DS)

St Albans, UK -- Demand for winter tyres at Kwik-Fit's UK tyre fitting centres has accelerated in the last two months as fleet drivers and private motorists gear up for what forecasters are predicting will be a harsh few months.

Kwik-Fit Fleet said its technicians are now fitting more than 2,200 winter tyres a week, following its winter tyre programme launch at the end of September.

There are also fears that a global tyre shortage could mean that there are insufficient winter tyres available to meet demand.

Kwik-Fit Fleet is offering a 'hotel' facility that sees it remove, pack, label and store each company car and van's summer tyres in its National Distribution Centre for £40. In the spring, the summer tyres will be returned to each customer's centre of choice for fitment with the winter tyres removed and stored until required again.

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Press release from Kwik-Fit fleet