National Tyres and Autocare

National Tyres and Autocare is an independent tyre and automotive parts retailer based in Stockport in Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Axle Group Holdings Ltd. They are commonly referred to as just 'National Tyres'[1] although the limited company is still National Tyre Service Ltd (trading as National Tyres and Autocare).

National Tyres and Autocare
Private Limited Company
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1970
HeadquartersStockport, England
Number of locations
235 (2018)
Area served
United Kingdom
Key people
Tony Neill (Axle Group CEO)
Alan Revie (Axle Group Chairman)
ProductsTyres
AutoCare
Car Maintenance
Revenue£180 million
Number of employees
1,192 (2015)
ParentAxle Group Holdings Ltd
WebsiteNational Tryes & Autocare

History

National Tyres and Autocare was formed in August 1970 under the name National Tyre Service Ltd. It brought together a number of companies to form the UK's first national network of tyre fitting centres. The components were Marsham Tyre Service, Briggs Tyre Service and Gorrills Tyre Service were owned and merged by Dunlop Ltd.

In 1985 National Tyre Service Ltd was purchased by BTR plc.

In May 1991, National Tyre Service Ltd was bought from BTR plc by German tyre manufacturer Continental AG. At the same time Continental AG also purchased Smiley Tyres & Exhausts (who subsequently merged with National Tyre Service) and tyre wholesalers Birkenshaw International and Viking Tyres. Birkenshaw International and Viking Tyres later merged to form Viking International.

In December 2001, under a management buyout, National Tyre Service Ltd was transferred to their current parent company, Axle Group Holdings Ltd for £24m.[2][3]

In August 2006 the Leicester branch of National Tyres was almost completely destroyed in a large fire. The branch was subsequently rebuilt and still trades today.[4]

British Superbike sponsorship

National Tyres sponsored the Suzuki superbike team in the 2000 British Superbike Championship. Their main rider, Chris Walker, came close to winning the Championship that year, only engine failure with three laps remaining allowed Ducati rider Neil Hodgson to pass him and take the title.

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References
  1. Mark Smith (7 May 2010). "National Tyres boss in 63% pay cut despite profit hike". Herald Scotland. Retrieved on 1 October 2010.
  2. Mark Smith (23 April 2008). "National Tyres set for £12m injection to accelerate expansion". Herald Scotland. Retrieved on 1 October 2010.
  3. Ben Harrington (11 July 2007). "Rivals zoom in as National Tyres is put up for sale". Telegraph. Retrieved on 1 October 2010.
  4. BBC News (12 August 2006). "City tyre firm destroyed in blaze". BBC News. Retrieved on 1 October 2010.
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