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We have developed a great working relationship with a very large tyre wholesaler meaning we are able to supply you with all your passenger tyre needs. As a result of years of working closely together we receive fantastic discounts on these tyres which of course we pass straight on to you giving you highly competitive prices.

By far the most common process for ordering your tyres is to simply call us or check on our website for live tyre pricing and availability. Providing you are located within mainland UK and stock is held in a warehouse near you, and with several warehouses throughout the UK is more often than not, we will be able to deliver your tyres on a next day service. If you order first thing in the morning we can sometimes even deliver on the same day.

Several of our existing customers order their tyres in bulk and stock them in their own garage or warehouse. Our most popular tyre package is the ready-made 24 tyre budget pack which includes 24 tyres in 9 of the most popular sizes in a range of our budget brands.

Quantity	Size
4	205 55 16
4	195 65 15
2	225 45 17
2	225 40 18
4	175 65 14
2	195 60 15
2	185 65 15
2	185 65 14
2	215 55 16

You will usually find budget tyres such as Autogrip, Enduro, Ovation and Fullrun in this package however they can vary from pack to pack. As well as supplying the ready-made packages we are more than happy to create any tailor made package to perfectly suit your needs.

To see our competitive tyre prices for yourself visit the tyre section on our website or give us a call today!

What do people look for when deciding where to go for their new tyres or tyre repairs?

Our first guess would be price closely followed by reliability. Everyone, whether they be male, female, younger or older, wants to know that their vehicle is in good hands when going in for any type of repair. Without proof it is hard for anyone to tell whether someone does have the right experience especially with little to no legal qualifications are required to do the job. We are fully aware that it can be easier said than done trying to convince your potential new customers that your garage is the best around town which is one of the reasons we have introduced the tyre fitting course.

Tyre Bay Direct’s High Performance Tyre Fitting Training course may be the first step to persuading your customer’s of the impeccable service you provide. This course has been successfully running for just over 1 year and has proved even more popular than we could have ever imagined. We have had some absolutely superb feedback from the tyre fitters who have attended the course with many commenting that they would gladly recommend it to a friend.

The course is held in our own premises with all the facilities needed to learn everything you need to know to become a qualified tyre fitter. Starting with one full day of theory you will learn in detail everything from tyre sidewall markings and run-flat technologies to limits of wear and serviceability and much more. On the second day of the course you will be hands on with our Unite tyre fitting machines and wheel balancers. Here you will be taught an array of practical jobs from the safe removal and replacement of tyres, including the more difficult high performance and run-flat tyres, to tyre inspection and fault reporting.

On the third and final day you will put your practice to the test as you complete a short multiple choice examination and are observed for the practical part of the assessment. All paperwork is then sent to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) where it is officially marked and approved. Providing you have passed the course you will receive an IMI approved certificate in High Performance Tyre Fitting which you can proudly display in your garage to boast about your qualified tyre fitters to your existing and potential new customers giving them complete confidence in the services you provide.

Call us today on 0845 900 2130 or 01527 883 580 for more information about our tyre fitting courses.

Bad weather and dark nights both play a major part in the number of road accidents occurring in the UK however the main hazard is potholes. Pothole are caused from a combination of heavy road usage and wet and frosty weather conditions and with it being mid winter our roads are unfortunately at their worst. There are many websites available where you can report potholes and the local council will hopefully get them filled in as soon as possible. However with that being said, recent figures released from Britannia Rescue suggest that potholes cover a total of 295 square miles which is more than twice the size of the Isle of White – that’s a lot of filling!

Potholes are not only an annoyance and inconvenience as they can in fact have very serious consequences. They are becoming the main cause of damage for road vehicles and at their worst can cause serious injuries some of which can sadly be fatal. Although we all do our best to avoid potholes we are often caught out in the dark or bad weather and have probably suffered some form of damage to our vehicles in the past. The most common forms of damage to our cars are punctured tyres and misalignment of the steering system.

With pothole damage accounting for nearly 500,000 insurance claims per year you need to be prepared with the correct equipment to deal with this possible increase in business. Tyre Bay Direct offer a large range of garage equipment to cope with many tyre and wheel related issues and our Hanway wheel alignment systems are no exception. These aligners combine patented technology and design concepts with an impressive 10 year parts availability guarantee. The models range from simple, inexpensive CCD alignment systems through to state of the art full 8CCD systems with new generation wireless technology and many other notable features.  The Hanway range will cover the smallest operation to the largest and most demanding of applications and is fully backed and covered by our specialist engineers.

During this cold and wet winter make sure you and your garage are prepared for potential business heading your way. You can find more information on our wheel aligners as well as all other products supplied on our website. Alternatively please feel free to get in touch on 01527 883 580 or email us at info@ruben-staging.tyrebaydirect.com.

It’s not uncommon for us to hear from garage owners and tyre fitters who believe they have had the bargain of the century on their garage equipment UNTIL they need a spare part. There are some companies who claim to offer parts warranty and technical support but what they don’t tell you is that you have to wait weeks for them to order it in! We at Tyre Bay Direct have a large section of our 20,000 square foot warehouse, located in the West Midlands, dedicated solely to stocking spare parts for your Unite tyre changers and wheel balancers. With reliable stock levels you can rest assured that should you have an issue with your tyre fitting equipment, you will be back up and running in no time.   Although many machines on the market look very similar they are in fact quite different and most parts are not universal fitting meaning we can only supply spares for a genuine Unite tyre changer or wheel balancer. We are able to keep stock levels high and prices low as a result of our commitment to the quality of the machine in the first place. What’s more, we offer an extensive parts warranty with all Unite tyre equipment giving our customers complete peace of mind.

It can be a little daunting when trawling through pages upon pages of your operating manual to find the part you are looking for which is why Tyre Bay Direct aim to make the process as quick and as simple as possible. Our first step to making this process easier for you was having our own in-house engineers and technical team. Available via email or telephone their expert knowledge will save you time and effort and will have you sorted in a flash.

Our next and much more impressive step to bringing spare part ordering to the 21st century was the introduction of our brand new knowledgebase. This online knowledgebase enables you to order spare parts online 24/7 with next working day delivery (when ordered before 3pm) available for many parts. In order to make this process as simple as possible we have created intricately detailed exploded diagrams for each machine. Here you can simply click on the part you require to be shown a photograph and continue to a hassle free checkout. This priceless section of our website is exclusive to our valued Unite tyre machinery customers only.

So when making the hard decision on where to purchase your garage equipment make sure you question spare parts availability AND lead times not just price and so called “reputation”! Remember, we only supply spare parts for our Unite range of tyre machines and wheel balancers so for complete peace of mind choose Tyre Bay Direct.

We have released an unrivalled parallel when it comes to tyre service equipment and maintenance with our brand new Knowledgebase.

Available automatically and exclusively to all our Unite tyre machinery customers this new section of the website has a landing area personalised to your equipment models and is automatically accessible from the moment your machinery is installed. The Knowledgebase lists the current equipment in your workshop with warranty status’ and expiry reminders along with complete manuals, operating instructions and instructional videos for your chosen machine, meaning any information you require is always at your fingertips.

There is an exclusive selection of articles and updates about the latest development in the industry, new regulations and in-depth articles about some less know aspects of products such as the Uniflate Nitrogen Inflation Systems and 8CCD Wheel Alignment. The Knowledgebase also allows you to see frequently asked questions covering a large array of topics as well as giving you the option to ask your own questions.

Perhaps the centrepiece of the new customer experience is the parts identification and online ordering system. Every machine has an intricately detailed, interactive exploded diagram allowing users to visually see parts and components for easy identification. You can even request quotes for service visits, extended warranty or additional machinery through the interface.

We already offer one of the best warranties around and as exclusive suppliers of Unite tyre equipment we have a full complement of spares readily available. We are aware that spares availability is a major concern when buying machinery and while some people are unlucky enough to have purchased from a company that doesn’t offer this commitment or have to wait for weeks for a spare, even with some so called “premium branded” machinery, this platform demonstrates our commitment to availability and easy access should there be any issues.

Many customers were asking us for a low cost extended parts warranty for peace of mind after the initial 2 years.With spare parts easily available we have created the ‘self-serve’ warranty where customers can identify and order parts online. This is available for either a small annual fee covering the most common parts or as a pay per part service ordering as you need them.

With our massive online presence it seemed a logical step to provide you with this wealth of information and the ability to order parts either in or out of warranty directly through the site. The detail and the interactive functions with images means no more thumbing through pages of part numbers to find what you need.

The finished product is indeed impressive and ensures that anyone purchasing a Unite branded machine has the back up and support required should the unthinkable happen. Furthermore all manuals, serial number information and instructional videos are in one easy access yet secured personalised account for quick reference. We have always strived for excellent customer service and they believe that this is yet another step to cementing that reputation.