Get to know… Al’s Tyre Shop

This month, get to know Alan from Al’s Tyre Shop…

What services does your garage provide?

Tyre fitting to cars, motorbikes, vans and 4×4 vehicles, plus wheel balancing and free tyre pressure checks.

How would you describe your business in 3 words?

Honest, reliable and busy.

Tell us one interesting fact people may not know about you?

I love fishing.

What does your customer base typically value the most from your business?

Honesty.

What encouraged you to become a customer of Davanti?

Many different reasons. We have always had a strong mid-range offering but we were having some supply issues. Davanti offered strong supply and a large range, plus the price point fits well. Most importantly I had fitted a set to my wife’s car 12 months before taking them on fully so I knew the tyre performed well and we could sell it confidently as a quality tyre to our customers.

What impact has being a Davanti dealer had on your business?

It has given us a consistent brand offering with good stock support meaning we are not switching customers between mid-range brands.

Which Davanti products are most popular with your customers?

The DX640 car tyre. We are also seeing a few more Protoura Sport tyres going out.

If you could offer one piece of advice to a fellow garage owner just starting out in the industry, what would it be?

Be honest.