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I’ve always worked in the automotive industry, usually in a data research, automotive analysis, pricing, or business support role. It is a long time though since I’ve been in a company with a retail face, and I am enjoying the challenge of supporting the centres and the wider business in the work I do.

Howard Rowe: Insights from the Retail Category Management Team at Protyre Autocare | Protyre Autocare

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I began my new role with Protyre Autocare in November 2023, and work alongside Richard Ord (Retail Commercial Operations Manager) and Julia Lehane (Category Manager). I’m responsible for Service and MOT along with oils and filtration.

Howard Rowe: Insights from the Retail Category Management Team at Protyre Autocare

Howard Rowe: Insights from the Retail Category Management Team

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Our extensive network of 180+ garages means you'll always find a Protyre Automotive nearby, ready to offer personalised care and attention, wherever you may be. Our dedication to excellence has been recognised and we continue to maintain outstanding service levels.

Protyre Autocare 1 year anniversary | Protyre Autocare

We are delighted to be celebrating 1 year since the birth of our new Protyre Autocare brand! It’s a special milestone and a time to reflect on the journey we’ve been on the past year and prepare for the exciting adventure which lay ahead.

Celebrate with us! 🎉

Celebrate with us! 

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Having worked in the automotive industry for 10 years, Stan has delivered many positive changes since becoming Retail Director, with technology, training and sustainability being three areas which he has continuously aimed to improve.

Stan Watson Junior Vice-National Chairman and an Executive Officer - NTDA | Protyre

The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) is an organisation which MTS enthusiastically supports, and we are delighted to reveal that Retail Director, Stan Watson has been appointed Junior Vice-National Chairman and an Executive Officer of the Association.

Congratulations on the appointment Stan!

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Earlier this year a brand-new team was established in Protyre, with an aim to evolve and improve the already fantastic training capabilities within Retail.

So, what does a Regional Technical Trainer do? | Protyre

Led by Neal Rhodes, the Training Team work directly with Area Managers to identify opportunities for staff to develop and potentially work their way up the career ladder.
Neal said: “We believe in making sure that our staff have a chance of bettering themselves, and the creation of our new team really does give us the best chance of delivering on our promise of delivering care, honesty and expertise.”
Three new Regional Technical Training roles were created to enable this approach, with Archie Murray, Garry Mantle and Clarissa Rogers the trainers for the North, Central and South.


So, what does a Regional Technical Trainer do?

What does a Regional Technical Trainer do?

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our website won an award.  And not just any award.  protyre autocare was awarded – by a panel of independent judges – the best B2C Website of the Year. 

Independent recognition is what counts | Protyre

Last month, something changed.  I won my own Cup Final – our website won an award.  And not just any award. Protyre Autocare was awarded – by a panel of independent judges – the best B2C Website of the Year.  This is simply incredible.  A group of people – that I almost certainly do not know – had looked at the work that my team and I have done, and judged the protyre.co.uk website the best consumer website – in the whole country!  Here was hard proof – silverware – to back up my claims.

Independent recognition is what counts

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If you get a puncture in just one of your tyres, or you find that the tread has eroded on one side of your vehicle only, it can be tempting to just replace the failed item, given that a full set of tyres can make a serious dent in your wallet.  

Why fitting tyres 2 by 2 matters | Protyre

Funny things nursery rhymes.  No-one really knows where they came from, having been passed down from generation to generation, with most originating from old proverbs or local sayings.  It is even believed that few were written with children in mind, yet most nursery rhymes we know today have become verses, chants and poems spoken or sung to small children to amuse or soothe them.

Why fitting tyres 2 by 2 matters

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In 2023 the UK Government opened a consultation on whether a new car’s first MOT should be extended from the current three years to four or, possibly, five; as well as asking whether MOT Tests should be performed once every two years, instead of annually

Remind me to stay safe | Protyre

Opening my post and emails this morning brought a mountain of actions for me to do – a letter reminding me to tax my car, an email to not forget to renew the TV license, plus a reminder to renew my golf membership.  But there was one that was missing – that if I had not been sharp, could have got me a £1,000 fine – and that was the reminder to get my car MOT-ed.

Remind me to stay safe

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Now the weather has turned colder, now is the time to check your tyre pressures | Protyre

Recent research by the tyre manufacture, Bridgestone, has found that three-quarters of motorists do not check their tyre treads or pressures themselves – either never thinking about it, leaving it to a garage to do or asking their partners to check instead.  But if there is one thing you can do to keep you safe, minimise inconveniences when making that essential trip, or simply keeping an eye on your purse in terms of fuel economy – a quick tyre check is a good investment of 15 minutes of your time.

Now the weather has turned colder, now is the time to check your tyre pressures

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100,000 Reviews on Trustpilot

100,000 reviews on Trustpilot | Protyre

It's been on the horizon - but we are now delighted to reveal that Protyre has hit the huge landmark of 100,000 reviews on Trustpilot.

100,000 reviews on Trustpilot, Time to Celebrate

100,000 reviews on Trustpilot

Tyresafety 2023

TyreSafe is asking drivers to consider the risks involved in not carrying out vital check on their tyres, and the potentially tragic consequences if they needed to stop in an emergency and their tyres failed.   

If your tyres don't stop you.. What will?

The UK's leading tire safety organization, TyreSafe, is pleased to introduce its much-anticipated "Safe and Save" campaign in celebration of this year's Tyre Safety Month.

Be 'Safe and Save' This October with TyreSafe and Protyre

Be Safe and Save

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There have been four different winners from the first four rounds of this year’s BTRDA-organised Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship

Series leader Neil Roskell targets first Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship win of 2023 in Argyll

There have been four different winners from the first four rounds of this year’s BTRDA-organised Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship, setting the scene for an exciting second half to the UK’s premier sealed-surface series – which begins with the Dunoon presents Argyll Rally (23/24 June).

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James Ford scored maximum Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship points for the first time

James Ford flies to Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship maximum points on the Jim Clark Rally

James Ford scored maximum Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship points for the first time when he set a string of fastest overall stage times to beat all of his series rivals in a fast and furious Beatson’s Building Supplies Jim Clark Rally.

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It’s double header time in the battle for the 2023 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship title when Rounds 2 and 3 are played out over 17 iconic and challenging Manx National Rally special stages 

Double header Manx National set to throw open the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship title fight

Steve Wood begins Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship title defence on the East Riding Stages

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teve Wood will begin his Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship title defence on the Reed Group East Riding Stages 

Steve Wood begins Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship title defence on the East Riding Stages | Protyre Latest News

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Read all the latest news at Protyre in our news section. New articles are added each week for the latest up to date stories.

Exciting new-look calendar of events announced for the 2023 Protyre BTRDA Asphalt Rally Championship

Tyre Safety Month

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Today we honour the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II | Protyre

Today we honour the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022

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Read about the Asphalt Rally Championship here, as the tour heads to the Jim Clark. Learn more here.

All aboard as the Protyre Asphalt Rally Championship tour heads to the Jim Clark | Protyre News Section | Protyre

All aboard as the Protyre Asphalt Rally Championship tour heads to the Jim Clark

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Llewellin Masters Epynt - at last! | Protyre News Section | Protyre

Llewellin Masters Epynt – at last!

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Protyre rally series revs up for Epynt opener | Protyre News Section | Protyre

Protyre rally series revs up for Epynt opener

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Paul Morris takes charge as opening 2022 Protyre Asphalt rally nears | Protyre News Section | Protyre

Paul Morris takes charge as opening 2022 Protyre Asphalt rally nears

Roskell seeded #1 for Tour of Epynt | Protyre News Section | Protyre

Roskell seeded #1 for Tour of Epynt

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Roskell at the Ready | Protyre News Section | Protyre

Roskell at the Ready

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With Jane Evans due to retire from her role at the end of the 2021 season, Darren Spann has been appointed as Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship Manager from 2022 by the BTRDA.

Darren Spann appointed Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship Manager | Protyre

Darren Spann appointed Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship Manager

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Despite having hit a bank on the famous Druidale stage of the PokerStars, Craig Jones still has his sights set on the class B14 title with only 7 points separating him from leader Adrian Spencer in the 2021 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship.

Craig Jones aims for class B14 title despite setback on the PokerStars | Protyre

Craig Jones aims for class B14 title despite setback on the PokerStars

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Jason Pritchard had a great weekend on the Isle of Man at the Manx Stages of the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship, taking maximum points on both Legs 1 and 2.

Pritchard wins big on the PokerStars to put him back in contention for the 2021 Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship title | Protyre

Pritchard wins big on the PokerStars to put him back in contention for the 2021 Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship title

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For Tyre Safety Month this year, TyreSafe are asking one question of Britain's motorists: what's stopping you?

What's stopping you? Time to A.C.T. on tyre safety | Protyre

Tyre Safety Month 2021 – What’s stopping you?

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A fatal collision can have devastating effects for the friends and family of the person(s) who lost their life. However, it's often overlooked the effect it can also have on the other driver involved. We share with you now "Megan's Story Part 2: Heather's Story"

Megan’s Story Part 2: Heather’s Story | Protyre

Megan’s Story Part 2: Heather’s Story

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Given his impressive record of rallying on the Isle of Man, will Melvyn Evans be able to continue his winning ways during the Manx stages during his firts time contesting the PokerStars Rally? Lets take a look at some of his highs and lows at the Isle of Man.

Melvyn Evans and his Manx highs and lows | Protyre

Melvyn Evans and his Manx highs and lows

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Craig Jones has had a flying start to this year's Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship, leading class B14 and sitting in fourth in the overall drivers’ standings thanks to his rather noticeable orange Evo 9.

Craig: No Time To Fly | Protyre

Craig: No Time To Fly

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Follwoing Jason Pritchard's impressive record at the Isle of Man, having won the Manx National a record-equalling five times and the IOM Historic Rally twice, can anyone stop him from claiming another victory in his first time contesting the PokerStars?

Can anyone deny Jason Pritchard victory on the Isle of Man, as the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship dice is thrown on the PokerStars? | Protyre

Can anyone deny Jason Pritchard victory on the Isle of Man, as the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship dice is thrown on the PokerStars?

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Melvyn Evans has extended his lead in the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship after securing another maximum points score on the Hills Ford Three Shires Stages Rally.

Melvyn Evans extends Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship lead with maximum points on the Hills Ford Three Shires | Protyre

Melvyn Evans extends Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship lead with maximum points on the Hills Ford Three Shires

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Falken’s cinematography, capturing the unique atmosphere of the 2020 Nürburgring 24-Hour race, wins prestigious industry award.

Falken secures Best Event Film at 2021 International Motor Film Awards | Protyre

Falken secures Best Event Film at 2021 International Motor Film Awards

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Jason Pritchard is switching to his Ford Fiesta S2000 ahead of Sunday's Hills Ford Three Shires Stages Rally. It will be the first time he has driven this car in competition for more than 2 years.

Pritchard switches to Fiesta S2000 as the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship heads to the Three Shires | Protyre

Pritchard switches to Fiesta S2000 as the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship heads to the Three Shires

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If you haven't seen it yet, where have you been looking? Mike Simpson's 1975 Ford Escort Mk 1 is as nippy as it is bright, and he's looking forward to taking it around the Three Shires stage of the 2021 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship.

Orange is the in-vogue colour in Historic rallying! | Protyre

Orange is the in-vogue colour in Historic rallying!

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Melvyn Evans charged to victory in the thrilling opening of the 2021 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship round at The Old Forge Garage Mewla Rally.

Melvyn Evans wins thrilling Old Forge Garage Mewla Rally to take an early lead in the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship | Protyre

Melvyn Evans wins thrilling Old Forge Garage Mewla Rally to take an early lead in the Protyre MSUK Asphalt Rally Championship

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Welshman, Mike Pugsley, and his 47-year old Escort Mk1 RS2000 are aiming for a hat-trick of class B12 titles in this year's Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship.

Pugsley plugged in for Protyre Asphalt class hat-trick | Protyre

Pugsley plugged in for Protyre Asphalt class hat-trick

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Melvyn Evans dons his racing suit once again, with aims of victory in his Škoda Fabia R5 at The Old Forge Garage Mewla Rally.

Multi-tasking Melvyn Evans returns in a Fabia R5 | Protyre

Multi-tasking Melvyn Evans returns in a Fabia R5

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Life is always Sunny for rally ace Chris Butcher – especially as his racy chariot of choice is a high-revving Nissan Sunny GTI.

Sunny side up for rally ace Butcher | Protyre

Sunny side up for rally ace Butcher

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Phil Hopkins hopes to end his Epynt jinx at the start of the new Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship season in his rebuilt Mitsubishi Evo 6.

Philip Hopkins aims to end Epynt jinx in rebuilt Mitsubishi Evo 6 | Protyre

Philip Hopkins aims to end Epynt jinx in rebuilt Mitsubishi Evo 6

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Tim Waters returned to the sport in 2018 after 16 years, now he and his son Jack will contest the 2021 Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship in their rapid Renault Clio V6.

Waters brews up a storm in improved Renault Clio | Protyre

Waters brews up a storm in improved Renault Clio

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High-speed testing has begun for double Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Champion, Jason Pritchard.

Protyre Asphalt champion gets back behind the steering wheel | Protyre

Protyre Asphalt champion gets back behind the steering wheel

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The Forces motorsport charity, Mission Motorsport, attempted to break the work record for hypermiling in a Renault ZOE. Protyre were on hand to help.

Team Protyre on hand to help with hypermiling world record | Protyre

Team Protyre on hand to help with hypermiling world record

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Will 2021 be the year Jason Pritchard gets the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship title hat trick, after previous wins in 2018 and 2019?

Double champion Jason Pritchard targets Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship title hat trick | Protyre

Double champion Jason Pritchard targets Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship title hat trick

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Damian Cole, Oli Hopkins and Philip Hopkins contested the Corinium Stages at Down Ampney as a full-scale pre-season test ahead of the start of the 2021 season.