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How to set up a mobile tyre fitting business

According to the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA), around 50 million new tyres are supplied in the UK each year for use on cars, vans, trucks and buses, with tyre shops reporting a rise in demand for mobile tyre fitting services during the pandemic.

If you’re thinking of setting up a tyre fitting business, once you have the right vehicle, your main investment will be the equipment, and that’s where PCL can help. As the global leader in the design and manufacture of the most advanced and comprehensive portfolio of tyre inflation and compressed air products on the market, we can advise on the best and most cost-effective equipment used in tyre fitting at a customer’s home or business.

Who to target for mobile tyre fitting

But first, you will need to decide who your customers will

Document Number OBNPCL2103 – 31 March 2021

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing certain variants of the TPG Tyre Pressure Gauges. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
TPG4H01       Pocket Service Gauge, Twin Hold-On Head, 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 bar

Alternative Part Numbers:
TPG4H07       Service Gauge THO Head 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 bar (Blister Packed)

Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Immediate effect from March 2021.

PCL continues to expand its team with appointment of new area sales manager

Solutions specialist Laura Briggs strengthens support in the North

Sheffield-based pneumatics expert PCL is driving forward its partnership strategy for 2021 with the appointment of another new professional to its sales team as part of a restructuring of territories.

Chesterfield-based Laura Briggs joins PCL from construction industry giant, Hilti, where she gained a proven track record in building strong customer relationships, exceeding targets through solutions-based selling of their cutting-edge technology.

Laura’s in-depth experience made her the ideal candidate for her role at PCL, where she will be responsible for building existing relationships and developing new business for the world-leading PCL and TECALEMIT brands in the North of England,

Tyre inflation and pneumatics expert PCL has integrated its ecommerce and distributor portal into the longstanding www.pclairtechnology.com, providing visitors with a user-friendly, one-stop shop for all product and support services.

Document Number OBNPCL2102 – 26 January 2021

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing certain variants of the TPG Tyre Pressure Gauges. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
TPG1H01       Tyre Pressure Gauge, Angled Head, 6-50 psi & 0.5-3.4 bar
TPG1H05       Tyre Pressure Gauge, Angled Head, 6-50 psi & 0.5-3.4 bar (Skin Packed)
TPG20H01      Tyre Pressure Gauge, In-Line Head, 6-50 psi & 0.5-3.4 bar
TPG20H05      Tyre Pressure Gauge, In-Line Head, 6-50 psi & 0.5-3.4 bar (Skin Packed)

Alternative Part Numbers:
TPG1H07       Tyre Pressure Gauge Angled Head 6-50 psi &

Once you have selected your compressor, here is a quick and easy guide on how to set up and use your new compressor safely.

As restrictions lift and the wheels of industry begin to turn again, those needing to restart their compressed air systems will need to check them thoroughly if they’ve been idle for a long period.

Which compressor is right for me? That depends on what you will be using it for and whether your application is occasional or professional continual use.