COVID-19 Update

We are maintaining our Covid-security measures to keep our staff and customers safe

At Tyre Shopper, our number one priority is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers.

We have been keeping everyone safe on the roads for over 15 years, and even though legal restrictions have been lifted across England, Scotland and Wales, we want to reassure you that we are continuing to take extra precautions in our branches across the UK in response to Covid-19.

In conjunction with National, we have produced this list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand what changes remain in place when you visit one of their branches.

National remains FULLY OPEN including our fleet of mobile tyre fitting vehicles which can provide a contactless service at home or work.

Can I still get work done on my car?

Yes. All our centers are open and operating a full service wherever possible.

Can I still get an MOT?

Yes. Our MOT network is operating as normal, but we are expecting a significant increase in demand in the second half of the year. This is due to the Government extending MOT due dates in response to the first wave of lockdown restrictions. Our advice would be to book early to secure your MOT slot, even if your vehicle isn't due yet. 

Have your opening hours changed?

All our branches are open for business, though some may be operating reduced opening hours if staff are having to self-isolate.

Our branch listings are regularly updated to reflect these changes, so please check before travelling.

What do I do on arrival?

Either report to reception or call the branch from your car, if you prefer not to enter the premises.

Do I still have to wear a face-covering?

We ask that customers continue to wear a face-covering when entering our centres to keep both our colleagues and other customers safe. This excludes customers who have a medical exemption in line with the Government guidelines.

Is there anything I need to do to prepare my car for you?

Please locate your locking wheel nut (if required) and leave it on the front seat, so we don’t have to search for it.

Please turn your air conditioning/ventilation system OFF.

Will you touch my car keys?

Keys will only be handled by staff when wearing gloves.

Will you touch the inside of my car?

If we need access to the inside of the car, we will use sanitizing wipes to clean the door handles, gear stick, steering wheel and handbrake lever.

Will you still take cash payments?

Yes, but we would prefer you use other forms of payment, rather than passing cash back and forth between our staff and customer (our staff will only handle cash while wearing gloves).

Disinfectant wipes are available to clean card machines before and after use.

Where do I wait?

There will be limited capacity in our waiting rooms, so we may ask you to wait in your car (once you have reported to reception) until we are ready to begin work on your vehicle.

While your work is being completed, you may prefer to leave the premises. If this is the case, we will give you a call to return when work is complete.

What hygiene practices are in place amongst your staff?

All our staff routinely wear protective barrier gloves, fit seat covers and use floor mats before working on customers' vehicles. These are disposed of after every job.

Technicians work on ramps that are suitably spaced apart and customers should not need to interact with staff in the workshop space.

We have also made sure that all branch staff understand the role each of us can play to help prevent the spread of infection, including thorough hand washing, avoiding contact with people who are ill and, of course, staying at home if they are not well themselves.

Even though legal restrictions are now being lifted, we share our customer's concerns as cases continue to rise and will do everything we can to keep you and our staff safe while working on your vehicle.

Can I use the drinks machine?

Yes. Vending machines have undergone a deep clean before being switched back on.

Can I use the toilet?

Yes. We provide disinfectant, soap to wash hands and hand dryers. Our staff are tasked with regularly disinfecting customer toilets as well as wiping down door handles.

I’ve booked a mobile tyre fitting service, how will that work?

Please leave your locking wheel nut key on one of the wheels (so our fitters do not need to access your car). On arrival, they will ask you to turn off your car alarm and commence work as normal. All the same safety procedures we adopt in branch are replicated by our mobile tyre fitting managers.

Once work is completed, they will put the locking wheel nut back where they found it and advise you of their departure, so you can re-lock your vehicle. No signature or contact is required. Perfect for those shielding or social distancing.

Updated: 28th April 2022