NATIONAL Tyres and Autocare showed fleets it was firmly in the driving seat when it comes to service with a range of new products at its show stand. The firm, which has 750 branches throughout the UK, has equipped all its branches with state-of-the-art computer equipment which keeps each depot informed instantly of pricing agreements with individual fleet customers and eradicate invoicing queries.

National Tyres and Autocare has invested more than £40 million in upgrading its branches and training staff for new skills, including a new fast-fit bike tyre replacement service - one of the first in the country - which is going live at 100 branches throughout the UK.

The firm was also showing off its priority service card, which ensures fleets can get replacement tyres and parts quickly when they need help and a family and friends card, which gives all staff at a customer's company a 10% discount on purchases at the fast-fit firm.