What a rainy start to July.. isn't it meant to be summer?
We always recommend the start of a new month as a great time to check your tyres and with the roads being so wet out there it's really important you have enough tread to keep...
If you’re in need of new tyres AND fancy a bit of retail therapy then our new Bridgestone tyres promotion could be for you!
Have 2 or more Bridgestone tyres fitted at any of our branches before September 30th and you’ll receive an Amazon reward gift...
☀️It looks likes it’s going to be another scorcher today! Don’t forget we now offer a SAME DAY bookings on our website so if you’re in desperate need of an aircon regas take a look!
Here are the details you’ll need👇
◼️ R134A Air...
⛈ Is this rain ever going to stop, what happened to summer?!
Well with more storms predicted in the UK today we thought we’d share some advice from the experts at The Met Office on what to do if you’re caught out and about in thunder &...
🎬 Thanks to the team at Destination Chesterfield for featuring our Sheffield road branch in their virtual networking event today!
Along with other businesses in Chesterfield, they asked us to put together this short film which explains how we’ve adapted our services during the Covid-19 pandemic and...
Always lovely to get a thank you card and “The Boys” at Upperdale road were delighted to get this delivered this week😊
The branch has been there for customers & happy to help for nearly 40 years now!!
☀️The sun’s out and our Derby lads are busy “Hinching” the workshops today!
Think Nick & Phil are taking cleanliness to the next level🧼🧼🧼#scrubadubdub #derby #garage #hinching #mrmopps #mrshincharmy
🦊 rescue!
Huge well done to the firefighters who rescued this little fox cub when he managed to get his head stuck in a wheel 👏
💙🌈 If you want to support the NHS then why not treat yourself to one of these gorgeous badges! Made by Vaughtons who are known for manufacturing the iconic Aston Martin car badges, they are available to order now with all profits going to the NHS Charities Together 👏👏👏
On a rainy day like today (where did that lovely sunshine go?) it's vital that your tyres are going to keep you safe on the road. Make sure you check your tyre pressures are high enough and that you've got enough tread!
Here’s some useful advice from The Motor Ombudsman on how to make sure your car is in great shape to get back on the road 🚗💨
If you’ve not been on our website for a while you won’t have seen the new changes we’ve made to our online booking system - the feedback we’ve been getting on it has been fab! Not only is it quicker & easier, we’ve now made it possible for you to...
Who can believe it’s 10 weeks since the very first Clap for Carers?
Perhaps you think the time has flown by or maybe you feel like you’ve been in lockdown forever!
Well either way, tonight may be the very last time we...
☀️With temperatures of more than 26C today, if you’re using your car you’ll want to make sure your air con system is working effectively!
If you’d like ice cold air con that’s free from bacteria & smells nice ‘n’ fresh take a look at what we...
Look who’s helping out in Derby this week? Operations manager Jon is working at the branch to give Michael a hand behind reception.
Can you guess how many years this pair have been working for ETS? We’ll give you a clue... it’s in the decades! The first...
Who’s going to get your final vote in the very last Derby County #FreeKickFriday?
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Fantastic Google review for our Swadlincote team! When a customer says “if I could give 100 stars 🌟 I would... “ then you know they’re doing something right! Who can believe this branch has been open over a year? With everything going on at the moment...
After Boris Johnson's announcement that anyone who cannot work from home should try to return to work, his advice to avoid public transport, and the news that people can now drive further afield to take exercise, it’s likely that more of us will be heading out in our cars this...
Great advice on how to ensure your vehicle is safe before you get back behind the wheel!
We're always trying to find ways to make looking after your vehicle even easier which is why we're now offering SAME DAY bookings on our website!
So whether you need a tyre in a hurry, an air con regas or an MOT & Service, you'll now be...
🇬🇧🥂Who’s looking forward to VE Day 75th anniversary lock down celebrations on bank holiday Friday?
Just to let everyone know that all our branches will be closed tomorrow for the bank holiday & will reopen on Saturday from 8.30am until 1pm.
We hope...
If your vehicle has been granted the 6 month MOT exemption this year then this is definitely worth a read!
We've put together some great advice including what you need to check & why we'd recommend getting an MOT before the end of the exemption period...
We’re pleased to say that our oldest and original branch on Upperdale road in Derby is back open!
The branch, which has been open since 1981, was temporarily closed back in March. However, it’s now back up and running with a small team on hand to...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More fantastic feedback from one of our amazing key workers! Reviews like this are really helping to motivate the team right now, thanks Glynn 👨🔧so glad we got you quickly back on the road 🚘
Think you can spot the real car logos from the fakes? It's not as easy as you'd think!
Our team are doing an amazing job to help keep vehicles needed for essential travel on the road!
It’s surprising just how quickly we’ve all gotten used to the new measures in place so we can operate safely.
Our Upperdale road and...
#FreeKickFriday Week 6️⃣
4️⃣ more incredible strikes for you to vote for. Which is your favourite? 🤔
Head over to Derby County official Twitter account to vote! 🙌
Well worth a read if you've got any questions about driving your vehicle during lock down 🔒
Great feedback for Mark & the Ashby team yesterday!
Our systems seem to be working really well to keep customers safe and on the road 👨🔧
#covid #covi̇d19 #keyworkers #essentialworkers #essentialtravel #roadsafety...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic feedback from a loyal customer for our Sutton team! Thanks so much Stuart, really pleased you continue to be happy with the service 😁👨🔧👍
Great feedback for our team today! Another customer they’ve helped get safety back on the road 🚗👨🔧
If you're using your vehicle at the moment, although there's an MOT exemption, you do still need to make sure your tyres are safe & legal!
Watch this to find out how 👇
🔒 With lockdown continuing for the time being it’s likely that your vehicle may be out of use for the foreseeable future! Looking after your car when it’s off the road will help prevent problems developing, which is why we’ve put together some tips for maintaining your vehicle’s health when...
If you’re not using your car at the moment then the health of your tyres will probably be the last thing on your mind!
However, these tips will help your tyres stay in great condition for when you’re ready to get back behind the wheel 👇
Your #FreeKickFriday Week 4️⃣ winner is Harry Wilson! 🚀
He wins for the second week in a row. 💪
📲 Eden Tyres & Servicing
⚽️ #FreeKickFriday Week 4️⃣
Another 4️⃣ incredible strikes to choose from - which is you favourite? 🤔
Head over to the Derby County Twitter account to cast your vote! 🙌
Great to be able to help another key worker stay safely on the road! Mr Taylor needed his brakes replacing so he could get to work at Kingsmill Hospital in Mansfield.
If you’re using your vehicle for essential travel and do need help then we are...
🌷A lovely thank you card for Linda & team from a customer at Mapperley yesterday! Proud to be able to help, even in little ways like this 👨🔧
💙 A lovely message from an NHS key worker to start the week!
Brooke, we can't thank YOU enough, so pleased we could help 🙂
⚽🐏It's Friday and time for Week 3 of Derby County's #FreeKickFriday
Another 4️⃣ free kicks to choose from, which one's your favourite?
A message of appreciation from our friends at Michelin Tyres
We ALL have so many people to thank right now!
We Stay at Home YOU are our way forward
Thank You 💙
We're behind the Castrol Service Network, some have closed to protect their customers & teams, while others are working hard within government guidelines to support the NHS & other key workers.
#Stay Safe # Keeping the country going
We offer Blue Light discount for NHS and Emergency Services in all our branches!
💙Great to be able to help long-standing customer Dr Mreenal Singh get back on the road so he could arrive safely at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Hospital in Burton today!
Being able to help key workers like Dr Singh is exactly why we’re...
⚽️It was lovely to hear from Ian and the Moorgreen Colts U12's this week! Although the season has ended prematurely, manager Ian is still encouraging them to keep moving at home although like he says "it's not easy when you're competing with an Xbox!"
It’s so disappointing,...
It’s so important that our amazing key workers have safe & reliable vehicles so they can stay on the road right now 🚗
If you’re a key worker in need of our help then please don’t hesitate to contact your local branch 👨🔧 ...if you’re not...
Unfortunately, as of 5.30pm today our Ripley and Upperdale road branches will temporarily close until further notice.
If you’re in either of those areas and need our assistance then we have other nearby branches that can help! Take a look at our coronavirus info page to see...
Our team are doing such an amazing job! Here's just some of the feedback we've had... thanks so much to all the key workers who've been in touch with their kind and encouraging words.
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Hello, #FreekickFriday Week 2 👋
There are 4️⃣ more crackers to choose from 💥
📲 Eden Tyres & Servicing
C O R O N A V I R U S 🦠| FAQ’s
We’ve put together some FAQ’s about how our branches are operating right now!
Take a look to find out what changes are in place and how we’re working hard to keep...
Don’t forget to show your appreciation... at 8pm tonight make sure you Clap 👏 👏👏👏👏for our Carers 👨⚕️🧑🏻⚕️👩⚕️👨🏽⚕️👩🏾⚕️👨🏼⚕️👩🏼⚕️
Coronavirus: The NHS is facing a battle we have never seen before in the UK, and it's time we thanks them with a round of applause. 'Clap For Our...
MOT tests due after March 30th now have a 6 month exemption HOWEVER if you’re using your vehicle for essential travel then you MUST make sure it’s safe and roadworthy 👨🔧
If you’re in self isolation and worried that your MOT has expired this article from The Motor Ombudsman is well worth a look👇
It was announced yesterday that anyone who’s vehicle MOT was due after March 30th this year now had a SIX month extension. However, drivers were also advised that their car MUST be kept in a roadworthy condition.
If you’re a key worker or using your vehicle for...
If your vehicle MOT is due after March 30th then you’ve now got a 6 month extension!
However, if you’re using it then you have to make sure it’s safe and roadworthy👨🔧
Please Help Us Help! 👨🔧
An an essential service, our branches are currently open but we need your help to stay that way! NHS staff and other key workers need roadworthy vehicles so they can travel safely to and from work. We're getting messages from key workers...
Following the Prime Minister’s statement and the subsequent government guidance we can confirm that, as part of the transport industry and an essential public service, we have made the decision to remain open at this moment in time. However, this is clearly NOT “Business as Usual” and we are closely...
It’s Derby County Free Kick Friday! ⚽️
Which one is your stand out strike??
1️⃣ ? 2️⃣ ? 3️⃣ ? 4️⃣ ?
Hands washed, gloves on and business as usual👨🔧🚘🔧
Yes it’s still very much ”work as normal” in our branches today, even if we are all armed with protective gloves and hand sanitizer 🧼
It's business as usual in our branches this week... just with a few little changes!
😁Greetings with a Smile - no handshaking allowed!
🧼Clean hands are a MUST!
🧍Maintain a Safe Distance 🧍 🧍♀️ 🧍♂️
Stay safe everyone! 👨🔧
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*We've not tested these tips so although hygiene is everyone's top priority right now please use them with caution and test any new product on a small area first 👨🔧
🦠We wanted to share an update on how we are responding to the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The health and well being of our customers, visitors & staff are our highest priority in these unprecedented times. We are closely monitoring the latest government and public health guidance...
✈️🇵🇹It’s been a tough old week for Jon, Matt, Neil & Craig as they jetted off to sunny Portugal to put the new Uniroyal Rainsport5 to the test! They’ve definitely done that, testing it up in the Portuguese mountains ⛰ and at the renowned Portimao Cirtcuit 🏎
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Breaking News 🤓
New proposals to tackle pavement parking in England were set out today by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
What do you think... should there be an outright ban or should drivers just use their common sense when it comes to...
So this is what our team are up to in sunny Portugal 🇵🇹! A few days testing the new #uniroyalrainsport5 must be really tough 😉☀️
#uniroyal #tyres #MasterTheWet #RainTyre #WetGrip #performancetyre
☀️ Sun’s out and its a Silver Mercedes kinda day in Derby today 💎 #Mercedes #mercedesbenz #merc #tyres #mot #servicing #derby #derbyshire #continentaltyres #bridgestone #goodyear #michelin...
🔵⚽️🌪Our Chesterfield Junior Blues FC Hurricanes have been performing so well, they’ve only lost one game all season! The U11’s team won their cup semi-final on Saturday and are looking forward to playing in the North Derbyshire Cup Final at Alfreton Town’s ground in May. They’re definitely our favourites to...
Yay.... and they’re off! It’s a trip to Portugal this week for Jon, Neil, Craig and Matt as they fly out to test the new Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyre ✈️🌧🏎 This tyre combines best‑in‑class wet performance, enhanced mileage, and superior steering control for maximum driving pleasure! Have a great time...
It was great to catch up with our Hinckley team yesterday 👨🔧👨🔧👨🔧👨🔧
Our new Hinckley manager Ferg Power has joined us with over 40 years experience in the industry. He’s not only worked as a branch manager but has previous experience in regional management and as an...
Checking tyres are safe & legal is something all drivers should know how to do! This great video from Continental Tyres UK is presented by car expert Jonny Smith & explains exactly what you should be looking out for 👇
Glad the girls from Duffield Dynamo FC enjoyed Saturday’s ladies cup final! ⚽️
Congratulations to Chelsea who got to take home the Continental Tyres UK League Cup 🏆
Did you know the arrow next to the fuel pump icon on your gauge points to which side of the vehicle to fill up on?
No more guessing or trying to see which side it's on from the drivers seat! Great #FactFriday from the...
