A multiple service business strategy is always beneficial to growing a company. In maintaining a relationship with loyal customers, it is important for businesses to consider strategies that would improve customer services. This includes cost-effective and convenient services for customers. A one-stop shop offers this and more.

Branigans Tyres offers a one-stop-shop, of all tyre services requirements, to all vehicle owners. The services include the recommendation of tyres for a vehicle, puncture repairs, wheel alignment and balancing, tyre rotation and tyre pressure checks.

 Team cohesiveness 

A one-stop-shop business requires a hands-on team to ensure that all vehicles are attended to, swiftly and with ease. The team at Branigans Tyres are trained and experienced allowing them to work quickly and efficiently. “It is exceptionally important that a team works together in a cohesive and attentive manner to ensure that the job gets done the right way, the first time”, says the owner of Branigans Tyres, Chris Lett.

 A no-frills tyre service centre 

“Our reputation lies in the hands of quality tyre brands and services, in ensuring that all customers are safe on the road,” says Lett. Branigans tyres provide cost-effective quality tyre solutions. This ensures that all customers are satisfied with the safety and longevity of tyres.

“We value our customers,” says Lett. “We offer tyre promotions every month as well as a tyre subscription option,” this allows customers to have an annual supply of tyres with tyre maintenance included, for a small fee paid weekly.

This subscription is available to passengers, “light truck and SUV/4X4 vehicle owners,” says Lett.

To optimise customer convenience, “we welcome walk-in clients,” says Lett. No bookings are required beforehand, therefore, vehicle owners are welcome to drive right into Branigans Tyres workshop, for a free tyre check and advice from tyre specialists on how to avoid unnecessary tyre wear.

 Expert tyre-fitters who know what they’re doing 

To ensure the safety of vehicle owners on the road, tyre specialists work hard in pioneering innovative tyre solutions to help solve all client requirements. It takes a trained tyre specialist to know which tyres are best suited for any vehicle. “No matter the vehicle type, our tyre specialists are fully capable of providing the best solutions and advice,” Lett said.

Regular tyre services and maintenance are required as signs of formidable issues may be identified, before any incidences on the road caused by tyre errors. Many motorists also make the error of servicing their vehicles themselves. However, this can only be done with the correct computer equipment and software. To ensure that the job is done correctly to keep motorists safe on the roads, motorists are advised to service their vehicles by motor specialists and experts at Branigans Tyres.

“When a vehicle is brought in there is no doubt that it will leave in a better condition than when it arrived,” says Lett. After getting a full tyre service from Branigans Tyres, “vehicle owners can be assured that their tyres will perform optimally and that their vehicle is safe to drive,” Lett concluded. This forms part of the promise of guaranteed customer satisfaction.  

Branigans Tyres has well-established workshops in Burleigh Heads and Southport in the Gold Coast region. Check out their full range of services or current featured promotions. Branigans award-winning affordable tyre subscriptions package start at $7.97 and help motorists budget for their ongoing tyre needs.

To guaranteed customer satisfaction when it comes to tyre servicing and vehicle maintenance, vehicle owners are encouraged to drive in at their convenience as no pre-bookings or appointments are required. The branches are Burleigh Heads: (07) 5535 2660 situated at 13 Flagstone Drive or Southport: (07) 5591 8633 situated at 1/277 Southport-Nerang Rd.

Car owners often want to know how they can make their cars more economical. The answer lies in the tyres. Motorists remain unaware of the importance of ensuring that tyres remain in good condition, this assists greatly with fuel economy.

Australian tyre recycler and owner of Branigans Tyres, Chris Lett, provides insight to help vehicle owners travel further for less with their tyres. The key is to decrease fuel consumption by reducing tyre friction.

When the tyre makes contact and rotates on the road or gravel, it deforms the tyre and affects its performance over a certain period. This in turn, “influences the traction, cornering, acceleration and braking system of the vehicle”, says Lett.

Lett provides a few tips for motorists to consider to get as much mileage from their vehicle.

 Maintain tyre conditions 

Saving fuel consumption starts with the correct maintenance of the tyres. There are different tyre dimensions such as the design, material and construction contribute to issues of noise, traction, wear resistance and its appearance.

Simple measurements should be considered, such as fitting the correct tyre to the vehicle.

A vehicle’s performance is greatly affected by the size of the tyre that is fitted on a vehicle. Branigans Tyres assists in fitting the correct tyre for your vehicle to ensure a positive effect on a vehicle’s performance.

Vehicle owners who consider changing the size of the tyre, should also consider the weight of their vehicle.  Lett informs that the incorrect tyre size can affect the gear ratio and can put the engine under unnecessary strain.

Regular tyre checks

Many vehicle owners do not know that the tyre inflation, tread wear and wheel alignment impact fuel consumption. Regular tyre pressure checks are essential to decrease fuel consumption. Maintaining a proper inflation of the tyre is important for the safety of the vehicle as well as fuel consumption. “Under-inflated tyres can affect the rolling resistance by 10%”, says Lett.

A vehicle’s fuel efficiency is primarily affected by the tyres rolling resistance. Lett explains that the rolling resistance refers to the measure of force that the axle of the vehicle takes when travelling. Many motorists do not realise the extent to which “the rotation and weight of the vehicle affects the shape of the tyre”, says Lett.

An irregular tyre tread increases the tyre’s rolling resistance, and the incorrect wheel alignment causes drag, both of which affect fuel consumption.

Lett advices that tyres should often be rotated to reduce tyre tread.

The pressure of the vehicle puts weight on the tyre causing it to heat up rapidly and wear out the tyre. “If the tyre is worn out, it impairs the handling of the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to lose grip on the road” says Lett. This causes strain to the engine as more power is required to move the vehicle forward. An overworked engine would increase your fuel consumption quite significantly.

Energy efficient tyres, that are heat-resistant, minimises rolling resistance. This not only benefits the driver, but the environment as well. Lett says, “a lower rolling resistance allows the driver to achieve more mileage from the vehicle”. Motorists should consider eco-friendly energy saving tyres as less harmful emissions are released into the atmosphere.

Branigans Tyres has well-established workshops in Burleigh Heads and Southport in the Gold Coast region. Check out their full range of services or current featured promotions. Branigans award-winning affordable tyre subscriptions package start at $7.97 and help motorists budget for their ongoing tyre needs.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to drive in at their convenience as no pre-bookings or appointments are required. The branches are Burleigh Heads: (07) 5535 2660 situated at 13 Flagstone Drive or Southport: (07) 5591 8633 situated at 1/277 Southport-Nerang Rd.

With that piece of advice duly noted, it’s time to look at the fun and useful things that can be made with old tyres. “Do be careful,” says Chris “especially with projects that require cutting of tyres – they’re pretty tough, and a slip could result in a nasty accident. Use a heavy-duty drywall knife or utility knife to slice the rubber, and when encountering steel reinforcing wires, use a hacksaw.”

Playground Equipment

Old tyres have long been a standby for making playground equipment. From tyre obstacle courses to swings and jungle gyms, all it takes is some ingenuity, a few bright paint colours, some wooden poles, and a few fasteners. “Remember to make some holes for water drainage,” says Chris “and use strong fasteners so that there are no accidents.”

Whether it’s tyre play equipment made to swing, scramble, jump, or climb, most people will have fond memories of old tyre playgrounds. There are some super-creative ideas out there, so it’s possible to have plenty of fun deciding what to make. 

Hose Caddy

While making a hose caddy might not be as amusing as planning a full adventure playground, it’s a handy project that will save people from tripping over hose pipes in the yard. “A lot of people use old wheel rims as hose caddies,” says Chris, “but a hose pipe can be wound up inside an old tyre too. Just cut off the tyre’s sidewalls and add an optional layer of paint to pretty it up.”

Tyre Walls and Staircases

It’s possible to use old tyres in the same way as the blocks from which retaining walls are made, building staircases or walls depending on personal needs. “It is probably unwise to use tyre retaining walls on the steepest sites,” says Chris, “but they’re very good for stabilising slightly gentler slopes. When building staircases, DIYers may need some wood or steel droppers to help keep the tyres in place despite erosion and traffic, but they can be quite effective and look good.”

Pretty or Practical Planters

Most people will know that one can grow a good crop of potatoes in tyres, piling them up and filling in with soil as the potato plants grow for a bigger harvest. Paint the tyres and mount them on a garden wall, and an unusual and attractive vertical garden can be created. The stacked tyres trick can be quite attractive when using painted tyres, or one can get even more creative and cut them into interesting shapes. 

Even Indoor Furniture: Get Imaginative

Depending on how much time homeowners have on their hands and how imaginative they are, there are tons of things to make from old tyres. “It’s incredible what people dream up,” says Chris. “There are quite attractive-looking chairs, coffee tables, and ottomans made of old tyres. People paint them, glue rope around them to make them look like woven baskets, and turn them into all kinds of furnishings for use both indoors and out.”

Repurposing Tyres is Fun and Green

Branigans Tyres disposes of old tyres using the most environmentally friendly methods possible, but Chris admits that repurposing old tyres offers the most room for fun and creativity. “If people have a bright idea for reusing old tyres, they should go ahead! It would be great if they would share their pictures with Branigans on social media and inspire the community. Being ‘green’ can be more fun than most people realised!”

For further information, visit or call Chris and his team at Second Hand Tyres Gold Coast |Branigans Budget Tyres by contacting the Service Centres in Burleigh Heads (07) 5535 2660 or Southport (07) 5591 8633.

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