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Get to know…Ron Crosbie Tyres

24th January 2024

This month, get to know Roy from Ron Crosbie Tyres…

What services does your garage provide?

We provide tyre replacement and repair for cars, and commercial and agricultural vehicles.

How would you describe your business in 3 words?

Friendly, fast and reliable.

Tell us one interesting fact people may not know about you.

My grandfather, Ron Crosbie, purchased wheels and tyres from a World War II Spitfire aircraft and fitted them onto farm trailers, which we still fix to this day!

What does your customer base typically value the most from your business?

They value the fact that we offer a variety of tyre choices and the speed at which we fit tyres.

What encouraged you to become a customer of Davanti?

The support from the brand, as well as the fact Davanti’s range of tyres suit a wide variety of our customer’s needs.

What impact has being a Davanti dealer had on your business?

We have had great feedback from our fleet van customers, and we find that offering damage cover to our customers has really helped.

If you could offer one piece of advice to a fellow garage owner just starting out in the industry, what would it be?

Always do the best for your customers – spend the time to find the right tyre and price to suit their needs.

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