NTDA Blog
NTDA takes action on false Association membership claims
The NTDA has revealed that it is taking action against a number of UK tyre retailers who are falsely claiming to be members of the Association, are displaying the NTDA logo on their recovery vehicles, websites and marketing collateral, or who are advertising that...
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Comedian Mark Watson to host 2019 NTDA Tyre Industry Awards
The NTDA has announced that the multi-talented Bristolian, one of the leading live performers in the UK with his smart, sometimes surreal, occasionally ranting, but always entertaining, routines is to host the 2019 Tyre Industry Awards to be held during the...
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NTDA Blackpool Winter ‘Rubber’ Ball a major success for the Association
The NTDA 2018 Winter Rubber Ball held at the Grand Hotel Blackpool on 24th November, was a major success, with over 130 guests attending a fun packed evening of dining, dancing, a charity raffle & auction and general socialising. The event, presided over by NTDA...
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2019 NTDA Tyre Industry Golf Day
The NTDA is pleased to advise, that following the huge success of the 2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Golf Day, the 2019 event will take place at a new venue namely Rudding Park in Harrogate on Tuesday 25th June 2019. A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90...
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NTDA REACT scheme reaches 5000
The NTDA Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technicians (REACT) scheme hit a new milestone on Tuesday the 18th September when Commercial Tyre Technician Keiran Smith of Lodge Tyre Company in Stafford received the five thousandth certificate and Licence to Work...
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Paul Binks joins speaker line-up for 2018 Tyre Industry Conference
The NTDA has, today, announced that Paul Binks has joined the already impressive line-up of speakers for its 4th Tyre Industry Conference, sponsored by DG International, to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on the 4th October. Paul is currently...
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NTDA says goodbye to Wheelwrights’ Charity Chairman Richard Sermon
It is with great sadness, that the NTDA Executive Officers have learnt that Richard Sermon, MBE, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights and Chairman of the NTDA’s chosen charity partner, the Wheelwrights’ Charity, died on 2nd September after a short...
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NTDA 2018 Tyre Industry Conference Schedule
The NTDA is pleased to announce the following confirmed schedule for the 2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Conference sponsored by DG International: 08.30 Doors open for Registration in Pre-function area Level 1 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes 08.30 – 09.55 (Tea and...
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2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Awards Finalists Announced
The NTDA has, today, announced the finalists for its 2018 Tyre Industry Awards. The awards will be presented at a ceremony sponsored by tyre manufacturer Sailun which will take place at the Association’s 89th Annual Dinner on 4th October at the DoubleTree by Hilton,...
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Come and meet the team at Automechanika Birmingham 2018
Are you interested in joining the NTDA? Are you an existing member looking to catch up on Association matters? Do you want to learn more about REACT Working Safely at the Roadside training and licensing or the new Tyre Technician Professional Development Scheme? Then...
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CERTIFIED ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
NTDA member Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned new and used vehicle retailer, is to deliver an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) certified course promoting safety amongst roadside recovery operators and tyre technicians when working on hybrid...
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NTDA delighted by Government’s decision not to change MOT test frequency
As one of the first trade associations to announce its opposition, in July 2015, to the then Chancellor's proposal to change the testing frequency of the first MOT from 3-1-1 to 4-1-1, the NTDA has welcomed, wholeheartedly, today's announcement from JESSE NORMAN MP,...
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NTDA continues with successful charity activity
On 7th December 2017, at Drapers Hall in the City of London, NTDA Chief Executive and Wheelwrights Liveryman Stefan Hay presented a cheque to the newly installed Master, Bert Wiegman, for £4,260 in support of the 2020 appeal which, in association with WheelPower the...
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2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Golf Day
2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Golf Day will, once again, take place at The Mere Golf and Country Club, near Manchester, on Tuesday 26th June 2018.
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Motorists back idea for quality mark on Part Worn Tyres
With 5,375 UK motorists killed or injured in the past five years due to illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres[1], the National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) is calling for a new quality mark and accreditation scheme for part-worn tyres. Independent...
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NTDA 2017 Tyre Industry Conference hailed as another major success
The 2017 NTDA Tyre Industry Conference, sponsored by Avon Tyres and held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes on Thursday 12th October has been hailed as yet another major success for the Association by delegates, speakers and exhibitors. NTDA Chief Executive...
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NTDA launches its new manifesto for the future
Raising standards and improving safety in the UK tyre industry: The National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) has launched its manifesto for raising standards and improving safety in the UK tyre industry. The NTDA’s manifesto tackles the key issues facing...
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CONTINENTAL SPONSORS THE 2017 NTDA ANNUAL DINNER
As a market leader in tyre innovation and safety, Continental Tyres is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the NTDA Annual Dinner on Thursday 12th October 2017 at the Double Tree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. Hosted for the 88th time, the NTDA Annual Dinner once...
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Sign NTDA petition to ban the sale of illegal and defective part worn tyres
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) is calling for a complete ban on the sale of part-worn tyres. Inspections carried out over several years regarding the sale of part-worn tyres shows serious safety breaches. The current regulations are not working and...
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NTDA announces Tyre Industry Awards Finalists 2017
At last, the long wait is over and the list of finalists for the 2017 NTDA Tyre Industry Awards has been announced. Over the last 5 months the NTDA has been inundated with exceptional submissions across the 9 award categories and this year the finalists are: REACT...
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