National Tyres & Autocare

What National Tyres & Autocare does

National Tyres & Autocare, trading as National Fleet, is a UK fleet tyre and autocare service provider established in 1969 and operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Halfords Group plc through its legal entity National Tyre Service Limited (Company Number 00986754), headquartered in Stockport. The company serves fleet operators and company car drivers with tyre fitting, mobile fitting, call-and-collect, MOT, brake, oil and filter, accident management, and general maintenance and repair services, delivered through a hybrid distribution model combining over 240 company-owned branches, over 1,000 independent fleet partner locations (including HiQ, McConechys, Modern Tyres, Advance Tyre, Lodge, Formula One Autocentres, Universal, Just Tyres, Watling, Merityre, Dexel, King David, Selecta, Tyre Spot, Mr Tyre, North Devon Tyres, Briant, and Guildford Tyres), and over 200 mobile fitting units, supported by a 24/7/365 call centre (0800 70 80 70) and a web-based booking portal with vehicle registration lookup.

The technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven: an in-house driver direction mapping system routes drivers to the nearest branch or approved partner; a tyre locator system sources specialist and high-performance products via sister company Viking International with a guaranteed 24-hour delivery commitment; and the online booking portal integrates with Google Maps for geo-location and store locator, Google Analytics for advertising measurement, and Haynes Pro for vehicle make/model/year lookup from a registration number. All authorised fleet partners invoice through National Fleet at pre-negotiated pricing, giving fleet customers centralised billing and driver authorisation under a single account.

Revenue is generated across three streams: transactional tyre sales and fitting (pay-as-you-go for non-account customers), managed fleet services (mobile fitting, driver direction, accident management, full maintenance), and account-based credit facilities with monthly invoicing and a stated 0% APR. Fleet partner pricing is negotiated individually and is not publicly disclosed; standard prices include UK mainland carriage and a service charge exclusive of VAT. No revenue figure is disclosed in the available sources, and the company's growth, headcount, and AI/ML capabilities are not described in the supplied material.

Name

National Tyres & Autocare

Legal name

National Tyre Service Limited

Website

https://national-fleet.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Tyres & Autocare, trading as National Fleet, is a UK fleet tyre and autocare service provider, part of Halfords Group, operating 240+ owned branches, 1,000+ independent partner locations, and 200+ mobile fitting units for fleet operators and company car drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tyre Sales and Fitting: Sale of vehicle tyres with associated fitting services. Customers pay for tyres and fitting labour. For account holders, invoices are due at end of calendar month following invoice date.
2. Fleet Service Management: Comprehensive fleet services including mobile fitting, call and collect, driver direction, tyre authorisation, accident management, and full service maintenance and repair. Delivered through network of branches and partners with centralised billing.
3. Account-Based Credit Facilities: Credit accounts for fleet customers allowing invoicing and payment terms. Annual percentage rate for credit is 0%.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

National Tyres & Autocare (National Fleet) provides comprehensive tyre and autocare services for UK fleet operators, delivered through 240+ owned branches, 1,000+ independent fitting partners, and 200+ mobile fitting vehicles. Core services include mobile tyre fitting, call and collect, driver direction, tyre authorisation, accident management, and full service maintenance and repair—all accessed via online booking, a 24-hour call centre, or drive-in service, with centralised account-based billing.

Product overview

National Tyres & Autocare operates as a unified fleet service platform combining a network of over 240 company-owned branches with over 1,000 independent fleet partners. The core offering includes tyre fitting services available through three delivery channels: branch walk-in, mobile on-site fitting, and call-and-collect logistics. Supporting modules include a tyre locator system linked to Viking International for specialist products, driver direction mapping service, online booking portal, and full maintenance services (MOT, brakes, oil changes, servicing). The platform is accessible via a 24-hour call centre and web-based booking system, with all partners invoicing through National Fleet's centralised billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Tyres & Autocare Branch Network Over 240 owned branches located throughout mainland Britain, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced IT facilities. Centre personnel are trained to City & Guilds standards, providing fast-fit tyre services for fleet vehicles.
• Mobile Tyre Fitting Service Over 200 mobile vehicles providing on-site tyre fitting at a location of the driver's choice. Free during normal working hours and available 24/7/365 for fleet operators.
• Call and Collect Service Vehicle collection from driver's home or office, transport to nearest centre for work, and return delivery. The entire process including authorisation is managed by National Fleet's 24-hour call centre.
• Full Service Maintenance and Repair Comprehensive automotive services including MOT testing, brake changes, oil and filter changes, and general servicing for fleet vehicles.
• Tyre Locator Facility Service to locate high performance or specialist tyres throughout the network or through sister company Viking International, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery for fleet operators.
• Driver Direction Service In-house mapping system that informs drivers of their nearest National Tyres & Autocare branch or independent fleet partner location, available 24 hours a day via freephone.
• Online Tyre Booking Service Web-based booking system allowing fleet managers and drivers to schedule tyre fitting appointments online, specify vehicle details, job type (drive-in, mobile, or branch), and preferred fitting date and time.
• Independent Fleet Partner Network Network of over 1,000 carefully selected independent tyre specialists supplementing the National Tyres branch network. Partners operate under service level agreements and invoice via National Fleet at pre-agreed pricing.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Viking InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing access to specialist and high-performance tyres. National Fleet's 'tyre locator' facility can source products through Viking International with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.
• HiQ Network Partners (Various Locations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 40+ HiQ branded centres operating as authorised fleet partners including HiQ Queensferry, HiQ Northwich, HiQ Easy Tyre & Auto Centres across multiple UK cities. These partners invoice via National Fleet at pre-agreed pricing.
• McConechys Tyre ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive Scottish network of approximately 40+ McConechys branded locations including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Stirling, Inverness, Perth, and mobile services. Operate as authorised fleet partners within National Fleet network.
• Modern Tyres (Northern Ireland/Ireland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern Ireland-based network of approximately 25+ Modern Tyres locations including Belfast, Ballymena, Lisburn, plus Republic of Ireland expansion. Operate as authorised fleet partners providing national coverage.
• Advance Tyre CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepublic of Ireland network of approximately 20+ Advance Tyre Company locations including Dublin (multiple), Cork, Limerick, Galway, and other cities. Essential for providing truly national service across Ireland.
• Lodge TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-wide network of approximately 30+ Lodge Tyres locations across England, Wales, and Scotland including Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Birmingham. Invoice via National Fleet at pre-agreed pricing.
• Formula One AutocentrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple Formula One branded locations across UK including Portsmouth, Norwich, Doncaster, Leicester, Chesterfield, Southampton, Bristol, Lincoln, and others. Operate as authorised fleet partners within National network.
• Universal TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-wide network of approximately 20+ Universal Tyres locations across England including Colchester, Dartford, Croydon, Thurrock, and mobile services. Invoice via National Fleet at pre-agreed pricing.
• Just TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive UK network of approximately 35+ Just Tyres locations including Scunthorpe, Chesterfield, Worksop, York, Luton, Bedford, Solihull, Reading, and many others. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Watling TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 15+ Watling Tyres locations including Canterbury, Dover, Gravesend, Gillingham, Rainham, Maidstone, Redhill, and others in southeast England. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Merityre SpecialistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 25+ Merityre Specialists locations across southern England including Farnham, Woking, Kingston, Leatherhead, Bookham, Chertsey, Abingdon, Witney, Thame, and others. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Dexel TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 15+ Dexel Tyres locations including Lincoln, Market Rasen, Sheffield, Rockingham, Gainsborough, Worksop, Staniforth, and Frecheville. Invoice via National Fleet at pre-agreed pricing.
• King David TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelsh network of approximately 10+ King David Tyres locations including Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Blackwood, Pontypridd, Newport, Cwmbran, Llanelli, Cardiff, and Bridgend. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Selecta Tyre LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 15+ Selecta Tyre locations including Macclesfield, New Mills, Buxton, Bredbury, Matlock, Ripley, Newark, Grantham, Kettering, and Rugby. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Tyre Spot LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of Tyre Spot locations including Devon Cres, Drum St, Houghton, Consett, Scottswood Rd, Gosforth, Washington, and Gateshead. Operate as authorised fleet partners within National network.
• Mr Tyre LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 15+ Mr Tyre locations including Lincoln, Louth, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nottingham, Mansfield, Peterborough, Redditch, Matlock, Worksop, Leicester, Coventry. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• North Devon TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthwest England network of approximately 10+ North Devon Tyres locations including Honiton, Tiverton, South Molton, Exeter, Barnstaple, Cullompton, and Launceston. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Briant TyrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK network of approximately 10+ Briant Tyres locations including Charfield, Taunton, Old Sodbury (Head Office), Rownhams, Winterbourne, Swansea, and Chandlers Ford. Operate as authorised fleet partners.
• Guildford Tyre Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurrey-based network of Guildford Tyre Co. locations including Guildford and Horley. Operate as authorised fleet partners within National Fleet network.
• Halfords Group plccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of National Tyres & Autocare. Halfords Group provides data infrastructure, privacy policies, and operational support. National Fleet operates under Halfords Group umbrella with shared IT systems and corporate governance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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