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National Tyres and Autocare is an independent tyre and automotive parts retailer based in Stockport in Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Axle Group Holdings Ltd. They are commonly referred to as just 'National Tyres'〔 Retrieved on 1 October 2010.〕 although the limited company is still National Tyre Service Ltd (trading as National Tyres and Autocare). ==History== National Tyres and Autocare was formed in August 1970 under the name National Tyre Service Ltd. It brought together a number of regional independent companies to form the UK's first national network of tyre fitting centres. In 1985 National Tyre Service Ltd was purchased by BTR plc. In May 1991, National Tyre Service Ltd was bought from BTR plc by German tyre manufacturer Continental AG. At the same time Continental AG also purchased Smiley Tyres & Exhausts (who subsequently merged with National Tyre Service) and tyre wholesalers Birkenshaw International and Viking Tyres. Birkenshaw International and Viking Tyres later merged to form Viking International. In December 2001, under a management buyout, National Tyre Service Ltd was transferred to their current parent company, Axle Group Holdings Ltd for £24m.〔 Retrieved on 1 October 2010.〕〔 Retrieved on 1 October 2010.〕 In February 2006 National Tyres launched (Tyre Shopper ) to rival the emerging low cost internet only tyre retailers. In August 2006 the Leicester branch of National Tyres was almost completely destroyed in a large fire. The branch was subsequently rebuilt and still trades today.〔 Retrieved on 1 October 2010.〕 In April 2010, National Tyres announced it would sell a selection of popular tyre makes and models via an eBay outlet store.〔 Retrieved on 1 October 2010.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Tyres and Autocare」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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