Platinum Dealer Update | July 2022

Platinum Dealer Awards for 2021


Congratulations to the following dealers on winning awards for their hard work during 2021. We sincerely appreciate the support especially during some very difficult times. All awards and plaques will be presented formally at the state Platinum conferences. 

National Platinum Dealer of the Year 2021:

Speedy Tyres, 

Devonport, Tasmania.


Platinum Dealer of the Year 2021:

Tyre Mag Automotive Centre, South Australia

Byford Tyres, Western Australia

Speedy Tyres, Victoria/Tasmania

Broadmeadow Tyre, New South Wales/ACT

Twin City Tyres, Queensland


Platinum Champion:

Tania Burns - Byford Tyres


Business Excellence Award

(Highest % Kumho Tyre Sales Increase 2020/21):

Tyre Mag Automotive Centre, South Australia

Broadmeadow Tyres, New South Wales/ACT

Andrews Tyre & Mechanical, Queensland

Highest Kumho Tyre UHP Sales 2021:

Tyre Mag Automotive Centre, South Australia

Kays Tyres, New South Wales/ACT

Speedy Tyres, Victoria/Tasmania

Byford Tyres, Western Australia

Miami Tyres, Queensland 


Highest Kumho Tyre Unit Sales 2021:

Tyre Mag Automotive Centre, South Australia

Smithfield Tyres, New South Wales/ACT

Speedy Tyres, Victoria/Tasmania

Transit Tyres, Queensland

Byford Tyres, Western Australia


Highest Kumho Tyre RV Tyre Sales 2021:

Rosewater Tyres, South Australia

Kays Tyres, New South Wales/ACT

Speedy Tyres, Victoria/Tasmania

AOK Tyres, Queensland

Boddington Tyres, Western Australia



Congratulations to all winners!

2021 also sees recognition for those stores that reached their Annual Unit sales targets. These stores will receive a plaque or certificate along with a draw that was conducted with 10 stores winning Visa cards. These will be handed out by Area Managers in near future. They are also listed on the 100 Club Honour Board located on the Platinum Dealer Portal.


Dealer Profile:  Skilly's Tyre & Auto (VIC)

SKILLY'S TYRE & AUTO - HEATHCOTE, VICTORIA JOIN THE KUMHO PLATINUM DEALER NETWORK

The team at Skilly’s share in over 50 years’ combined experience so you can be confident that your vehicle is with skilled professionals. Owner and operator Marcus Skilbeck is a passionate automotive enthusiast who has a long history servicing and maintaining all makes and models of cars. “We’ve built our business around the principle of being a one stop automotive shop, not only offering mechanical repairs, but also auto electrical repairs, accessory fitting, tyre fitting and much more”. Kumho Tyre is very pleased to have Marcus and his team on board as a local Kumho Tyre Platinum Dealer servicing the Heathcote and surrounding areas.

1. Have you always been in the automotive business? If not what did you do before?

Apprentice Mechanic in the army from 1999 to 2009. 


2. Family?

Wife, Kylie and 6 kids – Jordan (21), Nathan (20), Shanae (17), Kaitlyn (17), Jackson (15) and Nathan (13) and a zoo! Brady Bunch – Blended family without a housecleaner!


3. Pets?

3 dogs – Harvey, Luna and Sally.

2 cats – Bella and Charlie.

and chickens that don’t lay eggs! 


4. Where are you located?

Heathcote, Victoria


5. Are you involved in the local Heathcote community?

Heathcote Football & Netball Club and Heathcote RSL. 


6. Have you been a Platinum Dealer long?

18 months.

7. What interests do you have away from the business?

4WD, Drag racing, camping, touring and holidaying when possible!


8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Retired ideally but in reality, store being ran without myself present.


9. Favourite Meal after a hard days work?

Steak, chips, veggies with pepper steak gravy and mud cake for dessert. Captain Morgan to wash it down with !!! 


10. Craziest Tyre story?

My own disaster as a P plater – losing a wheel with the brake attached – snapped axle!


11. What's your daily drive? Ford, Holden, Toyota?

Mazda BT50.


12. If you could own any car what would it be and why?

69 corvette! Big block, 4 speed. Grew up with one in the shed and was not allowed near it.


13. What do you think you were in a past life?

NOT A MECHANIC – A BLOODY PYSCHATRIST!!!!


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Product highlight: TA21


The TA21 is developed from 60 years of Kumho technology to provide a mid-level touring tyre, providing drivers with a balanced performance and a quiet and comfortable ride.
The TA21 see's improved ride comfort and noise reduction technology through the application of increased tread pitches and optimised bead design. The TA21 range provide long mileage with the application of micro silica compound, 3D chamber tread blocks and optimised carcass design to give an improved tyre life. 

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mega deals on Kumho tyres

P3 2022 Campaign 


This promotion will be run over the July - September 2022 period.


By now, POS will have been delivered to your store for display and there are also digital templates available for your use (upon request).


2022 Aussie Racing Cars Series

KUMHO DEALERS RAISING MONEY FOR CAMP QUALITY


When Kumho Tyre announced its support of children’s cancer charity Camp Quality it committed to running a major fund raising promotion across its dealer network across Australia.


With more than 7500 kids facing cancer registered for services and programs with Camp Quality, and an estimated 750 aged between 0 – 15 being diagnosed every year, Camp Quality needs all the help it can get.


The new Camp Quality fundraising program includes ‘new car’ fragrance air fresheners and sets of yellow tyre valve caps for Kumho Dealers to raise funds and awareness for this incredibly important charity.


Camp Quality CEO Deborah Thomas says the partnership will enable Camp Quality to continue to provide much needed services and support to kids impacted by cancer.


‘We’re delighted to be chosen by Kumho Tyres as their charity partner and look forward to working with the Kumho team so we can create a positive experience for the kids and their families during this difficult time.’ says Deborah.

HOW IT WORKS

To order your fundraising kit simply fill out the order form, providing payment details

Kumho will pass on the proceeds of your purchaseto Camp Quality on your behalfs

We’ll send you the kit ASAP. Ideally a counter top is the best location for your customers to see and purchase the air-fresheners and valve caps (the 3 hats are for your staff to wear)

As you have already paid for the items in the kit and the donation has gone off to Camp Quality, you can keep the money your customers have paid.

ORDER A CAMP QUALITY FUNDRAISING KIT TODAY!


YOUR FUNDRAISING KIT INCLUDES:

Fundraising kit
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