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How to Win More Fleet and Trade Accounts (Even If You’re a Small Tyre Shop)

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Fleet and trade work might sound like something only big tyre companies can win.
But that’s just not true anymore.

Local delivery vans, taxi firms, small builders — they all need tyres. And they’d rather work with someone who’s fast, reliable, and easy to deal with.

That could be you.

Here’s how to win more trade and fleet jobs — even if you’re a small tyre shop or mobile fitter.

🚐 Why Fleet Accounts Are Worth It

Trade and fleet customers are often:

  • Repeat customers
  • High mileage (more frequent replacements)
  • Bigger invoices (4-tyre jobs, commercial sizes, etc.)

And most importantly:
If you do a good job once — you usually get the rest of the vehicles too.

You don’t need hundreds of clients.
Just a few good ones can transform your monthly turnover.

❌ The Myths Holding Small Shops Back

Some tyre shops don’t even try to get fleet work because they assume:

  • “We’re not big enough”
  • “They already have a supplier”
  • “They’ll want 30-day terms we can’t offer”

But the truth is:

  • Many small fleets don’t have a contract — they just go to whoever’s fastest
  • A simple WhatsApp relationship often beats big call centres
  • Not every fleet wants credit — some pay on the spot

🧲 How to Attract Fleet and Trade Work

You don’t need a sales team or fancy website. Try this:

🔹 Add a “Fleet & Trade Accounts” Page to Your Site

Just a simple page that says:

“We welcome fleet and trade customers. Priority service, trade pricing, easy booking — no contracts needed.”

It tells local businesses: we work with people like you.

🔹 Offer What Fleets Care About

  • Speed and availability
  • Reliability (don’t overbook)
  • Clear pricing or trade rates
  • Easy communication (WhatsApp is perfect)

A simple message like:
“Let me know when your van needs tyres — I’ll sort it next-day”
is more powerful than a sales pitch.

🏗️ Who to Approach

Start with businesses that have 2–10 vehicles and operate locally:

  • Taxi firms
  • Plumbers/electricians/builders
  • Local delivery companies
  • Minibus or van rental companies
  • Car hire companies
  • Bodyshops or valet/detailing businesses that don’t do tyres

Bonus: Approach local mechanics who don’t fit tyres — offer to take their overflow.

📬 How to Reach Out (Without Being Pushy)

  • Drop in with a card or flyer
  • DM or email a short message:
    “Hey, I’m local and do tyres for trade — happy to help if you need a reliable fitter for your vans.”
  • Offer a free tyre check on one vehicle
  • Ask your existing customers:
    “Know any firms with a few vans that need tyres often?”

✅ Final Tips

  • Start small — even one van fleet is worth it
  • Don’t overpromise what you can’t deliver
  • Be consistent — show up on time and do clean work
  • Make it super easy to book with you

Final Thought

Fleet and trade work doesn’t need to be complicated.
You don’t need to win a national contract — just be the person a few local businesses trust.

And once they trust you, they’ll keep calling.

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