Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Dunlop Tyres shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Dunlop Tyres offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Dunlop Tyres at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Dunlop Tyres? Wrong! If the Dunlop Tyres is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Dunlop Tyres then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Dunlop Tyres? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Dunlop Tyres and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Dunlop Tyres wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Dunlop Tyres then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Dunlop Tyres site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Dunlop Tyres, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Dunlop Tyres, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Dunlop Tyres was an international United Kingdom-based
company (law) founded in 1888 by John Boyd Dunlop after he invented the modern pneumatic
inflatable tire. Its first factory opened in Dublin in 1889.
The current company dates to 1990 when
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company bought the European tyre business http://www.don-iannone.com/edfutures/2006/01/corporate-history-goodyear-tire-rubber.html , but not Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, which is an independently owned company.
The company once had extensive manufacturing operations in the UK. With the closure of the Washington plant in 2006, Goodyear Dunlop ceased mainstream car and lorry tyre production in the UK.
There is still a bespoke Motorsport manufacturing operation located on a corner of the original Fort Dunlop site in
Erdington, Birmingham, opened in
1891. This factory supports specialised vintage, motorcycle and touring car tyre production, and produces around 300,000 specialised racing tyres per year which are then shipped all over the globe.
The main Birmingham site has been extensively redeveloped with a modern shopping centre (The Fort Shopping Centre), car dealerships and several logistics warehouses. The iconic former head office building is being redeveloped into a combined residential, office and hotel complex. This can be observed between junction 5 and 6 of the M6, on the east side of the motorway.
Goodyear Dunlop still occupy a compact part of the site with their British head office. In the UK, the company operates as a sales organisation importing tyres from manufacturing plants around the world, including China, Slovenia and Poland.
The company is in an extremely competitive sales environment and has had to continually readjust to this pressure. Apart from the main Goodyear and Dunlop brands, tyres are also sold under the Fulda, Sava and Arrowspeed brand names.
The Goodyear Dunlop joint venture is managed from sites in Luxembourg and Brussels, which in turn reports to Goodyear in
Akron, Ohio, Ohio. The partner in the joint venture is the Japanese company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, which entered into an agreement in 1997 to market tyres for each other in North America and Asia.
Dunlop Tyres is the sole tyre supplier to
British Touring Car Championship for 2003 to 2006 and the V8 Supercars Championship from 2002 to date. Dunlop also supplies tyres to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
During the 1970s, Dunlop pioneered the world's first 'fail safe' tyres, permitting a vehicle to continue moving safely even following a blowout.
Dunlop once had an extensive portfolio of other manufacturing operations that have now been sold off to various third parties (or closed). Separately owned companies continue to make specialised products such as aerospace tyres and brakes under this name.
Dunlop first started producing sports products in the 1930's and to this day are regarded as one of the leading sports brands. The Dunlop brand seen on sports equipment and clothing is owned by Sportsdirect.
note:
Robert William Thomson (1822 - 1873)a fellow Scot, invented the actual first vulcanised rubber pneumatic tyre. Thomson patented his pneumatic tyre in 1845, his invention worked well but was too costly to catch on. Dunlop initially succeeded in patenting his invention, but his patent was later declared invalid on the basis of Thomson's prior art, see Tires.
See also
External links
- Dunlop Tyres Company homepage
- Dunlop Sportmax Tyres site
References
Dunlop Tyres was an international
United Kingdom-based company (law) founded in
1888 by
John Boyd Dunlop after he invented the modern pneumatic inflatable tire. Its first factory opened in Dublin in 1889.
The current company dates to 1990 when
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company bought the European tyre business http://www.don-iannone.com/edfutures/2006/01/corporate-history-goodyear-tire-rubber.html , but not Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, which is an independently owned company.
The company once had extensive manufacturing operations in the UK. With the closure of the Washington plant in 2006, Goodyear Dunlop ceased mainstream car and lorry tyre production in the UK.
There is still a bespoke Motorsport manufacturing operation located on a corner of the original
Fort Dunlop site in
Erdington,
Birmingham, opened in 1891. This factory supports specialised vintage, motorcycle and touring car tyre production, and produces around 300,000 specialised racing tyres per year which are then shipped all over the globe.
The main Birmingham site has been extensively redeveloped with a modern shopping centre (The Fort Shopping Centre), car dealerships and several logistics warehouses. The iconic former head office building is being redeveloped into a combined residential, office and hotel complex. This can be observed between junction 5 and 6 of the M6, on the east side of the motorway.
Goodyear Dunlop still occupy a compact part of the site with their British head office. In the UK, the company operates as a sales organisation importing tyres from manufacturing plants around the world, including China, Slovenia and Poland.
The company is in an extremely competitive sales environment and has had to continually readjust to this pressure. Apart from the main Goodyear and Dunlop brands, tyres are also sold under the Fulda, Sava and Arrowspeed brand names.
The Goodyear Dunlop joint venture is managed from sites in Luxembourg and Brussels, which in turn reports to Goodyear in Akron, Ohio, Ohio. The partner in the joint venture is the Japanese company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, which entered into an agreement in 1997 to market tyres for each other in North America and Asia.
Dunlop Tyres is the sole tyre supplier to
British Touring Car Championship for 2003 to 2006 and the V8 Supercars Championship from 2002 to date. Dunlop also supplies tyres to the
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
During the 1970s, Dunlop pioneered the world's first 'fail safe' tyres, permitting a vehicle to continue moving safely even following a blowout.
Dunlop once had an extensive portfolio of other manufacturing operations that have now been sold off to various third parties (or closed). Separately owned companies continue to make specialised products such as aerospace tyres and brakes under this name.
Dunlop first started producing sports products in the 1930's and to this day are regarded as one of the leading sports brands. The Dunlop brand seen on sports equipment and clothing is owned by Sportsdirect.
note: Robert William Thomson (1822 - 1873)a fellow Scot, invented the actual first vulcanised rubber pneumatic tyre. Thomson patented his pneumatic tyre in 1845, his invention worked well but was too costly to catch on. Dunlop initially succeeded in patenting his invention, but his patent was later declared invalid on the basis of Thomson's prior art, see
Tires.
See also
- Tyres in Formula One
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
External links
- Dunlop Tyres Company homepage
- Dunlop Sportmax Tyres site
References
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