This has been the case for online tyres retailer etyres, whose year-on-year orders are rising sharply as cash conscious motorists turn to the internet to find the best deals.

And because etyres operates a mobile fitting service, their overheads are low and their prices are up to 40 per cent cheaper than the traditional high street depots.

Managing director Tony Bowman said: “History shows there are plenty of businesses that boom in troubled economic times and etyres is one of them. We are now in a position where many of our franchise partners are taking on extra vans and fitters to cope with the soaring demand.”

The franchise can be operated as a sole trader or as a management opportunity, and both can be developed into multi van operations. A number of key areas are still available, and full training and ongoing support are provided. etyres is a full member of the bfa.

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