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16/02/2009

Volkswagen signs up to TyreSafe

All those looking to buy new van will be interested to hear that Volkswagen has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to join the TyreSafe scheme, a move welcomed by iVan, the cheap van insurance specialists.

Rob Beddins, chairman of TyreSafe, comments, "The addition of a vehicle manufacturer to our organisation is an important step forward for TyreSafe.

"As we continually expand and engage with the wider automotive industry, the Volkswagen Group's extensive experience of dealing with motorists and fleets will be invaluable to future TyreSafe campaigns. We look forward to receiving a fresh perspective and input, helping to reduce the number of accidents caused by defective tyres."

Cheap van insurance customers who are in the market for a new Volkswagen van - whether it is the Transporter, Caddy or Crafter - will be able to find out more about the scheme through any of the 800 Volkswagen dealers in the UK.

Tim Peacock, Aftersales Product Manger with Volkswagen Group, comments, "We are delighted to be the first vehicle manufacturer to join TyreSafe.

"Our decision to become members reflects our commitment to the safety of our customers and other road users. TyreSafe's work to encourage a safer, more responsible approach to motoring fits exactly with the Volkswagen Group's brand values of quality, reliability and safety, and we believe that joining the UK's leading tyre safety organisation will help us communicate the importance of correct tyre maintenance to our customers."

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