National car care operator Hi-Q has secured a contract to supply a full tyre management service to Avis Rent A Car.

The 12-month contract will see Hi-Q provide tyres to the Avis rental fleet.

Hi-Q’s customer call centre will handle all tyre-related enquiries. Tyre repair and replacement services will also be provided by Hi-Q’s nationwide network of over 500 centres. Hi-Q will also provide a 24-hour emergency tyre service for Avis customers requiring assistance during their rental.

Naithan Keeping, Hi-Q’s fleet director, says: “As part of our service we will respond to Avis within 90 minutes of their call, ensuring cars are back on the road as quickly as possible."

Hi-Q will be the sole supplier of tyres to Avis.