·      Bridgestone network clinches sixths consecutive Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award for Tyre Retailers.

·      Quality Service Award builds on nine years as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand.

·      Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award affirms the Bridgestone network’s commitment to transparency and expert advice.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (18 November 2024) – Bridgestone and its national store network continue to build on their reputation for expert service, claiming Gold in Tyre Retailer category of the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards for an impressive sixth straight year.

Bridgestone New Zealand has more than 160 Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Tyre Centre locations throughout the country, who all share the company’s commitment to delivering trusted and expert service.

According to Bridgestone’s Director of New Zealand Business, John Staples, the award is further proof of the trust that New Zealand motorists have in Bridgestone for both tyres and their services.

“We’re proud of the team we have around New Zealand and the exceptional service they deliver to our customers. To win such an accolade once is an achievement, but to continue to win it for a further five years is remarkable and speaks to the incredible commitment Bridgestone stores put towards customer service,” Mr Staples said.

“We’re fortunate to be recognised not only as the most trusted tyre brand for nearly a decade, but also having the best network of stores in the industry, so New Zealanders can take great confidence in visiting a Bridgestone store for their tyre needs.”

The Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards celebrates businesses that consistently go above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service, with research conducted by independent research firm, Catalyst.

Bridgestone New Zealand’s victory comes just days after Bridgestone took out double awards in the Australian iteration of the awards, with the Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto network winning Gold in for Independent Car Servicing, and Silver in the Tyre Retailer category.

“Customers expect a seamless experience when they buy tyres, and we’re honoured to continue to build the trust with New Zealand motorists and to continue to be recognised for the quality service we deliver,” Mr Staples added.

About Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd.

Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber, and is building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. In New Zealand, Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd. offers a range of services and solutions to all segments of the New Zealand market to deliver social value and customer value. Bridgestone’s extensive range of quality tyres is complemented by the provision of mechanical and fleet services through the company’s nationwide retail network of Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Tyre Centres, and sale of quality Australian manufactured retreads through Bandag Pty Limited. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tyres and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.