The new President spoke about the difficulties in the aftermarket sector, "There is a double blow when new car sales fall; not only does car sales' activity reduce, but there are fewer cars to service and repair. Allied to this is a flourishing black market, which always occurs when incomes fall and the Motor Industry is a prime example of that."
He said the sale of dubious car parts and, in particular 'part worn tyres', has escalated as consumers make false short-term savings that will come back to haunt them in the longer run."
Mr Lyons highlighted the need for members to get back to basics saying "SIMI members have the highest qualified technicians in the Industry and undoubtedly we provide the highest quality of service."
Mr Lyons is a Director of Auto Diesel Electric in Dublin. After qualifying as a chartered accountant and working in the agri food business, he joined the family business in 1983. Auto Diesel Electric have been trading for 47 years.
