As we approach the summer months, many motorists will be planning a holiday yet again. Streetwize, boasting a wide range of car accessories, explains why you should start to consider stocking up for the summer season:
Research by Hoseasons, the staycation trend is set to continue here in the UK this summer. Motorists will be keen on ensuring their vehicles are in tip-top condition and that they will have all necessary travel essentials before they set off on their trip.
However, while we have seen the worst of COVID-19 behind us, lockdowns have been happening in major cities of China, which could have a knock-on effect on stock availability, and it could lead to an increase in shipping rates. Along with the surge in demand for products, mixed with the rising cost of both raw materials and energy, Streetwize is preparing for a bumpy ride.
Streetwize Director and Co-Founder, Murray Silverman, said: “After trading for 35 years, we have been through both the best and worst of times, from achieving record sales, sailing through economic downturns to having our old site being flooded by the local river. These things have taught me that we must be ready for all kinds of challenges that may lie ahead.”
While Streetwize’s stock availability is at a healthy level, at this time of writing, Murray is encouraging you to stock up for the summer, as the ongoing situation in China may lead to shipment delays. That said, it is important to keep in mind that this situation is affecting businesses and suppliers right across the world.
Navigating through the transition
In addition to encountering the aforementioned situation, the purchasing and sourcing team at Streetwize have been working hard in exploring new avenues to expand its product range, to come in-line with what appears to be the early stages of a transition in the car industry.
Streetwize currently boasts over 1,600 products and is expanding. Recently, it added a new collection of car top covers (SWCTC5-9), which protect the vehicle’s roof, windscreen, side windows and wing mirrors against dirt, dust, droppings and other pollutants. These car top covers complements Streetwize’s breathable and waterproof full car covers. Also, new to Streetwize’s valeting range, is its smear-free mirror/glass cleaner spray (SWCHEM47).
When it comes to sourcing new products, Streetwize looks at two things: the first is identifying what consumers want, and the second is to see what is likely to be adopted in the future. Streetwize is already catering to the electric vehicle (EV) market, with its range of EV cables.
Upcoming products include a Bluetooth vehicle battery monitoring system, emergency tyre repair kit (SWCHEM48) and professional socket wrench set (SWTOOL61).
