BigLorryBlog

Should you be passing Eden Tyre Sales on Farndon Road, Newark you might be forgiven for thinking you had one too many the night before having spotted Bidendum 'in the flesh' standing on the forecourt. However, this particular life-size Michelin man is a free airline service available to any passing motorist.

"I had seen a picture of the Michelin Man airline and thought that would be just right to offer a new service to our customers in Newark," Matt Eden, retail manager for Eden Tyre Sales. tells Bigloryblog. "But I never expected the reaction we have been getting since he arrived a couple of weeks ago. Drivers slow down and stop just to look, parents and children are walking to the site to have their photo taken with him and more and more drivers are taking advantage of the free airline service and the accurate pressure gauge."

The Michelin Man airline is placed on the forecourt each morning as the depot opens and is taken inside at night (probably just as well considering how desirable a life-size Michelin man is). Meanwhile, Eden should be congratulated as in recent years the availability of free airlines at garages has virtually ceased. And BLB does object to paying for air.... 

I'm also reminded of the time when the mighty 'Clutchslip' engaged in an impromptu gut-barging competition at the Hanover Show in one of the aisles. Talk about a clash of the Titans! Who do you think won? Well I'll simply say the Michelin man came off a poor second......now if only I can find that picture.....