Contact Details

Meet The Team

JOHN PETTIFOR Snr.
Managing Director

Direct Dial Number 01252 961 846

Born and bred to be a Tyre Specialist. Started fitting tyres in the school holidays at age 10. Left school at 15 to work for the family business. An avid petrol head with interests in vehicles from his youth – 70s and early 80s cars. Still has his first car, a 1963 Ford Consul Capri and his later 1979 Camaro Z28.

DEBORAH PETTIFOR
PA to MD

Direct Dial Number 01252 849

Debbie has been at NHT since 1979, first helping out and then doing sales at the numerous car shows and events. Makes an excellent cup of tea (as certain folk do not recognise what a kettle is!) many of the emails we receive to the sales office will be answered by Debbie.

PAUL DOWNING
General Manager

Direct Dial Number 01252 961 850

Started work as the teaboy in 1987 after leaving school. Paul has worked his way through the company and has celebrated 30 years at NHT in 2017. Paul is our resident motorcycle expert and tyre fitting gopher, he is a keen track day rider as well as being our Webmaster.

JOHN PETTIFOR Jnr. (AKA BJ)
Distribution Manager

Direct Dial Number 01252 961 847

college and decided to work at the family business. His forte is calming situations, and with all carriers, no matter what carrier, you get unforeseen problems which is his job to solve. BJ is the first person you will see when visiting our office.

JAMES PETTIFOR
Show and 4x4 Sales manager

Direct Dial Number 01252 961 848

James started in 2006, and as soon as he passed his driving test and trailer test, was a regular sight on the Car Show circuit. Today he is our regular oracle on fitments for 4x4 applications for both USA and European trucks and SUVs. As product coordinator for the WheelPro brand, he is responsible for making sure we have all brands and styles available to order. With a lifted 2014 Dodge Ram Truck as his daily driver, you can call anytime for information on wheels.

LUCY PETTIFOR
Accounts Manager

Direct Dial Number 01252 961 851

Lucy is the youngest family member to join NHT over 4 years ago. In 2018 Lucy takes on the post as Accounts Manager as our previous one has just retired after 28 years with NHT. Lucy is mild mannered and able to answer most questions on our products – she also makes customers a lovely cup of coffee. But, don’t pay your account on time and you are in trouble!