Product Spotlight: Nitrogen Inflation
January 16, 2012
Nitrogen inflation offers advantages over filling tires with just compressed air. According to one industry sour...
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Product Spotlight: Oils and Lubricants
December 7, 2011
If auto service is a big part of your tire dealership's business, it is important to stay current with the latest product offerings in oils and ...
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Product Spotlight: Batteries
November 15, 2011
Selecting and stocking aftermarket automotive batteries doesn't have to be difficult, but it does require some knowledge of the range of products available and the applications for which they'll be used. In ...
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Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
October 14, 2011
One of the most important pieces of equipment in any tire shop, the tire changer can be a simple, welded steel-tube device to raise a tire and wheel to comfortable work height up to a nearly fully automated ...
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Product Spotlight: Tire Storage
August 10, 2011
Solutions to tire storage range from simple steel racks that hold one set of tires to elaborate vertical carousels that can store more than 100 tires. Choosing the right tire storage solution can reduce shop clutter, improve productivity and enhance ...
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Technical Information: Can Stores Help?
By Gary Goms
August 2, 2011
During my 30-plus years of installing aftermarket parts, the disconnect between supplying technical information at the jobber level and installing the products he sells has become increasingly puzzling.
Each year, the aftermarket spend...
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Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
By Gary Naples
July 25, 2011
Whether you’re purchasing parts for inventory, purchasing accessories or purchasing supplies of any kind, you are no doubt dealing with one or more vendors. Depending on the vendor you are dealing with, they may offer a discount for early paym...
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Product Spotlight: Shop Air Compressors
July 15, 2011
Air compressors are the heart – or maybe it's better to say the lungs – of any tire shop. Not only have they traditionally provided compressed air to inflate tires, but they are the essential engine of the dozens of air-powered tools found ...
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Product Spotlight: Tire Dealer Software
June 13, 2011
There was a time when the term "dealer software" meant an accounting or simple point-of-sale application. Now, such software encompasses much more, from consolidating and seamlessly integrating back-office chores such as ordering and inventor...
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Product Spotlight: Shocks and Struts
May 6, 2011
As key parts of a vehicle's suspension system, shocks and struts are responsible for smoothing out the bumps in the road that tires and wheels would otherwise jarringly transfer to the vehicle and its occupants. ...
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Product Spotlight: Brakes and Friction Materials
April 18, 2011
Improved technology has made brakes and friction materials more durable and better performing. To avoid customer comebacks, tire dealers must take care to use quality parts matched to the correct application. ...
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Product Spotlight: Lifts
March 15, 2011
The features and benefits of automotive lifts keep improving. With so many options to choose from – two-post, four-post, scissor, in-ground, above ground, etc. – making a selection can require quite a bit of research.
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Product Spotlight: Tire and Wheel Balancers
February 14, 2011
Tire and wheel balancers continue to become more sophisticated. Many now incorporate onboard LCD touch screens with easy-to-understand graphics and step-by-step instructions to help even inexperienced tire technicians properly perform each procedure....
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Product Spotlight: TPMS Tools
January 18, 2011
The Tire Industry Association estimates that there are more than 50 million vehicles equipped with TPMS already on America’s roadways, making TPMS service one of the fastest-growing business opportunities for tire dealers. However, with m...
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Explore Tire Siping For Added Opportunities
December 13, 2010
Tire siping is a process in which thousands of razor-thin slits are cut into a tire tread. New tires often include sipes in their design, but some...
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Sophistication of Alignment Racks is Growing
November 16, 2010
Proper wheel alignment is a safety matter as well as a potential revenue stream for the independent tire dealer. The past few years have seen major advances in automating the alignment process, with imp...
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Choose Auto Service Jacks to Lift, not Support
November 16, 2010
Car jacks - the floor or garage type - are indispensable tools for any auto service shop, and the same care should be taken in shopping for them a...
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Get the Most Out of Tire Service Trucks
October 18, 2010
Tire service trucks can be a profitable customer service solution for an independent tire dealer – if the dealer selects the right truck. According to a service body manufacturer and a coordinator for a road service fleet, the following are poin...
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Follow Safety Recommendations to Keep Lifts Up and Running
October 18, 2010
The safety of any vehicle lifts in your shop should not be taken for granted. It is important for technicians and dealer managers to inspect ve...
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Tire Changer Options Fit a Variety of Needs
August 9, 2010
One of the most important pieces of equipment in any tire shop, the tire changer can be a simple, welded steel-tube device to raise a tire and wheel to comfortable work height up to a nearly fully automated tire-changing robot. While manual, portable...
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