Making the Seasonal Change
By Andrew Markel
March 12, 2013
It's important to consider TPMS sensors when changing over winter tires - and vice-versa.
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TPMS Update: Sensor Replacement
By Andrew Markel
March 2, 2013
More than 68 million vehicles on the road today have direct TPMS systems. With the average age of a vehicle on the road lasting more than 10 years, a vehicle with four TPMS sensors will have all of its TPMS sensor replaced during the life of the vehi...
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2012 TPMS TSBs in Review
By Andrew Markel
February 12, 2013
A quick review of the top technical service bulletins on TPMS service issues from all the automakers.
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TPMS: Take Time to Know the Options
By Asa Sharp
December 26, 2012
At the recent Technology and Maintenance Council meeting, the beliefs and long-offered advice of the most experienced tire engineers were confirmed and documented: specifically that maintaining proper tire inflation consistently saves fuel.
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TPMS Sensor Swapping
By Andrew Markel
November 19, 2012
Addressing the main causes of sensor failure and reviewing tips for their replacement
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Nine Tips to Cut TPMS Comebacks and Improve Productivity
By Andrew Markel
October 15, 2012
If it is Out, it Doesn't Mean it Will Stay Out
Even if the TPMS light is out when the vehicle leaves the service bay, it does not mean the light will not come on later. Usually, this happens when the customer is driving h...
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The 11 Commandments of Proper TPMS Service
By Andrew Markel
October 15, 2012
Cut comebacks and boost profits by following the 11 Commandments of proper TPMS service.
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Common TPMS Service Questions and Answers
By Andrew Markel
July 16, 2012
What is one of the leading causes of TPMS sensor failure?
Corrosion. Sensors or sensor stems can be damaged by corrosion from road salts, moisture, missing valve caps or galvanic corrosion. The use of dissimilar metals or non-...
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TPMS Service Requires Customer Education
By Rudy Consolacion
May 7, 2012
TIA has done a sensational job in helping to educate the tire industry by providing training and educational materials regarding proper TPMS service, but the majority of consumers still lack the knowledge of TPMS and the safety benefits it provides.
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Other Energy Options Sought as the End of TPMS Battery Life Nears
By Rudy Consolacion
March 12, 2012
First generation TPMS sensors are nearing the end of their battery life, so it's a perfect time to take a look at the new technologies being developed to increase TPMS sensor service life without compromising performance.
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NHTSA Clarifies 'Make Inoperative' Provisions of TPMS Regs
By Rudy Consolacion
January 16, 2012
In early 2011, TIA reached out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding scenarios that tire retailers commonly face when servicing vehicles equipped with TPMS. TIA was specifically addressing the so-called "make ino...
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As TPMS Evolves, Technology Expands Into Commercial Segment
By Skip Scherer
August 10, 2011
No federal mandate exists for TPMS in the trucking industry, but that hasn't stopped TPMS manufacturers and marketers from keeping busy developing technology for over-the-road rigs and much larger equipment, such as earthmovers.
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TPMS for Trucks: One Size May Not Fit All
By Asa Sharp
July 5, 2011
It appears that tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are poised to enter the age of modern reliable electronics. This should be a very good thing for the trucking industry. I believe that TPMS will become standard equipment on new over-the-road tr...
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Lawsuit Surfaces as Universal TPMS Sensor Offerings Grow
By Skip Scherer
June 13, 2011
The automotive aftermarket has become crowded with universal TPMS sensors. The company laying claim to pioneering it all says it welcomes the competition, but wants a level playing field.
For the last few years, "one-size-fits-all&...
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Changing TPMS Sensor Batteries
By Skip Scherer
April 18, 2011
It's time to charge up tire dealers' customer education campaigns for TPMS sensor replacement as the life expectancies of batteries molded into sensors begin to run out.
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Is TPMS a Headache or Opportunity?
By Dave Crawford
February 14, 2011
A decade after the TREAD Act and almost four years into mandatory TPMS on all passenger vehicles in the U.S., one can fairly ask: Is TPMS still a headache for the industry, or has it become a profit opportunity for smart tire dealers?
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Dealers, Drivers Need to Think of TPMS in Winter Tire Changeovers
By Skip Scherer
February 14, 2011
It hasn't been a typical winter. Snowstorms have been relentless. A blizzard affected one'third of the U.S., dumping two feet of the white stuff on Chicago and New York City. Even the Super Bowl wasn't spared, providing a dramatic scene of maintenanc...
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The Past, Present and Future of TPMS
By Skip Scherer
December 14, 2010
Ebenezer Scrooge would probably fear the Ghost of Christmas Past and welcome the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, if the Scrooge and Marley firm...
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10 Years in, TPMS Confusion Still Exists Among Consumers
By Skip Scherer
October 18, 2010
Ever throw a party that took almost eight years to organize, but one-third of the invited guests never bothered to show up? Maybe it was the wo...
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TPMS: Popular Questions for an Unpopular Topic
By Skip Scherer
August 9, 2010
Let’s face reality. A paradox exists within tire pressure monitoring system discussions.
On one hand, it’s not a popular topic of conversation in a social setting. In fact, TPMS usually is a conversation stopper. &#...
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