Trouble in tire technician town?
There’s no simple solution to the technician shortage, but tire dealers have the tools to calm the waters surrounding the issue.
Take on Technician Demand Like a Top Shop
We’ve seen actual growth in terms of technicians hired in this industry – that doesn’t mean the technician shortage or demand is going away.
A VIP Tires Executive’s Secret to Technician Retention
Read what it takes to see success when a new store comes online, how VIP retains its technicians, and expected sales trends during the second half of the year.
Tire Pros Touts Training, Succession Planning & Mobile Tire Service at 2023 Meeting
During the four-day event, Tire Pros dealers received updates on the business, mingled with their peers and learned about how they can tackle emerging industry trends.
How to Recruit the Next Generation of Technicians
Without focused and ongoing efforts by the industry, filling open positions in sufficient numbers is unlikely.
Top Shop Tips: Recruiting & Retaining Employees
Find out the ways our 2022 Top Shops are recruiting top-notch talent and treating them to promote business loyalty.
K&M Tire Dealers Go ‘All In’ at 2023 Conference & Trade Show
K&M Tire provided the fun, prizes and resources to dealers during its annual conference and trade show.
Top Shops: Opportunities & Challenges in Today’s Tire Industry
What is one thing that scares you and one thing that excites you about the tire industry?
Recruiting the Next Generation of Technicians
It’s apparent that without focused and ongoing efforts by the industry, filling open positions in sufficient numbers is unlikely.
Virginia Tire Hires 31 Women and Launches Scholarship
Virginia Tire & Auto, a 2011 Tire Review Top Shop, has hired 31 women over the past year and has plans to hire more, according to co-CEO Julie Holmes. Virginia Tire & Auto has launched a “Women in Automotive” scholarship that will assist in the advancement of women in the automotive industry. The company says
AutoLeap Releases Data on the State of the Auto Repair Industry
Automotive repair software company AutoLeap released the State of the Auto Repair Industry Benchmarking Report for 2022. According to the report, AutoLeap obtained data through a comprehensive survey of nearly 300 owners and managers of auto repair shops across North America. The company says it also spoke to various industry experts to collect insights on
IMR Releases Study on the American Perception of Trade Jobs
IMR has released its latest insights regarding the perception of the trades as a career path within U.S. households. This study surveyed 25,000 nationally representative households during the first quarter of each year since 2020. Thirty-nine percent of households surveyed fully agree that there are unfilled positions in the automotive service industry, providing high job
