In this week’s Top Shop Tips video (sponsored by Coats), Bud Luppino (Bud’s Tire Pros), Alpio Barbara (Redwood General Tires) and Pat Fleischmann (Community Tire Pros) discuss expansion planning, staying involved with you management team and the importance of giving back to the community.
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
Remember the island of misfit toys from 1964’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? All those sad toys were thrown away for being not good enough or broken, when in reality all they needed was a little love. Well, just imagine this concept but for brake rotors. Constantly, brake rotors are thrown away to scrap piles. What some technicians may think needs replacement may just need to be resurfaced. Let’s talk about what technicians should look out for before sending brake rotors to the island of misfit parts.
As we begin 2024, the aftermarket pendulum has stabilized as the industry has adjusted to the uncertainties of the pandemic and supply chain challenges.
Understanding the nuanced differences between different tread designs can be valuable for communicating the value of different tire options.
In the tire industry, it’s all about the people. Why? Because in today’s world, that’s just good business.
The first step in any successful training program is to identify what’s important for your staff to learn.
We talk about how MatraX Tyres is adapting its products for U.S. customers and the challenges associated with U.S. distribution.
Get the most out of your tools so they aren’t just expensive code readers.
Large, custom 4×4 wheels are all the rage, and Hunter’s Maverick tire changer makes handling them a breeze.
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen about Hunter’s premium center-clamp Maverick tire changer.
