Alternator Ripple Testing: The Ghost in the Machine
Before computers and networks in vehicles, an alternator that was producing AC voltage or ripple through the electrical system would cause flickering lights and maybe an ignition problem. Today, excessive ripple voltage can cause communication issues with networks and communication DTCs in multiple modules.
Sensing Brake Pad Wear
Brake pad wear sensors have been around for more than 40 years, but in the past decade, their technology has advanced.
2019 Tire Brand & Segment Studies
Tire Review has included a tire segment study as well as a tire brand study in our 2019 edition of the Tire Review Sourcebook. Both of these sections include data on both consumer and commercial tires.
Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Chad Niezgocki, Twin River Tire & Auto Inc.
Chad Niezgocki, owner of Twin River Tire & Auto Inc., tends to see a lot of unfamiliar faces where his three stores – two named Granite City Tire & Auto and another named Plaza Tire & Auto – operate in the heart of Minnesota, in Saint Cloud, Sartell and Alexandria.
Tire Review Dealer Study: Sales Report
In the 2019 edition of the Tire Review Sourcebook, we take a look at shop sales volume, tire dealers’ top sources for tires, number of brands carried by tire segment, what tire dealers include in a standard tire sale and who are their most challenging competitors.
The U.S. Auto Industry at a Glance
In the 2019 edition of the Tire Review Sourcebook, we present big-picture data that sheds light on the opportunities for tire replacements and vehicle service on a robust U.S. car parc.
Tire Review Dealer Study: Service Report
Learn dealers’ average gross profit margin on vehicle service and other retail sales, where they buy their parts, the types of service jobs they perform, what dealers identified as their top technician training sources, how many technicians are ASE- and TIA-certfied and much more.
Consumer Study: Buying Behaviors
Get a better understanding of the buying habits of today’s tire customer, from what factors influence their tire purchase to how they prefer you to communicate and engage with them.
Tire Fitments & Brand Preferences Study: U.S. Regional View
Take a look at the top five PLT tire fitments within the five regions of the U.S. as well as a breakdown of dealer perceptions and ratings of passenger car tire brands within the same five regions.
Tire Review Study: Tire Dealer Operations
In the 2019 edition of the Tire Review Sourcebook, we explore the many business aspects of owning and operating a tire dealership, including in-bay productivity, number of bays, the owners’ role in the business, gross profit margin, tire dealers’ major business concerns, top methods for tire dealership promotions, social media usage and more.
Indian Tire Industry Update: Staring at a Slowdown
Many factors have led to India becoming the fourth largest automotive market globally, but it’s at an inflection point with the rapid evolution of technology, newer laws and more globally-aligned emission norms.
South Korean Tire Industry Update: Status Quo Performance in a Declining Global Tire Market
South Korean tire industry and domestic producers have been one of the best success stories in the global tire industry. However, declining demand in the domestic and export markets in last two years have dented its performance to some extent.
