Tire Shop Repair Service
New Web Site Option Available to Dealers

CustomerLink has launched its new Web site design and hosting service for tire dealers and auto service shops.

New Tri-Lingual Monroe Catalog Out

Tenneco Inc. has released its now tri-lingual Monroe ride control master catalog, which covers the company’s entire line of shock absorbers, struts, strut assemblies, and related components for passenger and medium-duty applications.

Hella Joins TPMS Market

Hella Inc., best know for its automotive lighting and electronics, has entered the TPMS market.

Bosch Acquires Accu Industries

The Bosch Group is acquiring the operating assets of Accu Industries Inc., located in Ashland, Va.

Mighty Pushes Preventative Maintenance With Promotion

Mighty Auto Parts is offering a new spring consumer incentive program.

SPX Named to ‘Most Admired’ List

Vehicle diagnostic toolmaker SPX Corp. has been named one of Fortune magazine’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies for 2008.

European Tyre Manufacturer to Trial Pneu-Logic Technology

Advanced ID subsidiary Pneu-Logic is reported to have sold a number of tyre maintenance systems to a European tyre manufacturer for evaluation purposes.

Wingfoot Commercial Tire Opens 23rd Pilot Truck Care Center

Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC has announced that it is opening a new Pilot Truck Care Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

May ‘Worst Month For Breakdowns’ – ATS Euromaster

According to ATS Euromaster, May 2007 was the worst month of last year for commercial vehicle tyre-related breakdowns on UK roads.

RMA Issues Video Warning of Improper Repairs

The RMA says that nearly 88% of tire repairs are performed improperly, and has issued a video news release to help consumers understand that improper repairs can pose a safety risk and impact tire warranties.

New Monroe Promotion to Help ‘Brake the Bank’

The Monroe brakes brand of Tenneco Inc. has announced a new trade promotion that will enable qualifying shop owners, technicians and distributor/jobber salespeople to earn cash cards valued at up to $75 each by relying on the Monroe brakes product line.

OTR’s TotalTyreLogic Proving Popular in Scotland

Quarrying TotalTyreLogic, OTR’s ‘cradle to grave’ earthmover tyre management system, is said to be making a big impact in Scotland’s quarrying industry, and is already in use in more than 30 quarries there.