Selling on Value vs. Price
Optimize your customers’ tire and service experience, not how much it will cost, says Ziegler Tire.
Video: Can You Replace Spark Plugs on a Hot Engine?
Installing a spark plug with the engine hot can change the torque specification. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
Better Engines Need Better Filters
Neglected oil change intervals can ruin even the best engine oils and filters.
Complete Wheel Bearing Service
Hub assemblies and bearings can develop excessive endplay or a growling noise that can affect vehicle handling or alignment.
Valve Corrosion During Winter Wheel Changeover
Many OEMs recommend changing the TPMS service kit every time the tire is removed from the wheel.
Evaluating Tire Changers
Buying a new tire changer means taking stock of what you have, assessing what you’d like your shop to be able to do and gauging the tire volume you’d like to service in the future.
What RFV Means to the Tire Industry, Part II
In Part II of this article, we move to tire/wheel RFV in terms of tire vibration problem-solving in the tire shop.
Pinpointing a Failing TPMS Sensor
When one sensor dies, the rest will likely follow shortly after.
Tips for Investing in a New Tire Changer
If your technicians are struggling on tough tires, damaging wheels or sending tire work out, it could be time to invest in updating older or obsolete equipment.
Mohawk Lifts Releases Two New Lift Models
Mohawk Lifts has released its ML-220, a 20,000-lb.-capacity two-post lift; and a vertical rise lift ranging in capacity from 33,000-99,000 lbs.
The Relationship Between TPMS and Radio Waves
What you can’t see can hold up a relearn.
BCA Bearings Releases New SKUs for Late Model Import Coverage
The new products are part of BCA’s wheel end bearing assemblies and bearing product offerings.