Tire Shop Repair Service
3 Simple Steps to Selling More TPMS

When it comes to selling more TPMS, no stone should go unturned. Try these simple steps and see what works for your customers.

Hunter Engineering Updates Road Force Elite Wheel Balancer

Hunter Engineering Co. has updated its Road Force Elite wheel balancer with Automatic CenteringCheck technology to have new 4.0 software that checks assembly centering on every spin and notifies the technician of improper centering.

Hunter Engineering Road Force Elite wheel balancer
Hunter Engineering Introduces Revolution WalkAway Tire Changer

Hunter Engineering says the WalkAway feature in its Revolution Tire Changer reduces operating time by 57%.

Hunter Engineering Revolution Tire Changer with WalkAway capabilities
Hunter Engineering Introduces Lift Rack Integrated with Alignment Capabilities

Hunter Engineering has released its new RX14 Scissor Lift, which the company says provides massive capacity with a small footprint.

Hunter Engineering Alignment Lift Rack
Explaining TPMS: Making Education Part of the Experience

Before selling the value of TPMS to a customer, your shop should have the knowledge and equipment necessary to perform TPMS services in a timely manner.

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Why Shocks, Struts and Tires Wear Down

Shocks, struts and tires wear over time but why exactly? Here’s a simple explanation.

Shocks struts tires wear
Servicing TPMS on Ford, Chrysler and GM Vehicles

There are standard relearn procedures for TPMS systems but they can vary by make and manufacturer. To help, here’s a roundup of TPMS advice and procedures for domestic vehicles – specifically Chrysler, GM and Ford passenger vehicles.

How to service Chrysler's TPMS system
Brake Line Inspection: Corrosion Warning Signs and Protecting Against Liability

No one can predict when a brake line or hose will fail. This is why inspecting brake lines should be part of every vehicle inspection

Wheel Alignment: Teaching Customers the Basics

When you’re not mindful of your posture during the day, it affects the rest of your body. In the same way, if a vehicle’s wheels are out of alignment, it will affect other parts of the car – including the tires.

10 Years of TPMS: A Technology Comes of Age

September 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of mandatory tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

The Nine Rules of Bearing Replacement

On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support around 850 pounds depending on the weight distribution and driveline configuration.

The Future of Intelligent Tires: Details Behind Tire Sensor Testing

Automotive component manufacturers are working to integrate a variety of components into a cohesive, centralized control system for autonomous vehicles.