The Rule of 3X Tire Rotation
Inform customers that if they want to get the best mileage out of their tires, only you will do this for them, so they should get in the habit of coming back for this service.
Subaru TPMS Diagnostics
The most common issue a shop will see with a TPMS warning light is low tire pressure. Once all tires have been inflated to the pressure listed on the vehicle’s placard (including the spare), drive the vehicle at 25 mph for 10 minutes.
Servicing Wheel Bearing Seals
As a rule, wheel bearing seals should never leak. Any signs of a current leak or previous leaks are an indication that the seal has failed.
Upselling a Second Set of Rims and TPMS Sensors
This investment will save customers money in service each year because they will not need to pay to dismount the wheel, dismount the existing tire, service the sensor valve, mount the all-season tires onto each rim or rebalance the wheel.
Wheel Alignment Basics
As Americans gravitate to more SUVs with larger tires, proper alignment is of increasing importance as a way for your customers to maximize their investment.
Inspection Lanes: Reaping Returns on Your Investment
Helping drivers keep up with vehicle and tire maintenance can start by installing one or more inspection lanes in your tire shop.
Rethinking Your Wheel Weight Assortment
Your wheel weights could be hiding indirect costs related to them falling off or losing their adhesion, which leads to comebacks for rebalancing.
Can Tires Sell Shocks and Struts?
Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicles.
Scan and Scope Diagnostics
Using a scan tool to communicate with different modules can confirm operation and the source of communication codes.
Investing in TPMS Tools
The TPMS tools you invest in can either make or break the efficiency of your shop’s TPMS program.
Torque and Clamping Force
Many variables need to be managed in your dealership to secure the wheels and ensure safe and reliable wheel service for your customers.
Belt Alignment Measurement
A misalignment of the plane of the belt can occur when a pulley is not parallel to the other pulleys on the belt drive system.
