The Growth of SUV-Specific Fitments
Though SUVs have been growing in popularity for years now, OE fitments and a wide variety of consumer expectations have caused more SUV-specific tires to come to market. In this video from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio, we will discuss the growth of SUV tires and why this trend is happening. When it
A Focus on TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are part of your daily routine, and the Autel ITS600 can provide your technicians with the ability to correctly diagnose a repair and give them the opportunity to easily expand their scope of service. Not only does this TPMS-focused service tool easily show the issues, but it goes further to
All-Season Tire Selling Tips
Has this ever happened to you as a tire dealer: A customer walks in, phone in hand, thinking they know exactly what tire they want for their vehicle. Yet, after going over some things with you or your service advisor, they decide to go with something completely different? There are a few best practices to
Sun Auto: Doubling in Size in 2021, What’s Next for 2022
Private-equity-backed Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired 11 new automotive service brands last year and doubled in size. So, how did they do it? And what’s to credit for their growth? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Tony Puckett, the company’s CEO, to discuss Sun Auto’s growth to
The Importance of Tire Registration
To ensure the safety of your customers and to keep potentially unsafe tires off the road, there’s a crucial step tire dealers can take. In this video from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio, we’ll discuss the importance of registering tires. So, what is the crucial step tire dealers can take to ensure the
TPMS and Tire Life Connection
Tire pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS systems, are crucial to vehicles and mandated as a safety requirement on new vehicles sold in the U.S., but some drivers still consider this to be an optional part since a vehicle will still run without them fully functioning. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we’ll
Is Your Shop EV Ready?
Through the years, tire and auto shops have adapted to various automotive evolutions … computer diagnostics, ABS, traction control, and more. Those were gradual changes that were eventually embraced and handled in terms of aftermarket sales and service. The new question is: Are you EV-ready? It doesn’t matter if you’re personally a lover or hater
Second-Gen CEOs Take Their Business to New Heights
For years, Virginia Tire & Auto has been among the best tire dealers in North America. The dealership, now spanning 18 stores, was named Tire Review’s Top Shop Winner in 2011, and since then, has garnered local and national accolades. Today, in its second generation of ownership, Virginia Tire is redefining what it means to
Using Data To Order The Right Tire SKUs
Technology is a great tool to help you manage your business –it can help you save time when looking to replenish your inventory and allow you to check off other tasks on your to-do list with just a click of a button. In this video from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio, we’ll discuss
Custom Wheel Balancing Checklist
To maintain a smooth ride on a vehicle, good wheel balancing is a necessity. In the video above from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio, we’ll talk more about the process of balancing a customer’s wheels. Custom wheels with low-profile tires can cause tire vibration and discomfort in the driver’s seat if the wheels
Tony Puckett Breaks Down Sun Auto’s Record Growth [Video]
You may have heard of Sun Auto Tire & Service. The company, formerly known as GB Auto Service, started in 2017 and just last year, it had record growth, doubling in size after acquiring 11 new automotive service brands in 12 new states. Currently, the company, backed by private equity firm Leonard Green & Associates,
AMN Drivetime Podcast Welcomes NGK’s Brian Norko (video)
NGK’s Brian Norko credits an important mentor in his career that helped him learn the key to being successful.
