May, 2013 Archives - Tire Review Magazine
Product Spotlight: Shocks & Struts

Automotive shock absorbers and struts perform one key task: keep modern vehicles under control. Integral to the vehicle’s suspension system, shocks and struts certainly do quite a bit more than just keep a car from bouncing.

Working Under Pressure

Fuel pump troubles require some major reflection – and a dash of patience.

Missing a Word Not ‘Iffy’

Anti-unsafe used tire law proponents miss the point – and the key word.

Continental Adds Capacity, Expands Gold Dealer Benefits

At its annual Gold Dealer Program meeting and incentive trip, Continental Tire the Americas offered updates about its production expansions, new products, dealer program and education enhancements, and marketing and sales promotion efforts.

Bridgestone Launches Tires, Recaps Brand Strategies

Bridgestone Americas used its 2013 Drive and Learn product introduction to roll out four new tires, as well as recap both Bridgestone and Firestone brand strategies, accomplishments and promotions.

May 2013 Sales Intelligence

Tire and service pricing for Albany, N.Y.; Fargo, N.D.; Honolulu, Hawaii; Orlando, Fla.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and St. Louis, Mo., retail tire markets during the period of April 2-9, 2013.

Manage Your Online Reputation

Find out what customers are saying about you – and how to address negative reviews.

Winning & Losing: Part 2

Manage customer complaint damage by putting a defined, proactive process into place.

N.J.’s Tire Systems relies on strong foundation to recover after Hurricane Sandy

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy last October, volunteers from all over the country came to the New Jersey coast to help clean up debris and restore utilities to damaged homes and businesses.

Hybrid Vehicle Service

Examining operation, maintenance and service of the popular Honda Civic Hybrid, which is now in its third generation – with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market back in 2002.

Long Brake Pad Life

Maximize mileage by performing complete brake jobs with quality parts.

TPMS Diagnostic Strategies

Dig a little deeper to find the true causes of the most puzzling TPMS problems.