November 2020 Archives - Tire Review Magazine
Routine Tire Inspections Yield Profit Down the Line

By checking a customer’s alignment and tread depth, dealers can educate customers on their tire health and also offer data-backed repair services to ensure that their car is running as smoothly and safely as possible.

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Nitrogen Inflation: Not Just a Bunch of Hot Air

Keeping tires at their proper inflation level longer with nitrogen fill is relatively cheap insurance, especially for customers who aren’t religious about preventive maintenance.

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Nissan TPMS Service: Sensors and the Relearn Process

Never assume that the failure of a sensor to register means that the sensor has failed. Sensors are sensitive to how they are installed on the wheel.

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Work ‘On’ Your Business, Making Culture a Priority

Now is a good time to reflect on your business and perform an audit, especially in the areas of company culture and employee retention—two important barometers that impact productivity and profitability.

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Top 3 TPMS Installations that Cost Time and Money

Programmable sensors and auto location are two examples of features that offer many benefits but may require extra steps during service.

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The Science Behind Ride & Handling

Ride and handling are the first impressions someone will have when they purchase a vehicle. We review a tire’s effects on ride and handling and discuss vehicle manufacturer requirements related to the two.

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Dealer Focus: Aaron Telle, Telle Tire & Auto Centers

Aaron Telle has been instrumental in expanding the family business from one to 16 stores.

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ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics

False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.

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Are You a Leader if No One Follows You?

In businesses, where the quality of customer experiences and satisfaction are critical, mindful leadership has an opportunity to flourish and produce results.

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Is Your Business Growing?

Even if you’re not adding locations, your business should still be growing—changing with the times and continually adding value.

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The Power of Playbooks

A playbook not only represents you, your business and its policies in detail, but it also shows your history, philosophy and objectives.

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Recognizing Employee Milestones & Accomplishments

In the day-to-day grind of running a business, shop owners are often just too busy to stop and say “thanks” or “congratulations.”

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