Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Joshua Baughman, Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros
Most tire dealers don’t make a habit of giving away service work free-of-charge, but for Joshua Baughman, owner of four Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros stores in Ohio, the strategy has helped him see 25-40% growth year-over-year.
Industry Intelligence: Do You Sell Used Tires?
In our Tire Brand and Segment surveys conducted this year, we discovered what percent of dealers sell used tires per segment.
Want Optimal Performance From Ag Tires? It’s in the Air
What air pressures should I carry in my ag tires? How often should I check my air pressures? While the answers are dependent on many different factors, here’s some general advice that you can share.
Editor’s Notebook: The Perfect Storm for Vehicle TLC and Tire & Service Opportunities
Neglected auto care almost always means much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost vehicle resale value. You know that all too well, but your customers’ vehicle maintenance habits sometimes don’t stack up.
Alternator Ripple Testing: The Ghost in the Machine
Before computers and networks in vehicles, an alternator that was producing AC voltage or ripple through the electrical system would cause flickering lights and maybe an ignition problem. Today, excessive ripple voltage can cause communication issues with networks and communication DTCs in multiple modules.
Sensing Brake Pad Wear
Brake pad wear sensors have been around for more than 40 years, but in the past decade, their technology has advanced.
