Growing Companies Big Deal

Perhaps more than a little lost at the tail end of a July 7 news item we posted was word that Miami-based South Dade Automotive was ranked 181 in Hispanic Business magazine’s annual rundown of the Top 500 Hispanic business in the U.S.

By Jim Smith
July 14, 2008

CEO Jorge Pola and his team have done a tremendous job building their business, and in being an integral part of the local community.

This honor is a pretty big deal for the company, an ACCC member, and well it should be. Any time our industry is positively recognized by a notable national publication, it is a big deal.

The magazine also listed the Top 50 Exporters for 2008, which included four tire firms: South Dade Automotive, Tire Group International, Tire Masters International and Lucy’s Tire Inc. Congrats to all!

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– Jim Smith

Inspecting Ball Joints

Ball joints may be small, but if they fail, drivers will lose control of the vehicle.

By Christian Hinton
March 20, 2023

Ball joints are an important part of a vehicle's suspension system, allowing for smooth steering and proper alignment. But over time, wear and tear can occur, leading to unsafe driving conditions.

In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about the two types of ball joints and how to inspect them.