Auto Care Update: Warranties & Telematics
Within the auto care service industry, tire dealers are one of but two segments that show growth in the total number of outlets over the past eight years, up by 0.9% annually since 2007 to an estimated 19,851 locations in 2015. Even more impressive is the fact that the rest of the service sector contracted
CTDA Hosts Annual New Year Luncheon
The California Dealers Association’s annual New Year Luncheon, presented by 1-800 EveryRim.com, was at full capacity with 77 dealers and vendors from 48 companies attending the event on Jan. 21, in Pico Rivera, Calif. During the luncheon, Tom Formanek, TIA vice president and regional sales manager of Stellar Industries, spoke about the pressing issue of
CTDA Hosting Annual New Year Lunch
The California Dealers Association is reminding dealers to save the date for its annual New Year Luncheon, presented by 1-800 EveryRim.com. The luncheon is scheduled for Jan 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dal Rae Restaurant in Pico Rivera, Calif. This year’s event will feature Tom Formanek, Tire Industry Association vice president, and Joe Findeis,
Retreading Faces Pressures
When I was asked to contribute an article forecasting what the future held for the truck tire retread market during the next 12 months the first thought that came to my mind was “China.” Although I am writing this while sitting in my office in California, I am well aware that Tire Review has
There For The Taking
Service and maintenance opportunities grow, but multiple challenges and competition can trip up tire dealers
Staying Power
Principles All Tire Dealers Can Implement to Keep Good Employees from Running to the Nearest Exit.
Interact, Review, Improve
It’s the best time to look back, review tire performance, and make recommendations for 2014.
Askpatty.Com CEO Jody DeVere to Receive Distinguished Service Award
Jody DeVere, founder and CEO of AskPatty.com, will receive the Women’s Automotive Association International Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented during the 14th annual WAAI Spirit of Leadership Awards Reception, slated for Feb. 9 at the Peabody in Orlando. DeVere founded AskPatty.com in 1999 as a website to provide advice to women on automotive-related
The Sharks Get a New Website
You may have missed this (I know I did…cause it wasn’t sent to me) but our friends at Safety Research & Strategies launched a new website. And Sean Kane and his team, I have to admit, did a pretty good job. Especially since his new website now best represents what he actually does for a
Missed Communications?: TIA Government Relations Efforts Plain, But Perhaps Not Seen
It is difficult to express the disappointment I feel in regard to the recent letter to the editor from Alpio Barbara (TR, October 2009) concerning TIA and its government relations activities. He questioned our activities on a number of important legislative issues, and I’d like to take this opportunity to present to him – and