RMA Outlines Calif. Bill Opposition
In a letter sent to California state senators last week, the RMA outlined its opposition to AB 496, a bill that would require consumer notification of a tire’s date of manufacture.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Letter to the Editor: CIMS Concerned About Registration Situation
Dear Editor: After reading the article “RMA Sides With E-Registration,” which appeared in the April 2007 edition of Tire Review, we strongly take exception to erroneous content contained in the article.
Over There: New-Car Dealer Shares Trials, Tribulations of Dealing With TPMS
Tire dealers aren’t the only ones concerned about TPMS these days. Auto dealers, also, are handling an increasing number of TPMS-equipped vehicles in their service bays. While there’s stronger competition for vehicle service than meets the tire-dealer eye, TPMS is forcing both auto and tire dealers to cope with a new entrÉe on their service
Goodyear and Bridgestone: Western Manufacturers in India
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Although the Indian tyre market is mainly characterised by its strong growth, it still is a market that is relatively self-sufficient.
Information Overload?: New Data Collection Tools Can Help Dealers – But at a Price
When a telephone installer in Canton, Ohio, leaves his service truck, his boss back at headquarters knows. If the installer moves more than 100 yards from his truck, the boss knows that, too. If that installer checks out his son’s baseball game, the boss can ‘see’ the company’s service truck parked at the ball field,
Cutting the Tape: What the TREAD Act Means to You … Today
What the TREAD Act Means to You … Today Elected officials love to jump on consumer safety issues. It’s the best job security strategy around. In November 2000, that’s precisely what Congress did when the Firestone recall and Ford Explorer debacle gave them the motive and opportunity to create and pass into law a
New Year, New Rules: Disputed OSHA Ergonomic Regs in Effect – For Now
Disputed OSHA Ergonomic Regs in Effect – For Now