Porsche Concept Car Demonstrates Electric Potential
German based specialist sports car manufacturer Ruf Automobile GmbH has demonstrated that battery-powered vehicles need not be merely clean, green and sensible.
Tire Fill Material; Belts & Hoses
Tire Fill Material is Going GreenDecades ago, we began using tire fill in steel mill yards, landfills and other high puncture conditions. In other words, this isn’t new, but the technology going into tire fill materials is capturing the attention of environmentalists. According to one tire fill material maker, the environmental impact of its filled
Loss-Leader Technique
Want to boost sales? Try the “loss-leader” approach. This sales technique involves significantly reducing the price of one item and using that as the “lead” to get customers into your dealership. Once a customer walks in your door, it’s likely they will see other items of interest or need other services. This is not to
Process of Elimination: To Get the Most Out of Your Bays, Make Every Step Matter
Here’s some of the freshest thinking available about getting the most out of your service bays. Maybe you have a limited amount of space. Maybe you’re adding a couple of new bays. Either way, wasted steps are out, effective use of space is in. With each new generation of equipment and people who count every
Dealer Debate: Tires Only Or Tires & Service?
In the world of independent tire dealers, there are two primary ways to conduct business: Sell tires and wheels only or sell tires and wheels plus full-blown automotive service. In recent years, there have been debates about which format fits today’s marketplace best. Here are two views offered by veteran tire dealers and the organizations
Addition by Additives
People are always in search of "performance improvements." Whether it’s six-pack abs or more hair, we ponder new and better options ®“ and sometimes additives ®“ to enhance one thing or another. It’s really no different with commercial truck tires. Over the last few years, there has been a growing market for a variety of
Telematics and Tires: Satellite and Chip Technologies Will Launch a Brave New World
What exactly does the term "telematics" mean? The term has been well used in recent years by commercial vehicle engineers and logistics planners in developing different truck components, data recording and retrieval systems, communications systems and other projects. And it is popping up more and more on the consumer vehicle side, with such services as
Thinking Outside the Box: Five Ways to Boost Vehicle Service Profits
Thinking Outside the Box Five Ways to Boost Vehicle Service Profits Vehicle service has long been a staple of nearly every retail tire dealership. The vehicle is up on the rack, the tires are off, and numerous systems are exposed and ready to be looked at. And from the customer’s point of view, it’s convenient