Product Spotlight: TPMS Tools
The Tire Industry Association estimates that there are more than 50 million vehicles equipped with TPMS already on America’s roadways, making TPMS service one of the fastest-growing business opportunities for tire dealers. However, with more than 150 SKUs of TPMS sensors fitted to vehicles in North America, it can be a challenge to maintain sensor
The Past, Present and Future of TPMS
Ebenezer Scrooge would probably fear the Ghost of Christmas Past and welcome the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, if the Scrooge and Marley firm of Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" was a player in the tire pressure monitoring system industry instead of London’s financial lending community. In the revised account of the holiday classic, the
TIA Taking TPMS Relearn Chart Orders at GTE
TIA said the latest updated version of its popular TPMS Relearn Chart will soon be available, and it will take advanced orders for the chart at the upcoming Global Tire Expo in Las Vegas. TIA will be taking orders at Booth 40059 at the GTE, which is part of the upcoming SEMA Show, Nov. 2-5
Schrader Takes to Streets to Promote Sensor, Tool Line
TPMS-maker Schrader is taking the long road to Las Vegas to promote its EZ-Sensor product line to tire dealers, distributors and consumers. Schrader embarked on what will be a 6,400-mile journey around and across the country, leaving Detroit on Oct. 18 and reaching the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center by
10 Years in, TPMS Confusion Still Exists Among Consumers
Ever throw a party that took almost eight years to organize, but one-third of the invited guests never bothered to show up? Maybe it was the wording of the invitation. The cumbersome title “U.S. Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act” probably didn’t help to capture the imagination of the general public when passed in
Multi-Application TPMS Sensor Simplifies Service
Earlier this week, Continental Corp.’s Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket division introduced its new TPMS solution, which the company said works with all existing scan tools, saving significant time and money for parts and service professionals. The new VDO REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensor is designed to work on multiple vehicle applications and can replace a wide
TPMS: Popular Questions for an Unpopular Topic
Let’s face reality. A paradox exists within tire pressure monitoring system discussions. On one hand, it’s not a popular topic of conversation in a social setting. In fact, TPMS usually is a conversation stopper. A recent 19th hole opinion exchange among friends included Gulf of Mexico oil drilling, Tea Party rallies and LeBron. Chatter
Schrader Sees Cyber Tires Near
Tires capable of monitoring themselves, road conditions and "talking" with a vehicle’s electronic systems are only three years away, declares Schrader Electronics. The automotive sensor developer has developed a sensor that is mounted on the inside of a tire instead of on the valve or wheel, as is the case with currently available direct TPMS
LIVE AT SEMA: Updated TPMS Relearn Chart Released, Digital Version in Works
TIA has introduced a revised and updated version of its popular TPMS Relearn Chart, and association officials say plans are underway to create a digital version for tire dealers. The update includes all 2009 and some 2010 model-year cars, TIA said, and can be ordered by phone (800-876-8372), or via the TIA Web site at
Safety Features Key to TPMS Acceptance: Survey
Tire pressure monitoring systems will be fitted standard on all new cars in Europe from 2012, and according to TPMS maker Schrader Electronics, the majority of U.K. motorists support the use of systems similar to those the company produces. Results indicate the level of public support for TPMS hinges upon how quickly and readily a