NETSA Inducts Two in Hall of Fame
Roland Lesieur of Maynard & Lesieur Tire, Inc. and the late Robert Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Tire and Auto Service, were honored as the inaugural inductees to the New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA) Hall of Fame at this year’s NETSA Convention and Trade Show.
Tyrexpo Asia Continues to Grow Despite Clash of Dates
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The sixth Tyrexpo Asia, held in Singapore in September, left no hint of a doubt as to the importance of the regional tyre market and of the show itself in comparison with other regions and events.
Paper Tiger: Tackling Image Problem Takes Real Teeth, Not Tax Boondoggle
All I can say is: Be careful what you wish for. We’ve all heard tales of consumers being ripped off by auto repair shops. TV news shows and other media have done their watchdog best to uncover unscrupulous shops, especially during sweeps months. Many consumers see those hyper-hyped “Eyewitless News” exposes and automatically lump all
Goodyear Launches New Eagle F1 Asymmetric
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Goodyear has launched a new tyre designed to replace the much-vaunted Eagle F1 GSD3.
MRF Ltd.: Benchmark for the Indian Tyre Market
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) MRF Ltd. has been India’s most important tyre manufacturer since the industry’s earliest days in the subcontinent.
End Users Voice Servicing Concerns
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) What do our customers think of us? More importantly, how do they rate our service levels?
Shops in Crisis? The Tech Shortage: A Special Report: Part II
In our August issue, we began an in-depth look at an issue that has been described as one of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest hurdles: attracting qualified technicians and preventing an industry-wide shortage that, some insist, is inevitable. While most experts agree that a shortage does exist, it appears to be centered at the highest, most
Eye on Possibility: Out-of-the-Box Thinking Can Transform Your Image, Sell the Experience
Buying new tires has been called one of the most negative purchases a consumer can make. Did you ever invite the neighbors over to see your new washer-dryer combo? Unlikely. Same holds true for tires. While independent tire dealers can do little to polish the image of tires, they can do an awful lot to
The Man Who Said No to Wal-Mart
(Akron/Tire Review – Reprinted from Fast Company) Every year, thousands of executives venture to Bentonville, Ark., hoping to get their products onto the shelves of the world’s biggest retailer. But Jim Wier wanted Wal-Mart to stop selling his Snapper mowers.
Gratitude is a Dog Called Bridgestone
(Akron/Tire Review – Iccoventry.com) Sniffer dog Bridgestone has been named after the tire firm, which stepped in to sponsor his unit.