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Selling Safety: TPMS Valve Stems and Service More Than Just Good Business

For more than eight years, tire pressure monitoring systems have haunted the tire and auto industries. And just like any automotive component, the lifespan of TPMS parts is getting increasingly shorter year-by-year. Therein lies not only a solid business opportunity, but also an opportunity to show the customer your knowledge of the business – for

Learning Curve: Training Still a Key Issue in TPMS Service, Multiple Options Exist

TPMS has many unresolved issues, and most tire dealers have dealt with the problems in various ways. However, one of the most common concerns these days still involves training. The Tire Industry Association has done an admirable job taking the lead in this area, and even recently released the Spanish version of its 200-Level TPMS

New TPMS Guide Available

Schrader-Bridgeport International has released its 2008 AirAware Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Guide.

Titan Chooses Board Members, Taylor Remains as Chairman

Titan International shareholders elected Richard Cashin, Albert Febbo and Mitchell Quain to serve as directors with three-year terms.

The Latest Thing?: TPMS Training’s Slow Growth Runs Parallel to Industry

To auto and tire technicians, training is like a candy bar to a chocoholic – they can’t get enough. However, in the constantly changing TPMS world, training activities seem to mirror the industry itself. There remains no consistency, except for one source – the Mitchell1 Guide, a.k.a., the technician’s bible. “There’s nothing new in training,”

New Sales Appointments at Cooper Tire Europe

Cooper Tire & Rubber Europe has announced two new appointments to its UK team.

Getting Geeky: TPMS Issues, Vehicle Systems Keep Dealers on Their Toes

We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding

Schrader Introduces New TPMS Products

(Akron/Tire Review) Schrader Bridgeport International, Inc. announced the addition of several new products to the company’s AirAware TPMS product line.

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

The Short List: A Few Expert Recommendations Can Help Dealers Get Ready For TPMS

Every business that has a service bay and changes tires has at least one mantra these days – preparing for the final TPMS compliance date – Sept. 1, 2007. That’s the date when the NHTSA edict goes into full effect, mandating tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on all new cars. However, as most observers and