In Good Hands: Having The Right Insurance Can Help You Survive More Than One ‘What If’
In Good Hands Having The Right Insurance Can Help You Survive More Than One ‘What If’It’s said that when it comes to getting insurance, you’re simply betting that something bad will happen. True or not, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Having insurance is a must in order to stay in business. In today’s
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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
Power of Momentum: Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney
Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney
Hot Tires and Cool Wheels
Hot Tires and Cool Wheels The tire and the wheel. Each is similar in that they’re round and are a major component of any vehicle. But while one is made of rubber, the other is metal – steel, aluminum or an alloy. One costs more than the other, and one may never need replacing. One
Dealer Diary: On Their Minds
On Their Minds For the past two years, Tire Review has brought you Dealer Diary, a monthly series that focuses on typical tire dealers and the ins and outs of their businesses.Both Dave Schardt, president of The Wheel Source in Dayton, Ohio, and Barry Steinberg, owner of Direct Tire and Auto Service in Boston, have
Door To Door: Gamauf Stumps Dealers, BFS Team
In this new semi-regular feature, we’ll interview key individuals on important issues facing the tire market. For this first installment, we sat down with John Gamauf, vice president of consumer tire sales for Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., to discuss the impact last year’s recall and the current Ford-Firestone situation has had on BFS’s business. There’s been a
Their Best Interest: Honesty and Going By the Book The Only Way to Keep Customers
Their Best Interest Honesty and Going By the Book The Only Way to Keep Customers Diary ProfileBarry Steinberg, OwnerDirect Tire (Four locations)Location: Boston, Mass.Years in Operations: 26No. of Bays: 50No. of Techs: 22 service techs and 34 tire techsTire Brands Carried: Toyo, Cooper, Dunlop, Falken and PirelliAverage Jobs/Day: 275-325Tire/Service: 45%/55%Other Non-Tire Services: Complete undercar services, brakes,
Does Anyone Know?: Has the LT/SUV Market Changed in the Post-Recall World?
Does Anyone Know? Has the LT/SUV Market Changed in the Post-Recall World? Not too long ago, the light truck/SUV market may have changed forever. Aug. 9, 2000, to be exact. It was a Wednesday, not unlike any other Wednesday. Except the firestorm that started that day has had a far-reaching – and still unclear ®“
Dealer Diary: Picking the Keepers
Picking the Keepers For the past two years, Tire Review has brought you Dealer Diary, a monthly series that focuses on typical tire dealers and the ins and outs of their business.This year, we’re excited to be profiling a unique and well-known dealer – and someone whose primary focus is customer service – Barry Steinberg,