What’s Next for TPMS Technology?
TPMS, like most technologies, is always evolving, and that is a good thing. The more accurate the system becomes and the more features that are added to a TPMS system, the more likely the driver will find value in keeping their TPMS system functioning. In the past 10 years alone: TPMS went from an optional
Don’t Let the Causes of TPMS Corrosion Cost Your Customers
No matter how far we get with TPMS technology, we still must go back to the basics of repair when it comes to hard parts. Corrosion is one of the leading causes of TPMS replacement. The chemical reaction that takes place when certain metals are exposed to moisture, salt, dirt and certain climates causes the
TPMS Matters Even More in an Electrified Vehicle
The upcoming era of electric vehicles is truly the topic of our time in this industry. As the infrastructure for this imminent change is getting put into place, it is easy to wonder what other changes will come our way when it comes to servicing these vehicles. As vehicles get smarter, safer and more efficient,
Replacing Rubber, Snap-In TPMS Valves During Tire Service
Over the past several years, many vehicle manufacturers have started moving away from aluminum clamp-in valve stems and switching to rubber snap-in valve stems instead. The main reason for this switch is that aluminum clamp-in stems are more susceptible to corrosion than their rubber counterparts; especially in certain climates and locations where the valve stem
The Costly TPMS Mistake You Don’t Want to Make
Programmable TPMS sensors revolutionized TPMS. They are a huge benefit to shops looking to increase inventory turns and are a saving grace during these times of extreme part proliferation. However, a very common and costly mistake at the shop level is confusing “programming” a sensor with to “relearning” the vehicle. Programming does not equal relearning.
Charging for TPMS Service
Like any other product or service, charging for a TPMS service can be a bit of a science. You really want to consider three things: the product(s) you want to offer, the service(s) you want to provide, and depending on the answers to those two questions, your brand positioning in the market. Let’s dive into
Adding Retrofit TPMS Kits to Older or Non-Equipped Vehicles
If a vehicle was not originally equipped with TPMS, the driver has the option to add it by using a retrofit kit.
The TPMS and Tire-Life Connection
Tire pressure monitoring systems, although extremely important and a mandated safety requirement on new vehicles sold in the U.S., are still considered a discretionary part by most drivers. This means that TPMS systems are considered “optional” since the vehicle will still run without them fully functioning. Quite frankly, a vehicle will get you from point
Avoiding TPMS Signal Interference During the Repair Process
When the signals are crossed or obstructed, it can lead the system to transmit inaccurate information to the driver, or to the TPMS light illuminating.
Schrader Walks Through ST-1 TPMS Tool Capabilities at SEMA
The ST-1 TPMS tool programs a vehicle’s sensor and reads the sensor from the sidewall of the tires, Schrader’s Yanick Leduc explained.