Back to Basics 2: Step-by-Step Tire Demounting/Mounting
The second installment in our Back2Basics series looks at an essential part of the tire sales and service process: demounting an old tire and mounting a new one on the customer’s vehicle.
ALI Elects Board Members, Chairman
During its annual membership meeting, held in conjunction with the AAPEX/SEMA shows in Las Vegas, Automotive Lift Institute members re-elected Douglas Grunnet, Stertil KONI USA, as chairman of the board of directors. Also elected to the board were: Jerry Lentz, Challenger Lifts; Gary Kennon, Vehicle Service Group; Gary DiAngelo, Wheeltronic Ltd.; Jeff Kritzer, BendPak Inc.;
Electronic Stability Control and the Role of Tires
Electronic stability control – ESC – introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety after seat belts, will finally be standard equipment on all passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. starting in 2012. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. But
2010 Top Shop Finalist: Waukegan Tire & Supply Co.
Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. Inc. has learned to adapt. The company did not just accept change because there was no other choice; it embraced change, and is thriving as a result. From adopting social media to keeping pace with shifting demographics, the company has found ways to grow a sense of community. As a
The Shop of Tomorrow Is Possible Today
Visitors to AAIA’s AAPEX booth this year were given a first-hand look at how the Shop of Tomorrow can function more efficiently with technology available today. The Shop of Tomorrow featured products from Alldata, Garage Operator and Hunter Engineering, using the current Web services of i•Shop to seamlessly share work orders, customer and vehicle information,
Grunnet Elected Chair of ALI
The Automotive Lift Institute met during last week’s AAPEX Show to elect new officers for the coming year and honor its outgoing chairman. Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc., in Louisville, Ky., finished his three-year term as ALI chairman and was recognized for his contributions to the organization. ALI members elected Doug Grunnet of Stertil-ALM
Top Shop Honorees Share More Keys to Success
I have written this column for several years now, many times discussing various aspects of performance, whether it is tires, wheels or suspensions. And I’ve tried to focus on tangible items we can touch and measure, one against another, to derive the best product for a given application. As we head to Las Vegas and
Weighing Options: Mechanical Balancing or Balancing Compounds?
There is no easy answer to this age-old question, because each choice has merit. Fleets on both sides of the argument are sold on their choice and most are not about to change their minds anytime soon. Think of it in the same way people think about cars. Some will only “buy American,” while others
Automotive Lift Institute Elects Officers and Directors
(Aftermarketnews.com) The Automotive Lift Institute has re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. in Louisville, Ky., to a third term as chairman of the board of directors.
AASA Recognizes Long-time Members
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) honored 15 companies with more than 25 years of membership during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).