Trouble-Free Wheel-End Care
As much as 90% of all wheel end seal failures are a result of improper installations, according to SKF. The manufacturer offers a systems approach to wheel-end maintenance in its Trouble Free Operation program, by providing fleets with detailed instructional materials and making hands-on training available to technicians. The following tips are from the program’s
February 2009 Sales Intelligence
Covering Bismarck, N.D.; Detroit, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; Little Rock, Ark.; Columbia, S.C.; and San Diego, Calif., retail tire marketsduring period of Jan. 30-Feb. 4. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection ofindependent tire dealers, mass merchants and car dealers to obtaincurrent pricing on replacement tires and vehicle services. InteliChekrequests and verifies retail prices
CCC Says 80% of Cars Need Service
Eighty percent of vehicles on the road today need service or parts, according to a new report by the Car Care Council.
January 2009 Sales Intelligence
Covering Casper, Wy.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Provo, Utah; Duluth, Minn.; and San Antonio, Texas, retail tire marketsduring period of Nov. 25, 2008. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection ofindependent tire dealers, mass merchants and car dealers to obtaincurrent pricing on replacement tires and vehicle services. InteliChekrequests and verifies retail prices
Purolator Launches New Web Site
Purolator Filters has launched a new Web site designed to provide nearly every kind of filter information to do-it-yourself customers as well as automotive professionals, according to the company.
December 2008 Sales Intelligence
Covering Topeka, Kan.; Orlando, Fla.; San Francisco, Calif.; Buffalo, N.Y.; Columbus, Ohio; and Billings, Mont., retail tire marketsduring period of Oct. 28-Nov. 5. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection ofindependent tire dealers, mass merchants and car dealers to obtaincurrent pricing on replacement tires and vehicle services. InteliChekrequests and verifies retail prices via
November 2008 Sales Intelligence
Covering Omaha, Neb.; Reno, Nev.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Springfield, Mass.; New York, N.Y.; and St. Louis, Mo., retail tire marketsduring period of Oct. 1-7. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection ofindependent tire dealers, mass merchants and car dealers to obtaincurrent pricing on replacement tires and vehicle services. InteliChekrequests and verifies retail prices via
October 2008 Sales Intelligence
Covering Eugene, Ore.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Tucson, Ariz.; Newark, N.J.; and Washington, D.C., retail tire marketsduring period of Aug. 23-29. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection ofindependent tire dealers, mass merchants and car dealers to obtaincurrent pricing on replacement tires and vehicle services. InteliChekrequests and verifies retail prices via phone
MAP to Introduce New Publications During AAIW
(AftermarketNews.com) Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will unveil three new publications during the upcoming AAPEX and CARS shows in Las Vegas.
More Green for Green
Within hours of each other, a carmaker group and a car dealer group announced “green” initiatives.