Don’t Let Electrification Shock Your Shop
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on
Buying vs. Leasing vs. Financing Shop Equipment
Last week, we discussed the pros and cons financially of buying vs. leasing equipment. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, let’s dig into some other aspects your shop should consider when looking to invest in a new piece of shop equipment. Buying vs. leasing your shop equipment is a decision that varies
Future Proofing your Business as Vehicle Technology Changes
Most of us are back to living lives that resemble our pre-pandemic selves, but chip shortages persist, and new car production rates still haven’t recovered, with Trading Economics still recording a significant drop in United States car production compared to pre-pandemic rates, and The Alliance for Automotive Innovation recording that North America lost more than
If the Data is Right: What the Latest Numbers Mean for Tire Shops
I’m going to state the obvious: There’s a lot of data out there. What’s not always so obvious is how that data relates to your tire business. Like, consider data surrounding how is the supply chain recovering from pandemic-fueled disruptions. Does recovery mean more tires are on the way to your showrooms? And what about
How Are You Keeping Up with Technology in Your Shop?
The Tire Review Crew visited the K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: How are you keeping up with
Big O Tires Earned $1 Billion, Now Its Eyes are On the Future
The “O” in Big O Tires stands for opportunity. That sentiment was the driving force throughout Big O’s 60th Anniversary Celebration and Conference in Dallas, Texas – along with this one: “it is only the beginning.” If this is only the beginning for the tire dealer, it hit the pavement speeding, leaving the most gnarly
Ranking the Improvements Tire Shops Can Make Today
Over the past year or so, Tire Review has collected a ton of data from tire dealers. And every time we do, we pass it right back on to you in our Rolling with the Numbers series so you can grow your business and increase your revenue opportunities. However, all that data can get overwhelming,
Become the ONE Shop Preferred By MORE Customers in Your Market
One. That’s how many shops there’s room for in the lives of today’s vehicle owners. Whether you operate a general repair shop, tire dealership, or service chain, your future depends on your ability to become that ONE shop who can offer more services, greater convenience and a superior experience. This webinar will examine the fundamental
Tire Shops Can be a ‘Solutions Center’ for EV Owners
Outside observers would tell you tires haven’t changed much in the past 100-or-so years. Still round and black, right? But, those in the know realize that a lot of technology goes into tires, and there have been significant changes through the years to make them underrated-but-fantastic products. And the changes in future mobility are demanding
The Future of Technology & Updates for Tire Equipment
Equipment innovation experts forecast what technology will be used in tire changers and wheel balancers in five to 10 years. This article is a Part Two continuation of a three-part article series on equipment innovations.
