Tenneco Promo Offers Cash, Cash, Cash
Qualifying tire dealers, service shop owners, service writers and technicians can earn cash rewards of up to $120 each for the sale of Monroe and Walker brand products, according to Tenneco Inc. The "Cash In 2" promotion runs through Oct. 31 on shocks/struts and exhaust components from Tenneco. The promotion will enable members of Tenneco’s
Jersey Dealers Plan Trade Mag Editor Forum
The New Jersey State Tire Dealers Association will host the editors of all three tire industry publications for a special panel discussion during its upcoming annual dinner meeting. "The State of the Tire Industry Presentation and Open Forum" will follow a full dinner buffet. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Crowne
Recently Sold N.J. Tire Store Suffers Fire
Fire struck the Vespia Tire Centers location in Toms River, N.J., yesterday. Initial reports said the fire had a "large scale response" from emergency workers in the area, including at least two fire departments and a hazard materials team. Part of the response was due to unseasonably hot temperatures, which raised the possibility of firefighters
Bulldog Tire Becomes Certified Female Friendly
, Griffin, Snellville and Monroe, Ga., completed the extensive training and certification process. “We are fortunate to have a very stable sales and management team,” said Ronnie Ward, owner. “Our business has been built on establishing strong relationships and trust with the consumers in our communities. Over the past few years we began to recognize
Product Spotlight: Shocks and Struts
As key parts of a vehicle’s suspension system, shocks and struts are responsible for smoothing out the bumps in the road that tires and wheels would otherwise jarringly transfer to the vehicle and its occupants. bays and lets a shop service more vehicles throughout the day. No special tools or equipment are needed, the company
A New Breed of Load Sensing Shocks
The Nivomat shock absorber is a self-leveling monotube shock absorber developed by Sachs. Nivomat is a contraction of two French words, niveau and automatique, that when translated to English would be "level automatic" or "automatic level."The accumulator can be a diaphragm or piston. The normal pressure contained in the accumulator ranges from 20 bar (290
Product Spotlight: Brakes and Friction Materials
Improved technology has made brakes and friction materials more durable and better performing. To avoid customer comebacks, tire dealers must take care to use quality parts matched to the correct application. applicable), which can make the job easier for installers and even help ensure a better fit. Advantage brake shoes include attached parking brake levers
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour, Training Experience
Tenneco Inc. said it is increasing its investment in technical training for repair shop owners, technicians and parts professionals by expanding the Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive training experience. The programs are expected to reach more than 9,000 participants in 34 major North American markets in 2011. This year’s tour also
New Shock/Strut Line Gets Marketing Push
Tenneco Inc.’s new line of Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers and struts for import vehicles has been launched with what the company claims is "an array of creative point-of-sale merchandising materials and other tools to help installers increase their ride control sales." Monroe OESpectrum shocks and struts “provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control
Ala. Dealer ‘Daddy Bud’ Dies
William Frank "Bud" Brantley Jr., referred to as "Daddy Bud" by his employees at Brantley’s Tire in Monroeville, Ala., passed away last week at age 81. William "Frank" Brantley Sr., father of "The Brantley Boys" started the business in 1953 and later passed the company down to his five sons, Bud, the oldest; Charles, Robert