New Dealer Opens Doors in Louisiana
Independent dealer Tiger 1 Tires & Service Center opened a 12-bay store in Monroe, La. Store manager Darrell Yates said Tiger 1 has several advantages in the market. “We offer free tire rotation and free brake inspections. Bring in any competitor’s written quote and we will give you 20% off their labor rate on any
Last of Owned Tire Pros Stores Sold, Closed
American Tire Distributors has parted with the last of the Am-Pac Tire Distributors retail stores it acquired nearly a year ago. ATD said it has either closed or sold off the 11 Tire Pros stores. Ten in California were sold in October to investors and store managers, while a lone store in Arizona was closed.
Two New Michigan Stores for Belle Tire
Belle Tire has opened two new retail stores in Michigan, taking the wraps off locations in Battle Creek and Monroe. According to Belle Tire vice president Jeff Kruse, the stores are virtually identical and are 9,900-square-foot structures with 10 service bays and two alignment bays. “This is the first Belle Tire store in the Battle
Tenneco Adds Lifetime Warranty to Quick-Strut
Every Monroe Quick-Strut assembly will be covered by a new limited lifetime warranty, according to maker Tenneco Inc. Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies feature premium-quality replacement components, including application-tuned strut, coil spring and bearing plate, needed for a complete strut replacement job. The pre-assembled, bolt-on units enable technicians to reduce by up to 50% the time required
Aftersoift Adds Customers, Launches New OpenWebs Version
Aftersoft Network N.A. has added 30 Monro Muffler Brake locations and 11 tire dealers and service shops to its customer rolls, and has released the latest version of its OpenWebs e-commerce software. The 30 Monro locations, all recent acquisitions, have installed Aftersoft’s Vast Point of Sale software. The stores include 26 Autotire Car Care Centers
Bridgestone Disputes Liberian Government Pollution Claims
Bridgestone Americas is disputing Liberian government claims that its Firestone rubber plantation is causing pollution in nearby creeks. Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency closed out a lengthy investigation, finding high levels of orthophosphate being released into the water in creeks near the company’s natural rubber plantation and processing enter in Monrovia. Bridgestone Americas, which owns and
Jim’s Blog: Making Lists and Counting Heads
We’re often asked why Tire Review doesn’t publish "Top" lists, like a rundown of the biggest dealers, retreaders, tire companies, etc. Sometimes, though not as often, we’re confused with others that do produce such lists. The reasons we don’t endeavor these exercises are simple. First, there are plenty of them to go around. One more
Florida Tire Bought by Pep Boys
Pep Boys has agreed to acquire Orlando-based Florida Tire for $4.4 million, the latest in a series of deals that has seen 90 independent tire dealer locations change hands over the last 60 days. Florida Tire has 10 locations in the Orlando are, and posts annual sales of $14 million. The acquisition is expected to
Armed Robbers Raid Firestone Plantation
(Harbel Daily Observer) Two key Firestone Rubber Plantation administrative staff have been robbed at gunpoint in their homes, at least one sustaining severe physical injuries to the head.
TIA Board Election Set
The slate of candidates for TIA’s Board of Directors is set, and members have until Sept. 1 to cast their ballots.