Test Drives: They Mean More Than You Think
No matter what the reason, a verification process can help shops find deficiencies and correct issues before those issues impact a customer.
TPMS Talk: Spare a Moment for the Spare Tire
Is checking the spare tire in the vehicle a common practice at your shop? If not, learn why it should be part of your TPMS SOP.
2019 Top Shop Finalist: Don Foshay’s Discount Tire & Alignment
Don Foshay’s Discount Tire & Alignment doesn’t have the marketing budget of a New England-wide tire chain. Instead, it expertly uses what it does possess — customer loyalty; a caring, well-trained staff; and tech-savvy digital marketing — to ensure success and customer satisfaction.
Editor’s Notebook: The Perfect Storm for Vehicle TLC and Tire & Service Opportunities
Neglected auto care almost always means much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost vehicle resale value. You know that all too well, but your customers’ vehicle maintenance habits sometimes don’t stack up.
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Installation of Unsafe Used Tires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new used tire law, which forbids the installation of unsafe used tires on vehicles in the state.
Poll: Are Your Customers Delaying Vehicle Maintenance Due to Holiday Travel?
Gas prices are starting to increase across the country ahead of holiday travel. Does that mean your customers are delaying vehicle maintenance? Let us know what you think.
Michelin and Graco Partner to Raise Awareness Around Vehicle Safety
Michelin North America and Graco have teamed up to create educational content and experiences to help families understand the roles that both tires and car seats play in family travel safety.
Hankook Tire America Appoints Rob Williams As Senior Director of TBR Sales
Hankook Tire America Corp. has announced that tire industry veteran Rob Williams has joined the company as senior director of TBR sales.
Pothole Detection, Reporting Added to Connected Vehicle Tech
New pothole detection technology helps navigate vehicles from hazards while informing municipalities of road locations in need to repair.
USTMA Praises Signing of Ohio Unsafe Tires Bill
The USTMA is praising an unsafe tire bill passed in Ohio and signed by Governor John Kasich.
