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
Big O Tire’s 60th Anniversary Celebrates the Past, Embraces the Future
After three years without a conference celebrating its company’s success and accomplishments, Big O Tire was able to hold this year’s conference in Dallas, Texas. Both TBC and Big O tire dealers throughout the country had a major presence. A dinner started things off June 20, but the conference itself didn’t get started until June
AAPEX Online Training Focuses On European Vehicle Diagnostics
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues in June with two free sessions geared toward shop owners, technicians and service advisors: “No Code Drivability Diagnostic Strategies For BMW, Mercedes and VW/Audi,” on Wednesday, June 15, and “Service Advisors: Customer Satisfaction Starts With Communication,” on Tuesday, June 28. The 45-minute sessions begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
Sullivan Tire CEO Eyes ‘Controlled Growth’ in New England States [VIDEO]
With 77 locations across the New England states, Sullivan Tire & Auto Centers is definitely “one of the big guys” in the northeast. Like its competitors, it is eyeing growth and looking at where the business can expand its footprint. However, as it expands, it knows the business can get more corporate, so how do
AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training to Address ADAS, Hiring
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues at the end of May with one more free session: “Hiring and Retaining Great Employees,” on Monday, May 23. AAPEX says the 45-minute session begins at 2 p.m. EDT. To attend, shop personnel should register at AAPEX.com/webinar. All sessions will be recorded and available to anyone
Tire Review, AAPEX Introduce Repair Shop HQ Series
AAPEX is introducing an eight-part Repair Shop HQ Webinar Series to provide important technical training and management content for shop owners and shop leaders. The free webinars, co-produced by Tire Review and Babcox Media sister publication Shop Owner, will be offered twice a month in April, May, June and September. You can replay the first
Smithers Answers Three Burning Last-Mile Truck Tire Questions
Look at your window for an hour and, while your across-the-street neighbors are bound to wonder what’s wrong with you, you’re bound to spot a handful of last-mile delivery vehicles on their way to drop more cardboard at their next destination. UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL and the likes are all growing their last-mile operations, and
Michelin Introduces New LED-Lit Mini Fridge
Michelin announced it is now offering a portable mini refrigerator that they say is ideal for the office, garage, vehicle, boat, dorm, campsite, tailgate party and more. Michelin says the fridge can hold six beverage cans or four water bottles. It works with 12V DC or 110V AC power, so you can plug it in
Hunter: Using IoT to Track Tire Service Metrics
You may have heard of the “Internet of Things,” or IOT, as it’s often referred to. But, if you’re scratching your head thinking, um…how does this relate to my tire business? We’re about to delve into just that. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Pete
How Hunter is Using IOT to Help Dealers Operate Smarter
You may have heard of the “Internet of Things,” or IOT, as it’s often referred to. But, if you’re scratching your head thinking, um…how does this relate to my tire business? We’re about to delve into just that. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Pete