TPMS Tools: Turn a Dash Light Into a Profit Center
While the replacement of service kits is undeniably a small-ticket item, it is also a remarkably consistent necessity, bringing in a constant flow of profit and helping build stronger, loyal relationships with customers.
Are There Benefits to Nitrogen?
Nitrogen became common when gas prices soared from around $1.50 a gallon of gas about 10 years ago. It wasn’t something new. Nitrogen had been used in certain applications for years, primarily because it doesn’t support moisture or combustion. Racing tires, commercial and military aircraft tires and heavy-duty equipment tires such as those for earthmovers
Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo Announces Schedule of Speakers
Speakers for the Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo have been announced.
With Imports Growing, Isn’t it Time for Representation?
It was with great interest that I read of Federal Tire Corp. and Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. joining ITMA in Europe. ITMA is the Imported Tire Manufacturers’ Association, which now has 21 members and is charged with representing and supporting the best interests of those firms importing tires into Europe. “With the sheer volume of
What’s Your Exit Strategy?
I recently asked a friend in his late 50s about his plans for retirement. He told me he expected to die at his desk – and he was serious. He gave no thought to a time when he wouldn’t be in his business. Part of being a proactive business owner requires that you look
COOPER-APOLLO UPDATE: Scene Shifts Back to Chancery Court
As one would expect, a few hours time brought greater clarity to yesterday’s outright rejection by the Delaware Supreme Court of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s appeal of a lower court ruling that favored suitor Apollo Tyre.
Cooper to Customers: Strike is Delaying Shipments
Representatives of Cooper Tire’s Findlay, Ohio, corporate headquarters have confirmed that the company is facing strike action at its Rongcheng, China, plant.
Ignorance Is Intent: Fatalities On The Rise
Recently, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic fatalities were up by nine percent. This number has consistently been declining every year since the 1970s by at least two percent. The last increase was blamed on a computer problem due to the implementation of a new crash reporting system. The blame
Don’t Be Fooled: The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013
Although the 2012 tax season is officially over, tax scams unfortunately are not, which is why the IRS issues an annual "Dirty Dozen" list that includes common tax scams affecting taxpayers. Taxpayers should be aware of these tax scams so they can protect themselves against claims that sound too good to be true, and because
Manage Your Online Reputation
Find out what customers are saying about you – and how to address negative reviews.