Master Social Media to Support Your Brand
Will tire dealers become irrelevant if they don’t master social media? The imperative for dealers to develop a social media program becomes more evident every day. Hundreds of nationally known companies are supporting their brands and selling additional products and services through the strategic use of social media programs. When recently asked about change, Gen.
Kaeser Offers Updated Air Treatment Catalog
Kaeser Compressors’ updated clean air treatment catalog includes product descriptions of refrigerated, desiccant and membrane dryers, filtration lines, drain traps and condensate management systems. It also includes information to help select the right combination of dryers and filters to reach any ISO quality class from general purpose shop air to OSHA Grade D breathing air.
AutoZone Has an App for That
AutoZone has launched its own iPhone and iPod Touch app, which will provide users with information on store locations, free vehicle repair guides and access to AutoZone’s entire product catalog. Additional features include the ability to browse AutoZone’s inventory for parts and accessories, create shopping lists, check availability and pricing, and track AutoZone Rewards account
The United States of Advertising
Don’t get me wrong: I love advertising. Especially in our humble magazine. But sometimes one has to ask when enough is enough. Our state’s rest stops are apparently expensive to maintain. Four-star centers they are not, but Ohio spends $18.5 million annually to maintain 107 of them. With the state budget in shambles, Ohio is
Tennessee Dealer Accused of Dumping Nearly 1,000 Tires
A tire dealer in East Lake, near Chattanooga, Tenn., has been accused of paying people a reduced fee to dump used tires, saving money by avoiding proper disposal. Chattanooga’s News Channel 9 located one of the men who claims he took the tires from Dodds Avenue Tire and Wheel, and subsequently dumped them across East
Michelin Offers Drivers Tips For NTSW
In celebration of National Tire Safety Week, Michelin North America has put together a list of helpful tire tips for consumers: 1. Check Tire InflationProper inflation is essential for the performance and longevity of a tire. Under-inflated tires will make your tire wear unevenly and negatively impact performance. In addition, keeping your tire pressure at
13 More Take on MaddenCo Software
Software marketer MaddenCo has added 13 tire dealers and truck stops to its stable of customers. Taking on MaddenCo’s Internet-based ASP Tire Dealer System were dealers Best One Tire & Service of Lima, Ohio; B&I Tire Co. of Springfield, Mo.; Wood County Bandag of Bowling Green, Ohio; Toby Ramos Tire Service of El Cajon, Calif.;
Amazon.com Automotive Launches Wheels Store
Amazon.com today announced the launch of its new Wheels Store, which showcases a vast selection of top brands such as American Racing, Dip, Dale Earnhardt Jr., KMC, Mickey Thompson, Sacchi, Konig and Veloche. Just as they can within the Amazon.com Automotive Store, customers looking for wheels can use the Automotive Part Finder search tool to
Tire Store Owner Murdered in Gary
A 28-year-old tire store owner was shot and killed on May 22 just outside of his Gary, Ind., shop. A 32-year-old Gary man was arrested and arraigned for the murder, and reportedly told police that the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute. The shooter allegedly used a gun he took from his daughter’s
Ohio Senate Changes Anti-Dealer Bill
Ohio Senators amended a bill that would have prohibited the sale of OEM parts by independent tire dealers and repair shops. Reacting to efforts by the Ohio Tire & Automotive Association and its members, Senate Bill 204 was amended to allow the independent aftermarket to sell and install OE-produced parts, particularly in the case of