Tenneco Expands Technical Training Tour in 2010
Tenneco Inc. is expanding its Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive technical training experiences for 2010. The undercar service training programs for North American automotive technicians and parts professionals are expected to reach more than 8,000 participants over the course of a nearly 40-city schedule, the company said. The program features several
ASA Site Matches Job Seekers, Employers
In today’s economy, the Automotive Service Association said it offers a valuable employment tool for those seeking a position or needing to fill one. The “Employment Classifieds” section of ASA’s website is dedicated to helping automotive professionals find employment in the industry through free resume posting online for automotive service and repair professionals nationwide. In
How Do You Stop a Successful Dealer?
The city of Sallisaw, Okla., is a little poorer today thanks to a set of old, creaky knees. It was on those once-young knees that now 69-year-old Rex Haggard built a nice tire business. He turned the key one last time on Apr. 30, closing out a 37-year career selling, fixing, changing and rotating tires.
Rotary Lift Reaches Out Via Social Media
Technicians, shop owners, car dealers, maintenance managers, car collectors and anyone else who relies on Rotary Lift vehicle lifts now can interact with the company through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. “Social media lets us connect directly with our customers across the globe with an immediacy and regularity that was never possible before,” said John
New Wisconsin Tire Center a Modern Throwback
MuskegoNow.com writer Frank Burke reports that a Wisconsin dealer has opened his brand new expanded facility, part modern tire shop and part throwback to another era. In the 10 years since he established Muskego Tire & Auto, the affiliated Firestone dealership in Muskego, Wis., Keith Hammitt has had a dream: to share his love of
CCC Survey and Reality Clash
According to the Car Care Council, drivers need more education on vehicle maintenance. Really? Huh. Well, based on the CCC’s 2009 survey of tire dealers and independent repair shops, that appears to be the case. Appears. As the 2010 National Car Care Month draws top a close this week, the CCC points out that Americans
More on Ohio Anti-Independent Bills
Shop owners and the Ohio Tire & Automotive Association are all strongly urging lawmakers to change language in pending bills that would keep independent tire dealers and repair shops from handling OE warranty work, recalls or perhaps even selling direct replacement tires. Nearly identical, Ohio House Bill 364 and Senate Bill 204 were first introduced
Consider The Customer When Purchasing an Alignment Lift
If you do wheel alignment work, you need an alignment lift for raising vehicles off the ground. A lift is essential because you have to get under the vehicle to inspect the steering and suspension before you check the alignment. You can’t align worn parts, so it’s important to always make sure the tie rod
Five Minutes: Talking Your Way Into More Sales
Five minutes isn’t long is it? What can you do in five minutes? Not much, but then again, five minutes can mean a lot. My wife was telling me the other day about something one of her friends told her about a pediatrician we both use for our kids. It seems her child was developing
Healthcare & Tire Dealers: What the Law Will Mean
[Editor’s Note: We have received a number of questions concerning the potential impact of the recently enacted healthcare reform bill on tire dealers and suppliers. The article below is from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and examines some of the key elements of the bill as it could impact small, entrepreneurial businesses. This article was written by Karen