Pirelli Revs Up for 2023 Motorsport Season in the US
The Italian tiremaker is set to participate in 10 North American motorsport championships.
MaddenCo Integrates Autotext.me In Its Software
MaddenCo is enhancing its Tire Dealer System software through integration with Autotext.me’s two-way texting and digital vehicle inspection platform. The integration features customizable digital inspection sheets that educate customers through pictures and videos. Additionally, the program’s visual workflow ensures that all shop personnel know the status of each vehicle and can easily identify bottleneck situations.
Eight Great Practices for Creating a Winning Team Culture
In your quest to be the absolute best tire/auto service business you can possibly be, you can have a beautiful facility, state-of-the-art equipment and all the amenities to enrich your customer’s experience, but if don’t have a great, “Winning Team” culture, then you still don’t have a truly great company. With that in mind, here
CEMB’s 2-Hit Wheel Balancer Looks to ‘Transform’ Balancing
CEMB USA debuted its new 2-hit wheel balancer at this year’s SEMA Show, which aims to simplify wheel balancing, especially for entry-level technicians. The new balancer uses a two-hit method on the tire to confirm wheel dimensions and send the data to the wheel balancer. Here’s how it works: The operator follows on-screen instructions and
ASA Automotive Unveils Vehicle Inspection Software at SEMA
ASA Automotive Systems debuted its new digital vehicle inspection software, as well as an update to its software for the Bridgestone Affiliated Dealer Network, at the 2022 SEMA Show. Unlike other software, ASA sayid its inspection software can fully integrate with all of its product lines: TireMaster, TireMaster Enterprise, GTX, CornerStone and Yes Prime. “Our
What Happens to Recycled Tires?
As a tire dealer, your shop changes a lot of tires; It’s your responsibility to make sure those tires are properly disposed of. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about the best practices around recycling tires and what happens to them. Scrap tires cannot be as easily transformed into reusable
Continental Tire Showcases New Partnerships, New Taglines & Dealer Tools
Between relaxing poolside, talking shop and digging their toes into the white, sandy beaches of Punta Cana, Continental Tire GOLD Dealers were rewarded for their success during the company’s 2022 GOLD Dealer Trip to the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. During the week-long getaway, 300-plus GOLD dealers and their spouses were
Two Ways That EVs Will Change Vehicle Maintenance, and One Major Way it Won’t
There’s no doubt that the increased market penetration of new EV sales will impact the service process once EVs begin to age. While there’s much to be said about the potential of reduced cost of ownership related to EVs, they will still need to be serviced regularly. To make sure your shop is prepared, here
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.
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
