Bosch Exhibiting New Products at AAPEX
Robert Bosch will be exhibiting its latest automotive parts and service solutions, as well as offer interactive displays and demonstrations, at AAPEX (booth #5041). At the Bosch booth, new tools and equipment will all be on display, including a heavy duty diagnostic scan tool from Bosch, a variety of professional specialty tools from OTC and
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Tire Pros Dealer Council Members
For more than 25 years, Tire Pros, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (since 2009), has supported the independent tire dealer. Tire Pros helps dealers strengthen their business and enhance their bottom line through marketing programs, training, financial enhancements, profitability assessments and more. Another way Tire Pros is able to help its dealers is by
Nexen Plans to Succeed with Focus on Improved Brand Image
Kyle Roberts is director of marketing for Nexen Tire America Inc., the Diamond Bar, Calif.-based country headquarters of South Korean tiremaker Nexen Tire Corp. A newcomer to the tire industry, the 38-year-old Roberts spent many years in key marketing posts in other B2B/B2C businesses like office furniture. He is charged with boosting the company’s fortune
Wheel Bearings & Wheel Speed Sensors
If you are replacing a wheel bearing on a late-model vehicle, you’ll be dealing with a wheel speed sensor. In the past decade, wheel speed sensors have been moving from differentials, axles and knuckles to inside or on the wheel bearing or hub unit. At this location, the sensors are more accurate and often more
Secret Shopping: A Tire Dealer’s Secret Weapon
Every time someone walks into your shop or calls your dealership they’re judging your business. Are your employees helpful? Polite? Knowledgeable? Are they taking care of the customer’s true needs? Is your store clean and well organized? Or does it look tired, filthy and disheveled? A failing grade from a consumer on any of these
Servicing Wheel Bearings & Wheel Speed Sensors
If you are replacing a wheel bearing on a late-model vehicle, you’ll be dealing with a wheel speed sensor. In the past decade, wheel speed sensors have been moving from differentials, axles and knuckles to inside or on the wheel bearing or hub unit. At this location, the sensors are more accurate and often more
Telle Tire
Established in 1942 in St. Louis, Telle Tire’s legacy began during World War II, when the nation was in short supply of many vital materials – including rubber and tires. Arthur Telle and a business partner fixed up a secondhand retreading mold and began retreading tires. During the war years, retreading was a pretty good
Army of Advocates
By now, you’ve been in the business long enough to know what it takes to earn a customer’s trust. Through top-notch employees, honest and thorough vehicle service, clean and comfortable showrooms – and of course, impeccable customer service – your tire dealership likely is reaping the rewards of hard work and focus. But there’s always
Myers Tire Supply Plans Its First National Sales Meeting
Myers Tire Supply invited 51 of its supplier partners to its first national sales meeting from March 17-22 in Cincinnati. The entire team of 170 sales professionals, managers, national accounts’ sales team and international sales team will gather for the meeting. Bryan Fuller, a fabricator, shop owner and TV host, will join Myers Tire Supply
Finding & Developing Future Leaders For Your Business
At one time or another, all of us have needed to hire a manager or assistant manager for our store. Maybe it is for a new store or to replace a lost manager or business is so good that we just need more help. We want to hire the best person we can, someone who