Groups Donate $50,000 to University of the Aftermarket Foundation
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) have announced matching $25,000 contributions to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to be used specifically to support additional scholarships for students interested in careers in the aftermarket. “I am extremely pleased with AWDA’s and AAIA’s willingness to step up and vigorously
Four Named to Tire Industry Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association announced the inductees of the 2012 Tire Industry Hall of Fame, as well as two recipients of the Ed Wagner Industry Leadership Award.
Dialogue Starts?
Here’s What You (Few) Had to Say About Tire Repair Questions.
RMA, TIA Voice Support for State Vehicle Inspection Programs
The RMA and TIA both say that all states should require periodic vehicle safety inspections – and urged that they include tire inspections.
Fifth-Generation Tripp’s Tire Pros has Deep Community Roots
The legacy of Tripp’s Tire Pros began in 1911, before tire shops really even existed. More than 100 years ago, the local blacksmith shop in Ayden, N.C., was asked to repair the first automobile tire, which informally established the Tripp family as one of the very first in the tire and automotive service business. “One
After By-Law Changes, ASA Seats New Board
The Automotive Service Association announced its new board of directors, which was sworn in during the association’s annual business meeting May 7-8. Ron Nagy of Nagy’s Collision Centers in Orville, Ohio, remains chairman of ASA’s board of directors for 2012-13. Nagy initially assumed the chairman’s post at the conclusion of the 2011 annual business meeting.
GE Capital, TIA Extend Consumer Financing Agreement
GE Capital Retail Bank and the Tire Industry Association announced a multi-year renewal of their private label credit card program, enabling TIA members to offer extended financing to customers through the CarCareONE network. GE Capital’s Retail Finance business, which provides financial solutions to retailers and dealers to help grow their customer sales, will continue to
Selling the Value of Quality UHP Replacement Tires
Many tire dealers say the biggest challenge in selling UHP tires is to convince customers to purchase high-quality, high-cost replacement tires. Take the time to explain to customers just how much effort – and expense – goes into developing these tires to help get them on board.
Delta World Tire’s Determination, Community Ties Prevail in Disaster
As one of the fourth generation owners of Delta World Tire, Paul Bernstein has received plenty of advice on how to succeed in business, but there are a few principles that have stood the test of time. “Quality, products, excellent customer service and competitive pricing,” says Bernstein. “That was something our great-grandfather tried to instill
TIA, TRIB Discuss American Remanufacturing
The Tire Industry Association and the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau both testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission on Feb. 28 in response to the commission’s efforts to learn more about American remanufacturing. "The U.S. International Trade Commission requested TIA’s assistance in educating them on the state of American remanufacturing, its industries and