Another Side to Safety Inspections
Got a number of letters and comments about my May 2009 column concerning the value of safety inspections to independent dealers in these tough times.
Affinia Offers Training Courses for Technicians
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis, manufacturer of Raybestos brand brake products, is again offering training classes and programs for technicians interested in fine-tuning their craft.
It’s All About Happy Customers for Tire Manager
(The Post and Courier (SC)) Jared Driscoll, 32, works long hours as tire manager at Gerald’s Tires & Brakes in North Charleston but says he loves dealing with customers.
Killer Instinct: Lessons Dealers Must Learn From an 800-Pound Gorilla
Bill Ihnken thinks the TBC Retail Group can be a “category killer” in the tire and service trade. The 800-pound gorilla that no one can ignore in every town it has a store. To reach that lofty goal, that pinnacle of retailing, the head of TBC Retail Group’s company-owned stores – Tire Kingdom, NTB and
Getting to One: TBC Draws Entire Retail Group for First Combined Meeting
TBC Draws Entire Retail Group for First Combined Meeting
Buildin’ It Up – Part 1: Putting a True Original Back on the Street Takes a Studied Approach
Passion [pash-uh n] – noun. Any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling. That’s the definition of passion. In our world of tires and wheels, are you passionate about cars and trucks, or are they just utilitarian to you? If you view them in the former sense, you will appreciate and understand what we are going
TBC Retail Group Talks Strategy at Conference
It was a family reunion of sorts, the first-time melding of four well-known retail tire and service store brands.
Forward Thinking: New Models Mean New Customization Options
Over the last few months, we discussed what industry experts and retailers are predicting for the near future. In light of those views, this month we’ll focus on several new vehicles that are heading our way. As much as I love the growl of a V8 and respect the power of a forced induction 2.0
Verdek To Distribute Italian EV In America
Verdek-EV was formed a year ago, with ex-Pirelli USA president and CEO Guy Mannino as its president and CEO.
Kwik-Fit Warns ‘Eco-Coasters’ Not to Lose Control
What risks would you take to save money? Kwik-Fit has expressed its concern about a growing group of motorists who chance damage to their vehicles (and themselves) do to just that.