STS Tire & Auto Teams Up with RMA for National Tire Safety Week
STS Tire & Auto Centers has partnered with the Rubber Manufactures Association to educate drivers about the best tire maintenance practices during National Tire Safety Week. “With the busy travel season upon us it’s important that consumers understand the importance of tire maintenance and the impact it can have on the safety and reliability of
White House Program Pushes Tire Fuel Efficiency, Safety and Maintenance
Yesterday, the Obama Administration announced a new program designed to get American drivers to invest in more fuel-efficient tires, as well as be more aggressive in tire maintenance in order to maintain fuel economy and reduce the chance for catastrophic tire failure. Buried in the announcement was news that the long-awaited NHTSA rules establishing a
ASA Reviews State Inspection Programs
The Automotive Service Association recently completed a 50-state review of vehicle safety inspection programs in the United States, the organization said. The group has been a longtime advocate for state vehicle inspection programs and will continue to work to advance these programs, ASA. ASA’s review is available on its legislative website, www.TakingTheHill.com.
MAP Hosts Free Brake Safety Awareness Month Inspections
During the month of August, participating Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) member service facilities are hosting free brake safety inspections to help teach local drivers about proper brake system safety and maintenance. The program coincides with Brake Safety Awareness Month. According to MAP, the free brake safety awareness inspections will offer motorists a free check of
U.K Parents Fail Falken School Tire Safety ‘Test’
Motorists carry their most precious cargo when making the school run, but that’s no guarantee that the vehicles they use will be fit for duty. Time spent by Falken at Moorfield Primary School in Shropshire uncovered a high number of illegal tires – eight out of the 25 parents’ cars checked were fitted with tires
Discount Tire to Repeat Free Safety Inspection Program for NTSW
Discount Tire and the Rubber Manufacturers Association are continuing their partnership for National Tire Safety Week June 2-8. As part of its relationship with the RMA, Discount Tire assists motorists by providing free tire safety inspections at more than 850 stores throughout the U.S. to encourage drivers to adopt proper tire maintenance habits. Discount Tire
ASA Says Missouri Inspection Bill Wrong-Headed
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that a recently introduced bill would shift Missouri’s current biennial vehicle inspection requirement to once every three years. Missouri Senate Bill 136, introduced by Sen. David Sater (R-29), has not been addressed in a committee as yet. ASA opposes the change to the Missouri Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program,
Back to Basics 3: Rotating Vehicle Tires
This installment reviews the proper tire rotation practices that are recommended for all vehicle types, but concentrates on AWD cars, light trucks and SUVs.
Brake Safety Awareness Month Begins Next Week
The Motorist Assurance Program will sponsor a period of Brake Safety Awareness for the sixth consecutive year – this time for the full month of August, rather than just a week as in years past.
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.