Ohio Dealer Takes Aggressive Approach to Fleet Services
Cincinnati-based Tire Discounters has launched Tire Discounters Fleet Services, what it calls “the most advanced, comprehensive commercial vehicle maintenance initiative on the market.”
Titan Confirms Russia Interest, Taylor Looks at 2013 Thus Far
On June 8, Titan International confirmed reports that it is in talks regarding a potential investment in Russia. Titan said in a statement that it has "in cooperation with One Equity Partners and Russian Direct Investment Fund entered into negotiations with Cordiant about a potential investment in Russia. Titan hopes to successfully complete these discussions
Rising to the Same Level?
If consumers are paying more for tires and service, are your techs seeing any of the gravy?
Health Care Reform Update
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Letter to the Editor: Should Have Used Other Sources
With regards to your March 2013 article "Step-by-Step Vehicle Alignment," I couldn’t agree more with the importance of alignment. In fact, Tire Discounters was the industry pioneer when in 1997 we introduced all-inclusive pricing including a free four-wheel alignment with the purchase of four tires. I do, however, question your choice of the Tire Rack
Maybe They Can Just Say The Robot Did It
I know this is a tire industry website and we should be focused on tire industry stuff, but this kind of stuff is hard to resist. Insurance.com just revealed its new "Ticketmasters" survey, recounting the most popular excuses American drivers give when pulled over by the police. Speaking for myself, after reading this list I
TBC Looking to Expand its Franchise Retail Reach
Sumitomo Corporation of America-owned TBC Corp. is launching an aggressive expansion effort behind its three franchise-oriented retail tire and service store programs. The company’s TBC Retail Group is looking to add locations to its Big O Tires, Midas and SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up operations across the U.S. and Canada. The company did not set
Dealer Hits a Homer With Charity Donation
Tire Discounters is donating $69,100 to the ‘May We Help Organization,’ a charity dedicated to providing unique solutions to those with physical disabilities. The donation came from a 2012 promotion with Tire Discounters’ hometown Cincinnati Reds, in which the tire dealer donated $100 for each home run the Reds hit through the 2012 season. “Tire
Service Knowledge Center is Focus on New Curry’s Auto Website
Gainesville, Va.-based Curry’s Auto Service launched a new interactive website – currysauto.com – with extensive new features for consumers. The centerpiece to the new site is the ‘Service Knowledge Center,’ where customers can see how the major auto systems operate through a series of computer-automated graphics. The systems illustrated include braking, belts, hoses, heating and
Use QR Codes to Offer Customers Easy Access to Additional Information
I was recently with a client and that’s what he called it – a funny little black box. They look weird, but they aren’t funny. Rather, they carry a good bit of information, and I’ll bet if you look around you’ll see them all over the place. They’re on the packages in your shop, in