Preparing to Outfit and Service the Connected Car
(Aftermarketnews.com) Telematics. it’s a word you may hear bandied about a lot these days, but what does it mean exactly?
Misc. Folder: NTSW, Checkoffs, Greening, Spending, Shops & a Really Odd EU Scheme
You don’t necessarily see all of this, but I find it quite interesting to watch so many tiremakers, car dealers and non-tire dealer retailers jump aboard the National Tire Safety Week boat. Come April, we get flooded with news about free inflation pressure checks, tire gauges, educational events, press conferences, spokespeople…the list goes on and
Tire Changer Technology; Cleaning & Polishing
Advancing Tire Changer Technology The makers of tire changers have put nearly as much technology into their equipment as NASA has in its space shuttles. Think about the pedal controls: inflation, rotation and optional wheel lift operation that can be controlled by a set of three foot pedals. And consider mount and demount rollers. Today’s
Still in Vogue: Hathcock Discusses Car Dealers, Tire Dealers, Products and the Future
Founded in 1914, Vogue Tyre has always been a little different, a bit more upscale. Best known as “that Cadillac tire,” Vogue catered to top-end cars and sold what was touted as the industry’s first whitewall, a stark contrast to the day’s solid black tires. Later, it added its now trademark white/gold sidewall stripes. A
Enchanting Results: Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
Net New: Bizcon Rolls Out Combined Bridgestone/Firestone, Bandag Operations
Bizcon Rolls Out Combined Bridgestone/Firestone, Bandag Operations
Playing For Keeps: Incentive Programs Make Finding, Keeping Employees Simpler
Retaining Good Employees is Hard. Finding New Ones is Harder. Creating Incentives Can Make It All a Lot Easier. In attracting and training qualified new employees, you may be overlooking a valuable resource that you already have in your arsenal: your current staff. In today’s competitive marketplace, retaining current employees is key to the success
Still About Gas: As Fuel Prices Rise, Educating Consumers About Nitrogen More Important
In today’s harsh economic climate, consumers are looking for ways to cut back on expenses, even at the detriment of their vehicles and tires. In fact, the latest from the Bureau of Economic Analysis says that since November 2007, consumers have trimmed car expenses by 1.9%. As oil prices – and resulting costs in everything
Bottoming Out: With Aspect Ratios, How Low is Really Too Low?
With Aspect Ratios, How Low is Really Too Low? In my lifetime tire aspect ratios have ranged from an 85-series to a 25-series. Did you ever clean the whitewalls on a 1952 Chrysler Imperial? Be thankful you didn’t. That’s why I like the new lower aspect blackwall radials. Not only are they easier to clean,
Trying Times: Tackling Adversity Head-on, Shop Finds Success With Forced Change
Tackling Adversity Head-on, Shop Finds Success With Forced Change Do you ever feel like your business is stuck in a rut? The doors are open, money is changing hands, but at the end of the day it just doesn’t seem to be enough, or isn’t worth the effort you are putting into your business. Have