No Typical Dealer: College Plan Leads Dayton’s Schardt to Success
No Typical Dealer Diary ProfileDave Schardt, OwnerThe Wheel SourceLocation: Dayton, OhioYears in Operations: 10No. of Bays: 3No. of Techs: 2 mechanics and 2-4 tire changersTire Brands Carried: Yokohama, Toyo, VogueAverage Jobs/Week: 40-50 wheel/tire jobs,10-20 service jobsRetail/Wholesale: 40-50%Other: Non-Tire Services: Springs, shocks, brakes, performance exhaust, superchargers, bolt-on horsepower items, NOS installation and refills, alignments, oil changes,
Trailers Should Sometimes Come First
Trailers Should Sometimes Come First If the headline above caught your attention and conjured up visions of big rigs heading down the highway backward, we accomplished half of our mission. Make no mistake, we’re not advocating changing the direction of traffic flow, but we do want to underscore and explore the importance of devoting some
Wheel Well: What the Future Holds For Custom Wheel (and the Dealers Who Sell Them)
Wheel Well What the Future Holds For Custom Wheel (and the Dealers Who Sell Them) The wheel. A long ago invention that somehow managed to change the world. A round object that’s so imbedded into our culture we have no idea how civilizations survived without it. But it’s no longer just a commodity that we
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Off-the-Road Tires: When AND Why
How many of us have gone to a business meeting or social gathering only to discover that everyone else was dressed similar to one another, but very different than we had chosen? This could result from not reading dress guidelines on the invitation, not knowing established practices, or simply not paying attention to the circumstances.If
Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
lectric, gas, cable and telephone providers have some specific tire needs, and the requirements may change with some evolving industry trends. Most are locally domiciled and serviced by a single shop, so inflation pressure maintenance and routine visual inspections for cuts, wear, and other out-of-service conditions shouldn’t pose a problem.Typically, the trucks are used for
The Best of Both Worlds
The Best of Both Worlds ‘The majority of people come in for both Tires and Service’ This is the 10th installment of Tire Review’s Dealer Diary, a year-long series showcasing a typical tire dealer, his business, how he runs it, the many issues he deals with, and his thoughts on the industry in general.This year’s
Programs Offer Options
Profit Handbook Programs Offer Options There’s a quiet confidence about Dave Crawford. He can get animated, mind you, especially when it comes to discussing "the program." When you ask him why a tire dealer wouldn’t want to join American Car Care Centers (ACCC), the group’s marketing director answers bluntly, "I don’t think they understand the
Technology Sets Pace for Growing Segments
Technology Sets Pace for Growing Segments Light trucks and SUVs continue to set new sales records, and there’s no sign that the public’s love affair with them is going to cool anytime soon.Some even estimate that by 2004, North American production of light trucks and SUVs will be 40 percent greater than it is now!People