Exhibitors Set for Tyre & Rubber Indonesia
The organizer of next March’s INAPA 2012 automotive parts and equipment show in Indonesia reports that a dedicated tire industry exhibition, Tyre & Rubber Indonesia, will be held alongside the annual event. In announcing this addition to INAPA and its associated sub-events, organizer PT Global Expo Management says that a visitor survey of the 37,100
Necessary Fluid Maintanance Services vs. Wallet Flushing
Good service shop managers stay on top of their annual workflow by placing jobs like timing belt and brake replacements into categories that can be tracked on a historic basis. If a tire dealer has faithfully tracked the kinds of work flowing through his service bays during the past 10 years, it might become apparent
Affinia Brake/Chassis Catalog Captures Honors
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis received a Silver Level President’s Award for its chassis parts web catalog and a Most Improved Award from Genuine Parts Company/NAPA at the 38th annual Knowledge Exchange Conference of the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA). The NCMA President’s Award for Catalog Excellence was judged by a panel of industry peers
Product Spotlight: Brakes and Friction Materials
Improved technology has made brakes and friction materials more durable and better performing. To avoid customer comebacks, tire dealers must take care to use quality parts matched to the correct application. applicable), which can make the job easier for installers and even help ensure a better fit. Advantage brake shoes include attached parking brake levers
2010 Top Shop Winner: Tires, Tires, Tires
If it all ended tomorrow, Dan and Dale Nothdurft would be just fine. More than OK. But if Tires, Tires, Tires ended tomorrow, the entire Siouxland region would be all the poorer. Not because there aren’t other places to get tires and vehicle service, but because of whatTires3 (as they call themselves) means to the
Know New Training and Products That Will Keep Your Shop Profitable
Recently, you’ve heard me say, “nothing is easy.” That’s my new slogan. It doesn’t matter how simple an action seems, it will get complicated quickly. For instance, I recently heard from a friend, Jared, who sold a set of wheels for a new 2010 Camaro. The wheels were the same size as OE. All he
With Both Feet: Dealers Show Business Success Means Doing Things Differently
Rare is the spring weekend in northeast Ohio with wall-to-wall pleasant temperatures and no rain. So rare that local brides grit their teeth and light votive candles by the score, hoping their dream day doesn’t become a deluge disaster. Indeed, holding a full weekend event in these parts involves more prayer than planning. Little wonder
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Selling Safety: TPMS Valve Stems and Service More Than Just Good Business
For more than eight years, tire pressure monitoring systems have haunted the tire and auto industries. And just like any automotive component, the lifespan of TPMS parts is getting increasingly shorter year-by-year. Therein lies not only a solid business opportunity, but also an opportunity to show the customer your knowledge of the business – for
Industry Report
Working its way out from under a $728,000 deficit, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is closing its Louisville, Ky., offices and training center and consolidating all of its operations at the association’s headquarters in Bowie, Md. The move was announced Jan. 12 and is effective as of Feb. 1.