November 2010 Sales Intelligence
Covering Boston, Mass.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Des Moines, Iowa; Indianapols, Ind; Miami, Fla.; and Seattle, Wash. retail tire markets during the period of Oct. 28-29.Tire Review and InteliChek present up-to-date tire and service price information from U.S. metropolitan areas. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection of independent tire dealers, mass merchants and
ACCC Looks to the Future for ‘Eco’ Program Concept
Over its 21-year history, American Car Care Centers has recognized a great deal of success with its business model. In fact, the Memphis, Tenn.-based marketing group’s 1,000-plus member dealers are some of the best in the business, according to ACCC president Len Lewin. But ACCC’s growth has been limited because of its policy of protecting
Wheel Bearing Q&A
Wheel bearings play an important role in the ride satisfaction of your customers’ vehicles. To prevent comebacks by performing the service right the first time, check out the following wheel bearing Q&A: How much load can a wheel bearing carry? On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as
Continental Helps Drivers Prepare for Thanksgiving Travel
With Thanksgiving travel right around the corner, Continental Tire the Americas to take simple steps to ensure their vehicles are "ready for the road trip to grandma’s house." In cold-weather climates, Continental recommends drivers switch to winter tires on all wheel positions when the temperature dips below 45 degrees. Colder weather brings on a whole new
General AltiMax RT Tops Tire Rack Testing
Continental’s General-branded AltiMAX RT placed first in Tire Rack’s recent “Touring All-Season Tire Test.” The test was conducted using a size 205/55 R16 T tire on a BMW 328i, and was handled independently by Tire Rack on its test track in South Bend, Ind., according to Continental. The tire distributor tested for noise comfort, ride
New RX10 Scissor Lift From Hunter
Hunter Engineering Co. said its new RX10 lift features a 10,000-pound lifting capacity and a choice of runway lengths to accommodate everything from passenger cars to the longest crew cab pickup trucks. The scissor design requires minimum bay space and can save further space with a shallow-pit installation that sets the runways flush to the
Purcell Expands Operations With New Truck Tire Center
Purcell Tire and Rubber Co. has purchased a truck tire center near Cape Girardeau, Mo., expanding its presence in the area where it currently operates a retail/commercial tire center. The 27,000-square-foot facility is located in Jackson, Mo., which is just north of the Cape Girardeau metro area. The location offers easy access from I-55, and
October 2010 Sales Intelligence
Covering Helena, Mont.; Lexington, Ky.; Macon, Ga.; Madison, Wis.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Trenton, N.J. retail tire markets during theperiod of Sept. 25-26, 2010. Tire Review and InteliChek present up-to-date tire and service price information from U.S. metropolitan areas. For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection of independent tire dealers, mass merchants and
New Chief, New Offices, New Sponsorship, Renewed Attitude at Pirelli
When he took over as chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Mauro Pessi was certainly no stranger to the tiremaker or its parent, Pirelli Tyre. After a year as CEO of Italian brake component maker Brembo, Pessi, 43, returned to his roots when he became head of Pirelli’s North American operations. Pessi had
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