Why You Shouldn’t Leave Right to Repair on the Back Burner
I want you to take yourself back to last week, in the kitchen making Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is in the oven and every burner on the stovetop has a job to do. You’re timing everything perfectly… until your nose tells you otherwise. The beans on the back burner are burning! This is how Tom
Offering Perks with Tire Purchases
It’s often tricky when you buy online because you don’t know what services will come with a tire sale. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we discuss the services that independent tire dealers have told us they include in a tire sale, so you can get some ideas about what you can
Comparing Trends in All-Season and All-Weather Tire Segments
When it comes to all-season and all-weather tires, consumer expectations have been a driving force in both segments, affecting everything from OE fitments and sales trends to tire performance. Essentially, consumers want the convenience of not having to swap tires every winter, as well as the safety and performance provided by capable all-weather tires, according
Prioritizing Safety Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
You may have a shop in a state that has occupational guidelines for repair businesses. Of course, there are always the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (or OSHA) standards which are national safety standards developed specifically for workplace safety to prevent accidents or injuries to employees, customers and the vehicles you service. In today’s world,
Gallery: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 Ride-n-Drive
Smoke filled the air as professional drivers whipped around the curves of an autocross course at the BMW Performance Driving School, pushing Continental’s ExtremeContact Sport 02 tire to its limits. The company’s newest UHP summer tire is geared toward enthusiasts, and to demonstrate just how well the tire performs both on track and street, Continental
Buying vs. Leasing vs. Financing Shop Equipment
Last week, we discussed the pros and cons financially of buying vs. leasing equipment. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, let’s dig into some other aspects your shop should consider when looking to invest in a new piece of shop equipment. Buying vs. leasing your shop equipment is a decision that varies
Sherri Wolford Prioritizes Positivity in The Fast-Paced Tire Industry
After only two years in the tire service industry, Sherri Wolford’s can-do spirit and values have already had a positive impact on the distribution segment of Myers Industries. Before working as the senior manager of marketing & communications with Myers Tire Supply, Sherri had 20 years of experience within the professional mechanic tool industry. Sherri’s
TIA Hones in on EVs, Training & Gaining New Members
This year and into 2023, the Tire Industry Association has quite a bit on its agenda, including updating training programs, preparing dealers for future EV service, and, of course, lobbying for dealers on issues such as Right to Repair. TIA CEO Dick Gust shared the various ways the association is working to help tire dealer
How Performance Reviews Can Improve Your Shop
Before and after a film is released, movie critics get a chance to review some of the biggest blockbusters to give the general public an idea of how the movie performs. Most movie reviews are focused on what went right in the film and or how it can improve. The same goes for your employee
Tips for Turning Off the TPMS Light
TPMS is an important and helpful safety component of the vehicle, yet sometimes the light can give technicians frustration. The tires are all filled up to placard pressure and yet the light still appears on the customer’s dash? What do you do? This means there are other problems a shop has to address. Those could
Buying vs. Leasing Shop Equipment
For any tire dealer, their shop equipment keeps their shop moving…literally! With the necessary equipment that it takes to run a tire shop, equipment costs are unavoidable. And for many tire dealers, the debate is if they should buy or lease their equipment. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of each in this Tire
Marketing To High-Value Customers Yields Profit, Repeat Business
I’m sure you appreciate every customer that does business with your shop, but there’s no secret that some are more high-value than others. For example, let’s say someone comes into your shop looking to spend the least amount of money possible. Saving money is essential in today’s world, but these customers may not know the
