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Is There Value in Promoting Sustainability at Your Tire Shop?

Going green doesn’t necessarily make you or your business radical, unorthodox or unconventional.

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Diagnosing Brake Pull During a Test Drive

Why you should follow a systematic process to uncover the true origin of the brake pull.

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Prepare Your Customers for the Winter Surge

Tires should be one of the first things you inspect when preparing your customer’s car for winter.

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How to Maintain Tire Equipment During the Winter

Protecting equipment like tire changers, lift racks and wheel balancers from seasonal abuse is crucial.

Why You Shouldn’t Call Winter Tires ‘Snow Tires’

Winter tires are designed to handle more than just snowy winter conditions. The term ‘snow tire’ doesn’t tell the whole story.

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Honesty is the Best Policy for Shop Growth

As a shop owner, you must identify and eliminate any dishonest behaviors that seep into your operations.

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What is Your Shop’s Value of Time?

How you can safeguard the crucial resource of time from the many eager thieves who want to steal it from you.

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Say Goodbye to Brake Noise Comebacks

To understand where brake noise comes from, it’s essential to grasp the mechanics of brake noise.

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What to Consider When Investing in a New Automotive Lift

There is a variety of lifts on the market in all shapes and sizes, from two-post to four-post to scissor and mid-rise styles.

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Tire Puncture Care 101 for Technicians

High-tech tires can still receive damage from road hazards, but you don’t see many drivers taking care of these repairs themselves.

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How to Diagnose Anti-Lock Brake System Issues

ABS activation incidents ­involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.

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Tire Balancing Using Road Force Function

Traditional wheel balancing methods may not always provide the desired results, leading to vibrations and uneven tire wear.

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