How to Prove You’re ‘Essential’ Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Auto Care Association has recommended guidelines for how employees in the automotive service and parts industries can offer proof that they’re essential during this time.
UPDATED: Tire Dealers Increase COVID-19 Precautions
Tire dealers across the country are taking precautions against the coronavirus with the cleanliness of their stores and employee hygiene.

Award-Winning Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets to Success
During TIA’s “Tires at 2” seminar, Alpio Barbara, 2019 Tire Review Top Shop winner and owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., and Bob Kellogg, president of Warren Tire in upstate New York and Tire Business’ Tire Dealer Humanitarian of the Year, discussed ways their business has been successful and how other dealers can take advantage of opportunities in the industry and their communities.

Roland Lesieur, Ex-President of New England Tire & Service Association, Dies
Roland Lesieur, co-owner of Maynard & Lesieur Inc. and former president of the New England Tire and Service Association, passed away Feb. 13. He was 89 years old.

Tire Dealers: See If Your Business is Eligible for this New Tax Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service has issued rules for pass-through business owners when taking a 20% deduction under a provision of the 2017 tax overhaul law.

In Perspective: A Look at the Winds of Change for Tire Dealers in 2019
After rolling under the radar for years, the tire industry is ripe for disruption in 2019 after an eventful 2018.

Business Lessons for Tire Dealers, Brought to You by the Big Screen
We asked those from across the tire universe to contribute their favorite inspirational movie lines for others’ business success in 2019. Here is what they had to say.

Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Kyle Cox, Cox Tire and Auto Service
Kyle Cox, co-owner of Cox Tire and Auto Service, uses what he’s learned from his time in the Marine Corps. and the support of other tire dealers to help his business succeed in Park City, Utah.

Business Finance Guide for Tire Dealers: 5 Ways to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
Accepting credit cards is a priority for most tire dealers, but it doesn’t have to come at a price. Find out how you can get lower credit card processing fees, and in turn, save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars this coming year.

Business Finance Guide for Tire Dealers: Financing Solutions for Credit-Concerned Consumers
What solutions can you offer customers with credit concerns? How do you best identify and work with these customers? And what can a non-prime financing solution do for your bottom line? Let this article be your guide.

Yokohama Tire Announces New Rallio Social Media Tool For Dealers
Yokohama Tire has a new free tool for dealers called Rallio, designed to help them publish and personalize Yokohama-created social media content on all their social accounts.

Who are Car Repair Shops’ Biggest Competitors?
Many independent automotive repair shops consider those who specialize in a certain area of repair their competition.
