What Do the VMT Tea Leaves Say About Tires and Service?
Vehicle miles traveled, or VMT, tells us how much all those vehicles out there are actually being used, indicating how many miles are put on odometers all across the country. Tire dealers should care about this particular statistic because it directly relates to the wear and tear on those vehicles, especially tires. This past March,
Should You Focus on Tire Sales or Service?
Where is the money coming from, tires or service? For many tire dealers, this is clear-cut, but for some, it’s difficult to know what tires and service successes to lean into and which are short-lived blips on the radar. Some dealers focus all their efforts on sales, devoting service time only to flat repairs, mounting
Openbay Adds Mobile Service Provider NuBrakes to its Marketplace
Openbay says it added NuBrakes to its online automotive services marketplace. Services delivered by NuBrakes include oil changes, suspension services, tire services, general vehicle maintenance and diagnostics services. NuBrakes adds deeper coverage and a broader choice of service providers to the Openbay marketplace in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee.
How Often is Lift Maintenance Needed?
Here’s the minimum you should do monthly for most two-post and four-post lifts.
One Question to Ask to Boost Customer Satisfaction [video]
You’d be surprised at how much additional work will be requested as a result of this question. This video is presented by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Tire Shops: Be Ready for EVs
Technician knowledge will eventually make up for time lost researching necessary EV service information, Mitchell 1’s Ben Johnson says.
Michelin Spotlights Service, Gets 2 Millionth ONCall Request
The Ziegler Tire and Supply Company made the two-millionth ONCall request.
Video: Have You Checked The Monitors?
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel explains the importance of checking the dashboard for malfunction lights when a vehicle is brought in for service.
Driving Forces: Turning Torque into Traction with Drive Tires
Trucks help keep the economy moving, transporting 70% of domestic freight. In 2016 alone, trucks traveled more than 450.4 billion miles across the United States.
AAA to Rescue 7 Million Drivers This Summer
AAA is projecting that 7 million American drivers will need its assistance during the 2017 summer season, with the majority facing battery, lock and tire-related issues.
Do’s and Don’ts of TPMS Installation and Maintenance
With millions of vehicles expected to need TPMS sensor replacement, it’s important to know what is involved with the replacement, installation and relearn of TPMS sensors.
2016 National Tire Safety Week Kicks Off Next Week
As millions of American drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, it’s not just the start of summer, but also the beginning of National Tire Safety Week. From May 29-June 4, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) initiative will be raising awareness about the importance of proper tire care. According to an RMA survey, more
