Take on Technician Demand Like a Top Shop
We’ve seen actual growth in terms of technicians hired in this industry – that doesn’t mean the technician shortage or demand is going away.
Plan to Protect Your Shop’s Growth
Lacking certain planning may lead to your hard-earned success disappearing in an instant.
How Independent Tire Dealers Are Standing Up To Their Biggest Competitors
When asked who their toughest competitor is, 30% of independent tire dealers pointed to national tire retail chains.
Tire Sales: In-Store, Online, or Both?
The majority of tire dealers tell us their highest profit percentage comes from online tire sales, so why do many dealers stick to brick and mortar?
How Sales and Service Affect Tire Dealer Profit Margins
Tire dealers tell us their highest gross profit margins come from retail service work.
Tire Dealers Have Positive Sales Outlook for the Rest of the Year
Many tire dealers had a great 2022 and have high expectations for the rest of 2023.
Tire Shop Services Making You the Most Money
While many drivers are only shopping for tires once every 60,000-70,000 miles or so, the oil changes, alignments and rotations in between keep their cars coming back to your shop year after year.
What Will be Your Next Tire Shop Equipment Update?
We asked our independent tire dealer audience what new hardware or software they’re considering adding to their shops.
How Old is Too Old for Tire Shop Equipment?
When we asked tire dealers what the No. 1 reason was for their last shop equipment replacement, updated technology was the No. 1 answer.
Do Spiffs REALLY Work in the Tire Industry?
The majority of you said at least half of customers will switch brands based on your recommendations, but is that rec based on a spiff?
Five Tire Trends You Need to Know
We’re talking about recent industry trends that you can take advantage of when running your tire business.
What are Commercial Tire Expectations in 2023?
This year has been one to catch our collective tire-dealing breath after two years of weirdness that has led to long stretches of fewer Vehicle Miles Traveled. This past year seemed to bring us back to a bit of much-welcomed normalcy, replacing Instagram videos of bread making with Celine Dion lip-syncing TikTok challenges. But more
