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.
How to Lift an Electric Vehicle
The industry is shifting to EVs and putting the money up to back it – are you ready? Shop tips are sponsored by BendPak.
Autel Energy Releases its Newest EV Charger
The AC Ultra features an 8-inch LCD touchscreen, a pedestal and a charging cable management system.
Hunter’s BL Series Bench Lathes Now Connects with HunterNet 2
With the new connectivity, shop owners and managers will be able to view before and after-cut results for rotors and drums online.
ALI Announces Digital Lifting Points Guide
ALI is offering a digital lifting points guide that covers vehicles from model years 2000 through 2023.
Rotary Releases XA12 Alignment Scissor Lift
Rotary’s new XA12 Alignment Scissor Lift offers wide service capacity range in a small footprint.
Choosing the Right Software for Your Shop
Tech is vital to our lives – trust us: we live in it.
Rotary Releases New Line of A/C Recharging Machines
Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), announced the launch of its new line of fully automatic air conditioning diagnostic and recharging equipment through Rotary’s recently announced partnership with TEXA. Unveiled for the first time at the recent 2022 SEMA Show, Rotary said its new product line provides North American automotive service professionals with an
Don’t Let Electrification Shock Your Shop
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on
Hunter Engineering’s FastBlast System Available for TCX51H
Hunter Engineering’s FastBlast inflation system is now an option for its TCX51H tire changer. This new configuration will be known as 51H Plus. The FastBlast system is designed to inflate challenging truck and SUV tires. The technician sets the position, selects the inflation mode and presses the inflation pedal for an immediate blast from the
Epicor, ARC Collaborate to Introduce Enhanced Estimating Tool
Epicor announced a collaboration with automotive aftermarket technology provider Auto Repair Compare (ARC) in the launch of a tool that enables consumers to receive accurate repair quotes on a 24/7 basis via their preferred service shop websites. The new tool leverages the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) solution to guide consumers through a highly automated
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
