Check These Things When a Vehicle Comes in for TPMS Service
By performing these checks, you can avoid any misunderstandings that can lead to less than premium service.
Do Airless Tires Mean TPMS is a Thing of the Past?
Collecting data from tires won’t go away if the air does.
Replacing Rubber, Snap-In TPMS Valves During Tire Service
Over the past several years, many vehicle manufacturers have started moving away from aluminum clamp-in valve stems and switching to rubber snap-in valve stems instead. The main reason for this switch is that aluminum clamp-in stems are more susceptible to corrosion than their rubber counterparts; especially in certain climates and locations where the valve stem
The Costly TPMS Mistake You Don’t Want to Make
Programmable TPMS sensors revolutionized TPMS. They are a huge benefit to shops looking to increase inventory turns and are a saving grace during these times of extreme part proliferation. However, a very common and costly mistake at the shop level is confusing “programming” a sensor with to “relearning” the vehicle. Programming does not equal relearning.
Adding Retrofit TPMS Kits to Older or Non-Equipped Vehicles
If a vehicle was not originally equipped with TPMS, the driver has the option to add it by using a retrofit kit.
2021’s Top TPMS Stories
Take a look at some of our most read TPMS topics this year.
TPMS Tool Proliferation: Why It Happens, How to Avoid it
As shops continue to explore their options for programmable sensor partners and decrease their sensor inventory, they now find themselves collecting multiple programming tools along the way.
Investing in TPMS Tools
The TPMS tools you invest in can either make or break the efficiency of your shop’s TPMS program.
Turning Off the TPMS Light
If a vehicle comes into your shop with the TPMS light already on, there are a few key things to always check first.
Top 3 TPMS Installations that Cost Time and Money
Programmable sensors and auto location are two examples of features that offer many benefits but may require extra steps during service.
Preventing TPMS Sensor Damage
During tire removal, TPMS sensors can get snagged by the sidewall of the tire. These tips can help you prevent damage.
TPMS and Special Tire Products
Some products on the market are convenient for drivers and service providers but can have an effect on TPMS systems. Try these recommendations to help keep the TPMS system functioning properly with these products.
