A New Perspective on Ride Control Sales
Over 50,000 miles, the dampening capabilities of a shock or strut will degrade to the point where it can impact ride and handling, but the driver doesn’t notice because it happens gradually.
The Rule of 3X Tire Rotation
Inform customers that if they want to get the best mileage out of their tires, only you will do this for them, so they should get in the habit of coming back for this service.
Video: Why CV Joint Boots Fail Prematurely
Tire Review’s David Sickels explains reasons why CV joints and boots fail early, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Servicing Wheel Bearing Seals
As a rule, wheel bearing seals should never leak. Any signs of a current leak or previous leaks are an indication that the seal has failed.
Video: Achieving Tire Balance & the Signs of Imbalance
Tire Review’s Mary DellaValle helps explain the importance of perfectly balancing tires, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Video: Dismounting & Mounting Tire Assemblies
Tips on how to change a high-performance, run-flat tire without damaging the wheel, TPMS sensor or tire.
What Are Tire Speed Ratings?
The Science Behind” series in Tire Review started with a “Tire Basics” article in 2020. In that article, we discussed a tire’s sidewall markings. We also briefly talked about tire speed symbols with a promise of going into detail at a later time, which will be the focus of this article. So, let’s dig in.
Video: A Better Way to Check Wheel Bearings for Play
Old methods of checking for wheel bearing play may not be effective today. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Video: Brake Pad Wear Sensors and How They Work
The sensor warns you when it’s time for new brake pads. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Idled Driving Shouldn’t Mean Stalled Vehicle Service
There is plenty of unperformed maintenance out there for the taking – the result of undetected or neglected automotive care.
PRT Launches North American Heavy-Duty Program
The company says PRT heavy-duty shocks are produced under strict OE-quality processes required by truck makers.
Can Tires Sell Shocks and Struts?
Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicles.
