In this week’s Top Shop Tip of the Week presented by Coats Garage, Bud Luppino, owner of Bud’s Tire Pros, shares his thoughts on how to make your store profitable, and in turn, highlights ways he gives back.
Bud’s Tire Pros, based out of Riverside and Moreno Valley, California, was a 2016 Tire Review Top Shop finalist.
Hunter Engineering showed off how Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS works on a 2021 Acura TLX during the 2023 SEMA Show.
Hunter Engineering‘s Ultimate ADAS, a system the company says is designed to eliminate manual layouts common to static ADAS calibrations, was on display at SEMA this year for the first time. Hunter said Ultimate ADAS combines Hunter’s standard-setting alignment technology with a guided target placement system for around-the-vehicle coverage.
Through an “Oil Changes for Education” initiative at its new Lowell location, VIP Tires was able to donate $3,030 to Lowell Public Schools.
Bridgestone acquires 5% of Halfords’ Avayler Saas business, valued at over $60 million.
Tread wear indicators indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth.
Bridgestone’s partnership with Army programs will offer automotive training for service members transitioning to civilian life.
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.
ETRMA reported declines ranging from -6% in consumer to -21% in agricultural tires, warning of economic threats hammering demand.
Winter tires are designed to handle more than just snowy winter conditions. The term ‘snow tire’ doesn’t tell the whole story.
Michelin said budget truck tire competition forced restructuring that includes its Karlsruhe, Trier and Homburg facilities.
