Tech Update: Top 5 TPMS Questions
From professional and college football down to youth-league soccer, everyone (including TechShop!) has a “Top Something-or-other” list. Why should the tire industry be different? Over the last year or so, Tire Rack has been conducting an informal and unscientific survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. Thanks
Tech Tip: Use the Prealignment Inspection to Uncover Worn or Damaged Chassis Parts
Worn chassis parts can cause a variety of symptoms, including suspension noise, rapid or uneven tire wear, or a noticeable change in the way a vehicle rides, corners, handles or steers. If a vehicle has any of these symptoms, the steering and suspension should be carefully inspected to determine the cause. A prealignment inspection is another time when many worn or damaged chassis parts are ….
Get Ready to ‘Save a Squirrel’ and Some Cash Through Monroe’s Fall Promotion
As the leaves begin to change and the squirrels prepare for winter, the Monroe "Save a Squirrel" program will celebrate the fall vehicle repair season through the Monroe "Save the Squirrels!" promotion for motorists replacing their shocks or struts ….
Get the Drift: The Ins and Outs of Sport ‘Drifting’
Drifting is not a sport for SUVs. If it were, it would probably be called “rollovering.” Nor does it lend itself very well to cars with front-wheel drive. Drifting is all about sliding around curves with the rear wheels smoking all the way. Drifting sounds like an activity dreamed up by the tire manufacturers to
Management: More Smaller Imports on the Roads Means More Repairs
While sightings of gas prices under $4 a gallon may bring a (little) sigh of relief, consumers are still distraught over what it costs to fill their tank these days. Some are realizing the benefits of preventive maintenance in improving vehicle performance, increasing fuel efficiency and maximizing gas mileage, while others are looking for long-term relief by purchasing smaller vehicles ….
NASCAR Performance Offers Ultimate Car Make-Over Sweepstakes
While NASCAR fans are watching their favorite NASCAR drivers race to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, fans are also carefully watching the performance and appearance of their own vehicles. NASCAR Performance, NASCAR’s exclusive Automotive Marketing program, is giving one lucky fan the ultimate vehicle make-over, one which rivals the precision and ….
Management: Is There a Profitability Crisis in the Independent Repair Business?
All year-round, a part of my job is to meet and discuss business conditions with industry experts. These experts cross all lines in the aftermarket, from shop owners to manufacturers, to distributors, to repair technicians. Earlier this year, one of our industry’s top suppliers held its own "business conditions" discussion with more than 500 shop owners, and shared their results with me. Please review this and ….
Bridgestone/Firestone Increasing Tire Prices
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada will both institute price hikes of up to 10 percent on all of their tire lines as of Sept. 1. The increase impacts ….
Point of View: Is There a Profitability Crisis in the Independent Repair Business?
All year-round, a part of my job is to meet and discuss business conditions with industry experts. These experts cross all lines in the aftermarket, from shop owners to manufacturers, to distributors, to repair technicians. Earlier this year, one of our industry’s top suppliers held its own “business conditions” discussion with more than 500 shop
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