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Tech Tip: Tire Rack Offers Answers to ‘Top Five’ TPMS Questions

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 to its wholesalers, service technicians and counter sales people in the field, just to name a few, Tire Rack developed a list of the Top Five most common TPMS questions.

Tech Tip: Brushing Up on Tire Math Basics Minimizes Customer Headaches

Given the thousands of options available, it has become more than a little difficult to keep up with tire math. Vehicle makers have presented dealers with the opportunity to stock more SKUs than ever before – and that trend continues.

Tech Feature: Crate Racing Engines

For many performance engine builders, the end of the year may be much busier than expected. While there is no racing going on in most parts of the country, there’s still plenty of preparation for next year. No doubt, some engine builders have been able to keep racing off their minds lately – even while watching "Dancing With The Stars," where two time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy – still others will end the racing season (or kick off the new one) in Orlando for the Advanced Engine Technology Conference (AETC) and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show.

Tech Tip: Curing Muffled Rattle Sound Coming from Chrysler Suspensions

Some Chrysler vehicles may exhibit a muffled rattle sound which may be heard during low speed driving on road surfaces with minor fluctuations (such as a parking lot) and may also occur during turning maneuvers. Keep reading to find out how to diagnose and service this complaint.

Tech Feature: Power Your Profits with Performance Mods

The sport compact car market is certainly a good place to be these days. One of the advantages of doing import performance modifications and upgrades is that you don’t have to wait for cars to break to get business. The people who drive these cars spend money on performance modifications regardless of the age, mileage or condition of their vehicles.

Tech Feature: Larry Carley Offers His 10 Commandments for Selling Shocks and Struts

The first step in selling ride control is the inspection process. A visual inspection of the shocks and struts can tell you a lot about the state of the ride control units. This is a chance to make sure the vehicle is road-worthy before you put your own life at risk. Also, always make sure that there is enough gas in the tank.

Yokohama Tire to Adjust Prices

Due to the continued record increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices on its consumer tires up to seven percent; medium truck tires and light truck commercial tires up to four percent; and Off-The-Road (OTR) tires up to five percent, effective January 1, 2008. All three divisions will include in-line adjustments, which will be announced at a later date.

Power Your Profits with Performance Mods

The sport compact car market is certainly a good place to be these days. One of the advantages of doing import performance modifications and upgrades is that you don’t have to wait for cars to break to get business. The people who drive these cars spend money on performance modifications regardless of the age, mileage

Suspension & Brake Repairs: Ensure Customer Service and Safe Vehicle Operation

This month, we find ourselves in a familiar environment — under a car or in the wheel well. The good news is you’re under a Mazda car or truck that will present few surprises in terms of service procedures, while providing the additional service opportunities we’ve come to expect from undercar repairs. A vehicle can

Dispelling TPMS Myths

In the October issue, we addressed lessons learned from Toyota dealerships and how they have come to handle TPMS issues. This month, a Ford Motor Co. engineer provides helpful information on myths that surround TPMS units and service. Myths are fine if you’re teaching mythology. However, they are a pain in the bay for the