TPMS Update: Sensor Replacement
More than 68 million vehicles on the road today have direct TPMS systems. With the average age of a vehicle on the road lasting more than 10 years, a vehicle with four TPMS sensors will have all of its TPMS sensor replaced during the life of the vehicle. This is the business opportunity of the decade and you should not let it pass you by.
Is TPMS a Headache or an Opportunity?
A decade after the TREAD Act and almost four years into mandatory TPMS on all passenger vehicles in the U.S., one can fairly ask: Is TPMS still a headache for the industry, or has it become a profit opportunity for shops? There are varying opinions, and ultimately the reader will have to decide.
Tech Feature: Preventive Maintenance Should Include Checking the TPMS
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring and sometimes are 12-month-long concerns for drivers – and opportunities for tire dealers.
Tech Feature: Keeping Up with TPMS Technology
We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding what to do about an ….
Tech Tip: Selling Performance Modifications
The sport compact car market is hotter than ever. The market has moved beyond the simple bolt-ons such as wheels, tires, brake rotors and spoilers. It’s not unusual today to see sport compact engines producing upward of 400 horsepower on the street. With so much power under the hood, the challenge is getting the horsepower to the tires and maintaining reasonable traction and handling.
Check Out The January Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the January issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Selling TPMS Service, Control Arms and Bushings, Winter Air Ride Diagnostics, Honda Pilot Brake Job, Jeep Liberty Alignment Specs, a host of tech tips, and more!
Bartec USA Announces Latest Software Update
The company says this newest version of the software is packed with features and coverages that only Bartec TPMS Tools can offer.
Chassis – Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear
Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to ride control.
Check Out The March Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
You can now access the interactive and easy-to-view digital edition of the March issue!
Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
