March 2024

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Service

TPMS: Mazda - CX-5 – 2023

April 29, 2024
Understand how the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) works on the Mazda CX5, and learn how to service it.
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Service

Why Brake Maintenance - Not Brake Repair - Is Key

April 29, 2024
In four-plus decades, Kevin Walsh says one thing in brakes and the automotive service category overall has changed.
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Retail

Why You Should Offer Alternative Financing

April 26, 2024
When consumers enter your tire dealership, many are going to expect you to offer them more than just the option of "cash, check or credit card."
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Retail

How to Manage Young Technicians

March 29, 2024
Developing a pipeline of talented, young technicians remains a challenge for many independent tire dealerships.

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Retail

Editorial: Bills Would Have Hurt Tire Dealers, Manufacturers

March 20, 2024
Independent tire dealers in Washington state narrowly avoided the heavy hammer of bureaucracy.
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Retail

The Daunting Role of Service Managers

March 19, 2024
I’ve long stated that service managers have the hardest job in an aftermarket tire and automotive dealership. Store managers have moments when their job is hard. Service managers...
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Retail

Dealers Say Tier-One Prices Are 'Too High'

March 15, 2024
Tier-two tire brands were the most in demand for a second straight month, and several tire dealers noted the elevated price point of tier-one tires is "simply too high for most...
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Suppliers

Big Trends in Winter Tires

March 11, 2024
For many consumers, the world of winter tires can be a complicated one to understand and with the rise of all-weather tires, it may get even more complicated.
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Wholesale/Distribution

WTD Plans for 'Substantial Growth'

March 8, 2024
Los Angeles, Calif.-based Wholesale Tire Distributors has ambitious plans to expand beyond its current distribution footprint.
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Retail

You’re Responsible for Training, Culture at Your Dealership 

March 7, 2024
A positive work culture doesn’t happen by chance. It takes thoughtful and careful planning over a significant period of time.
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Retail

Is Free EV Charging Worth It?

March 5, 2024
"The original equipment car manufacturers have invested billions of dollars in EVs and they want that investment to pay off," says Craig Van Batenburg.
MTD
Home

Black’s Tire Stays True to Core Values

Jan. 22, 2024
As it starts its 95th year in business, Black’s Tire Service Inc. is sticking with what has made it successful: treating employees and customers like family.