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: ‘Simple’ Tire Rotations with TPMS Can Prove Tricky
Bias. Everyone, whether it is politics, labor, religion, food, whatever, has a bias. Mine is government overregulation in the name of safety. It is with that built-in opinion that I will attempt to explain what tiremakers, TPMS tool manufacturers and sensor makers want you to know about tire rotation and TPMS. The other day my left rear tire went down in an instant thanks to a ….
Tech Tip: Proper Tools Essential for Handling TPMS Issues
Just as the sports world claims you can’t identify the players without a program, the tire industry chants that you can’t fix a problem without the right tools. The world of tire pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS, is no different. In fact, having the proper tools is critical to servicing vehicles equipped with TPMS. While technology has done its best to ….
Tech Tip: TPMS Compliance Calls for New Products
The tire industry is now well into a new era. It may not rival the radial age, but the epoch already is memorable and some say forgettable. It’s the TPMS era. While most participants know that the groundwork was laid several years ago ….
RITE-SENSOR Launch in Full Swing
Bartec has just announced a variety of new products that include the RITE-SENSOR Tool and RITE-SENSOR bundles for the PRO-SERIES TPMS tools.
TPMS: Weighing The Options
The topic of TPMS continues to be an often asked about one. This article delves into the background on some popular sensors, servicing them and the tools that make the job a lot easier.
Schrader Launches EZ-Choice.com And TPMS Road Show
Schrader recently announced a new, multi-faceted campaign: “Make the EZ-Choice.” As part of its ongoing effort to drive awareness and best practices for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) technologies, Schrader’s “Make the EZ-Choice” campaign engages all Aftermarket channels on topics such as TPMS strategy, advanced diagnostics, operational best practices, customer communications, keys to profitability, and navigation through the myriad of choices for replacement sensors and service packs.
Schrader Offers New Programming Option for EZ-sensor
New Bartec TPMS programming accessory device accelerates service and repair.
Schrader Releases 2012 Application Data for TPMS Portfolio
Schrader has announced the release of its 2012 catalog of application data for TPMS-equipped vehicles. Schrader says it is the first company to make available important 2012 make, model and year (MMY) and correlated Schrader part information for TPMS-enabled vehicles, further cementing its commitment to providing the most comprehensive and accurate application data possible.
New VDO REDI-Sensor Pioneers TPMS Service Breakthrough with Multi-Application Capability
The new VDO REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensor provides a game-changing advancement in TPMS service for tire dealers, auto service facilities and parts distributors. Designed to work on multiple vehicle applications, REDI-Sensor can replace a wide variety of OE sensors, works with existing scan tools, and saves significant time and money for parts and service professionals.