Management: Creating a Buzz
Operating any business in today’s economic climate certainly brings with it many challenges. But tire dealers are met with a unique set of hurdles, not the least of which is consumers’ tightened budgets. You’ve probably been met with many customers who are trying to stretch their money – those driving on tires that are well past needing replaced, and those who refuse the majority of your repair recommendations, asking instead for the least expensive alternative ….
Updates on the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program
SEMA said this week that the grassroots efforts to prevent Congress from including a nationwide "Cash for Clunkers" program in the economic stimulus package have been successful – so far. At SEMA’s request, thousands of SEMA members and SEMA Action Network (SAN) enthusiasts, contacted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in opposition to the ….
Mitch Schneider: Riding the ‘Best to Worst’ Pendulum
The concept of optimism is best defined in terms of who we are, where we’ve been, where we are in our lives at this moment in time and where we believe the odyssey we’ve embarked upon is likely to take us. The first element of such a definition is that the world in which we live is the best of all possible worlds. The second is that goodness pervades reality. The third suggests that good will ultimately triumph over evil. And, the fourth suggests that ….
Learned Optimism: Riding the ‘Best to Worst’ Pendulum
The concept of optimism is best defined in terms of who we are, where we’ve been, where we are in our lives at this moment in time and where we believe the odyssey we’ve embarked upon is likely to take us. The first element of such a definition is that the world in which we
Tech Tip: Cabin Air Filter Q & A
How do you replace a cabin air filter? First you have to find it. The cabin air filter is usually located behind the glove box or at the base of the windshield in the cowl area over the HVAC inlet duct. The exact location can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual or a filter reference guide. On most Fords, the filter is located under the ….
Cabin Air Filter Q & A
Question: How do you replace a cabin air filter? Answer: First you have to find it. The cabin air filter is usually located behind the glove box or at the base of the windshield in the cowl area over the HVAC inlet duct. The exact location can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual or
Tire Tech Tip: With Aspect Ratios, How Low is Really too Low?
In my lifetime, tire aspect ratios have ranged from an 85-series to a 25-series. Did you ever clean the whitewalls on a 1952 Chrysler Imperial? Be thankful you didn’t. That’s why I like the new lower aspect blackwall radials. Not only are they easier to clean, they are radials, they handle astoundingly well, they give me a lot more grins per mile, as well as ….
Directions: What Dreams May Come
The new year gives the auto industry a new opportunity to deliver an exciting crop of vehicles. Many in the industry are hoping that next 12 months are better than 2007. This is especially the case for the Michigan-based automotive manufacturers, as the year 2007 seemed to be one endless stream of setbacks, bad news
All About Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
With 6 million Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) on the road today, there’s a good chance that one has already been in your shop for service. The difference from the usual cars and light trucks you see is the FFV that pulls in today or tomorrow may have E85 as its primary fuel source, rather than
Are You Ready for GF-5 Oils?
As automotive technology continues to evolve, so do the motor oils that lubricate today’s engines. Though our government has not raised Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements in a long, long time, they would like to see significant gains in fuel economy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Former Vice President Al Gore would