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Bridgestone posts $10.8 million in income

Bridgestone Corp. posted net income of 1 billion yen on net sales of 2.6 trillion yen for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2009. That compares to income of 10.4 billion yen on sales of 3.2 trillion yen for fiscal 2008.

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The tire industry is a complex, dynamic, ever-changing business brimming with activity, and no source is more in tune with what’s happening than ModernTireDealer.com. In this section, you will find a variety of tools to keep you informed, including exclusive in-depth statistics covering every sector of the industry; a calendar of key industry events, organized by month; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resources, including information on tire recalls and other government initiatives that impact your business; our exclusive Web poll, which gives you a chance to tell us what you think about the industry’s hottest topics; and many other resources.

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Put the brakes on VW vibration  

Volkswagen drivers may complain of a pulsating brake pedal when applying the brakes at highway speeds. The pulsation may also be felt as a vibration in the vehicle body. Additionally, the steering wheel may shake. The cause may be improperly machined brakes, and the condition may not be felt until several months after the brakes were machined. To correct the problem, follow these steps. Read More

The Chrysler 300 LX uses active speed sensors.

AutoFocus: Making sense of wheel speed sensors  Web-Only Article

Wheel speed sensors and how we test them have been changing. Currently, two types of wheel speed sensors are in use: magnetic inductive (passive) and magneto resistive (active). Passive sensors have been around since the early days of the anti-lock brake system (ABS). These are the sensors that function on the generator principle. The sensors work with the toothed tone wheels to monitor and provide the anti-lock brake module (ABM) with wheel speed information. Read More

Dealers agree that inventory management is an important function provided by software products and packages.

Computing power  

More tire dealership software products and services mean more options for tire dealers. What’s the most important function provided by tire shop software? We recently posed that question to several dealers. Read More

Customers who hold dedicated credit cards are more likely to return to your outlet, says John Howard, industry marketing manager for GE Money.

How to use credit to secure repeat business  

There are many tools at the independent tire dealer’s disposal that can be used to secure repeat business. Some dealers put customers on strict preventive maintenance plans. Some promote tire rotations, oil changes, brake checks and other interval-based services. Others bring customers back with specials and coupons. Read More

Once you’ve stabilized your mounting and balancing process “and have made it repeatable, you can measure it,” says Kevin Keefe, vice president of marketing for Hennessy Industries Inc.

Using mounting and balancing to process more cars  

Here’s your dilemma: due to the ongoing recession, your budget for capital improvements is the same as last year — nil. That means no new service bays or machinery for your garage. Read More



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