How many tire pressure monitoring systems have you serviced in the last year?
Zero(19.5%)
1-5(14.6%)
6-10(9.8%)
More than 10(56.1%)
Do you believe President Obama is pro-business?
Yes(15.3%)
No(62%)
Too early to tell(22.7%)
Are OEMs getting better at providing technical service information to you?
Yes -- I am happy with the effort(8%)
Yes -- but not in a timely manner(4%)
No -- legislation is needed(44%)
No -- but I have other resources (44%)
How many tire plant closings in North America will be announced in 2009?
Zero(0%)
One(3%)
Two(30.3%)
Three(24.2%)
More than three(42.4%)
Do you want to see the Big 3 Auto makers bailed out by Congress?
No: They will continue to bleed money.(34.8%)
Yes: It will put them back on their feet.(3%)
No: That's how free enterprise works. (32.6%)
Yes: Too many will lose their jobs.(29.5%)
Are you more optimistic about your business since President-Elect Barack Obama began outlining his presidency?
Yes, because he has good ideas(33%)
Yes, because I like his appointees (10.2%)
No, because Congress is still involved (35.2%)
No, because I'm Republican(21.6%)
Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin didn´t have booths for their namesake tire brands at the SEMA Show. Good or bad?
Good -- they are being fiscally responsible.(21.3%)
Good -- the show isn´t what it once was.(15.5%)
Bad -- tire suppliers should support the show. (32.4%)
Bad -- I can see them face-to-face in one place.(8.7%)
Indifferent -- I never go to the show.(22.2%)
Will tire pressure monitoring systems end free tire rotations?
Yes(39.1%)
No(37.1%)
Unfortunately, no(23.9%)
Is the U.S. economy in a recession?
Yes(76.3%)
No(9.5%)
No, but it soon will be(14.2%)
Are you planning to attend the SEMA/TIA Show in Las Vegas this year?
Yes(35.3%)
No(56.8%)
Maybe(7.9%)
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