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What is the most important aspect of attending a tire manufacturer's dealer meeting?





   

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71  -  80  of  109

Some car dealerships are selling "insurance" (ie., road hazard warranties) on OE tire/wheel upgrades for more than $400. Is this possible for the replacement market?

Yes(32.6%)
 
Yes, I´m already doing it(12.1%)
 
No(55.3%)
 

Of the 34 unionized tire plants in North America, how many will be functioning in five years?

All 34(4.6%)
 
30-33(7.2%)
 
25-29(12.3%)
 
20-24(15.9%)
 
Less than 20(60%)
 

Which of the following consumer incentives would help you sell the most tires?

Jacket(7.1%)
 
Instant rebate(51.3%)
 
I-pod(23.1%)
 
Mail-in rebate(9.2%)
 
None of the above(9.2%)
 

Who is your favorite nighttime news anchor?

Brian Williams(27.4%)
 
Katie Couric(16.8%)
 
Charles Gibson(12.3%)
 
Shepard Smith(20.1%)
 
Jon Stewart(23.5%)
 

Who should pay for a proposed tire rolling resistance POS campaign?

Consumers(10.4%)
 
Tire manufacturers(24.3%)
 
Tire dealers(6.9%)
 
Government(25%)
 
No program(33.3%)
 

Should tiremakers be required to provide consumers with point-of-sale information about tire rolling resistance at your dealership?

Yes(53.3%)
 
No(46.7%)
 

Do you believe filling truck tires with nitrogen instead of air will become commonplace within the next five years?

Yes(46.7%)
 
No(53.3%)
 

Are gas prices having an adverse effect on your retail tire sales?

Yes(78.6%)
 
No(21.4%)
 

How many tire pressure monitoring systems have you serviced in the last year?

Zero(28.6%)
 
1-5(20.3%)
 
6-10(14.1%)
 
More than 10(37%)
 

Are you supporting National Tire Safety Week this week in your dealership?

Yes(31.7%)
 
No(19.5%)
 
Didn´t know it was going on(48.8%)
 

 

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