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    The Four Stages of Business Growth

    Craig Van Batenburg
    May 9, 2024
    If you have been in the tire and auto repair business for any length of time, most likely you have gone through some stages of growth. Businesses have a life of their own. They...
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    Why Shop Owners Should Attend AAPEX 2023

    Sept. 6, 2023
    Sponsored Content: Curious about AAPEX 2023? Check out this video to learn more about the show, what to expect and why you won't want to miss it!
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    How to Help Customers With Subprime Credit Scores Get What They Need

    July 11, 2023
    Is offering alternative financing right for your business? Here are answers to questions you may have about the subprime customer segment and your business.
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    'Connect with people,' says Townsend. 'Find out the need behind the need.'
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    Podcast: How to Turn Your Salespeople Into Heroes

    Mike Manges
    March 9, 2023
    Retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend says your salespeople need to be more than trusted advisors. They need to be "heroes" and "companions" to your customers. ...

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    TPMS: 2022 Cadillac XT5

    Mitchell 1
    Feb. 28, 2023
    If a new sensor has been installed or tire rotated, the vehicle must be stationary for about 20 minutes before the system can start the process of calculating correct sensor locations...

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    The tool utilizes compressed air to dispense and extract automotive fluids such as brake, washer, power steering and transmission fluid, as well as engine oil, gear oil and coolant.
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    Mityvac Unveils Fluid Evacuator and Dispenser

    Feb. 27, 2023
    The Mityvac Fluid Evacuator/Dispenser, No. MV7120, features an oversized five-gallon reservoir designed for fluid capacities in larger vehicles, including sprinter vans, over-...

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    The DT-50 and DT-50A include a swing-arm design and steel clamps to handle 12-inch to 16-inch wheels, including low-profile and run-flat beads.
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    BendPak Upgrades Dannmar Tire Changers

    Feb. 27, 2023
    BendPak Inc. has updated its Dannmar brand tire changers, DT-50 and DT-50A, to include a swing-arm design and steel clamps to handle 12- to 16-inch wheels.

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    In his new role, Brad Persons will oversee Apollo's commercial tire sales initiatives within the U.S. and Canada.
    Commercial Business

    Apollo Names Commercial Tire Sales Leader

    Feb. 27, 2023
    Apollo Tyres Ltd. has named Brad Persons as its new national sales head for commercial tires. In this role, Brad will oversee the company’s commercial tire sales initiatives within...

    Photo Credit: Dannmar
    The DT-50 and DT-50A include a swing-arm design and steel clamps to handle 12-inch to 16-inch wheels, including low-profile and run-flat beads.
    Retail

    BendPak Updates Dannmar Tire Changers

    Feb. 27, 2023
    BendPak Inc. has updated its Dannmar brand tire changers, DT-50 and DT-50A, to include a swing-arm design and steel clamps to handle 12-inch to 16-inch wheels.

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    Marty Bezbatchenko says the pace of ATNA’s product rollouts “has been very quick. We’re working with customers on new sizes and tread patterns, while at the same time, keeping quality levels high.”
    Commercial Business

    Ascenso Tires North America Enters Next Growth Phase

    Mike Manges
    Feb. 27, 2023
    With a new name, a new distribution center and new products, Ascenso Tires North America - previously known as Tyres International - is ready for its next phase of growth under...

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    MTD Publisher Greg Smith moderated a panel discussion that included, from left to right, Bruce Besancon, vice president of marketing, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires Inc.; Eric Matson, global field engineer, off-road tires, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Chris Rhoades, vice president, OTDC, BKT USA Inc.; and Matt Futrelle, head of business field earthmoving, head of sales and marketing Americas, commercial specialty tires, Continental Tire the Americas LLC,
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    Tiremakers Say Dealers Will Continue to Play Key Role in OTR Tire Service

    Mike Manges
    Feb. 24, 2023
    Representatives from four manufacturers shared their thoughts on the role tire dealers will continue to play in servicing OTR tires and end users as part of a panel discussion...

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    Scott Blair, who is the co-founder of another mobile tire service, 2U Tire & Wheels, talks to Tire Pro dealers on the benefits of mobile tires.
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    Tire Pros Unveils Mobile Service Van Concept During Meeting

    Madison Gehring
    Feb. 24, 2023
    When Tire Pros dealers gathered for their national conference in San Diego, Calif., it was nearly impossible for them to miss the mobile tire installation van on the trade show...

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    OTR Tire Conference attendees were greeted by a Stellar Industries-built boom truck owned by Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. holding a new 63-inch tire made by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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    Training, Technology Took Center Stage at OTR Conference

    Mike Manges
    Feb. 23, 2023
    Training, technology and the economy were hot topics of discussion at the 2023 Tire Industry Association OTR Tire Conference in Tucson, Ariz.

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    MFA Petroleum Buys 13 Big O Tires Stores

    Feb. 23, 2023
    MFA Petroleum Co. has purchased 13 Big O Tires stores in the Kansas City market. The new stores make MFA Petroleum the largest Big O Tires franchisee in the country, with 35 locations...

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    Commercial Business

    OTR Tiremakers Forecast Big Year for Construction Tires

    Mike Manges
    Feb. 23, 2023
    Fifteen months after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, shovels are ready to hit the ground. That’s great news for tire dealers who sell tires for...

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    Craig Van Batenburg is pictured next to a Kia Niro EV, one piece of the electric and hybrid fleet at his training business, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC.)
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    Podcast: How to Get Started With EV Service

    Joy Kopcha
    Feb. 23, 2023
    Cox Automotive predicts electric vehicle sales in the U.S. will surpass one million units for the first time in 2023. Tire dealers that aren’t yet servicing those vehicles are...

    Photo Credit: Belle Tire Distributors
    Belle Tire Distributors Ltd. has acquired Tireman Auto Service Centers, which further expands Belle Tire's presence in northwest Ohio and southern Michigan.
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    Belle Tire Acquires Tireman Auto Service Centers

    Feb. 21, 2023
    Belle Tire Distributors Inc. announced it has acquired all 18 locations of Tireman Auto Service Centers, giving Belle Tire more locations in northwest Ohio and southern Michigan...