True or false: A tire with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol stamped on the sidewall is always a winter tire. The answer is false: A winter tire must be branded with the symbol, but that alone doesn’t make it a winter tire.
Subscribe Digital EditionLease-to-own (LTO) agreements give tire dealers the ability to offer a payment option for consumers who may not qualify for or do not want traditional financing. Here are 8 questions to ask when choosing an LTO payment program.
In its roundup of credit options for tire retailers, Modern Tire Dealer reached out to American First Finance (AFF), which offers both installment loan programs and lease-to-own (LTO) programs. Here's an overview of AFF's options.
Consumers expect to see a variety of payment options available wherever they shop, and their local tire store is no exception. One way to open up a tire store to more tire buyers is to offer affordable monthly payment plans that do not rely solely on a credit score for approval.
When it comes to suspension performance, preventive maintenance can be a hard sell — even as the vehicle sinks closer to the road surface.
Every year, you have a chance to be fair to your customers, your employees, and yourself. Earning 10% net profit year-over-year is your fair share, and it’s your retirement. The "industry norm" of 2% to 3% net profits will not be enough.
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