Modern Tire Dealer

MTD 100: Six Gone, a New 'Number One' and More

Five Observations Based On This Year's MTD 100

July 25, 2022

The July 2022 issue of MTD contains the MTD 100, our annual look at the 100 largest independent tire dealerships in the United States, based on store count. MTD has compiled and presented this list in one form or another since the 1980s.

More Recruitment Tips from MTD 100 Dealers

“We’re Hiring for Attitude and the Desire to Work'

July 21, 2022

Mike Manges

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Where can you find good employees? How do you keep them? More MTD 100 dealers share recruitment and retention tips here.

MTD 100: Market Forces Push Dealers Into Uncharted Waters

Top Execs Discuss Tough Decisions They're Making

July 18, 2022

Mike Manges

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The labor shortage is a near-universal problem. But tire dealers are grappling with other challenges, too. They've developed work-arounds. However, the process hasn't always been easy.

More MTD 100 Dealers Share Recruitment Strategies

“We’re Trying to Emphasize Careers, Rather Than Just Jobs'

July 18, 2022

Mike Manges

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In this exclusive, more tire dealers from the 2022 MTD 100 share real-world solutions for employee recruitment and retention.

Small Mistakes Can Add Up To Big Losses

Reduce Your Exposure Through Employee Education

July 12, 2022

Randy O'Connor

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Explaining the true cost of daily behaviors to your team will make a massive difference and help deliver the truly awesome experience that your customers deserve.

The Rules of Engine Diagnostics

There's More to This Service Than Just 'Clearing' Codes

July 11, 2022

Madison Gehring

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It’s a rare tire dealership that does not occasionally see a car with an illuminated check engine light. In fact, 65% of respondents to MTD’s latest Tire Dealer Automotive Service Study report that they offer engine diagnostic services.

MTD 100 Dealers Share Tips For Finding Good People

'People Have Always Been the Biggest Factor in Whether a Location Succeeds or Struggles'

July 13, 2022

Mike Manges

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Finding help is arguably the biggest challenge facing independent tire dealers today. And the largest tire dealerships in the United States are not immune to this problem. In this exclusive, MTD 100 dealers share solutions for finding - and keeping - good people.

New Owner of Fred's Tire Focuses on Continuous Improvement

July 11, 2022

Mike Manges

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Going from owning a lawn care company to operating an independent tire dealership is not a common transition. JR Boenker, the new owner of Fred’s Tire & Auto, a two-location dealership based in Wentzville, Mo., made the switch nearly four years ago. And he's glad he did.

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

Car Count, Price Consistency Will Be Critical

July 5, 2022

Dennis McCarron

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Traditionally, Americans do not budget for things like car repair or gas. As wallets tighten, people will be forced to make on-the-spot decisions about how to spend what they have or how to use their credit wisely.