Coats’ Ben Pryor Has Embraced Lean Thinking
Pryor spent four months learning lean principles by going to the “gemba.”
VIDEO: Dismounting And Mounting Tire Assemblies
Here’s how to change a high- performance, run-flat tire without causing damage. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering.
VIDEO: Solving Tire Vibration Issues
How to solve tire vibration issues by using a wheel balancer and measuring road force.
Tips For Investing In A New Tire Changer
An extremely busy tire shop that mounts 500 to 1,000 tires per month may get only a few years out of a tire changer.
VIDEO: Using Service Information To Look Up Tire Specs
Andrew Markel recognizes the inconvenience of sending the customer out to look for the inflations and sizes of the tires on their vehicle, and suggests a solution to find that information using shop software. Sponsored by ProDemand from Mitchell1.
TPMS Top Tips
If you are having problems with a relearn procedure or the TPMS light won’t go out after a test drive, look to see if the check engine light is on or if there are any codes related to the modules that communicate with the TPMS.
Winter Maintenance Tips From Some of America’s Coldest Cities
Staying on top of your inspections is important, but there are some parts of the U.S. where winter maintenance takes on a new level of importance.
