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The EV push is real. Every carmaker is transitioning to EV production, with more and more models scheduled to come out in the coming years. While this will change the auto repair industry, there is one thing that EVs will bring to the auto repair shops: Opportunity in the way of tire sales and all the related services and repairs. I know many shops will be resistant to this change, especially those traditionally involved with heavy repairs, such as engine and transmission work. But change is not always a bad thing, and as shop owners, you need to find ways to adapt and thrive. Will tire sales become part of your future? Are you selling tires now? What other changes do we need to be aware of?

New announcement from Michelin. Looks like they're getting into the online game with a new and different approach to making it easy for the customer to do business with them. There are a number of interesting things in the website's FAQ's that caught my eye. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/story/2015/08/michelin-pilot-program-sells-tires-online-and-offers-concierge-service.aspx Even if you're not a tire dealer, this move is a game-changer, What are your thoughts on this?

Hi eveyrone! As a result of the some of the recent changes, I'm preparing to hold a special webinar just for Goodyear tire dealers. Please send me a private message if you would like to be notified when this has been scheduled. Thank! Elon

Hi everyone! My webmaster finished uploading the training video I promised you on "Selling Road Hazard Warranties". Let me know if you have any questions. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzE5eJf07QtPVxjZ4r6zL0Q

I am curious, how many shops use Tire Rack as either a supplier for tires or are a listed installer on the Tire Rack site, where consumers can buy tires and then send the tires to your shop, and you charge a fee for the mount, balance, etc.? http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp?s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!50931993373!e!!g!!tire%20rack&ef_id=UlrzGgAAAG8rYjMF:20141018105351:s