Monday, June 20, 2011

Important Right to Repair Hearing

From MA Right to Repair Coalition 6/18/2011

Please be advised that the Public Hearing for the Massachusetts Right to Repair legislation, H. 102 and S. 104, will be heard before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Massachusetts State House, Room A-2. We will plan to meet at the Gen. Hooker Statue entrance at 12:30 p.m. to allow for everyone to pass through security.

We expect the hearing to last the better part of the afternoon.

It is imperative that we have a big turnout for this hearing from all Coalition members. We also encourage you to spread the message to your vendors and customers where appropriate.

Over the next 20 days until the hearing, please contact me with expected attendees from your respective organizations.

Do not hesitate to contact me with questions, and we will be in touch on further details in the coming days.

Thanks,
Art Kinsman
781-635-6912

Friday, June 10, 2011

National Tire Safety Week June 5-11, 2011.

Get involved in the Rubber Manufacturers Association tenth annual National Tire Safety Week. June 5-11, 2011, get the tire care and safety conversation going with your customers. Although some of out tech's don't agree, we know that checking the air is s the right thing to do because we're the professionals. Right?

This week, check the spare and make sure the valve caps are on every vehicle that comes through your store. Even if they're just buying wipers, make sure every vehicle gets proper air pressure, Audit your techs and put your foot down!

If you didn't do National Tire Safety Week this year, sign up for 2012. They send you the point of sale kit free and public relations, events and promotional too.