As lead #REPAIRAct sponsor Dr. Neal Dunn noted in today’s Energy and Commerce Committee subcommittee hearing, leaving automakers’ repair restrictions unchecked “veers towards vertical integration and monopolistic behavior.” It's time for action on #RightToRepair: bit.ly/469292n

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Learn more on how to stay safe on the road, whether you are a driver, walker or runner: NHTSA.gov/Pedestrian

We live in a beautiful place 🍂

Rock stars aren’t born, they’re made. It takes the right ingredients to become a star, and for Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, those qualities boil down to a few key virtues: willingness to listen, faith and discipline. ⛪ Watch now: youtu.be/hStN7j31SdM?si…

As critters start to move around and prepare for the winter months, be aware that they might be in roadways!

Fall Foliage Colors Advancing Toward Peak Throughout Maine #mainefoliage #visitmaine #mainething

Don’t let your phone get in the way of your good sense. #JustDrive

Take a drive this weekend before it's past peak in your area! 🍁

Vote Yes this November for the #righttorepair in Maine!

Do you want to be a rockstar in the tire industry? Start by establishing a routine, says Tim Winkeler, CEO of VIP Tires & Service. Tim says that discipline and relationships keep him moving forward. 🌱 Watch now: tirereview.com/ceo-vip-tires-…

We live in a beautiful state 😍

The school year is in full swing, and for teens, that means packed schedules and long nights. Remind your #TeenDriver of the importance of a good night’s sleep 😴 , and the dangers of driving tired.

Join leaders from VIP Tires & Service, Import Performance, and Walser Automotive Group next week as they discuss how to collect, analyze, and use insights from your technicians to drive #strategicsolutions to improve your shop. Register for free: wrenchway.com/events/techmis…

Running a quick errand with your child? Not so fast. It's critical to take EVERY precaution to prevent child hot car deaths.

It doesn't matter if it's cloudy ⛅, your car window is cracked open 🚗, or you're parked in the shade – none of these things protect a child left inside. 👶 Never leave your child alone in a car – not even for a minute.

#ICYMI: Recent PBS News segment shows how OEMs’ anticompetitive practices are limiting access to affordable part alternatives and worsening "skyway-high auto repair inflation." Learn how #RightToRepair laws like #SMARTAct & #REPAIRAct can bring relief: bit.ly/3VtAPHX

Erik Jandreau, director of merchandising and logistics for VIP Tires & Service is a 2024 On The Rise honoree! Read more about Erik and his experience in the tire industry at his full On The Rise profile, here: moderntiredealer.com/on-the-rise-pr… Congratulations, Erik!

Tim Winkeler, President & CEO of VIP Tires & Service, is back on the Beyond the Wrench podcast this week to discuss how they prioritizes relationships when building their shop culture. wrenchway.com/blog/relations…

. VIP Tires & Service has moved to a new location in Rockport, Maine, which replaces a VIP Tires store that had served the Rockport market since 1993. The new Rockport location will officially open on May 23. moderntiredealer.com/retail/article…

As Tim Winkeler, CEO of VIP Tires & Service puts it, educating customers is key to helping them make the best tire choice for their needs. Don’t miss more content like this. Subscribe to Tire Review now: babcox.dragonforms.com/loading.do?ome… #TireIndustry #AllWeatherTires #TireReview