Polls
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How prepared are you to service hybrid/electric vehicles?
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Which of the following technologies do you think offers the most potential growth for dealerships?
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What's the best way to solve the employment shortage?
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Where can you expect to see the most growth in 2019?
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Have tariffs impacted your business?
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What kind of investments do you plan to make this year?
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What issue concerns you most heading into 2019?
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How would you characterize your company's health care situation?
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What was the most interesting story from 2018?
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Is it finally time for Christmas music?
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What are you most thankful for?
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Do you talk politics in the office?
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Does your business have a disaster plan?
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How soon will customers begin asking for winter tires?
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How would you characterize business in the fall?
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With unemployment at record lows, how would you describe your current situation?
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Are you making plans to attend the SEMA in Las Vegas?
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What party do you think will control Congress after the midterm elections?
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What will have the biggest impact on the tire and automotive service industry this year?
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As NTW and TireHub ramp up their tire distribution ventures, how is this affecting your dealership?
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With the year at its halfway point, what is your “mid-year tire report?”
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What do you think is the biggest obstacle for autonomous vehicles?
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Would you feel comfortable riding in a fully autonomous vehicle?
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What do you think of Ford's plan to scale back production of sedans?
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With one-third of 2018 in the books, how would you characterize business thus far?
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How do you expect the recent collaborations involving Michelin/TBC and Goodyear/Bridgestone will affect the tire industry?
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What best describes your view of a possible trade war with China?
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With the threat of more tariffs looming, how concerned are you about a trade war?
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What is your reaction to the tariffs levied on steel and aluminum?
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How would you characterize your shop's experience with winter tires?
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How often do you monitor your investments in the stock market?
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Do you regularly attend dealer meetings?
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How do motorsports affect consumer tire sales?
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What is the top story from tire and automotive service industry in 2017?
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What best describes your plans for 2018?
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How does the holiday season affect business?
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What do you think of the tax reform proposal before Congress?
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How has 2017 been so far for your dealership?
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What best describes your feeling about tax reform?
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What is the best business practice?
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Has your shop been impacted by Hurricane Harvey and/or Hurricane Irma?
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How often do you service vehicles that have tires that are overinflated?
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How do you expect your business to perform over the next month?
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How much does health care impact your business?
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What is the most challenging aspect of your job?
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How have local road conditions and/or road construction impacted tire repairs/automotive services at your dealership?
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The automotive industry is moving rapidly toward autonomous vehicles. How do you think they will affect your business?
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Do you check your work email after business hours?
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How would you describe the summer season from a business perspective?
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What is your view of antidumping and countervailing duties levied on Chinese OTR makers?
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What is the most effective way to communicate with your customers?
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What education did you have for your first job in the industry?
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With spring upon us, what services do you perform the most this time of year?
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What do you think of the Republicans' health care plan?
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Which of these issues could have the most impact, positive or negative, on your business?
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What is the biggest challenge in filling a job opening?
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Which social media platform do you use most frequently in order to engage customers?
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What kind of effect do you think the change in administration in Washington will have on your business?
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What is the most pressing issue facing your dealership in 2017?
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In terms sales and revenue, how is your business shaping up in 2016 vs. 2015?
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How does your shop support the community during the holiday season?
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What did you find to be the most valuable part of 2016 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas?
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Do you support raising the minimum wage?
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Do your technicians use iPads, tablets or other electronic devices to check in customers and write up service orders?
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Do you prefer to buy domestically manufactured products?
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As the elections cycle ramps up, what issue concerns you most?
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Whom do you want to win the U.S. Presidential election?
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Does your business have a shortage of young skilled workers?
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How stiff is the competition from car dealers selling tires in your area of operation?
How stiff is the competition from car dealers selling tires in your area of operation? View Results
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Has your business been invaded by people looking to catch, train and battle Pokemon with Nintendo's Pokemon Go app?
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Is the uncertainty swirling about the U.S. presidential election this fall having any effect on your business plans?
Is the uncertainty swirling about the U.S. presidential election this fall having any effect on your business plans? View Results
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What do you think about the possibility of autonomous vehicles?
What do you think about the possibility of autonomous vehicles? View Results
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How will the new Labor Department rule on overtime pay affect you?
How will the new Labor Department rule on overtime pay affect you? View Results
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Through the first half of 2016, how has your company performed?
Through the first half of 2016, how has your company performed? View Results
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For how many generations has your independent tire business been in the family?
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What's the one benefit you wish your company offered?
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How often do you update your shop and/or business software?
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What do you see as the role for labor unions in today's tire and rubber industry?
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What's your view of the current low oil prices?
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How much in sales do you think you typically 'leave on the table' when customers call asking about products or services?
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What are your thoughts on the United Steelworkers petition to the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking anti-dumping and countervailing duties on truck and bus tires from China?
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Are you paying attention to the ups-and-downs of the stock market?
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Titan International and the United Steelworkers union have petitioned the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce seeking relief from OTR tire imports from China, India and Sri Lanka. What’s your opinion?
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Looking into your crystal ball, what are your prognostications for the New Year?
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What's your take on Pep Boys being acquired?
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What are your plans for holiday gift spending this year?
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AAA is asking car makers to not replace the spare tires in their vehicles with tire inflation kits. What do you think?
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Do you give any credence to news reports trying to link cancer in youth soccer players to crumb rubber used in artificial turf?
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How important are industry trade shows to you and your business?
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Have you had to deal with drug and/or alcohol problems with employees or potential workers at your company?
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What is the average age of your employees?
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Are there female executives at your company?
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Based on your experience, what do you see is the quality of Chinese-made truck tires?
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With the subject of Chinese-sourced tire garnering so much attention, do consumers really care about where their tires come from? How many of your customers ask about the origin of tires they're buying?
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What shape do you think the U.S. infrastructure is in?
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How seriously does your company take workplace safety?
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How will the Obama administration's proposed expansion of overtime pay affect your business?
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How many women employees do you have at your dealership or service shop?
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What's your company's most important asset?
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Congress is debating reauthorization of the Highway Trust Fund, with sections that could bring mandatory tire registration, a hike in gas taxes and a federal excise tax on car tires. Would you support the bill if it included these proposals?
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When is the last time you attended one of the national tire industry trade shows, such as SEMA, ITEC or the North American Tire & Retread Expo?
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Should Congress pass legislation doing away with estate taxes?
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Do so-called “Religious Freedom” laws in place in some states impact how companies do business, and do you support them?
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What tactic do you use when buying a new vehicle?
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How have tire prices been in the last few months?
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In light of the months-long West Coast port slowdowns, how have your fill rates been?
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How high would gas prices have to be for you to consider buying an electric car?
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Should tire makers sell tires via their websites?
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What is the best thing about working for your company or organization?
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What's your economic outlook for 2015?
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In your estimation, what is the top news story of 2014? Select only one.
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Does your shop service hybrid vehicles?
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How old is the car you drive?
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In the aftermath of the mid-term elections, what are your feelings?
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Does your tire dealership or auto repair shop post prices online for your products and services?
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Are you following the federal guidelines regarding tire registration in your dealership?
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How do you attract new customers for your tire dealership or auto service shop?
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How do you expect sales to be this fall at your dealership, service shop or distributorship?
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How “green” are you?
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Have you seen changes with your business relationships when a customer or supplier is purchased by a private equity firm?
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Do you see your dealership or auto service shop getting into hybrid/electric vehicle (EV) service, including battery replacements/refurbishing?
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Do you agree with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) decision to not create a safety standard based on tire age?
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Should the government raise the Social Security retirement age?
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What are your summer vacation plans?
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Do you support the United Steelworkers (USW) union's renewed efforts to again have the government impose tariffs on passenger and light truck tires imported from China?
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Do your customers ask you about the age of the tires they're purchasing?
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What's the best way for dealerships and auto service shops to attract younger people as employees?
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Do your customers recognize the TPMS symbol on their vehicle's dashboard and understand how TPMS works?
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What's your view on “Buy American” campaigns?
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Do you sell Chinese-made tires?
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Do you support raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour?
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What's your take on the recent acquisitions by American Tire Distributors (ATD) of Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and Terry's Tire Town?
What's your take on the recent acquisitions by American Tire Distributors (ATD) of Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and Terry's Tire Town? View Results
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In his State of the Union address, President Obama announced “myRA,” a new investment program, and Sen. Tom Harkin filed a universal retirement bill. Should the federal government be in the business of helping people save for retirement?
In his State of the Union address, President Obama announced “myRA,” a new investment program, and Sen. Tom Harkin filed a universal retirement bill. View Results
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What did you think of the President Barack Obama's State of the Union address?
What did you think of the President Barack Obama's State of the Union address? View Results
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Considering the recent wave of arctic weather, have you experienced renewed interest in winter tires?
Considering the recent wave of arctic weather, have you experienced renewed interest in winter tires? View Results
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Who will succeed you in running your business if you decide to get out?
Who will succeed you in running your business if you decide to get out? View Results
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With a number of retailers extending hours on Thanksgiving and during the holidays this year, have you considered keeping your business open later to accommodate consumers?
With a number of retailers extending hours on Thanksgiving and during the holidays this year, have you considered keeping your business open later to accommodate consumers? View Results
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With auto show season in full swing, to which do you pay the most attention?
With auto show season in full swing, to which do you pay the most attention? View Results
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How will the implementation of the Affordable Care Act affect your business?
How will the implementation of the Affordable Care Act affect your business? View Results
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How often do you check the air pressure on your personal vehicle?
How often do you check the air pressure on your personal vehicle? View Results
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Does your tire dealership or auto service shop support any local or national charities?
Does your tire dealership or auto service shop support any local or national charities? View Results
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How often do you work?
How often do you work longer than a 40-hour week? View Results
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How many people work for your company
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Five years after the financial crisis, do you think your company is better prepared for another one?
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Globalization
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If an independent tire dealership lasts more than just a few years, what would you guess is the greatest factor?
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Who gets promoted at your company?
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What do you think of your company’s vendors?
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What % of your consumer tire sales involve tire manufacturers’ rebates?
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How do you feel about Apollo Tires Ltd.’s acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.?
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Training
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Does your company have enough staff?
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Safe Driving
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Has your dealership experienced any benefits from a tire recall?
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Underinflation checks
Surveys show motorists aren’t very diligent about checking their tires for underinflation. How about you—how often do you check your vehicle’s tire pressure? View Results
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Social Media Poll Question
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Tire Dealerships
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Gay Marriage
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Since Congress reinstituted the 2 percent payroll tax during the recent “fiscal cliff” negotiations, have your sales been affected?
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Some companies are opting to provide cash instead of health insurance plans to employees. Which system would your company prefer?
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Now that President Barack Obama's second term has begun, how do you feel about the next four years?
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What is the best thing about working for your company or organization?
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What's your economic outlook for 2013?
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What type of shop towels does your tire and/or auto service shop use?
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How important are you to your company?
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Bridgestone and Goodyear have begun posting MSRP data on their websites, and Michelin plans to do so before year-end. How will this affect your business?
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What might improve U.S. economic growth the most in coming months?