Is Obama’s Tire Inflation Argument a Potential Money Maker?

Actually Barack Obama is right about tire inflation whether you agree with his candidacy or not. The question is whether there is any traction to the idea. We all pay lip service to the notion that we should keep our tires properly inflated. But how often do most people actually check their tire pressure? In truth, we'd prefer to ignore out tires until there's a problem or they need replacing. Here's a novel idea on how automotive shops could help.

How Can We Use Free Enterprise to Inflate America's Tires to Save Fuel?

Environmentally speaking Senator Obama was correct in stating that America could save 2% to 4% of the fuel we use simply by properly inflating all the vehicles in our civilization. No, this will not significantly release the strangle hold on our nation from Middle Eastern Oil, but like any good idea, well it is a start. In the issue of full-disclosure, I am not an Obama supporter, but I do support putting air in our tires to increase auto safety and fuel economy because it makes sense.

Is there some way we can get free enterprise to assist us in getting everyone's tires properly inflated? Well, being from the auto industry, I have some important thoughts on this. You see, many times customers will ask if you check the air in their tires. Some automotive shops are saying "no" while this is the best policy for not getting sued it is not good to keep telling customers "No" when:

• A.) You can charge them for it

• B.) They are willing to pay you for it

• C.) You can make a good profit doing it.

After all with the increased news articles on tire wear and the significance of the Firestone media frenzy a few years back tires are on people's mind. With Senator Obama's speech on this issue of tire inflation, folks once again are thinking here. Many are checking their tires more often and their benefit is saving fuel. Auto service businesses must come to the table and lawyers must agree to stop frivolous lawsuits so that this can happen. That's how I see it.

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