TPMS Industry Leaders Collaborate for Customer-Inspired Breakthrough

The customer-focused partnership between Schrader, a global leader in valve and sensing technology, and Bartec, the market leader in handheld tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) scan/programming tools, alleviates complexities and makes servicing TPMS-enabled vehicles that much easier for the aftermarket industry. With over 65 million TPMS-enabled vehicles already on the road, and more daily, the demand for scalable and easy-to-use TPMS repair solutions is at an all-time high.

Created through the premier alliance of the two companies, Schrader’s EZ-sensorTM is a joint development success that delivered the first and only patented and programmable replacement sensor that functions across diverse car makes and models.

According to Bartec’s general manager, Scot Holloway, TPMS service and repair is a huge opportunity and unavoidable for today’s aftermarket facilities. Handheld tools, like those provided by Bartec, are essential for properly servicing Schrader’s TPMS replacement sensors. Bartec is pleased to continue to develop leading TPMS handheld tools in cooperation with Schrader’s sensors, which Holloway calls “the best in the industry.”

Alongside their customers, Schrader and Bartec have standardized the TPMS repair process so it has become a routine part of vehicle inspection – a straightforward and repeatable practice for technicians.

As a result of the partnership and the products being produced, aftermarket service and repair facilities now are better equipped to service the ever-growing population of TPMS-equipped vehicles, a safety feature now embedded in all new vehicles that warns drivers of low-tire-pressure situations. This standardization focuses on replacement parts, service tools, proper repair procedures and technician training, as well as awareness of the inherent vehicle safety associated with TPMS.

According to Schrader, the focus of the partnership was on developing a superior technology that would provide comprehensive support for aftermarket technicians. Additionally, it needed to satisfy requests for ease of use, sensor programmability and lessening the inventory burden. The jointly designed EZ sensor fills all of these requirements. For more information on the importance of TPMS, please visit www.TPMSMadeSimple.com, or for more insight on Bartec, please visit: https://techowiser.com

The ABCs of Finance Apps

As back-to-school time sets in, personal finance becomes more complicated for many families. Some have students away from home for the first time, others have expenses for tuition, and of course the many purchases associated with the start of school: backpacks, lunch bags, clothes, books, dorm room furnishings, not to mention the tech gear – phones, tablets, laptops, and don’t forget extra chargers.Banking and finance apps can help make life easier when it comes to tracking family finances and managing education expenses. When deciding on an app, look for features that provide flexibility, security, and ease of use.

Movo Cash is one example of a mobile finance company that offers a variety of financial options as alternatives to traditional banking services.Consider the ABCs of mobile finance:A is for App: Does the mobile banking or finance company you are considering have a user-friendly app that allows secure spend and send functions from your phone? The free-to-download move app offers FDIC-insured prepaid card accounts that allow customers to instantly pay friends and make purchases directly from their mobile phone. 

Move also offers Movo Coin, a feature that allows users to create instant digital prepaid cards in exact amounts for specific purchases. Movo Coin cards can be used for many charges, including paying bills, placing food orders, purchasing clothes, books, or other items online, or paying for ride-sharing services.B is for Banking: Mobile banking can be used for all aspects of financial management, including direct deposit and online bill paying, without the need for a traditional bank account.

Look for apps such as the move app that allow users to set up a direct deposit account to manage incoming paychecks and outgoing payments easily and securely. And timely payments help users avoid late fees and track expenses.C is for Compare: There are many financial apps out there.

Use notable review websites such as Nerdwallet, The Balance and The Simple Dollar to help you compare financial apps and digital prepaid cards. For example, for families with students who are starting to manage their own finances, a banking app with the option of a prepaid card provides another layer of security and may help to prevent family friction associated with overzealous student spending.For more information about MOVO’s full range of financial solutions, visit https://infocode.us/