Tire Review Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Flynn’s Tire opened its 31st retail location in Stow, Ohio. The new location features eight service bays and a remodeled customer waiting area. We are excited to bring Flynns Tire and Auto Service to Stow, said Joe Flynn III, president of Flynns Tire Group. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on April 28. to 5:30 p.m.,

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 11, 2024

At the same time, on the service side of the business, garages and repair shops took a different path by investing in real estate and diversifying their business models. The asset-light nature of service operations combined with healthy margins made them attractive to investors. In fact, in both Canada and the U.S.,

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Flynn’s Tire opened its 31st retail location in Stow, Ohio. The new location features eight service bays and a remodeled customer waiting area. We are excited to bring Flynns Tire and Auto Service to Stow, said Joe Flynn III, president of Flynns Tire Group. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on April 28. to 5:30 p.m.,

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Auto Service World

MARCH 19, 2025

In the face of persistent challenges ahead, parts distributors can help ASPs maintain and grow their business Reflecting on the macroeconomic environment in 2024 and the outlook for 2025, the mechanical automotive aftermarket in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, said it is going all-digital, as all retail customers visiting its more than 2,200 tire and automotive service centers will now receive digital vehicle inspections.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, said it is going all-digital, as all retail customers visiting its more than 2,200 tire and automotive service centers will now receive digital vehicle inspections.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 11, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , introduced a phased rollout of new logos and refreshed brand campaigns for the Tires Plus and Hibdon Tires Plus brands. This is the first brand refresh since Bridgestone acquired the two companies in 2006.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 20, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , has donated $55,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). BSRO said it has also operated tire and automotive service centers at military bases nationwide in partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Services for 30 years.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 20, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , has donated $55,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). BSRO said it has also operated tire and automotive service centers at military bases nationwide in partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Services for 30 years.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 15, 2025

It empowers underserved young adults through automotive career training and workforce readiness programs. A Veteran Leader in Automotive Retailing Daughters serves as chief operating officer and executive vice president of operations at Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Daughters has worked at Reynolds for over 30 years.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , introduced a phased roll-out of new logos and refreshed brand campaigns for the Tires Plus and Hibdon Tires Plus brands. The post Bridgestone Retail Operations rolls out brand refresh for Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , introduced a phased roll-out of new logos and refreshed brand campaigns for the Tires Plus and Hibdon Tires Plus brands. The post Bridgestone Retail Operations rolls out brand refresh for Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers , a tire and automotive services retailer based in High Ridge, Missouri , has acquired Cleveland-based Conrads Tire Express and Total Car Care. Dobbs Tire Conrads Acquisition Grows Automotive Service Network Founded in 1969 , Conrads has 39 locations across northeast Ohio.

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CATI

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re a car lover with a knack for service and administration, you could provide plenty of value to an automotive team and pave the way to an extremely lucrative and fulfilling career. Automotive service advisors are professionals who connect customers with the right service and technician for their needs.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The new store, operated by Quality Automotive Services, LLC (QAS), marks a notable achievement for the company. Valvoline Instant Oil Change recently earned recognition in automotive preventive maintenance service providers on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2024 list. Valvoline Inc.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Education Both SEMA and AAPEX have a wide range of education seminars geared towards automotive service professionals. At the Aftermarket Outlook 2025 session, Circana’s executive director and industry analyst, Nathan Shipley, will cover trends observed in general retail and the aftermarket over the past two years.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 17, 2025

However, this year’s price increases were not enough to meet seasonal expectations, which is why our Index shows a decline,” said Jeremy Robb, senior director of economic and industry insights at Cox Automotive. Late in March, used retail inventory trended lower. It fell to 2.15 million units, down 1.2% compared to 2024.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 2, 2025

Thus, a dealer can simultaneously compete with other retail automotive dealerships and independent body shops and be much more competitive with the auto body shops by employing a second GBP. Its impossible to show up in search as a car dealer, an automotive service center, and an auto body shop at once.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 30, 2025

a tech-enabled automotive service company, appointed Michael Donovan as vice president of marketing. automotive BDC solutions business. Strolid continues to redefine customer engagement for automotive dealerships and related industries. .” Strolid Inc. ,

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Their Grandpa George Pugh founded Pugh’s Tire & Service Center in 1945 as a corner gas station known as George Pugh Shell Station, and in 1962 their father Sammy Pugh became the mastermind in expanding the tire and automotive service side of the business.

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Auto Service World

MAY 3, 2025

So, what exactly do drivers want from todays auto service providers? And more importantly, how can garages and retailers rise to the occasion? Seamless Digital Access Whether it’s booking a service, browsing tyres, or getting a quote, todays drivers want everything at their fingertips. A simple How did we do?

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Their Grandpa George Pugh founded Pugh’s Tire & Service Center in 1945 as a corner gas station known as George Pugh Shell Station, and in 1962 their father Sammy Pugh became the mastermind in expanding the tire and automotive service side of the business.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced Andrew Richards as the company’s 2023 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician of the year. Richards was recently honored at an awards ceremony held by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced Andrew Richards as the company’s 2023 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician of the year. Richards was recently honored at an awards ceremony held by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. If shops could influence the next generation of technicians by hiring them at the age of 16 for part-time jobs, down the road they would be more receptive to working in the automotive service industry at all levels. I think this is a brilliant move!

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. If shops could influence the next generation of technicians by hiring them at the age of 16 for part-time jobs, down the road they would be more receptive to working in the automotive service industry at all levels. I think this is a brilliant move!

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Halfords Group plc said Bridgestone acquired a 5% stake in its automotive Software as a Service (SaaS) business, Avayler, valuing the business that was launched in July 2021, at over $60 million. The Avayler platform has no direct equivalent on the market today, Halfords said.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Halfords Group plc said Bridgestone acquired a 5% stake in its automotive Software as a Service (SaaS) business, Avayler, valuing the business that was launched in July 2021, at over $60 million. The Avayler platform has no direct equivalent on the market today, Halfords said.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers , a tire and automotive services retailer based in High Ridge, Missouri , has acquired Cleveland-based Conrads Tire Express and Total Car Care. Dobbs Tire Conrads Acquisition Grows Automotive Service Network Founded in 1969 , Conrads has 39 locations across northeast Ohio.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , announced Lloyd Kozak as its 2024 ASE Master Technician of the Year. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence recently honored Kozak at an awards ceremony.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , announced Lloyd Kozak as its 2024 ASE Master Technician of the Year. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence recently honored Kozak at an awards ceremony.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Audax Private Equity (Audax) invested in and partnered with Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers (Dobbs), a tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a presence in the Midwestern US. Dobbs was founded in 1976 and has grown to employ more than 650 associates at 43 stores across Missouri and Illinois.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Audax Private Equity (Audax) invested in and partnered with Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers (Dobbs), a tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a presence in the Midwestern US. Dobbs was founded in 1976 and has grown to employ more than 650 associates at 43 stores across Missouri and Illinois.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service has opened a new retail location at 1852 Niles-Cortland Rd SE, part of the Eastwood Mall Complex in Howland, Ohio. facility features 12 service bays, including drive-thru bays for new tires and oil changes. This new store replaces a smaller location on Route 422 in Niles, Ohio. to 5:30 p.m.,

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service has opened a new retail location at 1852 Niles-Cortland Rd SE, part of the Eastwood Mall Complex in Howland, Ohio. facility features 12 service bays, including drive-thru bays for new tires and oil changes. This new store replaces a smaller location on Route 422 in Niles, Ohio. to 5:30 p.m.,

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Co-founders David Manning and Seth Sands recently launched Goodturn Tire & Auto , an automotive services platform focused on tire repair and maintenance services, which the duo said is comprised of a network of brands. As part of the launch, Manning and Sands appointed Christian Seem as president of Goodturn.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Co-founders David Manning and Seth Sands recently launched Goodturn Tire & Auto , an automotive services platform focused on tire repair and maintenance services, which the duo said is comprised of a network of brands. As part of the launch, Manning and Sands appointed Christian Seem as president of Goodturn.

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