Sun Auto Tire & Service Acquires Vannoy’s Tires in Florida, Expanding Their Gulf Coast footprint

• The acquisition adds to the company’s presence in Florida and the Gulf Coast recently bolstered by new stores in Alabama and Mississippi.

PENSACOLA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced the acquisition of seven Vannoy’s Tires locations in the greater Pensacola region, adding strategic infill to existing Jacksonville and Gulf Coast markets recently bolstered by new stores in Alabama and Mississippi. Founded in 1985 by brothers Gordon and Charley Vannoy, Vannoy has been a trusted name for tire and automotive repair serving the Pensacola area for over four decades.

Its addition to the Sun Auto Network marks the latest step in strengthening Sun’s Gulf Coast presence. The nation’s fifth-largest independent tire and auto repair provider recently acquired five Fausak Tire locations in greater Mobile, Alabama, along with the opening of a new facility in the same market. Sun now operates nearly fifty locations across the region, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

"From day one we tried to make every visitor a customer for life," said Jeff Vannoy. "We are excited to see how the Sun Auto Network accelerates growth and opportunity for our employees and how the Sun Auto Network provides additional value for our customers. Knowing that our guests will continue to be treated like family makes the decision to sell to Sun Auto the best choice for all of us.”

“The Sun Auto Network is continuing to grow with purpose nationwide while concentrating on regions where we can build on an established foundation,” said Chris Ripani, Chief Operating Officer of Sun Auto Tire & Service. “With the addition of Vannoy’s Tires in Pensacola, we’re able to improve efficiency, create new opportunities for our teammates, and ensure guests benefit from both the strength of a national company and the care of a trusted local business.”

Sun Auto Tire & Service is a national network of neighborhood tire and service shops united by their driver commitment to Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care. One of the country's largest independent tire retailers with a network of more than 525 locations, Sun Auto delivers the trusted, personal service of a local shop backed by the technology and resources of a national provider. At Sun Auto, guests enjoy clear-as-day communication and expert service from certified technicians - and are empowered to make informed decisions about their vehicles. Whether it’s a routine inspection or a major repair, Sun Auto keeps you in the driver's seat. Drive Confidently. Learn more at www.sun.auto.