Sun Auto Adds 32 New Locations In 28 Weeks, Accelerating National Expansion
- With 37 openings this year, including 32 since May, Sun Auto continues building scale that strengthens its national footprint and long-term value through both new unit construction and acquisition growth.
MESA, AZ – Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced the addition of three new locations through a mix of acquisition and new store construction: a new Plaza Tire Service location in Waterloo, IL, and two acquisitions – Bennie’s Auto Repair in Poplarville, MS, and T&A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL.
Sun Auto’s expansion has accelerated throughout the year, with 37 new locations opened to date as part of a disciplined growth strategy that balances targeted acquisitions with strategic greenfield development. This sustained pace strengthens density in key markets and underscores the company’s commitment to building scale, enhancing operational leverage, and delivering long-term value across its national network for guests and investors.
The acquisition of T & A American Car Care Center deepens Sun Auto’s presence along the Gulf Coast, following recent additions of Fausak Tire & Service in Alabama and Vannoy’s Tires in Pensacola. Serving northwest Florida for nearly four decades, T&A has built a trusted reputation for integrity, ASE-certified expertise, and comprehensive automotive and diesel repair capabilities. Earlier in November, Sun Auto also added Bennie’s Auto Repair in Poplarville, MS, a longstanding, community-focused shop known for dependable service and strong local relationships.
These acquisitions support Sun Auto’s strategy to build density in priority markets while integrating respected local brands into the scale, resources, and operational strength of its national platform.
In addition to this acquisition activity, the Sun Auto Network opened a new Plaza Tire Service facility in Waterloo, IL, expanding access to Plaza’s trusted tire and automotive services across the Greater St. Louis region. This marks Plaza Tire Service’s sixth new location this year, joining recent openings in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and beyond as the brand continues its growth across the Midwest and as part of Sun Auto’s nationwide expansion.
About Sun Auto Tire & Service and the Sun Auto Network
Sun Auto Tire & Service (SATS) owns and operates more than 525 tire and service centers across the United States. Together, these company-owned stores make up the Sun Auto Network — a unified system designed to deliver a consistent guest experience built on a Driver Commitment to Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care.
As one of the nation’s largest independent tire and automotive service providers, Sun Auto invests in the technology, training, and resources that power each store’s success. At every Sun Auto Network location, guests can expect trusted expertise, clear communication, and the confidence 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/network.
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