Ray's Tire Pros

What Ray's Tire Pros does

Ray's Tire Pros, operating commercially as "Ray's Commercial," is an automotive repair and tire service center located at 2330 Dobbs Rd, St. Augustine, Florida 32086. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Street Auto, an Atlanta, GA-based operating company that runs a network of branded auto repair shops. The company was founded in 1982 and operates with 11-50 employees out of a single primary storefront serving the St. Augustine area and surrounding neighborhoods. Additional Ray's-branded operations exist under the Main Street Auto umbrella, including Ray Carr Tires in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The service portfolio spans the full "tire to tailpipe" range: tire sales, repair, rotation, and balancing; brakes; alignment; battery service; DOT inspections; heating and AC; oil changes; engine repair; and transmission repair. The shop differentiates from generic tire outlets through specialized commercial fleet services (semi trucks, box trucks) and RV repair, supported by certified DOT inspection capability. Customer segments include commercial/fleet operators (primary), RV and motorhome owners (primary), and general individual vehicle owners (secondary). Pricing is quote-based after vehicle inspection, with financing available through Synchrony. Promotional incentives include a 10% labor discount for second-opinion competitor estimates and complimentary tire pressure checks.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via a physical storefront supplemented by the Main Street Auto corporate website, Google Business Profile with 302 reviews, and online appointment booking. There is no proprietary technology stack and no AI capability; the model relies on conventional automotive diagnostic equipment and skilled technicians under the Main Street Auto operational framework. Leadership is led by Dean Petty, who serves as President and owner.

Name

Ray's Tire Pros

Legal name

Main Street Auto

Website

https://raystire.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ray's Tire Pros is an auto repair and tire service center in St. Augustine, Florida, serving commercial fleets, RV owners, and individual consumers with comprehensive vehicle services from tire sales to engine repair, operating as a subsidiary of Main Street Auto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (44134), Tire Dealers (441340), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD), Commercial/Fleet Tire Sales & Service (Truck/Bus/OTR) (TLAKADAB), Wheel Services (Mount/Balance, Alignment, Rotation) (TLAKADAF)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Tire sales installation
• Commercial fleet maintenance
• Wheel alignment brakes
• DOT vehicle inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Augustine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair Services: Traditional automotive repair shop generating revenue through labor charges for vehicle diagnosis, repair, and maintenance services including brakes, alignment, battery, oil changes, engine repair, transmission, heating & AC, and DOT inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ray's Tire Pros sells new tires and provides a full range of automotive repair services including tire repair, rotation, balancing, brake service, wheel alignment, battery replacement, oil changes, engine and transmission repair, heating and AC, DOT inspections, fleet maintenance, and RV repair. The business operates physical service locations in St. Augustine, Florida and Harrisonburg, Virginia under related brands Ray's Commercial and Ray Carr Tires, and is part of the Main Street Auto network.

Product overview

Ray's Commercial is a Main Street Auto shop providing automotive repair and maintenance services. The company operates as a multi-service automotive shop offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle services centered around tires (sales, repair, rotation, balancing) as well as brakes, alignment, battery, engine repair, transmission repair, heating/AC, and oil changes. The shop specializes in commercial fleet services including semi truck repair, box truck repair, and RV repair. Services are delivered through the Main Street Auto network with locations in St. Augustine, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tire Sales and Installation
• Tire Repair
• Tire Rotation and Balance
• Brake Services
• Wheel Alignment
• Battery Services
• DOT Inspection
• Heating and Air Conditioning Service
• Oil Change
• Engine Repair
• Transmission Repair
• Fleet Services
• RV Repair

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report excellent service quality and fair pricing across 302 reviews

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Main Street AutocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRay's Commercial operates as a Main Street Auto shop location. Main Street Auto is a network/parent organization for auto repair shops. The franchise/network provides brand identity, corporate website, marketing resources, and operational framework. Main Street Auto has corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA and operates multiple shop locations. Main Street Auto also supports and employs veterans.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pep Boys: National multi-service auto care chain offering tires, brakes, alignment, batteries, and mechanical repair. Broader footprint and scale but overlapping service mix makes it a relevant incumbent competitor.
• Tire Kingdom (TBC Corporation): Regional Southeast US tire and auto service chain with strong Florida presence. Overlapping service offering and same target geography as Ray's in the Florida market.
• Midas: National franchised auto repair chain known for brakes, exhaust, and general mechanical services. Competes with Ray's in the broader service repair category though lighter on tire sales.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Franchised national chain providing tires, exhaust, brakes, and general repair. Comparable small-format franchise model competing for the same local consumer and fleet customer base.

Direct peers

• Discount Tire: National tire retailer and installer with broad service menu (mounting, balancing, rotation, repairs). Competes directly with Ray's on consumer tire sales and basic tire services in the same trade area.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-owned chain combining tire sales with full-service automotive repair (brakes, alignment, batteries, oil). Direct competitor offering the same 'tires plus repair' bundle that Ray's provides.
• FleetPride: National commercial truck parts and service network specializing in heavy-duty fleet maintenance. Closest comparable to Ray's commercial fleet and DOT inspection focus on the trucking side.
• Main Street Auto (parent network): Parent network of independently owned auto repair shops using shared branding, website, and marketing. Sister shops under MSA offer identical service menus and represent the closest operating peers.
• Goodyear Tire & Service Network: Franchised Goodyear locations sell tires and offer mechanical services (brakes, alignment, oil changes). Highly comparable operating model and customer profile to Ray's Tire Pros.

Others

• Caliber Collision / Gerber Collision: National collision repair networks. Not direct competitors on mechanical or tire services but represent the broader auto repair ecosystem where fleet customers consolidate vendor relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChQz9dGzvXRa4j8Awd3ZLyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RaysTirePros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/main-street-auto
• Instagraminstagram.com/mainstreetautoshops

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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