What Hi-Tech Automotive does

Hi-Tech Automotive is a family-owned, single-location auto repair and tire retail business founded in 1995 and headquartered at 19350 LaGrange Rd, Mokena, Illinois. The company sells and installs tires across a 19-brand portfolio (including Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, Pirelli, and Yokohama) and provides general automotive repair services such as oil changes, brake service, suspension checks, wheel alignment, and transmission repair. Its primary customer base is individual vehicle owners in Mokena and approximately 20+ surrounding south suburban Chicago communities (New Lenox, Frankfort, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Homewood, and others).

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a traditional independent auto repair shop: ASE-certified technicians, state-of-the-art diagnostic and alignment equipment, a third-party instant-quote platform (RepairsAnytime), and a web-based scheduling and lead-conversion site. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, no mobile app, and no API surface. Service offerings are extended by 24-hour towing and emergency roadside assistance, an after-hours key drop, and the TireOne Nationwide Warranty program on tire purchases.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and transactional, with quote-based pricing and free instant online estimates. Customers can finance purchases of $199 or more through two third-party credit products: AutoPass (issued by CFNA) and Synchrony Car Care. Revenue is generated from professional service labor, tire product markup, installation labor, and ancillary fees, with no disclosed revenue, no institutional or venture funding, and no parent company. The business is privately held by its founding family and has operated continuously at a single site for nearly three decades, supplemented by local SEO, Google Business Profile, and content/blog marketing as its primary customer acquisition channels.

Name

Hi-Tech Automotive

Legal name

Hi-Tech Automotive

Website

https://hi-techautomotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned single-location auto repair and tire retailer in Mokena, Illinois, serving individual vehicle owners in 20+ south suburban Chicago communities since 1995 with tire sales across 19 brands, full-service repair, and 24-hour towing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Repair and Tire Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (44134), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), HVAC & Cooling System Services (A/C, Radiator) (TLAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Auto repair services
• Tire sales installation
• Vehicle maintenance
• Wheel alignment service
• Brake repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Auto Repair Services: Professional auto repair services including oil changes, brake service, suspension checks, wheel alignments, transmission repair, and general vehicle maintenance. Services are priced per job with transparent quotes provided before work begins.
2. Tire Sales and Installation: Sales of new tires from major brands (Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, etc.) with professional installation, balancing, and mounting services. Revenue generated from product markup and labor charges for installation.
3. Financing Services: Offers financing through AutoPass and Synchrony Car Care credit cards, enabling customers to pay for repairs and tires over time with promotional financing periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hi-Tech Automotive is a family-owned single-location auto repair shop and tire retailer in Mokena, Illinois. The company sells new tires from 19 major brands (Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, etc.) with professional mounting, balancing, and installation, and provides comprehensive automotive repair services including oil changes, brake service, suspension checks, wheel alignment, and transmission repair. It also offers 24-hour towing, online appointment scheduling, free instant repair quotes, and customer financing through AutoPass and Synchrony Car Care.

Product overview

Hi-Tech Automotive is a family-owned auto repair shop and tire retailer operating since 1995 in Mokena, Illinois. The business operates as a single-location tire shop and auto repair center offering tire sales and installation across 19 major tire brands (including Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, and others), comprehensive auto repair services (oil changes, brake service, suspension checks, wheel alignment, transmission repair), and emergency services including 24-hour towing. The company provides online appointment scheduling, free instant repair quotes through a third-party platform, and financing options via AutoPass and Synchrony Car Care credit programs. Core offerings include the Tire Sales & Installation service and Auto Repair Services, supplemented by emergency roadside assistance and warranty programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tire Sales & Installation

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AutoPass Credit CardminorOthersAutoPass credit card program offered at Hi-Tech Automotive for customer financing. Allows customers to pay for auto maintenance and repair purchases over time. Issued through CFNA (Credit Finance Network).
• Synchrony Car CareminorOthersSynchrony Car Care credit card program offering 6 months promotional financing on auto maintenance and repair purchases of $199 or more. Provides customers with flexible payment options for services.
• TireOne Nationwide WarrantyminorOthersTireOne Nationwide Warranty program offered on tire purchases, providing nationwide warranty coverage for tire products sold at the shop. Downloadable warranty PDF available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Discount Tire (America's Tire): Largest U.S. independent tire retailer with installation services; competes head-to-head on tire selection, pricing, and fitting — the core of Hi-Tech's tire business.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised full-service auto repair concept built on a 'nice difference' customer-service culture, similar in positioning to a family-owned community shop like Hi-Tech, with comparable service line.
• Midas: National franchised auto repair chain offering brakes, tires, alignments, suspension, and general maintenance — directly comparable service mix and target customer (individual vehicle owners) as Hi-Tech Automotive.
• NTB (National Tire & Battery): TBC Corporation's tire and auto service retail chain offering tires, alignments, brakes, oil changes, and batteries — directly comparable service mix to Hi-Tech Automotive.
• Monro Muffler / Brake & Service: Multi-brand regional undercar repair chain (Monro, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice) offering tires, brakes, alignments, and steering/suspension — directly comparable offering and customer segment.
• Meineke Car Care Center: Franchised neighborhood auto repair chain providing tires, brakes, exhaust, and general maintenance — same small-format local shop targeting individual consumers as Hi-Tech.

Broad incumbents

• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear's network of company-owned and franchised service centers offering tire sales and full mechanical repair — directly overlapping Hi-Tech's tire-plus-repair model with stronger supplier leverage.
• Pep Boys: National auto service chain offering tires, alignments, brakes, oil changes, and general repair — same service stack as Hi-Tech with much broader geographic footprint.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-owned national chain combining tire sales with full auto repair services; broader footprint and brand but identical core offering of tires, alignments, brakes, and general repair to Hi-Tech Automotive.

Emerging players

• Jiffy Lube: Largest U.S. quick-service oil change and light maintenance chain; partial overlap with Hi-Tech on preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid services) but does not focus on tires or major mechanical repair.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HI_Tech_Auto
• Facebookfacebook.com/hitechmokena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hitech-automotive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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