County Tire

What County Tire does

County Tire Center, Inc. (DBA County Tire) is an independent, privately held automotive service business founded in 1980 and headquartered at 33 Seymour Street in Middlebury, Vermont. The company operates a single physical service center serving individual consumer vehicle owners across Addison County, VT and nearby communities in New York, with a secondary tire-storage facility in New Haven, VT (Ethan Allen Highway Storage). County Tire employs approximately 5 people and generates revenue through per-job professional services delivered in person.

The core offering is tire services — sales, installation, rotation, balancing, and storage — supplemented by a broad mechanical repair portfolio that includes brake repair, wheel alignment, steering and suspension, electrical and electronic systems, starting/charging systems, exhaust, cooling, climate control, engine diagnostics, lube/oil/filter changes, and differential and four-wheel-drive service. The shop carries major tire brands (Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin, Continental, BFGoodrich, Goodyear, Uniroyal, General Tire, Nokian Tyres) and uses computerized alignment and balancing equipment alongside factory Toyota diagnostic software. A distinguishing capability is its Tesla-certified technicians, who deliver specialized Tesla alignment, brake, and suspension services using manufacturer-spec tooling.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and physically anchored: customers discover the shop via its website (which now supports online tire purchasing), Google Reviews, Facebook, and local word-of-mouth, then transact in-store or by phone. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled per-job through an online form or phone inquiries, and billing is pay-as-you-go with no disclosed subscription or contract layer. The business has no subsidiaries, no external investors, and no parent company, operating as a founder/family-held single-location shop for over 40 years.

Name

County Tire

Legal name

County Tire Center, Inc.

Website

https://countytirecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

County Tire Center is an independent, single-location automotive service shop in Middlebury, Vermont, founded in 1980. It sells and services tires and provides general mechanical repairs, including specialized Tesla-certified work, for consumer vehicle owners in Addison County, VT and nearby New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Tire and Repair Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (44134), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wheel Services (Mount/Balance, Alignment, Rotation) (TLAKADAF), Tire Repair (Puncture, Patch/Plug, Section Repair) (TLAKADAD)

Keywords

• Tire sales service
• Automotive repair
• Wheel alignment
• Brake repair services
• Tesla vehicle service

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlebury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services: Revenue is generated through a wide range of automotive repair and maintenance services including tire services (sales, installation, rotation, balancing), brake repair, wheel alignment, electrical and electronic systems, starting and charging systems, steering and suspension, exhaust systems, climate control, engine diagnostics, and more. Services are provided on a per-job basis at a physical service center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

County Tire Center is a brick-and-mortar automotive service center that sells and installs tires from major brands (Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin, Continental, BFGoodrich, Goodyear, Uniroyal, General Tire, Nokian Tyres) and delivers a comprehensive range of vehicle maintenance and repair services, including brake repair, computerized wheel alignment and balancing, lube/oil/filter changes, steering and suspension work, exhaust and cooling system repair, climate control service, electrical diagnostics, starting/charging/battery replacement, engine diagnostics, and drivetrain service. The shop differentiates itself through Tesla-qualified technician services and factory Toyota diagnostic software, with a separate seasonal tire storage facility operating in New Haven, VT.

Product overview

County Tire Center is a traditional automotive service business offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle maintenance and repair services rather than a unified software product. The core offering centers on tire services (tire purchase, installation, rotation, and computerized wheel balancing) as the primary product category, supplemented by a broad range of mechanical repair services including brake repair, wheel alignment, steering and suspension, starting/charging systems, exhaust repair, cooling system, climate control, and electrical systems. The company has developed specialty capabilities for Tesla vehicles (alignment, brake service, suspension service) leveraging Tesla-specific diagnostic tools and manufacturer specifications. Additional services include engine diagnostics, differential repair, four-wheel drive system service, axle/CV joint/driveshaft repair, and vehicle inspections (safety, emissions, insurance). The company also offers tire storage solutions and operates a facility in New Haven, VT. Tire brands carried include Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental, BF Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone, Uniroyal, General Tire, and Nokian Tyres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tire Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Worn shocks can increase braking distance by 10 feet

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Monro Muffler & Auto Service: Multi-brand undercarcare retailer (Monro, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice) delivering tires, brakes, steering/suspension, and exhaust services through neighborhood storefronts. Closely comparable to County Tire on customer base, service scope, and small-format retail model.
• Discount Tire: Largest independent tire retailer in the U.S., focused on tire sales, mounting, balancing, and alignment with a streamlined service menu. Closely comparable to County Tire's tire-centric core, though operating at much greater scale and footprint.
• Town Fair Tire: Regional tire and auto service chain in the Northeast U.S. offering tire sales, installation, alignments, and mechanical services through neighborhood stores. Highly comparable single-trade, regional-scale model serving a similar consumer base.
• Midas: Franchised automotive service chain offering tires, brakes, alignment, suspension, and exhaust. Highly comparable as a small-format, service-oriented auto repair brand that complements its mechanical work with tire sales — directly mirroring County Tire's service mix.

Broad incumbents

• NTB (National Tire & Battery): TBC Corporation-owned tire and automotive service chain offering tires, alignments, brakes, and mechanical services. Comparable service menu and customer base, with greater scale and broader inventory than an independent like County Tire.
• Pep Boys: National auto service and tire retail chain offering tires, brakes, alignments, and a wide range of mechanical repairs. Comparable service portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic coverage than County Tire.
• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear-affiliated service centers selling tires and providing mechanical repair. Directly comparable tire-brand offering (Goodyear is stocked by County Tire), but with corporate backing, broader inventory, and larger-format locations.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Bridgestone-owned national service network combining tire sales (including Firestone brand) with full mechanical repair. Overlaps with County Tire on tire brand partnerships and service mix, but operates as a corporate network with national footprint.

Regional players

• Tire Discounters: Regional tire and automotive service retailer operating across the Midwest/South with a focus on tires plus mechanical services. Comparable single-trade service model, but geographically distant from County Tire's Vermont footprint.
• Les Schwab Tire Centers: West/Mountain-region tire and service retailer known for strong community reputation and full mechanical services. Comparable operating philosophy and service breadth, though geographically concentrated outside Vermont.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CountyTireCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/county-tire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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