General Tire Service

What General Tire Service does

General Tire Service is a family-owned automotive repair and maintenance shop operating from a single location at 355 Red River Rd, Gallatin, Tennessee, with continuous operations since 1959. The business provides a comprehensive suite of vehicle services for foreign and domestic vehicles, including brake repair, shocks and struts replacement, air conditioning service, timing belt replacement, electrical system diagnostics, battery service, tire sales/mounting/balancing, and oil and fluid services. It is staffed by ASE-certified technicians holding the Blue Seal designation, employing current automotive diagnostic and repair tooling (battery testers, A/C pressure equipment, brake inspection tools). Note: a firmographics header lists Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but every detail-level data point (address, 615 area code, website copy, customer geography) places the business in Gallatin, TN; the detail-level TN data is treated as authoritative.

The company is a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, which provides access to NAPA's parts supply, brand recognition, and the ability to extend a 36-month/36,000-mile nationwide warranty honored across thousands of NAPA locations. It also holds NAPA Truck Service Center designation, supporting fleet and medium-duty truck work. Services are priced on a per-job basis with quotes provided on request, and a free brake inspection is used as a customer acquisition tool. Payment options include NAPA EasyPay financing for larger repair tickets.

The revenue model combines professional automotive repair services (brake jobs, suspension, timing belts, electrical, A/C) and tire sales/services, delivered in-person at the shop with scheduling by phone, online appointment booking, or walk-in. The customer base is predominantly individual vehicle owners in Gallatin and surrounding Tennessee communities, supplemented by a smaller fleet/truck customer segment. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on the company website, an active Google Business listing with 292 reviews, and word-of-mouth referrals; no paid advertising, social media presence, or content marketing is evident.

Name

General Tire Service

Legal name

General Tire Service

Website

https://generaltireservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

General Tire Service is a family-owned automotive repair shop in Gallatin, TN, founded in 1959. It provides comprehensive vehicle services—including brakes, tires, A/C, electrical, and timing belt work—for individual vehicle owners and small fleet customers as a certified NAPA AutoCare Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Auto repair services
• Tire sales and mounting
• Brake repair
• Vehicle maintenance
• Suspension service

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallatin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair Services: The company generates revenue through professional automotive repair and maintenance services including brake repairs, shock/strut replacement, timing belt replacement, electrical system service, and A/C repair. Services are priced on a per-job basis with free brake inspections offered as a customer acquisition tool.
2. Tire Sales and Services: Revenue is generated from tire sales, mounting, balancing, and related tire maintenance services. The company offers a wide range of tire brands and helps customers select appropriate tires for their vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Family-owned automotive repair shop providing comprehensive repair and maintenance services for foreign and domestic vehicles. Services include brake repair and inspection, shocks and struts, A/C service, timing belt replacement, electrical system diagnostics, battery service, oil changes, and tire sales, mounting, and balancing.

Product overview

General Tire Service is an automotive repair and maintenance center offering a unified suite of vehicle services. The core offerings include tire sales and services, brake repair, shocks and struts replacement, air conditioning service, timing belt replacement, electrical system service, battery service, and general automotive repairs. Services are delivered through ASE-certified technicians who employ current automotive technology to service both foreign and domestic vehicles. The company operates as a NAPA AutoCare Center, offering a nationwide 36-month/36,000-mile warranty on qualifying repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brake Repair and Service
• Tire Sales, Mounting, and Balancing
• A/C Service
• Shocks and Struts Service
• Timing Belt Replacement
• Electrical System Service
• Battery Service
• Oil Change Service

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NAPA AutoCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Tire Service is a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, providing benefits of an established national entity while maintaining the personal touch of a family-owned business. The partnership allows the company to offer the NAPA AutoCare Peace of Mind Warranty covering parts and labor for 24 months/24,000 miles on qualifying repairs, honored nationwide at thousands of NAPA AutoCare Centers. The relationship is mutual - NAPA provides brand recognition, warranty backing, and national network support while General Tire Service provides local automotive repair expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pep Boys: National auto service and tire retailer (owned by Icahn Enterprises) offering the same core services as General Tire Service at scale, including fleet servicing. Comparable service catalog and consumer target.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: National full-service auto care brand under Bridgestone offering tires, brakes, alignments, and general repairs at company-owned and franchised locations. Overlaps with General Tire Service across virtually every service category at larger scale.
• Midas: National franchised auto service brand known for brakes, exhaust, tires, and general maintenance. Directly overlapping on key service lines (especially brakes) and small-format neighborhood footprint.
• Walmart Auto Care Centers: Mass-retailer in-store auto service centers offering tires, oil changes, batteries, and basic mechanical services. Competes for the same value-oriented individual vehicle owners in the Tennessee market.
• Goodyear Tire & Service Network: OEM-affiliated national service network providing tires and full mechanical repair. Directly competitive in tires plus general repair, with significantly broader geographic coverage than General Tire Service.

Regional players

• Take 5 Oil Change: Drive-through oil change and maintenance concept with strong Mid-South / Southeast U.S. presence. Comparable preventive-maintenance service line within the same Tennessee geography, though narrower scope.

Direct peers

• Meineke Car Care Centers: National franchised auto repair chain offering brakes, tires, A/C, exhaust, and general mechanical service to consumer and small-fleet customers. Same offering breadth and customer profile as General Tire Service.
• Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers: Multi-location auto service chain focused on tires, brakes, alignments, and undercar repair across the U.S. Comparable service mix and small-format neighborhood store model.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised full-service auto repair brand emphasizing honesty, ASE-certified technicians, and nationwide warranty-like guarantees. Closely comparable on service scope, customer experience positioning, and family/values-driven branding.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: Franchised auto service brand with roots in transmission specialty now offering broader mechanical and electrical repair. Comparable in franchise-driven local operation, warranty offering, and consumer/SMB customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/general-tire-service

Compliance2 records

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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