VIP Opens 75th Store With Tires International Acquisition

MANCHESTER, Connecticut — VIP Tires & Service has acquired Tires International. Tires International has operated from this 10,366-square-foot,16 bay facility in Manchester for over 26 years, offering professional tire replacement and full automotive repair and maintenance services. Every employee of the Tires International team has been hired by VIP. This also includes former owner/operator Dale Carney who is staying on as VIP’s general manger.

“As we continue our expansion into Connecticut, John Quirk, VIP’s owner, and myself have had our eyes on Dale’s operation,” said Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP. “Dale has built a solid reputation for the place to go to get high quality tires and automotive repair. Dale has supported this community both professionally and personally for decades and gives back to Manchester in many ways. This is one of the largest and busiest tire and service shops we’ve seen across New England. Dale’s team is filled with skilled automotive technicians and highly motivated customer service professionals who are ready to take advantage of all that VIP has to offer. We can’t wait to bring the VIP experience to the Manchester community.”

VIP also purchased the property as part of the acquisition, consisting of nearly two acres and over 50 parking spaces with close proximity to the off ramp of Interstate 84. Tires International is a certified State of Connecticut Emissions Testing Facility.