Family Owned Company to Transform Tire Buying Experience in Coming Year
(Cincinnati, OH December 18, 2013) – What could be revolutionary about a tire store? A visit to Tire Discounters will answer that with your first step inside. Family owned and operated, Tire Discounters , the nation’s 9th largest provider of tires wheels and automotive services, announced today they will be opening their first Nashville store in the spring of 2014. They have plans for a dozen more locations by early 2015.
Since opening its doors in 1976, Tire Discounters has developed a legacy of unparalleled customer service. They are the only tire retailer that includes a free 4-wheel tire alignment with purchase of 4 tires, and every tire purchase includes lifetime balancing, rotation and nitrogen inflation. Tire Discounters is also an industry leader in automotive services with ASE certified technicians repairing and maintaining your vehicle. Whether customers need brakes, shocks and struts, manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance or routine service – or if they just want to replace a light bulb, Tire Discounters’ experienced technicians approach major and minor jobs with the same professionalism and expertise.
The new Nashville area locations will feature Tire Discounters’ customized, contemporary store design. Comfort and efficiency are all enhanced by a variety of new features you have never seen before in a tire store. The store construction has set industry standards for use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technology.
“Our owner and founder Chip Wood resides in Tennessee and has been dedicated to bringing Tire Discounters to his friends and neighbors,” said Jamie Ward, Tire Discounters Executive Vice President. “We know when Nashville area residents are invited into a Tire Discounters, they’ll be entering an entirely different tire store experience.”
Tire Discounters anticipates opening locations in Mt. Juliet, Smyrna, Bellevue, Hendersonville and Brentwood in the first half of 2014. With at least a dozen locations planned for the Nashville region over the next 15 months, Tire Discounters will be hiring more than 120 Nashville area residents to operate their stores.
Each new location will feature a clean, comfortable showroom with clear views of the shop area so customers can watch their vehicles being repaired. Customers can also monitor the work being performed on their cars through live video feeds in the waiting room. Patrons will also have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, a refreshment bar, and six television screens to further enrich their customer experience.
Environmentally Conscious Construction and Operations
Tire Discounters sets high, eco-friendly standards in both store construction and ongoing store operations. Construction includes the use of energy-efficient glass throughout the store and recycled rubber materials in landscaping. The store is outfitted with LED lighting and light reflecting roofing, which help to reduce energy costs while providing a brilliantly lit space for customers and associates.
Tire Discounters’ other green initiatives include recycled oil and tire programs as well as nitrogen tire inflation, which significantly extends the life of tires, creates fuel efficiency, and cuts down on emissions. Tire Discounters also offers Valvoline NextGen™ semi-synthetic recycled motor oil as its preferred oil in all locations.
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About Tire Discounters
Tire Discounters was recently named the nation’s 9th largest independent tire retailer and currently has a total of 89 locations throughout the Midwest with plans for opening a dozen or more stores over the course of the next twelve months.
Established in 1976 with a single, one bay store, the company has remained under the leadership of the founder, Chip Wood, for the past 37 years. Since its inception, Tire Discounters has led the way in providing unique customer benefits, including— All Inclusive Pricing; Free 4-wheel tire alignment with purchase of 4-tires; lifetime balancing and rotation, and Nitrogen inflation of all installed tires.
Tire Discounters currently employs more than 900 people, in five markets across three states, all committed to providing unparalleled tire and automotive service experience. For more information, visit www.tirediscounters.com.
Contact:
Allison Ryan
On Behalf of Tire Discounters
allison.g.ryan@gmail.com
513.312.0185
