Bridgestone Partners With Mobile Service Company

Sept. 15, 2021

Bridgestone and Wrench will launch their initial integration plans later this year, allowing Bridgestone retail stores to plug into Wrench as a referral business

Sept. 15, 2021—Bridgestone has invested in Wrench, a mobile vehicle services and technology company, according to a press release. 

Bridgestone and Wrench will launch their initial integration plans later this year, allowing Bridgestone retail stores to plug into Wrench as a referral business. Wrench  customers will be able to book advanced vehicle service appointments at their local  Firestone Complete Auto Care store, and existing Bridgestone retail customers will also have the opportunity to book future mobile service appointments.

“Wrench provides a technology-forward solution pairing convenience with a comprehensive suite of vehicle maintenance, repair and inspections services,” Ed Petersen, CEO of Wrench, said in a statement. “Our partnership with Bridgestone will help accelerate the industry’s digital transformation. This allows both companies to expand our customer offerings, while growing our technologies and vehicle care expertise together.” 

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