Sun Auto Tire & Service Acquires 24th Location in Pacific Northwest

May 9, 2025
First opened in 2010, Burlington Automotive is a 14-bay shop that staffs factory-trained and ASE Master technicians.

Sun Auto Tire & Service continues to expand in the Pacific Northwest with its latest acquisition of Burlington Automotive, according to a press release.

Located in northern Washington state, between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, the acquisition marks Sun Auto’s northernmost store to date, and brings its store count in the Pacific Northwest to 24 locations.

First opened in 2010, Burlington Automotive is a 14-bay shop that staffs factory-trained and ASE Master technicians.

“I’ve always believed that culture is everything—it’s about caring for people, doing right by the customer, and building a place where teammates feel respected and want to stay,” said owner John Beebe. “I’m proud of what we built at Burlington Automotive, and I’m confident that with Sun Auto, that same commitment to customers and teammates will continue to thrive.”

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