Sun Auto Tire & Service Acquires Seven Vannoy’s Tires Stores in Florida

Sun Auto Tire & Service recently announced the acquisition of seven Vannoy’s Tires locations in the greater Pensacola, Florida, region.

According to a press release, Vannoy was first founded in 1985 by brothers Gordon and Charley Vannoy.

“From day one we tried to make every visitor a customer for life,” said Jeff Vannoy. “We are excited to see how the Sun Auto Network accelerates growth and opportunity for our employees and how the Sun Auto Network provides additional value for our customers. Knowing that our guests will continue to be treated like family makes the decision to sell to Sun Auto the best choice for all of us.”

The acquisition brings strategic infill to the brand’s existing Jacksonville and Gulf Coast markets, which have already been bolstered by new stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The company recently acquired five Fausak Tire locations in greater Mobile, Alabama, along with the opening of a new facility in the same market, and now operates nearly fifty locations across the region, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

“The Sun Auto Network is continuing to grow with purpose nationwide while concentrating on regions where we can build on an established foundation,” said Chris Ripani, chief operating officer of Sun Auto Tire & Service. “With the addition of Vannoy’s Tires in Pensacola, we’re able to improve efficiency, create new opportunities for our teammates, and ensure guests benefit from both the strength of a national company and the care of a trusted local business.”