Tirecraft News Archives

May 2005

Tirecraft Thinks Pink

Tirecraft continues their support for breast cancer awareness, fundraising and research. For a limited time and at participating Tirecraft locations you can donate $2.00 or more and wear the official Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation wristband. The Think Pink™ wristband is an official fundraiser of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and funds from your purchase will be used in furthering the CBCF's vision. For more information on the locations where the bracelets are available click here >>

Many Tirecraft locations across Canada will be organizing and participating in events through out the year to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. Contact your local Tirecraft location to find out how you can get involved with their efforts.

February 2005

Tirecraft Auto Centers is please to introduce our low-cost Non-Repairable Tire Protection Program (NTP). In a few weeks customers will now have the option of protecting their investment against road hazard tire damage when they purchase eligible passenger and light truck tires. The NTP Program provides customers with extra peace of mind knowing their tires will be replaced at a fraction of their original cost, if they are irreparably damaged by a road hazard. This program is available at over 185 Tirecraft locations across Canada. Contact any one of locations for complete details.

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January 2005

Tirecraft is proud to announce the addition of McKee Tire in Collingwood and Barrie, Ontario to our growing Dealer family. McKee Tire will be joining the Tirecraft Team as an Associate Dealer effective January 4th, 2005.

McKee Tire has long been a part of the Collingwood business community, opening their doors in 1956. McKee Tire offered a full line of General Brand Tires, servicing all types of vehicles and farm equipment. Little has changed over the last 45 years, as McKee Tire still offers the same friendly service their customers have some to expect. A second location was opened up in 1996 in Barrie and continues to thrive as an integral part of the Barrie business community.
Owners Tom and Tim McKee are second generation tire dealers and together, they bring over 54 years of tire know-how to the Tirecraft family.

December 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Wellington, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores in Ontario is now 35. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Wellington, ON

November 2, 2004

TIRECRAFT RAISES AWARENESS FOR BREAST CANCER
STORES ACROSS CANADA UNITE

During the month of October Tirecraft locations across Canada united to raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer research.

Breast Cancer is a disease that shows no prejudice inflicting both women and men, young and old. You would be hard pressed to find any one who does not know, or know of, a person who has been affected by this disease.” stated David Cosco, President, Tirecraft Auto Centers.

Many of Tirecraft’s locations across Canada participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure held on October 3rd. For those stores unable to access a Run for the Cure site, many held their own event. “We are truly gratified and inspired by the efforts made by many of our stores in coordinating their own event. Our Outlook, Saskatchewan store alone had over 150 participants at their event.” added Cosco.

Tirecraft raised in excess of $60,000 in this their 1st year with over 1300 employees, families, friends, business associates and customers participating. “We are looking forward to continuing with these efforts in support of breast cancer research. The momentum and support generated through our stores has established a great foundation which we will continue to build upon in hope of finding a cure.” said Cosco.

Tirecraft is a Canadian owned company based in Sherwood Park, Alberta specializing in tires and automotive repair & maintenance for all types of vehicles. With over 180 locations across Canada they are North America’s 7th largest tire retailer and 3rd largest commercial tire dealer.

For more information contact:

Darrell Sept
Director of Marketing
Tirecraft Auto Centers
780-449-3700
Email

October 4, 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Mississauga, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores in Ontario is now 33. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Mississauga - 1075 The Queensway East

September 2004

Tirecraft Vernon owner Rob Vanderhorst is proud to announce the opening of his second location in Vernon, located on 27th street and Highway #6. This second Vernon location will facilitate the commercial customers for the area. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores in British Columbia is now 42. More information on this store is available in our Locations sections or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Vernon, BC

July 15, 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Hawkesbury, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores in Ontario is now 32. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Hawkesbury ON

June 1, 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of two new retail outlets in Duncan and Nanaimo, BC owned and operated by Jim Barnstead. With the addition of these outlets Tirecraft's total number of stores in British Columbia is now 41. More information on these store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Duncan, BC

Nanaimo, BC

May 21, 2004

Tirecraft Expands In the Kootenays

If you plan to drive through Cranbrook, BC this summer, you'll see a shiny, new Tirecraft sign perched across from the Railway Museum. You'll also find Tirecraft signs in Trail and Creston. This spring, three former Big O Tire centers in B.C. joined the Tirecraft family.

Gord Hansen, owner of the Creston location, his son Ken Hansen, owner of the Cranbrook store and Gerry (Woody) Woodhouse, owner of the Trail store, made a group decision to sign up with Tirecraft. "Joining Tirecraft will enable us to offer more national brands, it's better for the customer and us," said Gord on the decision to align his company with Tirecraft. Customers can now enjoy the added benefits of Tirecraft's Miles Ahead Customer Security Plan, the TireCard and the Best Buy lineup of tires.

Gord Hansen has been in the trade for more than 40 years. "My first job out of high school in 1962 was in the tire business," he recalls. Gord truly likes running his own business. "There are no pitfalls when you enjoy what you are doing," he said. To keep customers coming back, he makes sure that "service is a fact, not just a promise."

Woody has worked in the automotive industry for about 24 years. He took over the Trail, B.C. store 6 years ago, employing his son and brother in the award winning, family business. The 1929 building was originally constructed as a tire shop and still serves that purpose 75 years later. Woody is involved in the community, serving as the Fire Chief for the Rossland fire department.

Ken Hansen followed in his father's steps and also started in the tire business at a young age. After learning the ropes, Ken bought the Cranbrook store from Gord in 1993. What is the Hansen's secret to long term success? "Do your best to achieve customer satisfaction."

Due to their continual commitment to and delivery of exceptional customer satisfaction all three stores have flourished in the inviting climate of the Kootenays.

April 27, 2004

TIRECRAFT #3 IN NORTH AMERICA
As reported in Tire Business' April 12th edition Tirecraft is the 3rd largest Commercial Tire Dealership in North America for 2003.

Tirecraft has over 100 Commercial Tire locations across Canada dedicated to the commercial segment providing 24-hour roadside service, tires, retreads, wheels and related tire services to national, regional and local fleets. The current ranking is an improvement of 3 positions over 2002.

For more information about our commercial program click on the Commercial heading on our homepage.

April 23, 2004

Tirecraft Auto Centres is pleased to announce their participation and support of National Tire Safety Week, April 25 - May 1, 2004. The Be Tire Smart - Play your Part campaign is a joint initiative between The Rubber Association of Canada, its twelve participating tire manufacturing members and the Government of Canada. Along with providing educational materials and brochures to customers, Tirecraft locations across Canada will provide a FREE tire inspection during the Tire Safety Week and through out the year.

April 7, 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Stittsville, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores in Ontario is now 31. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Stittsville, ON

March 15, 2004

Tirecraft Perth (183 Harper Road), owned and operated by Gemmill Enterprises Ltd. have expanded their business and opened another Tirecraft location in Perth (15 Lanark Rd.) More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the link below:

Perth - 15 Lanark Rd, Hwy 511

March 10, 2004

Tirecraft locations (18) in Saskatchewan and Continental Tires have been successful in their support of this year's Telemiracle event. Between January 19th and February 22nd a total of 335 Continental passenger and light truck tires were purchased at participating Saskatchewan Tirecraft locations. Tirecraft and Continental are please to donate an amount of $1340.00 to Telemiracle 28. We would like to thank our customers for their support in this worthy event and we look forward to participation in Telemiracle 2005.

February 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new commercial outlet in Hamilton, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores across Canada is now 178. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Hamilton (350 Wentworth St. N), ON

January 27, 2004

Tirecraft is pleased to announce their Silver Sponsorship of the 2004 Esso Women's Nationals hockey championship. This elite tournament will take place in Sherwood Park, Alberta March 10-14 and will feature many of Canada's 2002 Olympic team members, future Olympians and Canada's top club teams. This event marks the 23rd year of existence for Canada's National Women's Championship and Tirecraft is a proud supporter of such an exciting national event. Click on the EWN logo for more information:

January 2004

Tirecraft locations (18) in Saskatchewan will partner once again with Continental Tires to provide support to the Telemiracle 28 in March 2004. Between January 19th and February 22nd $4.00 will be donated for every Continental passenger and light truck tire purchased at participating Saskatchewan Tirecraft locations. For more information on the Telemiracle 28 go to www.telemiracle.com.

November 13th, 2003

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Uxbridge, ON. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores across Canada is now 178. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Uxbridge, ON

September 18, 2003

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of a new retail outlet in Bloomfield, NL. With the addition of this outlet Tirecraft's total number of stores across Canada is now 177. More information on this store is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Bloomfield, NL

September 17, 2003

Tirecraft is pleased to announce the addition of 2 new retail outlets in St.John's, NL and Coquitlam, BC. With the addition of these 2 outlets Tirecraft's total number of stores across Canada is now 176 . More information on these stores is available in our Locations section, or by clicking on the appropriate link below:

St. John's, NL

Coquitlam (Hartley Avenue), BC