AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 4, 2017) — Youngblood Automotive & Tire has joined the Michelin Commercial Service Network, expanding the network's coverage in Texas to 45 locations.
Established in 1971, Youngblood Automotive is a third-generation family-owned business offering a complete range of services and products including commercial and heavy truck, industrial, earthmover, agricultural, trailer and passenger/light truck tires at three commercial/retail locations in Texas.
Mike Youngblood, owner of Youngblood Automotive & Tire in Austin, Texas.
The dealership operates 22 service trucks and 30 TIA-certified service specialists and offers 24/7/365 emergency road service along with a complete range of services, including repairs, inspection and alignments at its commercial locations, in Austin, Brady and Temple. It also has a retail-only store in Austin.
The addition of Youngblood Automotive brings the Michelin commercial network to approximately 600 locations across the U.S., Michelin said.
"The driving force behind our success is service. Showing up each day ready to compete for our customer through service is what makes us successful," said Mike Youngblood, owner of Youngblood Automotive & Tire.
"Youngblood is honored to be a part of a very exclusive network of dealers focused on offering the best products and services in the country for commercial fleets."
Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer for Michelin Americas Truck Tires Division, lauded Youngblood Automotive for its 46 years of service to the central Texas market, saying that "demonstrates the level of quality and service" the dealership provides its customers.
In addition to the Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal truck tire brands and MRT retreads available through the Michelin Commercial Service Network, Youngblood Automotive offers Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Pirelli, Toyo and Yokoham tires.
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