BROCKTON, Mass. — VIP Tires & Service hosted a grand opening June 18 of its newest retail store, an eight-bay greenfield site in Brockton.
The new store is VIP's ninth in Massachusetts and 71st overall throughout New England.
VIP also launched a six-week "Oil Changes for Education" initiative (June 18-July 31) during which customers can receive any Valvoline oil change for $10, with VIP donating the proceeds to the Brockton Public Schools.
The 6,000-sq.-ft. store has eight service bays outfitted with new Hunter Inc. alignment equipment and Autel automotive scanners to provide state-of-the-art tire alignment and precision vehicle diagnostics, the dealership said. The store opens with eight to 10 employees.
Brockton is a city of 105,000 residents located roughly 25 miles south of Boston. The new store is a few miles west of downtown Brockton on Westgate Drive.
"At VIP Tires, we're committed to going the extra mile for the communities we serve," VIP President and CEO Tim Winkeler said.
"This means fostering a well-educated workforce, creating local jobs and ensuring the safest driving experience possible. By partnering with local educational programs and offering cutting-edge technology, we believe we can make a real difference in Brockton."
VIP Tires operates 71 locations throught Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
