SEABROOK, N.H. — VIP Tires & Service recently celebrated the opening of its 66th location, a 5,800 sq.-ft. automotive repair, maintenance and tire shop in Seabrook.
Dan Anctil will manage the shop, which currently features six bays and as well as on-site storage. The location has six employees currently, but that number is expected to grow to 10 by 2023.
The renovated location previously served as a Midas dealership. VIP now has 21 locations in New Hampshire.
Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Oct. 13. Winkeler and Anctil cut the ribbon at the ceremony, which was attended by employees and local officals.
Winkeler called Seabrook "a vibrant community with great people, welcoming businesses and thriving families. We are eager to expand within the greater Portsmouth community."
VIP said the Seabrook store will serve the immediate area as well as residents of Hampton Falls, N.H., Kensington, N.H., Amesbury, Mass. and Salisbury, Mass. VIP Tires has nearby stores in Portsmouth, N.H., Stratham, N.H. and Lawrence, Mass.
VIP is offering its "Oil Changes for Education" program at the Seabrook store through Nov. 12, offering $10 oil changes with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the local school district SAU21.
The oil change includes premium quality Valvoline brand motor oil and any type of oil, including full synthetic. Customers of the Seabrook store can also buy three tires and get one free on any tires in stock at location, through Oct. 24.
VIP also will have coupon books including once-a-month special deals through June 2023 available in store while supplies last.
VIP recently relocated its store in Sanford, Maine to a a former Bonanza Steakhouse. The 9,750-sq.-ft. retail dealership, more than tripes the space VIP had at its previous Sanford location.