Sun Auto Tire Expands Presence in Arizona

Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Tucson, Ariz.-based Klipper Automotive, a single-store automotive repair business.

Key Highlights

  • Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Tucson, Ariz.-based Klipper Automotive.
  • The acquisition expands Sun Auto's Arizona locations to nearly 100, strengthening its regional presence.
  • Sun Auto will provide Klipper Automotive with resources, training and technology while maintaining its local brand and customer service standards.

Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Tucson, Ariz.-based Klipper Automotive, a single-store automotive repair business.

The move expands Sun Auto Tire & Service's Arizona footprint to nearly 100 locations statewide, operating under a variety of automotive service brands.

Joining the Sun Auto Network, Klipper Automotive "will gain access to additional operational resources, training and technology while continuing to deliver the personalized service customers have come to expect," according to Sun Auto Tire & Service officials.

"Klipper Automotive has earned the trust of its customers through a strong commitment to quality service and community relationships,” says Chris Doster, regional vice president, Sun Auto Tire & Service. “We’re excited to welcome the Klipper Automotive team to the Sun Auto Network and support their continued success while preserving the local brand, culture and customer experience that have made the business such a respected name in the market. Arizona continues to be an important growth market for Sun Auto, and this acquisition further strengthens our ability to serve drivers throughout the state.”

Sun Auto Tire & Service continues to grow through strategic partnerships with local and regional operators across the country, focusing on "earning customer trust and delivering a consistent, customer-centered experience across its national network." 

Sun Auto Tire & Service, which operates nearly 600 locations across the U.S., is one of the largest tire dealerships in the country, according to the 2026 MTD 100.

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