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Vannoy’s Tires Acquired By Sun Auto Tire & Service
October 15, 2025
Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired all seven Vannoy’s Tires in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Founded in 1985 by brothers Gordon and Charley Vannoy, the company has provided tire and automotive repair service in the area for over 40 years. Sun Auto Tire & Service is a national network of neighborhood tire and service shops is one of the country’s largest independent tire retailers with a network of more than 525 locations.
“From day one we tried to make every visitor a customer for life,” said Jeff Vannoy. “We are excited to see how the Sun Auto Network accelerates growth and opportunity for our employees and how the Sun Auto Network provides additional value for our customers. Knowing that our guests will continue to be treated like family makes the decision to sell to Sun Auto the best choice for all of us.”
“The Sun Auto Network is continuing to grow with purpose nationwide while concentrating on regions where we can build on an established foundation,” said Chris Ripani, Chief Operating Officer of Sun Auto Tire & Service. “With the addition of Vannoy’s Tires in Pensacola, we’re able to improve efficiency, create new opportunities for our teammates, and ensure guests benefit from both the strength of a national company and the care of a trusted local business.”
Pictured: The Vannoy’s Tires location on East Nine Mile Road. File photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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21 Responses to “Vannoy’s Tires Acquired By Sun Auto Tire & Service”
Well this stinks! Have been using Vannoy since moving to the area 20 yrs ago. GB then 9th Ave. Any chance new chain will honor rotation and Alignment?
Clayton Vannoy will still be running the show and the 80 employees are still local. Give them a chance. Better prices and still the same employees.
Thanks
Well they had a good run, now they can retire comfortably, good for them.
Timing was perfect though, I was going to price a set of new tires for my truck.
After being a Vannoys customer for 30+ years I will now shop around..
This really stinks! We just went there a couple weeks ago to get our tires changed and always have went there for our oil changes they’re always so great there I just don’t see it being the same great service after the change I’ll most likely just go elsewhere unfortunately
If Tim is Gone …I’m Done
He was absolutely the best!
I prefer local business, A1 on Hwy 29 across from the mill…
Yep. Our money will now be leaving our community.
Vannoy’s has been servicing my private and business vehicles for over 35yrs. They’ve always treated me and my family like we were a part of theirs. Im willing to give the new company a chance but I doubt seriously that they’ll stand up to the service and defendability that Vannoy’s gave. We pray continued blessings on the entire Vannoy’s family and thank them for the many years of service they rendered to the community of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
This sucks, but there’s still McGriff Tire on Highway 97 in Cantonment, and A1 Tire on 29.
Love Vannoys ❤️
First of it’s not Vannoys that has 525 locations, it’s the buyer which is a national chain of small business’s. Give them a chance, you might be surprised. All that clientele I’m sure they’re going to do what they have to do to keep those customers, after all they paid for them. If you have to switch, Walmarts open. There’s a scary thought
I was just about to go to Vannoys for tires, because I really trust them.
Now I dont know where to go. So sad.
Yep…good chance it’s time to find a new tire retailer.
The Vannoy pushed the envelope as far as they could and wow they did great! But time change and 525 location must be stressful as heck. Well done with the sale to Sun gentleman. Enjoy life and family today. Tomorrow is not promised.
I pray for the best for current employees. Having been a part of this type of aquaition, twice, the new owners said the same thing. We are growing our brand and need every employee. My first experience did not end well, as the business closes within five years. The second time I had this experience our staff was reduced to less than half. A business that says it is family owned and operated does not mean that is the case. Corporations are concerned with the dollar and the means by which they meet those numbers are not sympathetic to the affects of employees.
Yep that’s the sign of the times, a huge national chain rolls in, buys out all the mom & pop’s. Then service and quality tank and if you try to call your local mom & pop you are talking to someone 6 states away. It’s happening to wheelchair companies as well, Rehab Medical moved in and started buying up mom & pop shops.
How sad and depressing. Now instead of going to our locally owned family business in our area, we get to go to a Network of tire and automotive repair shops. I wonder if Sun Auto will honor the services Vannoy’s did? The free rotate and balance and fixing a flat, if you purchased your tires form Vannoy’s. I bet service will never be the same. I have only ever used Vannoy’s and always recommended them to others. Another locally owned business is gone just like A & E Pharmacy! SAD!
Guess the young ones were ready to cash in Corporate take over yuk
Wow, I have done all of my business from oil changes to new tires with the Nine Mile Rd locating they open in “85. I surely hope the people aren’t replaced. The service was always Great there along with the customer courtesy. I will missed seeing the Vannoy sign out front
I knew Vannoy from back in the days when he first started out. My dad worked with Gordon’s wife, sweet wonderful woman. Sad to see that they sold out the hard work that both Gordon and Charley started many years ago.
Welp. I guess all good things must end.