Plaza Tire Service Opens 85th Location
HOSPITALITY
Plaza Tire Service has opened a new location in Waterloo, Illinois, bringing its trusted tire and automotive services to more drivers in the Greater St. Louis Metro area.
Drivers in the Greater St. Louis Metro area have a new destination for trusted, full-service automotive care. Plaza Tire Service, known as "The Quick Change Artist" since 1963, has announced the opening of its newest location in Waterloo, Illinois.
The new store, conveniently located on Plaza Drive and Route 3, marks a significant milestone: the company’s 85th location overall and the 12th in Illinois. This continued expansion solidifies Plaza Tire Service's strong footprint across the Southern Illinois region and underscores its commitment to bringing quality automotive service closer to its customers. The opening follows closely on the heels of another recent expansion in Fairway Heights in October.
Full Service, State-of-the-Art Care
The new Waterloo facility is built for efficiency and speed. The 6,500-square-foot building features eight service bays equipped with state-of-the-art tools, enabling technicians to serve guests quickly and efficiently.
Plaza Tire Service is more than just a tire center. It offers a comprehensive lineup of automotive services designed to keep local drivers on the road safely, including:
Tire Sales: Stocking a wide range of top-name tire brands.
Routine Maintenance: Oil changes, battery replacement, alignments, and fluid flushes for transmissions, power steering, coolant, and brakes.
Under-Car Care: Expert service for brakes, shocks, and struts.
The company’s reputation as "The Quick Change Artist" is rooted in its dedication to exceptional service, selection, and price, values that have defined the family-run business since its founding in 1963 by Vernon "Pee Wee" Rhodes.
Serving the St. Louis Metro Community
The move into Waterloo is a strategic decision to build on existing momentum in a key market.
Rob Kingery, Regional Vice President, emphasized the local focus: “Plaza Tire Service has a strong footprint across Southern Illinois and across the river, so expanding into Waterloo builds on that momentum in a key market. We look forward to serving the people of Waterloo in a location even closer to where they live and work.”
Plaza Tire Service is part of the broader Sun Auto Network, which owns and operates more than 525 tire and service centers across the United States. This network invests in the technology and training that ensures every location adheres to a "Driver Commitment to Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care," providing a consistent and trustworthy experience for every customer.
The new Plaza Tire Service location will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ready to welcome the Waterloo community.