Longtime Wallingford Auto Repair Shop Acquired By Regional Retailer

WALLINGFORD, CT — Longtime family-operated Wallingford Tire & Auto has been acquired by regional retailer VIP Tires & Service, officials announced Tuesday.

The acquisition expands VIP’s footprint to 76 locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut, according to officials.

“Wallingford Tire & Auto has been the trusted tire and auto repair name within the community for years,” officials wrote in a news release. “John Bonini, owner/operator, has been named NAPA ASE Master Technician of the Year four times over many decades. Bonini will stay on as VIP’s General Manager and continue to deliver exceptional customer service.”

The facility, located at 400 North Colony St. in Wallingford, currently has five service bays.

“Wallingford is a great town for VIP with almost 45,000 residents and John Bonini has built a great business at this location," said Tim Winkeler, VIP’s president and CEO. "Our team members plan on being very involved in the local community and carrying on John’s tradition of giving back and helping others.”