Micheldever Tyre Services acquires Tyre Spot Autocentres

Micheldever Tyre Services, based in Hampshire, has completed the purchase of Tyre Spot Autocentres, which operates 11 retail sites in the North East and a distribution centre in County Durham.

As part of the acquisition, the retail sites will be rebranded as Protyre Autocare, while the distribution centre will be operated by Micheldever.

Left to right: Graham Mitchell, Pauline Shaw, Johnathon Shaw Snr and Johnathon Shaw. (Image: Raoul Dixon / North News)

Graham Mitchell, CEO of Micheldever Tyre Services, said: "This acquisition strengthens our presence in a region where we already have established sites and customers, building further scale and capability while enhancing both our retail network and logistics infrastructure.

"It is a significant step forward in delivering on our growth strategy and reinforces our position as the UK’s leading tyre distribution and retail platform.

"By combining MTS’s national reach, scale and infrastructure with Tyre Spot’s strong local presence and reputation, we are continuing to build a business capable of servicing customers consistently and effectively across the UK."

Micheldever Tyre Services, established in 1972, is one of the UK’s largest tyre wholesalers and operates 195 fast-fit and mechanical service centres.

Tom Carver, chief commercial officer at Micheldever Tyre Services, said the focus will now be on ensuring a smooth transition.

He said: "This acquisition supports our ambition to grow our retail network to 350 centres nationally by 2030, strengthening our national coverage while deepening our local capability.

"Just as importantly, Tyre Spot shares our strong customer-first culture and focus on service quality, making it a natural fit for us.

"We are bringing our teams together, recognising talented colleagues, established operations and strong customer relationships.

"We look forward to welcoming our Tyre Spot colleagues into the business, enabling further growth, additional opportunity for development and long-term success."

Tyre Spot, founded more than 40 years ago, employs 148 people and has become a leading tyre, servicing and MOT provider in the North East.

Johnathon Shaw, managing director of Tyre Spot Ltd, said: "We've built our family-run business into the largest independent tyre supplier in the North East by providing the best quality service and products to our customers for more than 50 years.

"The success is down to always striving to improve, so we know the business will be in safe hands with Micheldever Tyre Services, a business which shares the same values and customer-first approach.

"We’re excited to see how the business evolves as it enters its next chapter."