Straightaway Tire & Auto Reaches 100 Locations
The company acquired Silverlake Automotive, expanding its footprint across Idaho and Washington state.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Auto Parts
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Straightaway Tire & Auto has officially reached 100 retail locations following its acquisition of Silverlake Automotive. This expansion bolsters the firm's presence in Idaho and Washington state.
Why it matters
The acquisition is part of an ongoing strategy to provide central resources like marketing and vendor negotiations to local repair shops. This model aims to allow former owners to focus on staff development and business growth.
Straightaway Tire & Auto now operates 100 retail store locations nationwide. This total includes brands such as All-County Tire & Auto, Auto Care Plus, EAS Tire & Auto, Victory Tire & Auto, and Village Automotive.
The players
Straightaway Tire & Auto
This automotive service network was formed in 2023 and partners with local shop owners to provide centralized business resources.
Silverlake Automotive
An automotive repair business with locations in Idaho and Washington state that was recently acquired by Straightaway Tire & Auto.
O2 Investment Partners
A private equity firm based in Bloomfield, Mich., that owns Straightaway Tire & Auto.
The details
Straightaway Tire & Auto partners with local founders who continue to manage their shops while receiving back-office support from the parent company. O2 Investment Partners, based in Bloomfield, Mich., owns the network, which has nearly doubled in size over the last year-and-a-half.
Timeline
Straightaway Tire & Auto was formed in 2023.
The network footprint has nearly doubled over the last year-and-a-half.
The acquisition of Silverlake Automotive was reported in October 2026.
Roadmap
The automotive repair industry is currently experiencing significant consolidation as private equity firms acquire independent shops to build national networks. This growth positions Straightaway Tire & Auto to compete more effectively against larger national chains by leveraging centralized vendor and marketing support.
Customers of Silverlake Automotive will continue to receive service under the same local management despite the change in ownership. The expansion suggests that drivers in Idaho and Washington may see standardized service offerings consistent with other locations in the national network.
The takeaway
The acquisition highlights the value of back-office support for independent repair shop operators aiming to scale their local presence. Drivers can expect shop-level operations to remain stable even as these businesses integrate into larger corporate systems.
Further reading
Learn more about industry shifts in the United States Auto Parts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Modern Tire Dealer.
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