CLEVELAND, OH—August 31, 2017— Dealer Tire LLC and Southeast Toyota Distributors have entered into an agreement to work together to develop an enhanced tire retailing program for Southeast Toyota.

The two companies are both family run businesses with nearly 150 combined years of experience in tire and automotive retailing, and both companies are dedicated to building lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service.

In addition to managing Southeast Toyota’s tire program, Dealer Tire will provide training, tools and services designed to help Southeast increase customer satisfaction and retention.

The agreement between the two companies is effective December 1, 2017. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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About Dealer Tire

Dealer Tire is a family business that was founded in 1999 by the then owners of the former Mueller Tire & Brake, a Cleveland-based retail chain founded in 1918. Dealer Tire manages replacement tire and parts programs for 19 automotive OEMs. It serves more than 10,000 automotive dealerships from 39 distribution centers across the U.S. For more information about Dealer Tire, visit www.dealertire.com.