Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. has opened its 43rd retail tire center, a store in Columbia, Mo.
The new store, located at 808 Vandiver Drive in Columbia, encompasses 12,000 square feet and a dozen service bays, plus a large showroom and customer waiting area. The store employs 15, and opened its doors on Jan. 3.
Company-wide, Dobbs Tire has grown to employ more than 600 associates throughout Missouri and southern Illinois.
Dustin Dobbs, vice president and director of retail operations, says, “We are so excited about opening our first store in Columbia! From our convenient easy-to-access location along Interstate 70, our doors are wide open — and our experienced team of associates welcomes the opportunity to provide individuals and families living and working in Columbia and the neighboring communities with the best customer experience when buying new tires and expert automotive service and repairs.”
Founded in 1976, Dobbs has stores throughout the St. Louis market, as well as all of Missouri and southern Illinois.