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Ex-Discount Tire Manager Arrested on Fraud

A former manager at a Discount Tire store in Mesa, Ariz., has been arrested for theft and fraud, according to local media.

Phoenix Tire Shop Owner Arrested for Buying Food Stamp Cards

A Phoenix tire shop owner has been arrested for trading services and cash for food stamp cards, according to local media.

Jury Rules in Michelin’s Favor in $20 Million Tread Separation Lawsuit

A jury in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., gave a unanimous verdict on Nov. 19, that there was no proof of product liability in the $20 million Arizona tread separation lawsuit against Michelin North America Inc., finding the tiremaker faultless on all claims. The lawsuit against Michelin alleged that a defective Uniroyal tire manufactured at its Admore, Okla.,

Purcell Tire and Service Centers Hold Holiday Toy Drive 

Purcell Tire and Service Centers’ 17 locations in Arizona and New Mexico are participating in the United Way holiday toy drive from Nov.1- Dec. 1 to help families in need this holiday season. “The Valley of the Sun United Way helps families with children who are on the verge of being homeless,” according to a

How ‘Buy Local’ Can Change Your World

To many people, the economy may seem like some far-off issue that we as individuals have no control over. In fact the opposite is true. The American public holds the power to have tremendous impact on the local and national economy in many ways. The easiest is through two simple words: ‘Buy Local.’ The Buy

Big O Opens Ariz. Franchise Location

A Big O Tires franchise location opened in Surprise, Ariz., on May 27. Franchisees Karl Gabbard, Desiree Elliot and Ian Downing own and operate the store. The Surprise store is Gabbard’s sixth Big O franchise location. The store is equipped with five service bays and offers customers a wide variety of tires and automotive services.