Virginia Tire & Auto Opens New Leesburg Location

The new store is located at 105 Robinson Mill Plaza in southeast Leesburg, Virginia.

By Tire Review Staff
June 3, 2021

Virginia Tire & Auto has announced the opening of its 18th location, Virginia Tire & Auto of Leesburg. The new store is located at 105 Robinson Mill Plaza in southeast Leesburg, Virginia.

The company is female-owned and operated, and provides a variety of automotive maintenance, repair and tire services in Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, and Chesterfield counties.

The company says the new facility will be open Monday–Saturday from 7:30 am–5:00 pm. The store features state-of-the-art equipment, a comfortable waiting area, complimentary refreshments, free Wi-Fi and a kids’ play area. For longer service visits, customers can take advantage of a free shuttle service and loaner cars.

Virginia Tire & Auto of Leesburg is offering $20 off oil changes through July 31.

Classic and Antique Tire Distributor John Kelsey Dies

John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire and 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died.

By David Sickels
September 22, 2023

John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire Inc. and a 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died Sept. 17. He was 79. Born in Rochester, Minn., Kelsey attended Camdenton High School and the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science. Drafted into the Army on April 8, 1967, he served in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War. He left the Army in May 1969 with several medals including the Bronze Star, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation and Good Conduct.