Pro-Tire in Fallbrook approaches its 34th anniversary

In December of 1986, Gary Shimer began his business, Indy Performance Pro-Tire & Automotive, in order to provide the community with fast and reliable automotive services. Shimer and his employees have since built strong relationships with the public and say they are very proud to serve Fallbrook.

Pro-Tire & Auto provides many different automotive services, such as oil changes, and engine repair besides tire services. On an average day, they provide multiple sets of tire replacements and rotations as well as oil changes on cars and service work. The services they provide have been very helpful to the public, and Shimer believes that their customers are very satisfied with the care they receive at Pro-Tire & Auto.

"Our customers are loyal," Shimer said. "It's more like a friendship rather than a client relationship."

Shimer loves running this business because of the people in Fallbrook. The community has been terrific, and he loves being able to help the residents.

"We've been here a while and we've established relationships. We've formed strong bonds. People know that they can count on us," he said. "They know we'll be here tomorrow."

When Shimer first started Pro-Tire & Auto, it was slow at first but business has grown since then. He said that he's happy to see how the business has grown year after year, and he's excited to see the business grow even more.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pro-Tire & Auto was able to stay open because it is considered an essential business and there are only four other employees right now. Shimer is very thankful that he was able to continue providing services to the public.

"Cars have to keep running no matter what. We were very fortunate," he said. "However, there was a domino effect. Many people couldn't go to work so they weren't using their cars as often, we definitely lost some business here. Everyone has been really impacted by the shutdown. "

Shimer is very grateful that he and his employees were able to continue working, they feel very lucky despite losing some traffic flow to the business.

Shimer is staying optimistic during these times, he hopes to continue moving forward and get back to normal someday soon.

They will celebrate their 34th year this year in December, and Shimer is eager to see what the future holds. One of his goals for next year is to continue to grow and accommodate all of the loyal customers Pro-Tire & Auto has acquired over the years.

Shimer loves Fallbrook and he loves the way this community welcomed Pro-Tire & Auto. He said the customers are loyal and dependable, and he's very happy that they have put their trust in him and his business.

"This is a wonderful town with terrific people," he said. "I feel very lucky to be a part of it."

Pro-Tire & Auto is located at 1367 S. Mission Road and can be reached at 760-723-TIRE (8473).