Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced the opening of a new Plaza Tire Service location in Jacksonville, Illinois, and the rebranding of Southern Tire Sales in Burlington, North Carolina, following its acquisition earlier this year.

The new Jacksonville store represents a strategic investment in west-central Illinois, extending Plaza Tire Service’s reach into a growing trade area and bringing the brand’s total Illinois footprint to 18 locations. Designed to serve both local residents and regional travelers, the store expands access to tire and automotive care in a market where Sun Auto continues to see long-term opportunity.

In North Carolina, Southern Tire Sales has officially transitioned to Sun Auto Tire & Service, strengthening the company’s presence in the Burlington area and expanding its North Carolina footprint to eight locations. The rebranding brings customers the expanded capabilities and customer experience of the Sun Auto Network while continuing to serve the community with the local team they know.

“Each of these locations represents a different path for growth, but both support the same objective: investing in markets where we can deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships with our customers,” said Rob Kingery, Regional Vice President, Operations, Sun Auto Tire & Service. “Jacksonville reflects our commitment to strategic new-store development, while Burlington demonstrates how we thoughtfully integrate strong local businesses into the Sun Auto Network. Together, they strengthen our ability to serve drivers across two important regions.”

The Jacksonville Plaza Tire Service location provides a full range of automotive maintenance and repair services, including tires, alignments, oil changes, brake service, batteries, diagnostics and preventive maintenance.