VIP Parts, Tires and Service

VIP Parts, Tires and Service

VIP Parts, Tires and Service is a privately owned automotive aftermarket company. Founded in 1958, it is based in Lewiston, Maine, the second largest city in the state. [ [http://www.maine.gov Maine.gov] ] In September 2001, VIP was purchased by Quirk Tires and Service. Quirk Tires was founded by Edward S. Quirk in 1926 in Watertown, Massachusetts. VIP is presently headed by John P. Quirk, Edward's grandson, who serves as President and CEO of the company. [ [http://www.hoovers.com/vip/--ID__135996--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml Hoover's ] ]

With the merger, VIP became one of the largest privately held automotive parts and accessory chains in New England. VIP has 56 stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. [ [http://www.vipauto.com VIP Parts, Tires and Service] ]

VIP created Speed Lane - a NASCAR tire changing system. A vehicle is brought into the Speed Lane and two technicians perform a safety check and tire change in approximately 15 minutes. [ [http://www.vipauto.com VIP Parts, Tires and Service] ]

In 2008 VIP Parts, Tires & Service received the Polk Inventory Efficiency Award in the retailer/distributor category for advanced product control technology. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award, presented by R.L. Polk & Co., recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency. [ [http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS147801+21-May-2008+PRN20080521 "R. L. Polk & Co. Announces 2008 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners"] by Reuters. Retrieved on 2008-09-08.] [ [http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+&+Management+Solutions/VIP-Tire-wins-Polk-award-for-embracing-efficient-E/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526218?contextCategoryId=46092 VIP Tire Wins Polk Award] by James E. Guyette. Motor Age. Retrieved 2008-09-08]

From 1981-2007 VIP Parts, Tires and Service sponsored a one-day event held at the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. The event was the largest single day car show in northern New England. The event combined a car show with a drag raceand drew fans of show cars from classic muscle cars to Corvettes and customized tuner cars as well as trucks and motorcycles. [ [http://www.motortopia.com/events/view/e/1585/i/26th_annual_vip_show_shine_and_drag "Motortopia"] Retrieved 2208-09-08.]

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* [http://www.vipauto.com VIP Parts, Tires and Service]


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