Locals may have heard of Southern Tire Mart because of the automobile maintenance and tire shop’s wide selection and knowledgeable technicians. What they are perhaps best known for, however, is their consistency and dedication to going the extra mile for clients.
One such client is Kerry Snyder, a longtime employee at Elwyn California, a nonprofit organization that provides occupational assistance to adults with disabilities. The Fountain Valley location previously located on the same street as Southern Tire Mart has closed, but Snyder still calls manager Pat Tucker a “large part of [Elwyn’s] success.”
A significant part of Elwyn’s services is driving disabled clients
to day jobs across Orange County.
Every so often—and especially post-COVID, Snyder said—their vehicles needed maintenance. Elwyn’s clients affectionately referred to Tucker as “the van guy.”
“I could not rave enough about Pat and his excellent care for people and vehicles,” Snyder said. “He knows exactly what is going on with each sound a vehicle makes and [where] the wear and tear comes from. He’s got you covered bumper to bumper.”
It is fitting that the company originated in Columbus, MS—its southern hospitality feel is at the forefront of nearly all reviews and customer testimonials.
In addition to the local, hospitable feel, Southern Tire has made efforts to maximize sustainability in recent years. By retreading used tires rather than sending them to a landfill, they decreased their tire waste by 54 million pounds in 2022, company officials said.
The Fountain Valley Southern Tire Mart location has only been in operation for a little less than two years, but through its reputation for sustainability and excellent service, the company has made its mark on the community.
Southern Tire Mart is at 18203 Mt. Baldy Circle.