Garnett’s Tyre Service is celebrating 60 years in business.
It is Bridgestone New Zealand’s longest running independent store, with six decades of serving the Maungaturoto area in Northland.
The business was opened by Bert and Elsie Garnett on July 14 1958 and is now run by Dean and Vicky Garnett.
Dean started working in his father’s tyre shop in 1974, before eventually taking over the family business in 1989.
“I still enjoy serving customers and making their cars run nicely, ensuring they’re on quality tyres and safe,” Dean Garnett says.
“We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our great customers so we share this milestone with them. Thank you to everyone that has backed us along the way and to Bridgestone and Firestone.”
The workshop itself has seen three facelifts since its opening, including the addition of solar panels in recent years, but there are still strong links to the store’s heritage.
“My dad had a manual tyre machine which is still here and we’re proud to still be in the same workshop with Bridgestone and Firestone’s backing for all these years,” Dean Garnett says.
“I still feel like he’s watching over me and he would be proud to see his store reach 60 years. One of my fondest memories is when the business turned 40 and we could share the milestone together.”
The business provides expert service for customers with varying needs from the everyday driver, to commercial and farming customers.
Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand managing director, Andrew Moffatt says reaching 60 years is a fantastic effort.
“Sixty years in business is a remarkable achievement and Bridgestone is delighted to have Garnett’s Tyre Service as part of our network. We look forward to continuing to support this great family business into the future.”
