Car-X Rewards the Drive to Succeed
Own a Scalable Auto Repair Franchise Built for Long-Term Cash Flow
Car-X Tire & Auto is backed by Monro, Inc., a publicly traded automotive service leader operating over 1,100 locations nationwide-providing its’ franchisees with the strength, scale, purchasing power, and industry insight of a billion-dollar platform while still allowing them to build and own their own local business.
Car-X is built for disciplined entrepreneurs who want to build real value in a recession-resistant category.
Why Car-X is one of the strongest auto repair franchise opportunities today
Car-X Tire & Auto franchisees benefit from what many buyers want: a business that feels local to the customer but is not isolated from the benefits of scale. We provide you with the opportunity to have independent entrepreneurship, incredible buying power and National Fleet account access, negotiated supplier discounts, operational and technical training, marketing support, and a strong local service identity.
This gives any potential franchise owner the chance to succeed where many independent shop owners struggle.
Why More Entrepeneurs Are Choosing Auto Repair
As vehicles age and repair complexity increases, consumers need trusted service providers they can return to again and again. That is what makes Car-X compelling: this is not a trend franchise, a discretionary-spend concept, or a fad category. It is a full-service auto repair franchise designed for repeat business, local trust, and long-term operator growth.
cars and trucks on the road today.
Source: Auto Care Association Factbook 2019.
Vehicles 16 years or older will increase 22% by 2023.
42.5% of our franchise locations at or exceeding this amount.
*A new franchisee’s performance may differ from the represented performance. See Item 19 of the Car-X Tire & Auto 2025 FDD for further information.
AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY
The United States automotive aftermarket industry is estimated to be worth $296 billion.
70% of consumers prefer independent shops for repair and service compared to new car dealers.
Built for Long-Term Demand
The case for automotive franchising is stronger now than it has been in years. In 2025, the average age of U.S. light vehicles climbed to 12.8 years, and the U.S. vehicle fleet reached 289 million vehicles in operation. Older vehicles require more maintenance, more diagnostics, and more repair work over time. KPMG’s 2025 automotive aftermarket update points to the same drivers: aging vehicles, persistent inflation, high new and used vehicle prices, and borrowing costs that keep consumers repairing longer instead of replacing sooner.
For franchise buyers, that matters because it shifts the conversation away from novelty and toward necessity. Auto repair is not a “nice to have” category. It is an essential service category supported by repeat demand, multiple service lines, and ongoing customer need. That is exactly the kind of market serious operators should want to enter.
“Each morning, when I open my doors, I’m empowered by the fact that I have an auto repair brand like Car-X Tire & Auto standing beside me. For almost 55 years, Car-X has been serving communities and customers like ours. I’m proud to be the neighborhood’s local Car-X!“