Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., an independent automotive service platform, has acquired Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers, a full-service automotive repair and maintenance franchise.

Tuffy’s product and service offerings include brakes, shocks, tires, tune-ups, oil change, preventative maintenance and transmission repair. The combined company will serve over 1200 locations in 35 states.

“This combination unites two best-in-class tire and auto service centers with leading services and capabilities across the United States,” said David Sorbaro, co-CEO of Mavis.

“Over the past 50 years, Tuffy has grown to become one of the largest automotive repair franchises in the country, and we are excited to become part of another highly-respected organization in our industry,” added Tuffy CEO, Roger Hill.

Covington & Burling LLP served as legal counsel to Mavis. Spengler Nathanson served as legal counsel to Tuffy, with Acquivest Financial Group acted as financial advisors to Tuffy.