ABOUT US
ROOTED IN BRANFORD, CT
A Local Shop Built Around Straight Answers.
United Tire is a Branford automotive shop focused on practical help with tires, general auto repair, wheel alignment, battery and electrical-system service, and towing. We believe drivers deserve a straightforward conversation about what their vehicle needs and what comes next.
OUR STORY
A Long-Standing Part of Branford Community
Our Community
United Tire has been part of the Branford community since 1974.
From our North Main Street location, we have built our work around the services local drivers rely on most: tire care, automotive repair, wheel alignment, electrical and battery support, and towing.
For decades, the roads around Branford have carried commuters, families, tradespeople, and visitors along the shoreline. United Tire’s role is simple: provide a capable local place to turn when a vehicle needs attention. Whether the concern is a tire, an alignment issue, a repair question, or a vehicle that needs to be towed, we aim to make the next step clear.
OUR VALUES
What We Stand For
Clear Communication
We explain the work in plain language, so you can make an informed decision about your vehicle.
Practice Service
We focus on the automotive services drivers need most, from tire care and alignment to repair and towing.
Local Accountability
As a long-standing Branford business, we value the trust that comes from being part of the same community as the people we serve.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SHOP
Meet the United Tire Team
FOUNDER & OWNER, BOSS MAN
The boss, the big-picture guy, and the one who started it all. Dave knows cars, knows people, and somehow always knows what needs to get done next.
Dave Pandolfi
Ethan Rowland
HEAD TECHNICIAN, MASTER DIAGNOSTICIAN
Give Ethan a car with a mystery problem and he'll keep digging until he finds the answer. If there's a weird noise, strange light, or problem nobody else can figure out, Ethan is probably already on the case.
Daniel Lussier
MECHANIC
Dan started at United Tire in high school and learned the trade from Dave himself. These days, he's the guy you want when vintage hotrod starts acting up, because he'll take on just about any challenge that rolls into the shop.
Luis
MECHANIC
The newest addition to the team, Luis brings serious skills, plenty of resourcefulness, and a knack for figuring things out when the obvious answer isn't the right one.
Kaylina Jones
MECHANIC
After studying at Gateway Community College, Kaylina is putting her training to work in the real world and quickly perfecting her craft. With hands-on experience and technical know-how, she tackles each job with confidence.
Bruce Cross Jr.
MECHANIC
Bruce has been part of the United Tire crew for a long time, bringing years of experience, know-how, and the kind of shop wisdom you can't learn from a textbook.
Nico Mickelson
MECHANIC
Nico brings solid hands-on experience, strong technical skills, and a thoughtful approach to every job. After studying automotive technology at Gateway Community College, he put his training to work in the shop and has become a skilled, dependable member of the crew.
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