The year was
1974. Gas rationing was in effect and an enterprising gas station owner in Chesapeake, Virginia told customers there would be
no such thing as even and odd days to fill up at his station. He told folks he had plenty of gas and he’d fill up their car no matter what number was on their license plate!
Well, the media got wind of things, and so as long as customers were lining up to buy his gas, and the media was there, he decided to buy a load of tires and put them where ever there was room! And, he sold them cheap.
His name was Henry Johnson. He may not have made a lot of money at first, but he did make a lot of friends. Ten years and eighteen tire stores later, Henry Johnson was still a nice guy and he was certainly doing better financially!
Henry sold his stores in North Carolina and Virginia in 1986 and moved to Florida. He invited his son, Rick, to join him and in 1997, Rick branched out on his own. The rest is history. Today, you’ll find Rick Johnson Auto & Tire stores throughout Southwest Florida.
Our goal is simple: Be fair and honest to our customers. And, if they like us, we hope they’ll tell their friends! We offer the most competitive prices, friendly service professionals and the cleanest, most comfortable waiting areas of any tire or automotive service stores. We hope you’ll visit a Rick Johnson Auto & Tire the next time you need new tires or car repairs. We know you’ll be glad you did.
