Joseph J. McCarthy founded the company in 1926. He opened the first McCarthy Tire Service store on Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1930, and in 1936, he moved the growing operation to a larger location on Scott Street. His son, John "Jack" D. McCarthy Sr. began working in the family business at age 12 as an oil-bottle cleaner, and he rose through the ranks to become president in 1957.
Jack McCarthy moved McCarthy Tire to its current site at 340 Kidder Street in 1962. He enlarged the facility, added services for his customers, and increased the workforce. During the 1980s, McCarthy Tire acquired stores in Kingston, Hazleton, Scranton, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Jack McCarthy moved McCarthy Tire to its current site at 340 Kidder Street in 1962. He enlarged the facility, added services for his customers, and increased the workforce. During the 1980s, McCarthy Tire acquired stores in Kingston, Hazleton, Scranton, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Caring for each other, our customers, and our community has been embedded in the McCarthy Tire Service culture since our founder, Joseph J. McCarthy, served his community as a young man in the 1920s. The McCarthy family and our associates exemplify our Core Values in their daily work. They take the time to listen, to do what they can to solve problems, and to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Working with cars, trucks, and heavy vehicles is inherently dangerous due to the nature of the equipment. It is our responsibility that everyone who comes to one of our facilities leaves injury free. We take this seriously. This means we are never satisfied with the status quo, and we are constantly looking for better ways to protect our associates, customers, and contractors.
As a large, national company, McCarthy Tire recognizes its corporate social responsibility for leading the way in eco-friendly business initiatives. We embrace our responsibility to be a good steward of our natural resources. We are proud to recycle at every stage of our operations to keep thousands of tons of harmful waste out of landfills every year.
Caring for each other, our customers, and our community has been embedded in the McCarthy Tire Service culture for more than 90 years, starting with our founder, Joseph J. McCarthy, when he was a young man in the 1920s. We want our associates to feel proud of working for a company that truly cares about people, one that goes the extra mile to do what's right - in good times and bad.
Our company was founded more than 90 years ago on honest, quality service, and dedication to our customers. Those values continue to guide us today. We offer the highest level of service for our customers, whether they operate a fleet of tractor trailers or the family van. Our associates are smart people with diverse backgrounds.
Reviews (20)
Genesis Volquez
Feb 04, 2022
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Love this place! They are very honest, straightforward and hardworking! Honestly the only mechanics I would trust in Pennsylvania to touch my car. They aren't like other mechanics that are overpriced and fix one thing to mess up another purposely. These mechanics do a great job! Reasonable pricing and wonderful job!
Joseph Borovich
Dec 25, 2021
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Carrie Robinson Naylor
Sep 08, 2021
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D. S.
Aug 13, 2021
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NO, NO NO!
Do not use this service for anything!. I trusted these guys to help me when I bought my car . I bought very expensive Firestone destination L2 tires from them. ($600 +) they give free balancing and rotate but its a SCAM. What I found out was when I would bring my car in to have balancing done they were screwing it up. BAD. I was on 81 doing 70 moh when my car shook so bad I had to pull over thinking a part was broken. A Second opinion said the tires were NEVER balanced correctly. HAPPENED TWICE! Then the tires I bought from them went BALD at 13k miles, I went in to see if I could get
Do not use this service for anything!. I trusted these guys to help me when I bought my car . I bought very expensive Firestone destination L2 tires from them. ($600 +) they give free balancing and rotate but its a SCAM. What I found out was when I would bring my car in to have balancing done they were screwing it up. BAD. I was on 81 doing 70 moh when my car shook so bad I had to pull over thinking a part was broken. A Second opinion said the tires were NEVER balanced correctly. HAPPENED TWICE! Then the tires I bought from them went BALD at 13k miles, I went in to see if I could get
Dustin Rhoads
Jun 10, 2021
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Took my truck there to get two steer tires replaced my wheels where recently replaced with polished aluminum I asked them make sure they didn’t scratch them. They ended leaning them up against the paint of my truck they both fell over onto the concrete scratching them all up asked if they could replace them then they gave me the run around I ended… up having to go buy them then they then payed for them . Then gave them a second chance with my business ordered in 8 drive tires told me they be in in a week well a week came and went never even got a call back then I called them was told
Sam B.
May 31, 2021
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I like the company as a whole, I've always gotten great prices but, I will no longer visit this location for any of my commercial tires.
Shop managers or anyone should never try to tell a customer what they can or can't do to there own truck! I don't care if the customer doesn't like lugnuts and wants to use bread ties... That's the customers vehicle.
By reading the other reviews, it seems McCarthy tire does what McCarthy tire wants and not what the customer wants.
His shop, I'll show respect but, will NEVER return. Too bad, this is where I've been buying all my tires
Shop managers or anyone should never try to tell a customer what they can or can't do to there own truck! I don't care if the customer doesn't like lugnuts and wants to use bread ties... That's the customers vehicle.
By reading the other reviews, it seems McCarthy tire does what McCarthy tire wants and not what the customer wants.
His shop, I'll show respect but, will NEVER return. Too bad, this is where I've been buying all my tires
Lee Shafer
May 04, 2021
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Kevin Leasure
Mar 23, 2021
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Russ D'Elia
Dec 29, 2020
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Mike Heydeman
Dec 23, 2020
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Joe Pierce
Nov 04, 2020
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George Krifka
Aug 17, 2020
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Purchased 4 Firestone tires for a birthday present 2 years ago for my girlfriend's Jeep Cherokee. She picked up a small bolt in one of the tires which caused a slow leak. Went back today to have the leak repaired. The manager informed me they had no record of the purchase. I can understand getting a license plate number wrong.......but all the other info !!!! Then charged me over 21.00 to do the repair !!!! RIDICULOUS!!! A&A and Jack Williams would have done the repair at NO CHARGE. Would not recommend the company to my enemy..........George. 6/22/20
Sean Boyle
Jan 22, 2020
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This place really is horrible. I went to the kidder Street location WITH an appointment. As I was checking in, the guy, named Guy, constantly stopped what he was doing to talk to and address other employees that had questions and requests. Despite having an appointment for JUST an emissions VISUAL inspection, I waited for over an hour to get my car back. Upon receiving the car back I commented on the appointment lasting a full hour despite it failing. I did not receive a quote to get it to pass or an offer to repair the vehicle, or an apology for any inconvenience, but rather a snide remark of
Denise S.
Nov 28, 2019
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Michael C.
Nov 27, 2019
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McCarthy Tire has been servicing our vehicles for 5+ years. They keep our cars riding smooth with tire balance, tire rotation, oil changes and alignments. Larger jobs always seem to be completed ahead of schedule. Their prices seem to be consistent or slightly less than other maintenance providers. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Chris E.
Jan 13, 2019
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Barbara B.
Dec 28, 2016
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I was just there this afternoon after we got a flat tire. I had two small kids in my car, and was sure that this was going to blow our plans to go to Luray Caverns, as I'd promised my kids. Even worse, I assumed I would be stuck at a repair place all day. The manager, Bill, was amazing. It was clear that they were quite busy, but he had someone looking at my tire within 20 or 30 minutes. His guys were very kind and professional, and had my tire patched up in no time. They also filled my other tires, which apparently were quite low. All in all, I was thrilled because the quick and helpful service
O. R.
Jul 17, 2016
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Keisha C.
Mar 17, 2015
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I had the best experience at McCarthy Tire & Automotive Center. I was in a desperate situation being out of town in a rental car with a flat tire. They were so responsive and accommodating. They were able to get my tire there in enough time, get it on in less than 15 minutes and had me on my way just in time. They definitely turned my bad day into a much better one.
Tommy F.
Aug 05, 2013
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Knowing that a friend of mine regularly uses McCarthy Tire is what prompted me to drive in for a state inspection. I was cheerfully greeted once I came in the door by a gentleman named David. Unfortunatley since it was almost noon on the first of the month, they had an abundance of cars to be inspected and could not service me that day.
I was impressed by the incredibly professional demeanor of the staff and the courtesy that was extended toward me. I was given advice on where to find a part I needed at the lowest price. I was advised of other places in town that might be able to do an inspection
I was impressed by the incredibly professional demeanor of the staff and the courtesy that was extended toward me. I was given advice on where to find a part I needed at the lowest price. I was advised of other places in town that might be able to do an inspection
