- In the News July 28, 2026
Virginia Tire & Auto Marks 50 Years with Disciplined Growth
Modern Tire Dealer – The 15-store dealership is combining its founder’s values with standardized operations, data-driven decision-making and selective growth. Virginia Tire & Auto at 50: Key Growth and Leadership Lessons Founder-led values remain the foundation. Professionalism, attentiveness, authenticity and forward thinking have guided Virginia Tire & Auto since its first store opened in 1976. Consistency […]
- In the News July 9, 2026
Virginia Tire & Auto Opens 15th Store
Modern Tire Dealer – Virginia Tire & Auto has opened its 15th store – a location in Haymarket, Va. The location is Virginia Tire & Auto’s third store in Prince William County “We already have a strong footprint in Prince William County, with locations in Gainesville and Bristow,” says Julie Holmes, co-CEO of Virginia Tire […]
- In the News May 28, 2024
Voice of America Spanish Language – Women in the Automotive Repair Industry
Virginia Tire & Auto was featured in a segment on Women as the Solution on Voice of America Spanish Language, where reporter Julia Riera takes a look at women in the automotive repair industry. Virginia Tire & Auto proudly stands as one of the leading women-owned businesses in the DC area and encourages women in […]
- In the News December 22, 2023
FOX5 DC: Virginia Tire & Auto’s Tips on How to “Winterize” Your Car
Julie Holmes, Christian Ianni, and Sarah Price of Virginia Tire & Auto joined Taylor Grenda from Fox5 DC in a special three-part segment, sharing their top tips for preparing your car for the winter months. In Segment 1, the team goes under the hood, walking through a winter preparation checklist covering everything from tires […]
- In the News September 26, 2023
CEO is recruiting women to join the world of car repair
Julie Holmes, Co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, was recently featured in BizJournals’ Bizwomen section for her efforts to empower women in the automotive industry. BizWomen’s editor Anne Stych discusses Julie’s efforts to encourage young girls to explore careers as auto repair technicians, highlighting the industry’s lucrative potential and its demand for STEM skills. Bizwomen […]
- In the News July 18, 2023
Voice of America – Women Automotive Mechanics
Virginia Tire & Auto had the honor of being showcased on Voice of America, where reporter Faiza Elmasry takes a look into the company’s 47-year journey. Virginia Tire & Auto proudly stands as one of the leading women-owned businesses in the DC area. Discover how Co-CEO Julie Homes is encouraging female representation within Virginia […]
- In the News July 13, 2023
Virginia Tire & Auto’s Julie Holmes Creates Opportunities for Upskilling Workforce
Tire Review – When Julie Holmes went on road trips with her parents as a little girl, she could remember listening over and over again to a recording of “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale, a leading motivational speaker at the time. “Change your thoughts and you change the world,” Julie remembers […]
- Awards June 29, 2023
Manassas City Public Schools Vote to Name Virginia Tire & Auto to the Business Honor Roll
Manassas City Public Schools recently honored Virginia Tire & Auto along with two other esteemed partners for their unwavering commitment to public schools. On Tuesday, June 27, the School Board of the City of Manassas unanimously voted to name Virginia Tire & Auto to the 2023 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business honor roll. Potomac […]
- In the News April 26, 2023
M&T Bank features Julie & Mike Holmes on CEOs You Should Know
M&T Bank presents CEOs You Should Know, spotlighting our CEOs, Julie and Mike Holmes. As Co-CEOs, Julie and Mike took over the leadership of Virginia Tire & Auto from Julie’s father back in 2014. Since then, the business has grown to 17 locations and generates over $62 million annually. Listen to the full interview below. […]
- In the News March 2, 2023
M&T Bank NBC4 Women’s Heritage Series Anthem
M&T Bank is spotlighting our Co-CEO Julie Holmes in honor of Women’s History Month. This commercial will be running on NBC4 this March as part of their Women Heritage series highlighting women who have shaped their communities and American history. It was an honor to be included, and we applaud all these incredible women!