ACDelco Precision Parts - Reliable for 100 Years
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, AR, we know the importance of quality parts, which is why we carry and install a wide range of ACDelco parts. Whatever your car, truck, or SUV needs, whether it’s an oil filter or an Electronic Control Unit, schedule an appointment today and count on our expert mechanics at Gerald's Auto Center LLC to keep your vehicle reliable and road-ready. We use ACDelco parts because for more than 100 years they have concentrated on quality and reliability and here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC providing fast, affordable, and high-quality auto repairs.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we know ACDelco offers peace-of-mind to our customers with their commitment to innovation. Beyond that, ACDelco Original Equipment is true OE parts installed during the production of GM vehicles. These components are engineered, designed, and tested to meet the rigorous standards demanded, and are backed by GM.
ACDelco emphasizes history and heritage.
100 years of history for an American auto parts brand that began in 1916 with William Durant and his United Motors Service automotive parts company, known today as ACDelco. Durant cofounded General Motors in 1908 and was a pioneer of the U.S. automobile industry. His reputation brought an unparalleled level of trust to the automotive ownership experience, and customers responded with enthusiastic brand loyalty. ACDelco has continued to earn that loyalty, year after year, through their dedication to innovation, their heritage as a true General Motors Original Equipment brand, and their tireless commitment to uphold Durant’s legacy of excellence.
ACDelco has supplied quality auto parts that meet or exceed original OEM specifications for over a century. The company’s contributions to the US aren't common knowledge, ranging from the war effort during World War II, to the moon landing, to the parts that power your vehicle every day. If ACDelco's quality is good enough for NASA, it's good enough for us.
The rich history of the ACDelco brand shows this commitment to excellence and the impact that well-made parts have. Over the next 100 years and well beyond, ACDelco will continue to set the bar, refining their parts and working side-by-side with GM engineers. A tireless commitment to quality and heritage make ACDelco parts the obvious choice for us here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC. Schedule an appointment with our expert technicians to get ACDelco parts into your vehicle today.
Whether you need replacement parts or repair-work, come see our team of experts at Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, AR today and let us give you the peace of mind offered by such a historic and reputable brand.
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Service and Repair of Cadillac Cars & SUV's
When you selected your Cadillac, you stepped into your new standard of comfort and luxury. You deserve the same level of attention to detail from the team of automotive technicians who provide service and repair for your Cadillac which is what you will find when you step into Gerald's Auto Center LLC. We not only can provide maintenance for your vehicle but also warranty work as well. Since 1902, Cadillac has been an American icon that requires quality OEM parts and up-to-date diagnostic equipment. When you think about a Cadillac from any era, you conjure images of larger than life vehicles, powerful engines, and comfortable rides. Whether you drive a new Escalade or a WWII-era cruiser, our experienced mechanics will use OEM or better parts, world-renowned equipment, and professional knowledge to ensure your Cadillac runs top-notch.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we don’t simply focus on the mechanical needs of your vehicle. We go above and beyond to exceed your expectations in customer service. Our dedicated team of expert technicians stands ready to answer any of your questions and provide thorough, efficient service.
Some top Cadillac cars we service include the ATS, XTS, and CT6 model. We also provide service and maintenance for the Cadillac Escalade and XT5 SUV models.
Your complete satisfaction is important to us, call the shop today and schedule your Cadillac service or maintenance to discover the Gerald's Auto Center LLC difference!
Cadillac Fun Fact: Cadillac, the second oldest American automobile brand, has been setting standards for automotive excellence since it became the first American car to win the Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club in England in 1908. A vehicle brand that markets itself as the “Standard of the World” needs an equally high standard of service. For more information about Cadillac: www.cadillac.com
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Service and Repair of Buick Vehicles
Keeping up with the basics will help you keep your Buick driving new longer. If you own a Buick, you expect high quality at great prices. At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro we think you should have exceptional customer service with technicians who have the latest diagnostic equipment and are up-to-date with all Buick maintenance training. Our team of expert mechanics are true professionals and make repairs with OEM parts. We can perform all warranty work as well with the quality parts and maintenance it requires. When your car or SUV needs maintenance or repair, drop by Gerald's Auto Center LLC, for quality service at excellent prices.
Some top Buick cars we service include the Envision, LaCrosse, Verano, Regal, and Cascada models. We also service the Enclave and Encore SUV model Buicks.
Call our team today and experience the Gerald's Auto Center LLC difference for true customer service!
Buick Fun Fact: Buick is the oldest car manufacturer in the U.S. and also one of the oldest auto manufacturers in the world. Since the 19th century, Buick has built a reputation for luxury vehicles without the luxury price tag. Find more information about Buick: www.buick.com
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Service and Repair of BMW Vehicles
We know BMW vehicles have an uncommon amount of agility and luxury as well as that power you can just tap into when you need it. Expert engineering and beauty in the lines of the vehicles make them a perfect choice for our Jonesboro drivers and one that they can enjoy for many years. Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we want to ensure your BMW drives like new longer with routine maintenance that is essential for your car or SUV's performance and longevity. Oil changes and tire rotations will ensure better efficiency and a more enjoyable driving experience and keep repair costs down. When you buy a BMW, you get what you pay for, high-quality and you deserve the same high-quality service from your team of mechanics.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we don’t simply focus on the mechanical needs of your car. Our team of experienced mechanics have the diagnostic tools needed and will go above and beyond to exceed your expectations in customer service by answering any of your questions and providing thorough, efficient service. At Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we only use OEM or better replacement parts, and our expert mechanics provide your BMW car or SUV the quality service that is necessary for such a machine. Next time your BMW is in need of maintenance or repair, our technicians have you covered. For top-notch service without dealership prices and inconveniences, visit Gerald's Auto Center LLC today.
Some top BMW cars we service include the M4, 340, M6, I3, and 7-Series. We also service the BMW X4, X5, X3, X6, and X1 SUV models.
Call or visit our shop to discover the Gerald's Auto Center LLC difference!
BMW Fun Fact: BMWs are German-engineered, high-performance, reliable, and innovative vehicles, and you have to look no further than their loyal customers to find the proof. A large percentage of BMW owners refuse to drive anything but a BMW, and considering the global reputation of this manufacturer, it’s not hard to see why. Find more information about BMWs: www.bmwusa.com
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Service and Repair of Audi Vehicles
Our Jonesboro Audi drivers appreciate the design and luxury of their performance vehicles and deserve a team that cares enough to provide service they can depend on. Proper care and maintenance are essential to getting the most out of your Audi and ensuring that it continues to operate at peak performance. Our shop is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment to give your Audi vehicle the care it deserves. Trust our team of highly-trained Audi technicians to handle all of your service needs - from big too small.
Audi founded over a century ago is luxurious and costs more than many vehicles on the road, but for that price, you get German-engineered performance and reliability powered by enhanced engines built by the number one car manufacturer in the world. Whether you drive a used business class Audi or a new R8, the Audi name is recognized globally for reliability, comfort, and performance, and our team is trained to handle service and maintenance on each model as well as warranty work.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we provide you service worthy of the Audi insignia. Our expert mechanics are trained and qualified to repair or maintain any vehicle and provide top-notch service without the dealer price tag. Next time your Audi car or SUV needs to be serviced, bring it by Gerald's Auto Center LLC. Our technicians always use OEM or better-quality parts and will maintain your Audi with the detail and dedication necessary for a vehicle of its class. Call or come by Gerald's Auto Center LLC today.
Some top Audi car models we service include the A4, A5, S5, RS7, and TT Coupe. We also provide service for the Q7, Allroad, Q5, and Q3 Audi SUV models.
When it comes to your repair and maintenance needs, refuse to settle for anything less than the best for your Audi. If you are seeking the highest quality service and repair of Audi vehicles in the area, look no further than Gerald's Auto Center LLC. Our team strives to give only the best service to you and your vehicle from the moment you enter our door until you drive away, completely satisfied with the results.
Audi Fun Fact: The four rings that you see in the Audi logo represent the four companies in the Auto Union: Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer.
For more information about Audi see: www.audiusa.com
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Since 1986, Acura has managed to combine luxury, reliability, and affordability, a convergence rarely observed in the automotive world. Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, AR we service and repair every one of the ACURA lines of Japanese vehicles made by the Honda Motor Company.
Acura Fun Fact: Acura is the very first Japanese automotive luxury brand and the luxury line of the Honda Motor Company. Whether you need routine maintenance or repairs for major damage, our team can be depended on for top-notch service for any Acura model. They have the right training and the right diagnostic tools. Plus, we back it up here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC with quality customer service.
Some top Acura car models we service include:
- ILX
- TLX
- RLX
- NSX
And SUVs:
- RDX
- MDX
Acura intends to showcase the idea that you don’t have to pay luxury car prices to drive something luxurious. At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we agree with that sentiment; just because you drive a nice car, doesn’t mean you should pay more to maintain or repair it. From oil changes to engine work, diagnostics to brake jobs, and everything in between. Bring your Acura car or SUV to Gerald's Auto Center LLC next time it’s time to have it serviced. Our expert mechanics only use OEM or better parts and always provide excellent customer service. Let us show you what we can do.
For more information on the Acura line of vehicles see: www.acura.com
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WE SELL QUALITY BFGOODRICH® TIRES!
Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we are tire experts. We care about you and you deserve the quality of BFGOODRICH® tires on your vehicle. In an effort to keep you and your family on the safest tires available, Gerald's Auto Center LLC sells quality BFGOODRICH® tires! Maybe you only think of us as your repair shop, but who else knows your car and your driving habits better than your mechanic?
When you need new tires to come to see what Gerald's Auto Center LLC has to offer. Not only can we repair or replace your tires, but our experts can also explain to you why your tires wore unevenly and make professional recommendations, adjustments, or repairs to fix the problem so you get the maximum life from your tires.
Do your tires have uneven wear or did they wear out quicker than expected? When you install new tires you will also want to take advantage of our state of the art alignment service that will help to ensure you get the maximum life from your tires.
We also suggest you take advantage of our Nitrogen fill service for your tires. Using Nitrogen in place of regular compressed air improves tire wear and gas mileage. Nitrogen keeps your tires running cooler and does not leak off as fast as air.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC we take pride in the high-quality BFGOODRICH® tires we install for our valued customers. Getting the best performance and life out of any tire requires that all the mechanical systems that affect tire wear are in good condition and set to proper specifications. The menu below will give you a brief description of a few of the systems you need to be aware of.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we pride ourselves on using only high-quality parts for your car, truck, or SUV. For this reason, among many others, we supply BFGOODRICH® tires to our customers here in Jonesboro. Next time your car needs tires, come talk to one of our technicians at Gerald's Auto Center LLC. Once you see what expert service and quality products are all about, we’re confident you’ll come back for more.
Meet our featured BFGOODRICH® tire model
BFGOODRICH®
G-Force® Comp-2® A/S
ACCELERATE FASTER Best wet and dry traction vs. leading competitors.¹
BRAKE SHORTER Stops up to 15 feet shorter on wet roads and up to 5 feet shorter on dry roads vs. leading competitors.²
CONTROL IN ALL SEASONS Better snow traction than leading competitors.³
¹ Based on internal dry handling and internal wet and dry autocross test results using a 1995 BMW M3 lightweight and a 2011 BMW 328i vs. General® G-Max AS-03 and Yokohama® AVID ENVigor tires in size 225/45 ZR17.
² Based on internal wet and dry braking test results using a 2011 BMW 328i vs. General® G-Max AS-03, Yokohama® AVID ENVigor, and Hankook® Ventus S1 Noble2 tires in size 225/45 ZR17.
³ Based on third-party commissioned snow spin traction test results vs. General® G-Max AS-03, Yokohama® AVID ENVigor and Hankook® Ventus S1 Noble2 tires in size 225/45 ZR17. Snow traction performance may vary depending upon factors such as road conditions, weather, and environment, driver performance, etc. Snow Spin Traction Test (GM Spin) following ASTM F1805 (for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard [FMVSS] No. 139 [Passenger Car]).
BFGOODRICH®
All-Terrain T/AQ® KO2
20% TOUGHER SIDEWALLS¹ Features race-proven CoreGard™ Technology to take on the toughest road hazards with confidence.
LONGER TREADLIFE ON- AND OFF-ROAD2² Extends your adventure.
AGGRESSIVE ALL-TERRAIN TRACTION Exceeds RMA Severe Snow Traction performance requirements.³
¹ Improvement depends on the size of the tire purchased. 20% improvement based on internal sidewall splitting test results derived from a simulated sidewall aggression testing machine (patent pending US20120245859A1) vs. BFGOODRICH® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT265/70R17. Actual on-road results may vary.
² On-road: Based on internal wear tests vs. BFGOODRICH® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT 265/70R17. Off-road: Based on commissioned third-party gravel endurance tests vs. BFGOODRICH® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT 265/70R17.
³ Snow test: Based on third-party snow traction tests vs. BFGOODRICH® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT 265/70R17 using the ASTM F1805 Test. Mud test: Based on internal subjective mud testing vs. the BFGOODRICH® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT 265/70R17
SHOP FOR BFGOODRICH® TIRES NOW AT Gerald's Auto Center LLC IN Jonesboro, AR
(870) 972-6440
Why We Choose BFGOODRICH®
Passion, pride, and performance are BFGOODRICH® values that have stood the test of time. As a maker of superior performance tires, they have been passionately performance-driven since the beginning.
Since the first BFGOODRICH® tire installed on a car in 1896, BFGOODRICH® has been a company of technological advancements and firsts. Henry Ford chose BFGOODRICH® tires for his first Model-Ts in 1903, and in that same year, a Model-T fitted with the same tires completed the first-ever coast-to-coast trip by automobile in the United States.
It’s what led them in the pursuit of creating truck tires tough enough to tackle some of the roughest terrains on the planet, yet still, maintain excellent road manners. That’s why more champions of the grueling SCORE Baja races have won with BFGOODRICH® tires and why the tire with more rock crawling victories bears the BFGOODRICH® name.
BFGOODRICH® 's performance prowess doesn't stop where the pavement starts. BFGOODRICH® street tires have racked up impressive accomplishments over the years — from creating the first street tire to capturing the pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to creating an entirely new level of street tires, the extreme performance category. So, it’s no wonder why top driving schools like Ford Mustang Racing School and Skip Barber High-Performance Driving School, use BFGOODRICH® tires exclusively and why we choose BBFGOODRICH® here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC for our drivers.
Early Commitment to Research and Development
From very early in its history Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich committed itself to research and development in rubber technology. Under the aegis of Benjamin Franklin Goodrich's son, Charles Cross Goodrich, the company opened the rubber industry's first experimental research laboratory in 1895. Arthur H. Marks, one of Charles Cross Goodrich's engineers were responsible for several breakthroughs in the processing of crude rubber. In its natural form, crude rubber is very sensitive to changes in temperature, becoming hard and brittle when cooled, and soft and tacky when heated. Vulcanization, a process first discovered by Charles Goodyear in 1839, mixes crude rubber with sulfur and heat to convert it to a durable material unaffected by changes in climate. At the turn of the century, Arthur Marks pioneered a procedure for devulcanizing vulcanized rubber, thus enabling producers to reclaim crude rubber from manufactured goods for re-use. Marks also developed methods for speeding vulcanization by adding certain organic chemical accelerators to the process. The use of such compounds reduced the time necessary for vulcanization by as much as 75 percent.
Charles Cross Goodrich continued to apply the latest technology to its tire production. In 1910 it introduced the first cord tire for use in U.S. automobiles. This tire, which reduced fuel consumption and increased the comfort of the ride, was developed in Silver-town, England, and marketed there as the Palmer Cord. Charles Cross Goodrich purchased the patent rights for it in the United States and sold it to U.S. consumers as the Silvertown Cord. Other innovations in BFGOODRICH®'s tire manufacturing included the use of other organic compounds to resist deterioration by heat, oxidation, and flexing; and carbon black, a coloring pigment that improved the tires' resistance to abrasion.
Postwar Return to the Consumer Market
BFGOODRICH® avoided any postwar interruptions in its growth by quickly converting to meet consumer demand. The U.S. auto industry's return to peacetime production kept the demand for tires high, and BFGOODRICH® met this demand by introducing the first 100 percent synthetic rubber tire in 1945. Two years later it developed the tubeless puncture-sealing tire that increased motorists' protection from blow-outs. The company's LifeSaver and Safetyliner tubeless tires gained wide popularity in the early 1950s, and by 1955 tubeless tires became standard equipment on new cars. Ten years later BFGOODRICH® brought another innovation to the U.S. drivers, the first radial tires for passenger cars. The radial dramatically changed the U.S. tire industry by increasing tire life by up to 50 percent, and like its tubeless predecessor, it ultimately became standard equipment on U.S. cars.
BFGOODRICH® further diversified its production in the postwar era. Continuing a long tradition of research and development, it opened a new research center in Brecksville, Ohio, in 1948. BFGOODRICH® Chemical the company, a subsidiary founded in 1943, took over the company's wartime plants and built new ones in Marietta and Avon Lake, Ohio, and in Calvert City, Kentucky. Production of BFGOODRICH®'s Geon and Koroseal plastic products expanded into overseas markets with joint ventures in Britain and Japan. By 1955 BFGOODRICH® was manufacturing goods in five different areas, including tires, chemicals and plastics, footwear and flooring, industrial products, and sponge rubber goods. It had operations in 21 nations on six continents, and in 1966 its sales reached a record $1 billion.
Strategic Moves in the 1990s
With the full divestiture of its tire business, BFGOODRICH® became a company devoted solely to the production of chemicals, plastics, and aerospace goods. The recovery of its PVC business and the wise investment of capital gained from its tire division sale had in the early 1990s stabilized the company. But in 1993 chief executive John D. Ong sold off the PVC business, to the concern of investors, in favor of emphasizing the company's other chemical businesses.
Some analysts were skeptical of these strategic turns. Writer Zachary Schiller of Business Week, for example, noted that "The company has produced an average annual return on equity of just 1.4 percent since Ong became CEO in 1979, compared with an average of 14.4 percent for the companies in the Standard & Poors Industrials index." Moreover, the companies in the S&P index posted a 5.4 percent annual gain, but BFGOODRICH® sales fell an average of 3.5 percent per year, writing Schiller. The stock lagged at 44, not even close to its 1989 height of 69.
Ong, however, noted for his willingness to change course, pushed into aerospace, although the industry had been sluggish for more than a decade. He built on BFGOODRICH®'s aircraft parts and servicing business. Using proceeds from the sale of PVC, BFGOODRICH® acquired in 1993 Cleveland Pneumatic Co., a landing gear maker that complemented BFGOODRICH®'s wheel-and-brake business, and Rosemount Aerospace, which made sensors that measure flight and data (speed and temperature, for example). That same year also marked the additions of the Landing Gear Division and Landing Gear Services Division and Sanncor Industries.
Ong persisted with his current business mix, pointing out that the company was now positioned for growth opportunities. By 1994 the specialty chemical business started to show improvement, and the aerospace business held promise. The air-craft wheel-and-brake business gradually grew into aircraft parts and services. The following year BFGOODRICH® acquired QSI, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1995 purchases included Hoskins Aviation and de-icing product lines and associated technology from Lucas Aerospace.
By 1996 BFGOODRICH® reported that earnings in 1996 were significantly higher than in the past three years. For the second year in a row, BFGOODRICH® Aerospace and BFGOODRICH® Specialty Chemical set records for sales and operating income. The growing demand for replacement products and services proved advantageous to the aerospace division, which also benefited from the upturn in new commercial aircraft production. BFGOODRICH® Specialty Chemicals acquired five businesses and increased manufacturing capacity at existing facilities. Moreover, three new plants were seen as the base for further expansion in Europe and Asia.
In the mid-1990s, Ong reflected on the last decade that took BFGOODRICH® from a struggling company that manufactured commodity products and sold them in highly cyclical markets to a streamlined organization focused on specialty businesses. He noted that the company's inclination for risk-taking lay within the BFGOODRICH® structure rather than outside. By late 1996 BFGOODRICH® shares reached "historic, 126-year highs" and trade at levels once thought unlikely, Ong said. He added that after challenges rocked corporate America in the 1980s and 1990s, BFGOODRICH® started reaching goals. Ong noted that market capitalization at the end of 1996 had increased by about 100 percent from the time the new BFGOODRICH® came into being at the end of 1993.
Shop BFGOODRICH® tires for driving in Jonesboro, AR, and areas near and far. Whatever thrill you’re chasing, BFGOODRICH® tires will make sure your vehicle’s up to the challenge. The question is: Are you driver enough?
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BG PROTECTION IS THE "BEST CHOICE" FOR OUR Jonesboro DRIVERS
High-quality BG Automotive Maintenance Services is THE BEST thing we can provide for the cars and trucks in our shop as they are backed by the Lifetime BG Protection Plan and BG is the best in that field. They are committed to maintaining vehicles through high-quality automotive maintenance services for fuel systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, power steering, cooling, battery, driveline, and climate control systems.
Established in 1971, BG Products is a leading supplier and manufacturer of automotive fuel and oil conditioners, specialty chemicals, greases and is continuously working to improve their products while ensuring they implement measures to protect the environment. Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we are proud to use BG products and equipment to service and repair your vehicle as we believe BG products provide some of the best options available in the market backed by the free Lifetime BG Protection Plan.
BG On The Road, Roadside Assistance Program
COMPLIMENTARY Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC we try to ensure in every way possible that you are always taken care of and BG On the Road, Roadside Assistance is a great partner for us in providing peace of mind in every way possible. Their Roadside Assistance Program is complimentary with the purchase of BG Automotive Maintenance Services.
BG On The Road Roadside Assistance is available throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada offering up to $100 US in roadside assistance per event except for Emergency Travel ($300 USD) and Theft / Hit & Run Protection ($500 USD).
Assistance includes:
• Towing Assistance*
• Jump Start Assistance
• Tire Change Assistance
• Lock-Out Service Assistance**
• Trip Routing Service
• Emergency Travel Expense
• Rental Car Reimbursement
• Travel Discount Service
• Theft / Hit & Run Protection***
• Fuel and Fluid Delivery
• Repair or Replacement of a Damaged Tire
*In an accident or vehicle disablements, your vehicle will be towed to the nearest qualified service center. Limited to two events for six months.
**Cost of gas, other fluids, or key replacement not included.
***A $500 USD Reward for anyone responsible for a hit and run damages or stealing your vehicle.
TIRE HAZZARD: If the tire is repairable, you can be reimbursed for up to $20 US. If the tire is not repairable, replacement is up to $150 US. Tire Hazard is only available with BG On The Road® Plus roadside assistance. BG On The Road® roadside assistance does not include Tire Hazard.
Lifetime BG Protection Plan 
BG fuel products restore fuel economy, reduce environmentally damaging exhaust emissions, and restore the fun of like-new drivability to your vehicle.
BG Automotive Maintenance Services are backed by the free Lifetime BG Protection Plan. (Example: If you get a BG Power Steering Service, repair of the lubricated parts in your power steering system will automatically be covered for up to $4,000!) Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we call that peace of mind! To maintain the lifetime protection, all you have to do is stick to the service schedule and the Lifetime BG Protection Plan covers seven major systems on your vehicle: Fuel, Engine, Transmission, Driveline, Cooling, Power Steering, and Brakes. SEE THE DETAILS ON THE LIFETIME WARRANTY HERE
To maintain lifetime protection, all you have to do is stick to the service schedule listed below!
The Lifetime BG Protection Plan covers seven major systems: fuel, engine, transmission, driveline, cooling, power steering, and brakes.
We provide only the most reliable products to our Jonesboro drivers combined with service they can trust. Our team of professional technicians, armed with the best products and equipment on the market today, always work to ensure that our customers receive the highest quality maintenance and repair available. If you're in Jonesboro, you can count on us here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC to keep your car, truck, or SUV on the road, reliably, for years to come. Talk to us about BG Products and get real peace of mind with their LIFETIME Protection Plan!
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WE SELL QUALITY MICHELIN® TIRES!
Everyone knows that you can’t go wrong with a MICHELIN® Tire. Since 1889, MICHELIN® has been one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world and makes a tire for just about anything that uses them. Always at the forefront of cutting edge technology, in the 1940s MICHELIN® introduced the world’s first radial tire, a tire so superior to the competition that now all tires sold in the US from all manufacturers are radials.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, we offer a wide range of MICHELIN® tires for any car, truck, or SUV. The perfect blend of quality and affordability, MICHELIN® tires are an excellent solution for any vehicle, no matter what you’re looking for. See Gerald's Auto Center LLC for quality MICHELIN® tires! Here at Gerald's Auto Center LLC, we are tire experts. We care about you and you deserve the quality of MICHELIN® tires on your vehicle. In an effort to keep you and your family on the safest tires available, Gerald's Auto Center LLC sells quality MICHELIN® tires! Maybe you only think of us as your repair shop, but who else knows your car and your driving habits better than your mechanic?
When you need new tires, see what Gerald's Auto Center LLC has to offer. Not only can we repair or replace your tires, but our experts can also explain to you why your tires wore unevenly and make professional recommendations of adjustments or repairs to fix the problem so you get the maximum life from your tires.
Do your tires have uneven wear or did they wear out quicker than expected? When you install new tires you will also want to take advantage of our state of the art alignment service that will help to ensure you get the maximum life from your tires.
We also suggest you take advantage of our Nitrogen fill service for your tires. Using Nitrogen in place of regular compressed air improves tire wear and gas mileage. Nitrogen keeps your tires running cooler and does not leak off as fast as air.
At Gerald's Auto Center LLC we take pride in the high-quality MICHELIN® tires we install for our valued customers. Getting the best performance and life out of any tire requires that all the mechanical systems that affect tire wear are in good condition and set to proper specifications. The menu below will give you a brief description of a few of the systems you need to be aware of.
From summer driving to off-roading, MICHELIN® has you covered. The next time your vehicle needs new tires, drop by Gerald's Auto Center LLC and let one of our expert mechanics upgrade you to a set of new MICHELIN® tires. We’re sure you’ll recognize the difference that quality tires make.
Meet our featured MICHELIN® tire model
MICHELIN®
Defender® LTX M/S
Stronger. Longer.¹ Get the proven tread design of the best-selling MICHELIN® LTX® M/S2 with EverTread™ compound to provide a durable tread life, no matter the season.
Key Benefits: Improved tread life in severe conditions | Excellent wet and snow traction | Quiet, comfortable ride.
MICHELIN®
Premier® LTX
Safe When New. Safe When Worn.¹ Even when half-worn, the MICHELIN® Premier® LTX® tire still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitors’ brand-new tires.²
Key Benefits: Short stopping | Hydroplaning resistance | Excellent wet grip. ¹ Safe refers to wet braking, wet handling and hydroplaning resistance when tires are new and worn to 5/32".
² All tires eventually wear out and should be replaced. Half-worn Premier® tires are safe because of EverGrip™ Technology, which combines an evolving tread design with a high-traction compound for enhanced stopping capabilities. Based on internal wet braking tests from 50 MPH vs. Goodyear® Assurance® CS TripleTred™ All-Season and Continental CrossContact™ LX20 tires in size 255/55R18 109H; using the MICHELIN® Premier® LTX® tire in size 255/55R18 109H buffed to 5/32" of the tread. Actual on-road results may vary.
SHOP FOR MICHELIN® TIRES NOW WITH Gerald's Auto Center LLC in Jonesboro, AR
(870) 972-6440
MICHELIN® IN THE UNITED STATES
MICHELIN® North America is a $10.76 billion dollar a year company operating 19 plants in 16 locations and employs 22,000 people. It manufactures and sells tires for airplanes, automobiles, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. MICHELIN® manufactures tires in six states: Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In addition, there are three plants in Nova Scotia, Canada, and one plant in Queretaro, Mexico. Two plants specialize in the manufacturing of semi-finished goods taking raw materials and turning them into components for the plants that produce tires and one plant strictly produces synthetic rubber. Finished goods are produced in sixteen plants, two sites produce retreads for the trucking and one site produces retreads for the aircraft industry. MICHELIN® Maps and Guides also produce road atlases, road maps, and travel guides for all the major cities in North America.
MICHELIN® has been a part of the tire industry in the United States since 1907 when it purchased the International Rubber Company in Milltown, New Jersey. Tires and tubes were manufactured there up until 1930 when the Great Depression took its toll on what had become the fourth largest tire manufacturer in the country with 2,000 employees. The MICHELIN® North America as we know it today took form In March of 1950. With three sizes and two different tread designs of truck tires made with metallic plies, five people started MICHELIN® Tire Corporation in New York City. There was an executive vice president, a vice president of sales, a secretary, a warehouse supervisor, and one newly hired sales representative. The tires cost anywhere from 40-50% more than the competition but their construction with metal plies bonded to rubber allowed MICHELIN® salesmen to offer a tire solution to fleets operating under the most severe conditions. This included fleets dealing with extremely heavy loads and in the sanitation business. This strategy established a reputation for durability and quality still prevalent today in the modern trucking industry.
Growth in sales led to the need for a larger facility in 1954. Developed in 1953, MICHELIN® began to import the all-steel one-ply radial truck tire in 1956. This is the tire that revolutionized the world tire market. There was interest in the radial truck, but the bulk of MICHELIN®'s sales were the older, metallic bias-ply tires. Even with steady annual growth, the annual sales volume in 1959 was less than a week's production in a modern truck tire plant.
While the radial passenger tire had been gaining acceptance in Europe with car manufacturers in the late 1950s, it would be the mid1960's before it was a factor in the United States. MICHELIN®'s worldwide growth in the 1960s was phenomenal with the opening of twelve new plants and the announcement that a plant would be built in Nova Scotia, Canada by 1971.
Two major events happened in 1966 that drew MICHELIN® into the largest passenger tire market in the world. Up until 1966, MICHELIN® had only been importing small quantities of radial passenger tires to service consumers with European cars originally fitted with MICHELIN® radial tires. That year Ford decided the 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III would have radial tires as original equipment. Although domestic tire manufacturers had purchased the license to develop radial tires, none were successful in developing a satisfactory radial tire. Ford then selected MICHELIN® to be the supplier. This was a major boost for both the acceptance of the radial tire and establishing MICHELIN® in North America. The second major event that made MICHELIN® a part of the U.S. tire market happened when SEARS went shopping for a radial tire. In an effort to get ahead of its competition and realizing the impending radicalization of the tire industry, SEARS sought out a supplier and ultimately selected MICHELIN® for its reputation of high quality and technical expertise in building radial tires. By the end of 1969 expansion necessitated another move to a larger headquarters and the workforce had expanded to 250 people. The salesforce was now up to 103 people in the field.
MICHELIN® had led a revolution in the transportation industry with the introduction of the radial tire. As the global demand for radial tires accelerated, MICHELIN® responded with an expansion plan that opened twenty-three new plants, all producing radial tires. MICHELIN® made the decision in the early '70s to produce only radial tires and eliminate the production of the old-style bias-ply tires. Two plants had been opened in Nova Scotia in 1971 and it was announced that construction would soon begin for two plants in the western part of South Carolina. One plant, US2 in Anderson, SC, would build semi-finished products to supply the other plant that would produce tires. The plants were scheduled to open in 1975 and the very first radial passenger tire came off the line at US1, Greenville, South Carolina on March 10, 1975. A third plant, US3, in Spartanburg, SC came online in 1978, producing radial truck tires for the rapidly growing radial market in the trucking industry. Expansion in the 1970s in the U.S. was completed with the opening of US4 in Dothan, Alabama. Along with the plants, a research and development were opened the center in South Carolina because the corporation has always believed in developing products exclusively for a North American market where huge geographical distances demanded different tires than established European markets. In 1979, MICHELIN® opened a new headquarters building in Lake Success, New York to accommodate a continuously growing workforce. MICHELIN® opened the decade with 250 employees and by 1979 the number was 7,000. MICHELIN® had also expanded its tire lines dramatically from two types of tires that still required tubes to a full line of tubeless radial passenger tires to serve the growing demand for tires with greater fuel efficiency, longer life, and better handling. In 1970 there were three types of truck tires offered and the 1970s ended with an expanded line of tires to meet multiple and various needs of fleet owners, from long haul operations to fleets hauling rocks or coal. There were now radial tires for bread fleets and small package delivery fleets.
The 1980s brought the challenges of consolidation and recession to the tire industry. Fully recovered from the effects of World War II, Japanese and European countries were competing for the toe to toe with American companies in a global economy. Many smaller tire companies were absorbed by larger ones because it was obvious that you had to get bigger in order to survive. MICHELIN® had to invest heavily in the expansion of North America and it was not immune to the effects of the recession that hit the tire industry in 1980 and 1981. Serious losses were off-set by becoming more cost-conscious and better planning. There was a major competition to deal with now who were successfully manufacturing radial tires. MICHELIN® has always been a resilient company and it came out of that period stronger and smarter. Two more plants, one in Lexington, SC, and one in Nova Scotia, were opened in the early '80s. To consolidate headquarters operations and manufacturing, MICHELIN® made the decision to relocate its North American headquarters from New York where it had been since 1950 to Greenville, South Carolina. The doors opened at its present location in September of 1988.
After a careful study of market trends and monitoring the actions of its two major global competitors, MICHELIN® made the decision in 1989 to purchase the UNIROYAL® -BFGOODRICH® Tire Company. This acquisition would not only make MICHELIN® the largest tire company in the world but would provide the corporation with a portfolio of strong brands with a rich heritage in the American tire market. UNIROYAL® and BFGOODRICH® Tire formed a joint venture in 1986 to leverage each others' strengths in the original equipment and replacement market. MICHELIN® went into the '90s in a position to offer the best products at the best price point in virtually every consumer category.
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