Fountain Tire has happy employees and local connections

Fountain Tire has happy employees and local connections

By Sarah Wegelin

By Sarah Wegelin

Fountain Tire in Golden, B.C. is a locally owned company that offers full mechanical services, apprenticeships, competitive employee benefits, and fundraises for important causes in the community.

Manager John McMullin transferred with the company from Merritt, B.C. to Golden, B.C. about nine years ago.

He explains Fountain Tire is a good company and is successful due to its happy employees and local community connection.

“Everybody that works here has been in Golden long-term. We have a good local connection,” McMullin said.

Fountain Tire offers competitive employee benefits including skill development through training; health, dental and vision benefits; a retirement savings plan with the company matching employee investments; and staff discounts on vehicle services. The team at Fountain Tire in Golden, B.C., get together a few times a year to BBQ and share dinner over the holidays.

“It’s a very good company. We have a lot of fun” McMullin explains.

When it comes to servicing more than just tires on vehicles McMullin says if they see an opportunity to do repairs on a vehicle, they are not scared to take it. They offer full automotive services and offer specials throughout the year.

Mechanics are highly trained and can service all make and models with a variety of packages. Fountain Tire offers automotive maintenance packages that includes seasonal tune-ups to avoid breakdowns; warranty programs that cover tires, auto-services, and hazards. Preventative maintenance offered by the company helps reduce break downs and can work to extend the life of your vehicle. Preventative maintenance includes full car inspections, safety inspections, and pre-purchase inspections. Repair services cover everything from brakes to cooling systems, radiator services, and more.

Fountain Tire fundraises for community organizations by providing gift cards towards the Kicking Horse Gymnastic Club community coupon booklet, offering sponsorships, and raising money through gold tournaments for the local Food Bank.

Currently the local Fountain Tire offers discounts on winter tires. McMullin recommends community members take advantage of the specials in preparation for the next winter season.

Golden Star