We are so excited to honor Tydings Automotive as our newest Featured Business.  Please help us congratulate them and check out this Q&A with owner, Kevin Tydings:

How many years have you been in business?  74 years.

What type of business/services do you offer?  Auto Repair

How did your business come about?  What made you choose to open your type of business?  My father, Joe Tydings, started the business in 1950.  I have been here for 55 years.  My dad’s brother Gerald Tydings was a Sunoco sales rep and provide my dad the opportunity to start his business.  It was the first gas station built in Monroe County after WWII.  We no longer sell gasoline but provide full auto repair.

Why choose Irondequoit for your business’ home:  My family has lived in Irondequoit for two generations. Irondequoit is a great place to raise a family and run a business. The Irondequoit community has been very good to us for years.

How many employees does your business employ? Are any local Irondequoit natives?  I have two employees that have been with me for over 25 years.  Tom and Tony are both Irondequoit natives.

What do you want potential customers to know about your business?  We are a full-service auto repair shop built on honesty.  We are certified technicians that continue training.  What we value the most is our relationships we have built with our customers.

What community service has your business been involved in? What organizations do you support/donate to?   We support St. Kateri Church and School, Bishop Kearney High School, East and West Irondequoit Schools, The Sunset House, Irondequoit Fire Department, Irondequoit Rotary, and Irondequoit Food Cupboard.

Tydings Automotive Services Station is located at 1968 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622.