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<\/p>\nA family-run garage in Longford has marked its one-year anniversary as a First Stop partner with the installation of striking new signage to the tune of \u20ac7,000 – and the results are already turning heads.<\/p>\n
McKeon Tyres, a trusted name in the Longford community for nearly 20 years, is celebrating 12 successful months with First Stop by unveiling new branding at its site, in a visual statement that it says is already “driving greater visibility, increased customer traffic and a renewed sense of momentum”.<\/p>\n
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The business, run by the McKeon family, has long been known for its personal approach and tailored service for its customers. But according to branch manager Erin Duffy, the move to First Stop has added a premium layer to everything they do.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe signage has been a gamechanger for us,\u201d Duffy said. \u201cIt\u2019s elevated our presence and it has coincided with more traffic on the forecourt. You can see the First Stop branding clearly from the road and it\u2019s sparked more conversations with new customers. Just from speaking with people coming in, it\u2019s clear that it\u2019s made a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Signage is just one of the many areas of support now being enjoyed by McKeon Tyres, as part of First Stop\u2019s strategic package. From e-commerce enablement and Google My Business management through to product exclusivity and marketing toolkits, the garage now benefits from the backing of a national brand, all while staying rooted in the local community.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst Stop takes care of the digital side of the business, which has taken a huge amount of pressure off us,\u201d Duffy added. \u201cWe can focus on delivering great service in the garage, knowing the website, Google profile and even online bookings are being handled in the background. It\u2019s been a real value-add.\u201d<\/p>\n
McKeon Tyres offers a broad range of services beyond just tyre fitting, including diagnostics, servicing, wheel alignment, brake repairs, exhausts, MOTs, mobile tyre services and even 24-hour breakdown assistance – along with commercial and fleet tyre support.<\/p>\n
First Stop Ireland territory manager Celine May said: \u201cIt\u2019s been fantastic to work with such a forward-thinking, family-run business like McKeon Tyres. They embody the same values we believe in: trust, professionalism and local service backed by national strength. We\u2019re proud to support them and look forward to building on this momentum together.\u201d<\/p>\n
First Stop Ireland now boasts 53 locations across the country and is targeting 10 more new partners by the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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