Companies

69.2 MAGA

Mavis Tires & Brakes

Mavis Tires & Brakes is a U.S. automotive service and tire retail brand operating stores that sell tires and provide services such as brake repair, wheel alignments, oil changes, and general auto maintenance. It is part of Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.

Website https://www.mavis.com/

Updated Mar 13, 2026

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Brands & Subsidiaries

Known brands and subsidiary aliases associated with this profile.

  • Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
  • Tire Kingdom

Key Evidence

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Strongest Signal

Policy Action

May 22, 2023

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Expansion in Red State Markets

Mavis has aggressively expanded its footprint in Southern and Midwestern states (e.g., Georgia, Alabama, Florida) through the acquisition of Tire Kingdom and NTB , positioning itself as a primary service provider in heavily MAGA-aligned ge…

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Associations & Advocacy

Mar 12, 2026

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Membership in Tire Industry Association (TIA)

Mavis is an active member of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) , which lobbies on trade, labor, and right-to-repair issues. The TIA's lobbying efforts are generally bipartisan and industry-specific.

Strongest Pro-MAGA

Donations

Oct 15, 2022

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Executive Donations to Republican Candidates

Individual FEC records indicate that high-level executives associated with Mavis and its parent entities have historically contributed to Republican campaigns and committees, including the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).

Evidence Distribution

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Pro-MAGA
2 (33%)
Neutral
4 (67%)
Not MAGA
0 (0%)

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Lobby Activity

Mar 12, 2026

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
70% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Indirect Lobbying via Industry Groups

Through its parent and industry affiliations, Mavis indirectly supports lobbying for tax policies and regulatory relief that are generally favored by the Republican platform, though not exclusively MAGA.

Notes: Lobbying is conducted at the industry level.

Agent rationale

Corporate interests in deregulation and tax cuts often align with MAGA economic goals, but without direct company-specific lobbying for MAGA-specific bills, this remains a neutral-to-weak signal.

Sources

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Associations & Advocacy

Mar 12, 2026

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Membership in Tire Industry Association (TIA)

Mavis is an active member of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which lobbies on trade, labor, and right-to-repair issues. The TIA's lobbying efforts are generally bipartisan and industry-specific.

Notes: TIA represents the broader tire retail industry.

Agent rationale

Trade association membership is a standard business practice. TIA's focus on 'Right to Repair' and trade tariffs aligns with general business interests rather than specific MAGA ideology.

Sources

  1. Tire Industry Association (Jan 01, 2024)

    TIA represents all segments of the tire industry.

Entity alignment

Mar 12, 2026

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Standard Corporate DEI and ESG Neutrality

Mavis maintains standard corporate diversity and inclusion language in its hiring practices but has not engaged in high-profile 'woke' branding or public opposition to MAGA-aligned social policies.

Notes: Based on review of career pages and corporate mission statements.

Agent rationale

The absence of aggressive ESG or DEI advocacy in a retail-heavy sector suggests a neutral stance that avoids alienating a broad customer base, including MAGA supporters.

Sources

  1. Mavis Careers (Jan 01, 2024)

    Mavis is an equal opportunity employer.

Policy Action

May 22, 2023

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Expansion in Red State Markets

Mavis has aggressively expanded its footprint in Southern and Midwestern states (e.g., Georgia, Alabama, Florida) through the acquisition of Tire Kingdom and NTB, positioning itself as a primary service provider in heavily MAGA-aligned geographic regions.

Notes: Acquisition of 595 retail stores from TBC Corporation.

Agent rationale

While geographic expansion is a business strategy, the heavy concentration in 'Red' states necessitates a brand image that is compatible with local conservative values.

Sources

  1. Modern Tire Dealer (May 22, 2023)

    Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase 595 retail tire and service centers from TBC Corp.

Donations

Oct 15, 2022

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Executive Donations to Republican Candidates

Individual FEC records indicate that high-level executives associated with Mavis and its parent entities have historically contributed to Republican campaigns and committees, including the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).

Notes: Donations are individual, not corporate-level.

Agent rationale

Individual executive donations provide a signal of the leadership's political leanings, though they do not constitute a formal corporate endorsement. The weight is moderate as these are personal rather than institutional funds.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Jan 01, 2024)

    Individual contribution records for employees listing Mavis Tire as employer.

Affiliation

Mar 10, 2021

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Ownership by BayPine and TSG Consumer Partners

Mavis is owned by private equity firms BayPine and TSG Consumer Partners. These firms manage diverse portfolios and generally maintain a non-partisan corporate posture, focusing on operational growth rather than political activism.

Notes: BayPine acquired a majority stake in 2021.

Agent rationale

Institutional ownership by large PE firms typically drives a neutral, profit-centric alignment unless the firms themselves have a known political mandate, which is not evident here.

Sources

  1. PR Newswire (Mar 10, 2021)

    Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by BayPine.