Patriot Express Tire & Oil, a veteran-owned automotive service center in Plano, Texas, has been named the 2026 Best of Plano Auto Repair / Service Shop and 2026 Best of Plano Oil Change Shop, earning two separate honors from the Plano Star-Courier. The annual Best of Plano awards recognize businesses and service providers selected by members of the Plano community through reader voting, making the recognition a reflection of local customer support and confidence. The dual recognition highlights Patriot Express Tire & Oil's commitment to providing trusted automotive repair, maintenance and oil change services to drivers throughout Plano and the surrounding communities.
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Patriot Express Tire & Oil has been awarded the 2026 Best of Plano Auto Repair / Service Shop and 2026 Best of Plano Oil Change Shop by the Plano Star-Courier, earning two separate Best of Plano honors in recognition of its service to the Plano community.
The two awards recognize Patriot Express Tire & Oil in separate automotive service categories, highlighting the shop's reputation for both full-service automotive repair and routine maintenance, including oil changes.
The Best of Plano awards are particularly meaningful to local businesses as they are based on recognition from the community. Each year, Plano residents have the opportunity to participate in the Best of Plano reader awards and identify the local businesses and service providers they believe stand out in their respective categories. Rather than being based solely on industry credentials, corporate recognition or a panel of judges, the awards give local consumers a voice in recognizing the businesses they choose to support.
For an independent, locally operated automotive shop, that community recognition carries special significance.
"Being recognized in two different categories is an incredible honor for our entire team," said Brent Radtke, owner of Patriot Express Tire & Oil. "We work every day to earn the trust of our customers. Being selected by the community we serve means more to us than simply winning an award - it tells us that the work our team is doing is making a difference."
Patriot Express Tire & Oil is a veteran-owned automotive service business serving Plano and surrounding communities. The company provides a broad range of automotive services, including tire replacement, oil changes, brake service, wheel alignments, batteries, suspension repairs, air conditioning service, inspections and general automotive maintenance and repair.
While Patriot Express has continued to invest in the equipment, training, and capabilities needed to service today's increasingly complex vehicles, the company's philosophy remains rooted in something much simpler: putting the community first. That commitment to honest, dependable service is at the heart of how Patriot Express approaches every customer, from a routine oil change to a major repair.
"Honor and integrity aren't just words we put on the wall – they are the cornerstones of our business," Radtke said. "When someone hands us the keys to their vehicle, they're trusting us with their family's safety and often their livelihood. We intend to be worthy of that trust every single time."
For Patriot Express, the awards also reinforce the company's focus on being an independent alternative to large national automotive chains and dealerships.
"Customers have a lot of choices when it comes to automotive service," Radtke said. "We are grateful every time someone chooses a local, independent business like ours. These awards belong to our technicians, our service team and, most importantly, our customers."
About the Plano Star-Courier
The Plano Star-Courier has a storied history of serving the Plano community and surrounding Collin County. Its roots date to the late 19th century, when the Plano Star and Plano Courier were established before joining together to form the Star-Courier. For generations, the newspaper has chronicled the growth of Plano, covering the local government, schools, businesses, community events, sports and the people who have helped shape the city.
The Best of Plano reader awards continue that tradition by giving the community a voice in recognizing the local businesses and organizations that make Plano a great place to live and work.
Media Contact
Brent Radtke, Patriot Express Tire & Oil, 1 972-578-1841, [email protected], https://patriotexpressauto.com/
SOURCE Patriot Express Tire & Oil
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