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Milex/Mr. Transmission Store Opens in Bradenton


Milex/Mr. Transmission Store Opens in Bradenton

Moran Family of Brands, a well-known US franchise specialized in a wide range of auto repair services and driver safety solutions, opened a new location named as Mr. Transmission Milex of Bradenton (Florida, USA). Moran Family of Brands is one of the US’s top franchisers providing its customers with a wide range of auto repair services. The company delivers its products and services through 4 separate brands (including Mr. Transmission and Milex) and more than 100 locations all over the US territory.



The new co-branded facility opened its doors in May. The business will be handled by the family of locals Bill and Sheri Granger. Last year, they made a deal with the franchise and transformed the former tire store into the Milex/Mr. Transmission this spring. An official opening ceremony will be organized later this fall. The new shop will focus on delivering a wide range of auto repair and maintenance services. Milex is well-known for professional preventative services and diagnostics, while Mr. Transmission is a big name in repair of transmission units and other drivetrain elements.



Bill and Sheri Granger


Bill Granger has a solid experience in the field of auto repair, as he worked as a mechanic in several dealer centers, while his wife worked for more than two decades in the healthcare system at administrative positions. In their new endeavor, Bill will be responsible for matters related to repair services, while Sheri will deal with administrative and financial tasks. Mr. Granger said that local residents are very enthusiastic about getting a professional provider of auto repair services in this area and he hopes to meet their expectations.


The owners of the new Milex/Mr. Transmission have introduced several changes in the facility design since converting it to a 100% auto repair shop. They installed new signboard outside the shop while recently repainting the office and later want to replace the floor covering. Moreover, they reshaped the interior of the shop by making new use of the space which was previously used as tire storage. The new shop also employed 3 workers of the converted tire store, 2 technicians and a customer relations specialist.


Peter Baldine, the head of Moran family Brands, said that he is very happy with the way the Granger family has been doing its job. They treat their customers with honesty and respect, building productive, long-term, trustful relationships with the local community. Mr. Baldine is absolutely sure that the Milex/Mr. Transmission store will be extremely popular in Bradenton.

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