Plenty of Australians still search for “Kmart Tyre & Auto” out of habit — it was a household name for decades. But the brand has been retired. This article gives the honest answer about what happened, why the name disappeared, and exactly where to find the prices, deals and guarantees that buyers associate with the old chain.

Does Kmart Tyre & Auto still exist?

No — not under that name. Kmart Tyre & Auto Service was a long-running national chain of tyre and mechanical workshops. In November 2018 the business was acquired by Continental AG, the German tyre and automotive-technology company. The rebrand to mycar was announced in June 2019 and completed across the network by around September 2019.

Crucially, this was a name change, not a closure. The same stores, the same service bays and largely the same staff continued trading — just under new signage. So the reputation and service history that Kmart Tyre & Auto built now live on at mycar.

Why did the name change?

The “Kmart” branding was a licensing hangover from the chain’s origins — the tyre-and-auto business was separate from the Kmart department stores most shoppers know. Once Continental bought the network, an independent identity made sense, both to avoid confusion with the retail chain and to signal Continental’s ownership. The result was mycar Tyre & Auto.

Where do the old Kmart Tyre & Auto prices and deals live now?

Everything buyers remember — the pricing structure, the promotions, the guarantees — now sits under mycar. Here is the direct translation:

For the current detail — guide prices by tyre tier, deal cycles and mileage guarantees — see our full mycar prices and deals review.

Is mycar cheaper or dearer than Kmart Tyre & Auto used to be?

Direct comparisons across a rebrand and several years of price movement are not meaningful — tyre prices in Australia have risen broadly since 2019 regardless of brand. What has stayed consistent is the positioning: a mid-market, full-service chain that competes on a price beat guarantee rather than always having the lowest sticker. The practical test is unchanged too: get the fully fitted price and compare it against rivals.

How does it compare with the other chains?

Under the mycar name, the network competes head-to-head with Bob Jane T-Marts, Tyrepower, Beaurepaires and JAX Tyres & Auto. If you want a like-for-like look at the budget-friendly full-service chains, our Kmart Tyre & Auto vs mycar comparison walks through why they are, in effect, the same business at different points in time. Whichever you choose, compare on cost per kilometre and never fit below your placard ratings.

Bottom line: Kmart Tyre & Auto isn’t gone — it is trading as mycar. Continental bought it in 2018 and rebranded it in 2019, and every price, deal and guarantee you would have looked for is now under the mycar name. Start your search there.

Frequently asked questions

When did Kmart Tyre & Auto become mycar?

The rebrand was announced in June 2019 and completed across the network by around September 2019, following Continental’s acquisition of the business in November 2018.

Is my old Kmart Tyre & Auto warranty still valid?

The business continued as mycar, so honour any existing paperwork through mycar and rely on your Australian Consumer Law rights, which apply regardless of a brand name change. Take your receipts to a mycar store.

Is Kmart Tyre & Auto owned by Kmart the department store?

No. The tyre-and-auto business used the Kmart name under licence but operated separately. It is now owned by Continental AG and trades as mycar.

Where can I find Kmart Tyre & Auto deals now?

All current deals are run under the mycar brand. See our mycar review for the latest promotions and guide pricing.

Company history in this article reflects publicly reported events and is a guide only — confirm current pricing and conditions with mycar. Sources: mycar company history (previously Kmart Tyre & Auto), Practical Motoring on the rebrand.