Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive
About Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive
Automotive Excellence Since 1973!
Family-Oriented—State-of-the-Art Facility
Since 1973, "Buddy Isles" has been a trusted name in the Littleton community. What began as a one-bay shop founded by Buddy Isles Sr. has grown into a 55,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility—now proudly led by Buddy Isles Jr. and his wife, Morgan. Built on passion, family values, and quality craftsmanship, our shop offers full-service automotive repair, restoration, body work, towing, tires, and custom builds—all under one roof.
We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a family-oriented business that believes in taking care of our team. Our facility is clean, organized, and climate-controlled for year-round comfort. We offer competitive pay with bonus opportunities, paid training, health insurance, vacation, and major holidays off. Most importantly, we respect your time—no Saturdays required, so you can enjoy a true work-life balance. With a 4.7-star rating on Google and a supportive team culture, Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive is a place where you can grow your career and be proud of the work you do.
If you’re passionate about the automotive industry and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Family-Oriented—State-of-the-Art Facility
Since 1973, "Buddy Isles" has been a trusted name in the Littleton community. What began as a one-bay shop founded by Buddy Isles Sr. has grown into a 55,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility—now proudly led by Buddy Isles Jr. and his wife, Morgan. Built on passion, family values, and quality craftsmanship, our shop offers full-service automotive repair, restoration, body work, towing, tires, and custom builds—all under one roof.
We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a family-oriented business that believes in taking care of our team. Our facility is clean, organized, and climate-controlled for year-round comfort. We offer competitive pay with bonus opportunities, paid training, health insurance, vacation, and major holidays off. Most importantly, we respect your time—no Saturdays required, so you can enjoy a true work-life balance. With a 4.7-star rating on Google and a supportive team culture, Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive is a place where you can grow your career and be proud of the work you do.
If you’re passionate about the automotive industry and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Positions
Manager - Auto Parts - Sales Representative
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Automotive Service Advisor
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Marketing & Brand Director
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Store Manager - Parts Counter Sales
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Collision Auto Technician
Littleton, North Carolina•Commission
Hot Rod Builder/Mechanic
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Automotive Technician
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Collision Estimator / Production Coordinator
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Automotive Restoration & Classic Car Technician
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Parts Operations Specialist
Littleton, North Carolina•Full-time
Why join us?
We are a growing business and would love to add another individual to our team! We value our employees and invest in their success. We want to make this the last place you'll work at!
Our Area Strong Points:
Our Area Strong Points:
- Friendly, Family oriented community where neighbors help neighbors.
- Choices in types of educational options for children.
- Serene beauty. Land!
- Local Lake Gaston for activities from Fishing to Wake Boarding.
- Bike Trails.
- Ample places in the area to enjoy the outdoors- Parks, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake, Roanoke River and Sportsman Club.
- Hunting Wildlife public Land.
We offer:
- No Saturdays (Family Time)
- Heated and A/C Facility.
- Large open Shop, Clean Bays.
- Team Events.
- Car Shows.
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM (Monday-Friday)
- Health Insurance.
- Paid Training & Continued Education Courses.
- PTO
- Paid Vacation and Major Holidays.
- Great Shop Culture.
Buddy Isles Tire and Automotive is a proud, family-oriented business that provides quality workmanship, service and commitment to our customers. In addition, our team continuously strives to give back to our community in any way possible. our 55,000 sq ft. facility is exploding with all of the latest technology and automotive equipment on the market. Now, all we need is you to help us fulfill our mission!
Our Team
Meet The Owners
- Morgan & Buddy Isles Jr.- This power couples manages each employee throughout day to day tasks while making themselves readily accessible to help anyone in the shop, but most importantly the customers! Our owners provide a constant drive to learn new things and their energetic personalities make them a valuable part of this team as we work to provide all of our customers with the absolute best Automotive Service!
Service Manager
Angie- Our Service Manager is a great team player and has the ability to communicate well with her peers and customers both on a personal and professional level. She is motivated by the relationships she develops with everyone around her and is proud to be apart of a team that is family oriented. Aside from work, Angie is a wife, mother to four, and a grandmother is many!
Marketing Director
Angie- Our Service Manager is a great team player and has the ability to communicate well with her peers and customers both on a personal and professional level. She is motivated by the relationships she develops with everyone around her and is proud to be apart of a team that is family oriented. Aside from work, Angie is a wife, mother to four, and a grandmother is many!
Marketing Director
- Alyssa- Our Digital Communications guru! Alyssa has a welcoming personality and a keen eye for details and creativity. If you ask her about her favorite aspect of this position, it would easily be the opportunity to learn new tasks! She has blossomed through the Marketing Trends within our Company and is honored to be a team member where her peers and clients are treated like family. Alyssa is a mother to one and adores her work family more than they know!
Office Assistant
- Rhonda- To some and office job seems like a hard task to perform but Rhonda handles it with grace! She has learned to operate various systems and is always willing to assist where needed. Tasks that pick her brain each day gives her the joy of feeling helpful. The team has welcomed her in with open arms and she is grateful for the friendships made along the way. Rhonda is big on family and adores her daughter and father!
Service Advisor
- Autumn- She has impeccable Customer Service skills and a ambitious attitude! Her team best describes Autumn as courteous and a rapid learner. She has become more than just a co-worker to her peers. She enjoys meeting new clients and keeping an open line of communication with our existing customers. Autumn is newly engaged, mother to four daughters and adores all of her many pets!
Internal Parts Manager
- Bryan- His presence is a big factor, as he is in charge of ordering and receiving correct parts as they come in a timely manner. He enjoys seeing the joy it gives a customer when their vehicle is ready gives him the ultimate satisfaction knowing he played a part in the process! Bryan is married to our Service Manager, Angie. Together they share kids and grandkids. Bryan is eager to see how the company grows in the years to come!
Our Automotive Technicians:
- Mike- With 10 years in the Military and over 30 Years of experience turning wrenches; Mike has the ability to get along with anyone and follow directions as requested. Mike has enjoyed working in a clean, family-owned and operated business!
- Charles- With over 26 years in the Automotive Industry; Charles is trained to use the top-of-the-line equipment! He has grown to love the family atmosphere and the environment our team has created. His biggest strong suit is his interest in problem solving and he enjoys being a part of a team that communicates on both a professional and personal level!
- Buster- He specializes in Heavy Equipment and enjoys working on Larger Vehicles such as RV's and Campers. He has grown to love the family atmosphere and the chance to perform a wide variety of repairs each day. His peers would say he is an expert when it comes to Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, and Heavy Equipment. Buster is a family man and the team here has grown to become friends!
- Ben- With over 12 years in the Automotive Industry; Ben enjoys working on Performance and Custom Vehicles! His favorite aspect of the Automotive Industry is making a customer's dream come to life through their vehicle. His peers best describe him as welcoming, hard-working and thorough. He is motivated by all things fast!
Property Manager
- Matt- He has taught himself things by trial and error! His role is ensuring all Equipment is stored properly and accounted for. He also ensures our facility is sanitized and functional for day to day use! Matt is pleased to be apart of a team that treats it's clients and employees like family members and is honored to expand his knowledge within a field he is passionate about!
Our Auto Body Technicians
- Phil- Most would call him a "Car Junkie" because of his passion for any vehicle! His peers best describe him as someone who uses his creativity and mechanical abilities to restore a vehicle to its original condition, but better! Vehicle diversity keeps him motivated and pushes him to broaden his knowledge on Auto Body Repairs. Phil hopes this trait of his will show his children that you can do anything you want to if you put the time in!
- Duncan- Born and raised around the Body Shop industry, he enjoys working with this team as he is provided with a space to handle multiple projects at one time. He enjoys seeing repairs come to a finish, the transformation process and any new opportunity that gives him a chance to learn something new! Duncan is a husband, a father to three and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren!
- Dwayne- His peers best describe him as quiet but wise! Dwayne is our Painter and has a strong eye for details. He ensures each vehicle is perfection before it is made available to the customer. Dwayne tends to focus on his work and is passionate about the Auto Body transformation process!
Parts Team
- Bill- With over 20 years in the Auto parts business; Bill loves the challenge that the part business brings every day and the ability to pass his knowledge on to his coworkers. His team motivates him and he is grateful for the opportunity to bond with his customers and work to find them exactly what they need! When Bill is not at work, you can find him spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren!
- Robert- As your Counter Associate, Robert is willing to do whatever it takes to help find the exact part to fit your vehicle and have you back on the road in no time! Robert is a tech-savvy guy and all of his peers turn to him with it comes to technical support! Robert is happily married and enjoys spedning time with his son!
Our Values
The BMI, Inc. Way describes the values, behaviors, principles, and practices which are the foundation of our unique culture. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It is who we are and it is what drives our extraordinary success!
- DO THE RIGHT THING- Integrity is not about convenience. It's an unwavering commitment to do the right thing in every action we take and in every decision we make even when no one is looking. Make decisions that build strong, trusting relationships.
- TAKE RESPONSIBILITY- Identify what you don't know and find a way to learn it. Ask for what you need and take full responsibility for your success. There is no room for victims in a high-performance organization.
- GO THE EXTRA MILE- Be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job...plus a little more. Whether it is starting early, staying late, or doing something that is not in your job description, it is the extra mile which separates the average person from the superstar. Be a superstar!
- CHECK THE EGO AT THE DOOR- Our own egos and personal agendas must never get in the way of doing what is best for BMI, Inc. Don't take challenge personally or defensively. Being concerned with who gets credit, who looks good, or who looks bad is counterproductive. Make sure ever decision is based solely on what will best advance BMI, Inc's goals.
- CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE EVERYTHING YOU DO- Constantly evaluate and reevaluate every aspect of your job. Don't be satisfied with just getting by. The most successful people and organizations are in a never-ending pursuit of improvement.