What credit score do you need for Matco franchise?

670 or higher
Your personal credit will typically need to at least be good — 670 or higher — when it comes to getting a bank loan large enough to cover a significant portion of Matco Tools opening costs.

Does Matco report to credit?

Statements show the full balance with all of the interest included while Matco Tools only reports the balance with the matured interest to credit reporting agencies.

How much is the Matco student discount?

-51% off
Matco’s normal student discount is -51% off on most hand tools and tool boxes. Other items are priced at up to -30% off. Monthly Promos are emailed to you and shown online once you are registered and can be up to 60% off on sales and promotions.

How do I contact Matco?

Call our customer service representatives at 866-BUY-TOOL (1-866-289-8665).

Who started Matco Tools?

Allen Plunk
among its more than 1,700 mobile franchisees. The toolbox industry looks vastly different today from when Allen Plunk started in the business 33 years ago.

Where did Matco Tools originate?

Stow, Ohio
The company was founded in 1946 and began selling direct to professional mechanics in 1979. Originally Matco was the box manufacturing division of Mac Tools….Matco Tools.

Type Subsidiary of Vontier
Founded 1946
Headquarters Stow, Ohio, U.S.
Key people Timothy Gilmore (CEO)
Products Professional hand tools

How do I register my Matco maxlite?

On the home screen, tap on “MAXLITE” to run the App. The following screen displays. Tap on “REGISTER UNIT”. Tap on on the top left-hand corner.

What tool companies offer a student discount?

In addition, the Tools Educational Partnership Programs includes exclusive discounts to participating students and multiple financing alternatives.

  • CARQUEST Auto Parts in Doylestown.
  • MAC Tools Student Tech Program.
  • MATCO Tools Technical Education Program.
  • SK Tools Student Program.
  • TEKTON Student Program.

Does GearWrench have a student program?

GearWrench® has a new program that supplies student technicians with GearWrench tool sets as they get started on their careers.

What company owns Matco Tools?

Vontier
Danaher CorporationFortive
Matco Tools/Parent organizations