We are proud to be one of Victoria’s most female friendly auto shops. A lot of people ask us, “Okay… so what does that mean?”. Well, historically, the automotive industry has had a certain ‘stigma’ about it that has left many women feeling less than comfortable bringing their cars in. We are out to change… Read more »
TEEN AUTO EDUCATION DAY – A SUCCESS!
What do you get when you mix nearly 100 teenagers, a tire iron, a driving simulator, four police officers, and a couple pairs of drunk goggles? Well this weekend at least, it meant a lot of learning and a lot of fun. This past Saturday marked our 1st Annual Teen Auto Education Day. We invited… Read more »
A Bit of Victoria History
As a company with nearly half a century of history in Victoria, we thought this video taken from a street car through the streets of our city in 1907 was too cool not to share. It’s a little before our time of course… which is probably for the best since there weren’t many cars on… Read more »
Investing in the future
Corporate citizenship and giving back to the community around us has always been a very important part of our business. This year, we were looking for a way to make a difference that would have a lasting impact. We decided what better way to do this than by making our roads safer for years to… Read more »
What’s the difference between a “whir” and a “woosh”?
People like visiting their mechanic about as much as they like going to the dentist. They hope for the best going in, but fear that they may wind up with the proverbial root canal. And while a visit to the auto shop could uncover a nasty repair issue, the best way to save money up-front… Read more »
Repair Shop Goes Female-Friendly, Green; Downtown Garage Gets Two Thumbs Up
By Darron Kloster, Times Colonist February 12, 2011 With women playing an increasing role in household earnings and deciding how a family’s money is spent, a Victoria automotive company is changing its service model to reflect the trend. Victoria Transmission & Auto Care is the first vehicle repair facility on Vancouver Island to adopt the… Read more »
Victoria Transmission & Auto Care Announces Partnership With Sierra Club of BC
Victoria, BC, January 17, 2011 Victoria Transmission & Auto Care is proud to announce an important strategic partnership with Sierra Club BC, an environmental non-profit organization, dedicated to protecting B.C.’s wilderness and wildlife. As a part of the partnership, Sierra Club BC will work with Victoria Transmission & Auto Care in regard to its ongoing… Read more »
Victoria Transmission & Auto Care Distributes Seedlings to Customers in Celebration of Earth Day
Victoria, BC, April 19, 2011 Victoria Transmission & Auto Care is pleased to announce that it will be distributing seedlings to every customer visiting its Government Street location the week of April 18, 2011 – in Celebration of Earth Day. The idea came from an employee on the Victoria Transmission & Auto Care team, all… Read more »
Auto Shop Goes Green, Joins Forces With Sierra Club
Douglas Magazine July/August, 2011 Victoria Transmission and Auto Care has entered into a partnership with Sierra Club of British Columbia to develop an overall sustainability strategy, as well as everyday business activities that allow it to be more environmentally sensitive. Victoria Transmission and Auto Care’s facility on Government Street is already a “dry shop”, meaning… Read more »
Victoria Transmission & Auto Care Holding Ribbon-Signing Campaign in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 3, 2011 Victoria Transmission & Auto Care is pleased to announce that it will be holding a month-long campaign to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
