Bestbuy - Success Stories

[ SUCCESS STORIES ]

Bestbuy Distributors Limited was officially incorporated in 1955 and, since then, has been servicing the needs of the Independent Automotive Jobber in the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry. We are proudly Canadian and have a strong network of Jobbers/wholesalers and Service Centre affiliations across Canada.

The Bestbuy family of jobbers share information and benefits. Many of our Shareholders have developed close business relationships and have become personal friends. At Bestbuy, you will be treated with the respect you deserve.

“Bestbuy gives us an alliance and all the power of a buying group, but we are able to maintain our independent status. We have seen other programs; we haven’t seen anything better.” Full Story

Barrie Lydiatt
Dash Distributors
Edmonton, Alberta
Shareholder since 1997

“We knew that if we were going to succeed, we had to be able to buy at the best price, and be able to create our own marketing. The true incentive we were looking for was to be truly independent and to create our own way of doing business.” Full Story

Rod Anderson
Peterborough Automotive
Peterborough, Ontario
Shareholder since 1989

“When Maritime Bestbuy shareholder A.P.M Ltd. went up for sale, the Bestbuy organization was “a key asset” in making the acquisition.

Bestbuy was instrumental in dealings with the bank. Not only was our interest in acquiring the company successful, but it provided us with the financial arrangements to facilitate a better deal.” Full Story

Bill Elton
Colonial Auto Parts
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Shareholder since 1966

“I am obviously huge Bestbuy supporter. I wouldn’t be in business without them. The other shareholders have been a real resource for me. I don’t worry about another shareholder coming into my territory. We don’t compete, we all want each other to grow.” Full Story

Ken Brown
Brown’s Auto Supply,
Pembroke, Ontario
Shareholder since 2000