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Saturday 26 May 2012
Northside Autosports ® Ajax/Pickering Shop Profile – May 25th, 2012
Northside
Autosports ® Ajax/Pickering Shop
Profile
– May 25th, 2012
< Leadership Franchise - Excels in customer service, promotion of the brand, sales growth, etc >
**Check the bottom of this article for special promotional offers from the owners of this location.
From a "corporate" perspective this shop started out just like any other. Eager owner/operator, backers, support network, good enthusiast team in the region, etc. All they needed was a thought out and proven structure, financial structure, marketing programs, strategic supply lines, an established brand and some training and they would establish themselves as the premier aftermarket auto store in their city. But this shop has been a little different then most, yes they have succeeded sales wise but more importantly the actual family who manages this outlet have really started something special. Their family really has grown by an exponential rate to include literally thousands of people in Durham who started as customers, developed into friends and now are not far off from family. It's hard to see it when your as busy as they are, but they have positioned themselves as the nexus for automotive maintenance, tires/wheels, accessories, performance parts & audio-security equipment in there area in a very short time and for a reason. Its not just "all business" with them and like all long lasting businesses with them its always personal. Pictured above is the main man himself, Cody Collins.
Cody just recently hosted his first car show at the Ajax/Pickering location (1033 Toy Avenue right behind the Tim Hortons on Bayly) and the local community definitely "showed up". The day started out slow (due to other various events in the GTA) but by 2pm the lot was rammed with more then 50 show cars, tons of models, dj & entertainment and 100's of people. The crazy thing, Cody and family could name most of the people by first and last name. These weren't just "bandwagon hoppers" these people were legitimate customers/friends of the family and more then eager to show up. Generally speaking a lot of the current line up of shows at or around our locations have been very good, but usually not with this short notice and only minor event planning. The fact that the event was as good as it was showed a lot of people, this family was here to stay and they had more then enough support around them to make that statement a reality.
***For more picture of this event please see that posting in the April Archives of this BLOG.
But regardless of their personable traits as with any business if your not passionate about what you are doing, you really will never do that well with it. With that said here are some interview questions with Mr Cody Collins himself ;
Q - Northside Autosports - Blogger / What is it you love about this industry (the enthusiast side of things)?
A - Cody Collins -
"I
have always loved the aftermarket industry and how you can take a normal every
day vehicle and make it into a true show car.
Everybody
has something that they love doing that really expresses who they are and how
they feel inside, for some people its art, for some its music, others its
tattoos, for us its customizing our vehicles.
I
look at a vehicle as a blank canvas. There is so much you can do to personalize
and alter the looks, performance, and sound of your vehicle. The sky is the
limit to what you can do.
The
reason I love this industry so much is because your vehicle becomes a part of
who you are and when you’re driving down the road and everyone stops and looks
at you, you feel like a king, but the main reason I love this industry is
because the look on the guys face who is driving a $200,000 Ferrari when he
gets beat by a $20,000 car is priceless"
Q - Northside Autosports - Blogger / What was your first car?
A - Cody Collins -
"My
first car was a 2000 Mercury Cougar. It was the V6 but it was an automatic. The
car looked ok but it was a complete lemon. I blew 3 different motors in it all
within 2 months. It also didn’t like shifting out of first gear, I had to push
the gas, then let off the gas, then put it in neutral, then back in gear, then
press the gas again, and then it would shift into second. Needless to say, I
sold that car shortly after and moved on to a civic. From there, my cars just
kept getting better and better with everything from a done up civic that was
all looks, a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 with custom paint, a dodge Dakota on air ride, a
ford F-550 that was the biggest truck in Durham with a 16” lift and a 3” body
lift, 20” rims on 55” tires, a completely done show car Dodge SRT-4, to what I
have now which is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 twin turbo.
My favourite project out of all the cars I have
had has to be my SRT-4. The car was 100% stock one summer, then I did
everything over the winter and the following summer it was a show winning car.
The list of mods would be way too long but I can list a few off the top of my
head such as, Tokiko struts, Eibach springs, Konig rims, Buddy club body kit,
custom made hood, custom made back seat enclosure, reverse flip trunk, racing
seats, full sound system, full exhaust, air intake, stage 3, bigger
intercooler, bigger turbo, bigger fuel pump, upgraded ECU, boost controller,
turbo timer, NOS system, and much more. This car was putting out 360hp to the
wheels without my NOS, the nitrous system was adjustable from a 50hp shot to a
200hp shot. I loved when people would say “it’s just a neon” and then they
would watch me walk all over V8’s all day long"
Q - Northside Autosports - Blogger / What makes your location unique?
A - Cody Collins -
We
are also the area’s largest detail/polishing shop, have custom decal cutting
services in house and yes ALSO offer DYNO tuning services in house!"
Q - Northside Autosports - Blogger / What's the most interesting request you have received to date since opening your location?
A - Cody Collins -
"In
this industry you get all kinds of request for different parts and services but
I would have to say the oddest request I have had so far was a Subaru legacy
that wanted me to put a 4” lift on it and tiny 13” rims. Even though business
is business, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t ruin the guys car no matter how much
he paid me. I ended up selling him on a rim and tire package without the lift"
**Check the bottom of this article for special promotional offers from the owners of this location.
Message from Cody ---> Special thanks to Steve for all his hard work, Leo & Anita (mom & dad) who have helped make this all possible, my sister and brother in law and everyone else who has helped support me in reaching my goals and dreams.
To thank you all for taking the time to read about my shop, I want to offer you the following specials;
- Purchase 4 Wheels/Tires receive a Full Basic Detail for FREE ($109.99 Value)
- Purchase 1 Gold Details ($129.99) receive a second detail @ 50% off!
- Just mention you read this article and I will do a Tire Rotation For $10! ($20 off)
- Purchase any lifetime K&N or GREEN air filter & I will install it for free ($40 value)
- Purchase $150 or more of any KICKER, POWER BASS OR VIBE audio products and I will give you 50% off installation (average savings of $160 in labour)
- $40 Off ANY HID kits (must be purchased with installation as a package)
- FREE Northside Autosports decal with the purchase of any detail package
Last thing "remember to bring your TOYS to Toy Avenue"!
www.northsideautosports-ajax.com
905 239 8605
http://www.twitter.com/NAutosportsajax
Monday 14 May 2012
Shop Profile: Northside Autosports Brampton
Northside Autosports Brampton
-A Leadership Franchise (excelles in sales, organization and marketing)
****Please see the bottom of this profile article for some special "thank you specials" from the owner of Northside Autosports Brampton.
We will start with a little blurb from the owner (Mr Nashaunn Ali) ------
We have worked with many different members from various car clubs and forums. Known over the My.IS, jdm rydes, toyota nation, and hyundai performance forums we have reached out to quite a few of the members and done work to their rides. We are working with all the local car clubs, trying to become the go to shop for them and their club. The I.N.C, Heavy Hitters, and lost boys are a few of our larger clubs that we support. We also work very closely with two charities; the breast cancer foundation as well as humane society/anti BSL foundations.
Our shop is known as one of Brampton's largest Tire/Wheel shops, Detailing & Polishing shops and Performance wise we deal with many clubs from the; Import (Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda, Lexus, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche), Muscle car, Jeep/4x4 and hot rod markets. We are also emerging as the North Peel leader in Audio, Security and general 12v component sales. Our location provides services to many of the local fleets servicing them with; vehicle tracking systems, remote starters, alarm systems, etc as well as dealing with most of the local dealership (s) for all their audio upgrade needs.
Either way I am truly blessed for all the support we have received thus far from Brampton and are looking forward to many more years servicing the Brampton community.
---- Sincerely
Nashaunn Ali
When asked about how local businesses have treated his franchise in the area Mr Ali responded;
"Northside Autosports Brampton thrives on working with other local businesses, it is amazing how much everyone from Brampton to Georgetown supports and promotes our business. We don't really try to compete with anyone, we want to split the market and work cohesively with all automotive businesses in the area. Currently we are working with Burt Transportation Services, Georgetown Chrysler & Fiat, Kia of Brampton, Martin Grove volkswagen, Drupatis Brampton, V.I.P German Auto, Ben Machine pro, Peel Region, and Gino Pizza, We are still working to research ways to serve more businesses and constantly developing new ways to improve our services with our current contracts"
Either way it was clear why this shop is so busy and why the staff have such a good team dynamic. To them its all about "family", which in their minds includes all their customers, affiliates, head office, promoters and more. Their perspective on life and business is almost infectious. After leaving this shop, you can't help but be positive. Their passion reigns supreme. These guys are true enthusiasts and love what they do.
Northside Autosports Brampton is an amazing franchise, with a 1,000 square foot showroom where customers can order over 10,000 brands of products to their 2,000 square foot service & detailing shop this outlet can handle it all! This shop is uniquely equipped to deal with high volume contracts from dealerships, fleets and car clubs because of its high caliber of equipment, trained staff and efficient floor plan. This shop is also a powder coating shop and can provide you with many different coating options, including but not limited to wheel re-coating of ANY colour.
The team (General Manager - Nashaunn Ali, Shop Manager/Tech - Mathew Matchett, etc) are standing by and waiting to help you save money and get your next automotive task done right, and don't worry if for any reason they cannot handle your request they will have an affiliate shop on stand by to make sure you are taken care of!
Please visit their website @ www.teamnorthsideautosports.com or visit them at 4 Abacus Road, Brampton, Ontario (just south of Queen & Gore Road).
PLEASE SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS ARTICLE FOR SPECIAL THANK YOU OFFERS FROM THE TEAM @ NORTHSIDE AUTSOPORTS BRAMPTON.
Parting words from Mr Ali;
"Northside Autosports Brampton is like no other Automotive store, we are truly a one stop shop for all clients that need advice and work done to their cars. Although we are not a standard Mechanic shop, we give the customer a complete peace of mind experience and feel when dropping their car off to us by offering knowledgeable experience with all their; TIRE, WHEEL, DETAILING, PERFORMANCE UPGRADE, VEHICLE OUTFITTING, SERVICE, AUDIO, SECURITY, Hitch & Towing, ETC needs. Many shops in the area do not have the same lust cars that we do, this is evident by many of our most recent customers rides (Porsche 911 twin turbo, Dodge Jeep Srt8, Jaguar xj supercharged, BMW 850csi, 1990 Supra Turbo, Passatt CC, Infiniti G35, Lexus Sc300 and TONS more). We welcome all customers with their beloved cars to join the long list of happy clients. With the employees having over half a decade of experience and even more years of passion in this field, you can expect honest opinions, competitive pricing, fast project turn arounds and feel good experience whenever you come through in contact with our store"
- Nashaun (Nash) Ali
Here are Five "mention you saw this article" special offers
- Take $50 off a set of powdercoated rims.
- $20 off your next Platinum Detail
- $40 off a set of H.I.D system
- Free mount, balance, and install when purchasing a set of rims and tires.
- $45 Off stereo Installs.
**Just mention you saw the Northside Autosports Brampton shop profile on the companies blog to qualify.
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