Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire generally has a not so great reputation when it comes to the auto service department. However, my experience at this location was top notch. I needed an out of province inspection on my car, or so I thought. After I dropped my car off, the service manager was kind enough to call back to let me know that according to his regulations, my car did not need an inspection. He easily could have gone through the with the inspection and just took my money.
Anyway, as it turns out ICBC said I did need an inspection after all because of their changed policy. So I took my car back to this Canadian tire the next day. Again the service manager was adamant that I didn’t require an inspection and took it upon himself to call ICBC on my behalf. He went to bat for me and it was greatly appreciated. The end result was that ICBC and the motor vehicle act weren’t lining up. In order to get insurance I had to go through with the inspection.
The point is, it was epic customer service!

I used to despise going to the city as a kid when the parent’s goal was an hour in Canadian Tire. They were some of the longest hours of my life, but I’ve grown up and so has CDN Tire. Somehow, I’ve become just like them and now cruise every aisle and what fabulous finds there are to be had. I may not have spent enough to get the coveted rare CDN Tire coin, but I found some deals and have expanded my wish list. My only beefs are those bins in the main aisles and I loathe the security «wheel» when I enter a store. What purpose do they serve anyways? They are just a horrible reminder that my first stop should be the fitness aisle. Lastly, the prices can be a little rich, especially on items that are readily found in that other mega-​everything store with the blue aprons.