Bestbuy and its shareholders will maintain a high standard of honesty, integrity, respectability and image within the automotive industry.
The Story of Bestbuy Distributors
Bestbuy began with Harry A. Torgis, who had the idea to create a private label for anti-freeze but was taken aback by the need to sign a deal for 50,000 gallons! The problem was solved when Roy Webber, of Standard Motor Replacements, joined Harry to form a buying partnership. Other distributors soon asked to participate and on April 22, 1953, Bestbuy Distributors Limited was officially born.
Bestbuy has evolved from a buying group (Direct/Drop ship programs) to a full-service, independent warehouse distributor serving Canada, coast to coast. Our affiliation with the Automotive Parts Associates, Inc (APA) introduced the Professionals’ Choice brand to the Canadian market.
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At Bestbuy, our members are our shareholders. Our combined success depends not only on attracting new members but ensuring continued satisfaction for our existing membership. Annual meetings and events such as “Buy & Sell” (one-on-one meetings between wholesalers and suppliers), all contribute to the individual improvement of Bestbuy members.
Bestbuy’s Best Auto Program recognizes the importance of the relationship between the Distributor/Wholesaler and the Independent Automotive Service Provider by delivering a competitive marketing/business package. Through “Buy & Sell” and other events, the company has contributed well over half a million dollars to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children in the last 25 years.
Bestbuy attributes its success to the mutually rewarding partnership between its suppliers and shareholders. The “Power of Numbers” has driven product costs down without compromising customized marketing solutions for member distributors.
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The Bestbuy Vision
- Bestbuy will continue its successful growth by keeping Bestbuy shareholders in a position to go to market competitively and profitably at all times.
- Bestbuy will be the leader and number one choice for independent automotive part stores across Canada.
- Bestbuy will have a work environment for its employees focused on excellence in both working conditions and service to its shareholders.
- Bestbuy will have a strong, mutually beneficial partnership with its suppliers.
Bestbuy Distributors proudly maintains affiliations with important industry associations which, in turn, support our members.
Bestbuy in the Community
Bestbuy Distributors Limited, with the generous support of its suppliers and shareholders, has raised well over half a million dollars for The Labatt Family Heart Centre at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in the last 25 years.
Bestbuy is proud to be helping shape the future for generations of children in need.