07/01/2025
Heartfelt Goodbye After 30+ Years
From a young age, I had a passion for cars — not just the way they looked, but what they meant. That passion, combined with a drive to do things my own way, led me down a path I could have never imagined: a life in business, built one car at a time.
It all started detailing Jaguars out of my three-car garage while doing cars for Anglo Canadian. Back then, the detailing industry barely existed — especially in our Canadian climate. But I believed that quality above all else would pave the way. It was never about chasing money; it was about exceeding expectations, every single time. Whether it was the smallest job or the biggest client, my belief was simple: if we gave our best in every corner of the business, success would follow in more ways than one.
And it did.
For over 30 years, we've built something that’s more than just a business — it's been a movement, a culture, and a community. We set the bar for detailing and redefined what customers could expect. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to form so many incredible relationships. From the dedicated reps who helped us grow, to employees and partners whose impact has stretched far beyond our shop, to customers who became part of something truly unique — thank you.
What we built wasn’t just a company. It was a living, breathing story. A story full of grit, pride, joy, setbacks, triumphs, and most of all — people. The kind of people who made this more than a job. People who believed in what we were doing and helped bring it to life.
To those who’ve been part of this journey: I’m beyond grateful. Maybe only a few truly know the depth of what this has meant to me. If you’ve felt it too, then we’ve shared something special — and that’s more than I could ever ask for.
Every chapter has to come to an end… and becomes a memory instead. My lifelong pursuit of perfection no longer aligns with my desire to do more of what I love — and less of what I don’t. Something has to give. And rather than let the quality we’ve always been known for begin to slip, I’ve made the difficult decision to end our professional detailing services.
If I can’t personally ensure that every vehicle leaves our shop exceeding Customer expectations, then I would rather go out on top — with our reputation fully intact — than risk watching it slowly fade. That standard is non-negotiable to me.
So, with both sadness and a sense of relief from the pressure it takes to stay at the top, I want to say: thank you — and so long. I hope our paths cross again (we are always here if you need us and our collision services).
As of July 1, 2025, we will no longer be offering Detailing Services at Auto Details.
*We will honour any outstanding gift cards (GCs) up until July 15, 2025.
With Gratitude, Des
