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05/11/2026

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Customer Selling: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 5.7lt 193,990km New Brakes, Calipers and Battery 2025 Tires and Aluminum Rims 2021 Requires ABS Control Module Box needs to be Replaced Can be fixed or used as a parts truck $1500.00  

04/02/2026

Without Easter there would never had been the need for Christmas. The sacrifice of Christ changed everything for us. Let us remember him not only in our thoughts but in our actions.

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Ponder what the Savior means to all humanity—and to you personally. And then share the good news.

03/18/2026

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03/03/2026

2009 Ford Flex 250,000km+, in one of the many processes needed to change out knuckle bushings.

02/26/2026

AutoTrader names top vehicles to buy in Canada
Industry Trends, OE news, by Adam Malik

AutoTrader has released its list of top vehicles to buy in Canada for 2026, recognizing winners across 28 vehicle categories as selected by a panel of Canadian automotive journalists.

Several models received multiple awards. The Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid were named Best Overall Car and Best Small Car, while the Toyota RAV4 was selected as both Best Overall SUV and Best Compact SUV. The Ford Maverick and Maverick Hybrid were named Best Overall Truck and Best Compact/Mid-Size Truck.

Electrified vehicles featured prominently among the winners. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 received awards for Best Overall Green Vehicle, Best Mid-Size SUV and Best Mainstream EV. The Toyota Prius was named Best Hybrid, while the Prius Plug-in Hybrid received the Best PHEV award.

Toyota was also named Canada’s Most Trusted Car Brand.

Other category winners included the Porsche 911 for Best Premium Performance Car, the Mazda MX-5 for Best Mainstream Performance Car, and the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade IQ for Best Full-Size Luxury SUV.

The annual AutoTrader Awards are determined by an independent jury of more than 20 automotive journalists from across Canada. Vehicles are assessed using criteria that include value, practicality, user-friendliness, performance, safety, innovation, and overall excellence, with jurors voting for vehicles they would recommend to family and friends.

The full list of winners:
Best Overall Car and Best Small Car: Honda Civic / Civic Hybrid

Best Overall SUV: Toyota RAV4

Best Overall Truck and Best Compact / Mid-Size Truck: Ford Maverick / Maverick Hybrid

Best Overall Green Vehicle, Best Mid-Size SUV and Best Mainstream EV: Hyundai Ioniq 9

Canada’s Most Trusted Car Brand: Toyota

Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry

Best Wagon: Audi A6 Allroad / RS 6 Avant

Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW 4 Series / i4

Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series / 5 Series PHEV / i5

Best Mainstream Performance Car: Mazda MX-5

Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911

Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek

Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4

Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe

Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1

Best Compact Luxury SUV: BMW X3

Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne / Cayenne E-Hybrid

Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade / Escalade IQ

Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna

Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150 / F-150 Hybrid / F-150 Lightning

Best Premium EV: Lucid Gravity

Best Hybrid: Toyota Prius

Best PHEV: Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Best Vehicle for Adventure: Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

02/10/2026

Hello everyone
We know times are getting tough out there, prices are going up and everyone’s stress level has increased with all today’s world conflicts. We would like to give everyone a small break. From Today Feb 10 through Feb 26 th, 2026 we are going to give away Charging System tests, with no financial catches. Here is how it will work.
1. Go to our website holmesandsonsservice.com and find the answer to the following question.
How long has Holmes and Sons served the community for? The answer can be found in 2 locations
2. Phone us at 204-757-2744 tell us the answer and book an appointment for your free AVR
3. Arrive at your appointment provide your contact info and your vehicle serial number for your documentation. (we do not share info and we do not do email advertising)
4. We perform the testing, record it and then email it to you.

NO COST TO YOU

That is all, we know this is small but hope this small break can help you some way.
Todd Holmes
Holmes and Sons

01/14/2026

Have you ever wondered what that serial number in your car means? Check this out?

12/26/2025

Holmes and Sons would like to wish all a Merry Christmas.

12/03/2025

British Columbia is updating its zero-emission vehicle framework to maintain electric vehicle momentum while adjusting targets and incentives to reflect market realities. Legislative changes are planned for spring 2026 to recalibrate provincial goals and align with federal targets currently under re...

12/03/2025

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