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😎 Here are 3 reasons why (Rust Kote) is awesome for your ride:
1. *Stops Rust in Its Tracks*: Rust Kote chemically converts rust into a stable compound, preventing it from spreading.
2. *Long-Lasting Protection*: Provides a durable barrier against moisture and corrosion, lasting up to 10 years.
3. *Easy Application*: Brush or spray application, dries quickly, and can be topcoated with paint or clear coat.
👍 Game-changer for tackling rust on your car! Have you used Rust Kote before?
#rustkote #rust #automotive #car #instagram #fix #repair
In a car accident? Stay calm and follow these steps:
✔️ Check for injuries
✔️ Move to a safe area if possible
✔️ Call emergency services
✔️ Exchange information and take photos
✔️ Contact your insurance or collision repair professional
Your safety comes first—help is just a call away.
#carstar #collision #carcrash #ouch #callustoday #oakville #automotive #accident
Tech Tip Tuesday! Parking sensors:
Parking Sensors are a system that use ultrasonic sensors that emit sound waves, with a controller in the car measuring how long each signal takes to bounce back off an object. This helps it to calculate how far away the object is. It then sounds an alert, which increases in pitch the nearer that the car is to the nearby object.
#mechanic #automotive #parkingsensors #info #techtip #fyp #instagram
❤️ Thank You, Family, Friends & Community
Although the funeral for our beloved dad, Mario Pellicciotta, was a week ago, the gratitude our family feels has only continued to grow.
To everyone who reached out — whether by attending the visitation and funeral mass, sending messages, making phone calls, giving hugs, sending cards, flowers, or sharing memories — thank you. Your support meant more to us than words can fully express.
We were especially touched by family and friends who travelled long distances to be with us, coming from as far as Montreal and State College, Pennsylvania. The effort you made to show up will never be forgotten.
The stories shared, the flowers sent, and the love shown for our dad reminded us of the incredible life he lived and the many hearts he touched.
Circumstances don’t change responsibilities — a value he lived by every day — and your presence and kindness proved that same truth in action.
Tirare avanti. Always forward. Always family. Always gratitude. ❤️🙏
With love and deep appreciation,
Lou, Domenic, Lorenzo and the entire Pellicciotta family
Thank you. Truly.
https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/business/article/15774603/carstar-in-memoriam-mario-pellicciotta
Proud to share my Bodyshop Magazine feature honouring my father, Mario. Huge thanks to Gideon for telling the story right.
Back at the shop today after being off for his funeral. Carrying his mechanical legacy forward as we continue to build, repair, and lead in Oakville.
A family, a community, and one final salute for the man who taught us to fix anything — especially each other.
Tirare Avanti.
👊 Lorenzo Pellicciotta
Owner — Pellicciotta Automotive Group
Operators of CARSTAR Oakville West & NAPA AUTOPRO Oakville
#OhHeyHi #TirareAvanti #Pellicciotta
#CARSTARCanada #CARSTAROakvilleWest
#AutoproOakville #NAPAAUTOPRO #NAPA
#MechanicLegacy #MilesForSight
#OakvilleMechanics #OakvilleCollision
#OakvilleCollisionRepair
Tirare Avanti Boxing Day Ride
Up early. Beat the storm. -4°C and rolling by 10:00 AM.
Highway up, highway back — no fuss, just forward motion.
Sam Lawrence Park, Hamilton — my dad’s favourite lookout, and the place he brought me at 5 years old so I could ride my little bike while he shared stories about the city he loved and called home since 1959.
Today I rode it for him. Solo. Full circle.
🏍️ Kickstands up. Helmets off. 30 seconds of silence at the turnaround.
No speeches. Just gratitude.
Tirare Avanti. Now a tradition. Forever a ride.
Tirare Avanti.
#TirareAvantiRide #SamLawrencePark #HamiltonHome #BoxingDayRide #LegacyRide #ForTheDads #HarleyDavidson #PanAmerica #UltraLimited #MilesForSight
For those who are unable to attend in person, the funeral mass for my dad Mario Pellicciotta will be livestreamed on Monday at 10:30 AM (EST).
The ceremony may be viewed live or on replay at the link below:
🔗 http://url8454.funeraweb.com/ls/click?upn=u001.9RjS9tjsO1KT3ia4Fz9RTfAoUxap09KD44xuo3TmXVn5fC2IJm-2F4sx49yFGYvz5JNhw-2BDvr72UaOswk6NuS3ew-3D-3DCR5w_-2BQ9MaxtZtSal3JBpjguaBLJiAkOpozgDdRWAe-2Ba-2BBTZT7Hphj61IuHfVqgwYxKNB1HWc3j4yg-2FdNTRsvsCPrpy-2F4WX3Y6sNmcsDk32rVk2fOEq6eeg9loA1tPU5-2Byw-2BtAPMXqNa5RSCvR-2FFNvx4Cbn6TxWEedLCfBxtHygkUV8xI5eSnEfvgCMs4l-2B9EEIGl00-2BHhTJRSBdFAz3yMV5hWg-3D-3D
RustKote is important for your vehicle because it helps protect against rust and corrosion, especially in places like Canada where road salt, moisture, and winter conditions are common.
Here’s why it matters:
• Prevents rust damage: RustKote creates a protective barrier that stops moisture and salt from reaching the metal.
• Extends vehicle life: Rust can weaken the frame, body panels, and key components. Rust protection helps your car last longer.
• Maintains resale value: A rust-free vehicle looks better and is worth more when it’s time to sell or trade in.
• Protects hidden areas: Rust often starts underneath the car, inside doors, and along seams—areas RustKote is designed to protect.
• Saves money long-term: Preventing rust is far cheaper than repairing or replacing rusted parts later.
#rustkote #rust #automotive #themoreyouknow #callustoday
DID YOU KNOW!? 😱🤯
An emergency brake, also known as a parking brake or handbrake, is a secondary braking system in a car that is separate from the main brake pedal and is designed to keep the vehicle from moving when parked and to act as a backup if the primary brakes fail. It typically works by mechanically engaging the rear wheels through a cable or electronic system rather than using brake fluid. Drivers use the emergency brake when parking, especially on hills, to prevent rolling, and in rare emergencies it can help slow or stop the vehicle if the regular braking system is not working.
#automotive #didyouknow #mechanic #oakville #themoreyouknowthemoreyougrow #napaautoparts
Winter is coming! ❄️ Don’t let your car slide into 2026 unprepared
book your winter tires & maintenance check at Autopro Oakville!
📍Oakville, Ontario
📞 NAPA AutoPro Oakville - 905-469-2442
🕐 Hours : Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
#service #fix #garage #shop #automotive #oakville #garage #mechanic #collision #accident #maintenance #winter #snow #instagram #photooftheday
Oh hey hi!
Proud to support the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign with our incredible team here at Pellicciotta Automotive Group.
These moments remind us that it’s not just about repairing vehicles — it’s about being part of a community that cares. Every Smile Cookie purchased helps support important local causes, and we’re grateful to contribute in our own small way.
Thank you to our dedicated staff at CARSTAR Oakville West and AUTOPRO Oakville for always bringing positivity into the shop, and to Tim Hortons for continuing this meaningful initiative.
#SmileCookie #TimHortons #CommunitySupport #PellicciottaAutomotive #CARSTAROakvilleWest #AUTOPROOakville #OhHeyHi #OakvilleCommunity #LocalBusiness #nolimits
Oh hey hi 👋
Out with the old, in with the new! 💨
A brand-new HVAC system going in today, courtesy of the team at Medwin Mechanical Inc. — keeping things comfortable and efficient as we continue to upgrade and expand.
Big thanks to Double D Crane Service for the lift and to everyone making sure things ran smooth on the ground. 💪
It’s all part of the ongoing improvements at CARSTAR Oakville West and AUTOPRO Oakville — getting ready for our 3,500 sq. ft. expansion this spring! 🔧🏗️
#OhHeyHi #CARSTAROakvilleWest #AUTOPROOakville #PellicciottaAutomotive #MedwinMechanical #DoubleDCraneService #OakvilleBusiness #Renovation #Expansion #TeamWork #HVACUpgrade
🚘💥 Accidents happen — but stress doesn’t have to. If you’ve been in a collision, trust CARSTAR Oakville West to take care of everything from start to finish. Our expert team will handle the repairs, guide you through the process, and get you back on the road safely and quickly.
📞 Give us a call today (905) 847-2595 — we’re here to help when you need it most.
#CARSTAR #OakvilleWest #CollisionRepair #AutoBodyExperts #WeCanFixIt #AccidentSupport #DriveSafe #automotive
Oh hey, hi 👋
Our guy Lucas is off next week to finish his Level 3 Automotive Service Technician training! 🔧💪
We can’t wait to have him back — full of new knowledge and ready to roll.
Go get it, Lucas! 🙌
It’s true — at AUTOPRO Oakville, we keep your car young a long time. 💛💙
#AutoproOakville #ApprenticeLife #NapaAutopro #PellicciottaAutomotiveGroup #NextGenTech #ItsTrue #OhHeyHi
Oh hey, hi — this made our day! 💙
We got this thoughtful thank-you card from Mira, who raised $500 for her school with support from our team. Knowing it’s going toward essentials and helping others truly means a lot.
Big thanks to her dad, Nankisor, part of our Pellicciotta Automotive Group family — kindness clearly runs in the family! 👏
#OhHeyHi #ThankYouMira #PellicciottaAutomotiveGroup #AutoproOakville #CarstarOakvilleWest #ItsTrue #CommunityLove #OakvilleBusiness #GratefulHeart #SupportLocal #FeelGoodPost
Oh hey hi — when Wayne Lee says “Dance!”… you dance! 🕺😂
What started as a leadership session turned into a full-on performance — guess that’s what happens when you mix motivation with a little hypnosis!
Always a great reminder that stepping out of your comfort zone (and onto the dance floor) can lead to the best memories.
#ItsTrue #AutoproOakville #WayneLee #NAPAConference #LeadershipInAction #ConferenceMoments #DanceLikeNobodyIsWatching
Oh hey hi — today’s drive rolled over 400,000 km!
There’s nothing better than putting miles on the things you love — cars, bikes, or whatever keeps you smiling.
Because letting it sit thinking you’re saving value…
is kinda like saving your girlfriend for the next guy. 😉
Drive it. Ride it. Enjoy it.
It’s true at AUTOPRO Oakville, we keep your car young a long time!
#OhHeyHi #400000KM #PellicciottaAutomotive #AUTOPROOakville ##carstaroakvillewest #CarstarCanada #napacanada #autopro #DrivenNotStored #LifeIsAHighway
🧡 Today at Pellicciotta Automotive Group, we paused to reflect on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Wearing orange is a reminder of the children, families, and communities affected by the residential school system and our commitment to always listen, learn, and support healing.
A special thank you to Tim Hortons for their Orange Sprinkle Donuts initiative, with proceeds supporting Indigenous organizations across Canada. Proud to stand alongside our team in recognition and respect. 🧡
#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #PellicciottaAutomotiveGroup #TimHortons #CommunityMatters
Oh hey hi — Wayne Lee picked me out of the crowd at the NAPA AUTOPRO Conference 😅
He gave me “sleep dust” and told me to blow it on fellow NAPA members, then toss it back to him — and before I knew it he threw it back at me and put me out cold 😂
This is why conferences aren’t just about learning… they’re about stepping out of your comfort zone, making memories and sharing a laugh with great people.
#NAPAAUTOPRO #WayneLee #BlueMountain #BackToBasics #ConferenceLife #Hypnosis
Oh hey hi — back from Blue Mountain and the 2025 Ontario NAPA AUTOPRO Conference!
Two days of learning, connecting, and a lot of laughs. From Michel Falcon’s keynote on People-First Culture, to new shop management and social media strategies, to networking with some of the best in the business — this year’s theme “Regenerate – Back to Basics” really hit home.
And yes… I even got on stage with Wayne Lee the comedic hypnotist (more on that in my next post 😉).
Big thanks to the entire NAPA AUTOPRO Ontario team for a great event and to everyone who came over to chat. Heading back to the shop recharged and ready to roll.
#NAPA #AUTOPRO #BlueMountain #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #BackToBasics
🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own Jason Medeiros!
Not only does Jason lead and guide the crew at AUTOPRO Oakville every day, but he also makes sure the shop runs like a well-oiled machine 🛠️💪.
Today, it’s all about him (and the cake 🍰). Enjoy your day, Jason — you’ve earned it!
#HappyBirthday #ShopFamily #NapaAutopro #Oakville
🎉 30 Years in Business – and Still Growing! 🎉
On September 1, 1995, we got the keys to 2212 Wyecroft Road and opened our doors a month later. What started as a small shop has turned into a 30-year journey of growth, community, and innovation.
Milestones along the way:
2003 – Purchased Trafalgar CARSTAR (later CARSTAR Oakville East)
2010 – Launched AUTOPRO Oakville
2013 – Relocated CARSTAR Oakville East to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Winston Churchill
2024 – With my daughters choosing to pursue their own careers outside the business, I transitioned by selling the East location to focus on our West location and the next chapter
Now, we’re proud to share that our West location is expanding by 4,000 sq. ft., with new state-of-the-art equipment, systems, and processes to serve you better.
📸 (Swipe to see where it all started… and where we’re headed!)
Thank you to our team, family, customers, suppliers, and community for being part of this journey. Here’s to the next 30 years 🚀
#30YearsStrong #PellicciottaAutomotive #CARSTAROakvilleWest #AUTOPROOakville #Expansion
Here are 3 reasons why rust coating helps your car:
1. Prevents Corrosion – Rust coating acts as a protective barrier against moisture, salt, and road grime that eat away at the metal, stopping rust before it starts.
2. Extends Vehicle Life – By protecting the undercarriage and body panels from rust damage, rust coating helps your car stay solid and reliable for many more years.
3. Saves Money Long-Term – Preventing rust reduces the need for costly repairs and keeps your car’s resale value higher.
#rustkote #rustcoat #rust #rustprotection #automotive #DriveRustFree #StayProtected #RustNoMore #ProtectAndPreserve #LongLastingProtection #RustShield #keepitclean
3 Reasons why you should go through insurance! 📋☑️
1. Financial Protection – Insurance covers repair costs, medical expenses, or damages that could otherwise be thousands out of pocket.
2. Professional Handling – Insurance companies investigate the accident, handle negotiations, and deal directly with the other party, saving you stress and time.
3. Legal & Liability Coverage – If you’re at fault, your policy helps protect you from lawsuits and liability claims, giving you peace of mind.
#carstar #automotive #collision #insurance #oakville #repair #car #tips #bodywork #fix
Here are 3 reasons why you need to change your brakes:
1. Safety First – Worn brakes reduce stopping power, increasing the risk of accidents, especially in emergencies.
2. Prevent Costly Repairs – Ignoring worn brakes can damage rotors and other parts, leading to expensive repairs.
3. Smoother Driving – Fresh brakes improve performance, reduce noise, and give you confidence every time you hit the pedal.
#automotive #mechanic #repair #brakes #fix #car #carcare #auto #fyp
🎉 Shop birthdays hit different when you’ve got cake, candles, and this crew!
Today we celebrated our young paint/prep apprentice Domenic 🎂
He might still be learning, but one thing he’s already mastered… blowing out candles like a pro 😎🔥
Happy Birthday, Domenic — the best is yet to come! 🙌
#TeamCARSTAR #ShopFamily #BirthdayVibes
Tonight’s solo cruise was exactly what I needed—134 km of pure head-clearing freedom.
Left Oakville and carved my way through Milton, Campbellville, Lowville, Waterdown, Mount Hope, Hamilton, Burlington, and back home again.
Just me, the road, and the hum of the bike cutting through the summer night.
Sometimes, you don’t need a destination—just a throttle, a route, and a clear head. 🏍️✨
#MotorcycleTherapy #NightRide #SoloCruise #OakvilleRider #RideToClearTheMind #BackroadAdventures #TwoWheelsOneLove
3 Reasons why rotating your TIRES matter! 🛞
#service #fix #garage #shop #automotive #oakville #autopro #car #business #teamwork #carstar #carstaroakville #oakvillebusiness #oakvilleontario #instagood #instagram #tuned #tires #brakes #oilchange #oil #canada #ontario #gta #garage #mechanic #collision #réel #fyp
Sometimes clearing the head doesn’t have to mean two wheels. This past Tuesday, I swapped the Harley for the Alfa Romeo Veloce and took Diane on a top‑down escape.
We cruised to Niagara Falls, rolled along the river to the Peace Bridge, and then circled back for a late afternoon showing of F1: The Movie. Finished the night with dinner at Cousin Vinny’s Italian American Eatery — because every great drive deserves a proper meal.
Sometimes, all you need to unwind, relax, and reset is a winding road, open sky, and good company.
3 reasons to spray in SPRING & SUMMER! 💦
#service #fix #garage #shop #automotive #oakville #autopro #car #business #teamwork #carstar #carstaroakville #oakvillebusiness #oakvilleontario #instagood #instagram #tuned #tires #brakes #oilchange #oil #canada #ontario #gta #garage #mechanic #collision #reel #fyp
Moments like this make it all worth it 💛
Tonight at the Oakville Lions Cruise Night, a young girl named Aveline stopped by our booth with her parents to show us something special—Buzzbee, the plush toy she picked up from our booth two years ago. She renamed it, and it hasn’t left her side since. It goes everywhere with her.
We were floored that something so small made such a big impact. Aveline’s smile said it all—and we were lucky enough to snap a photo of her and Buzzbee together. Her parents were incredibly grateful, and as luck would have it, we had one more tucked away in our truck—so her little brother got one too 🐝💛
We may have missed the photo op with the whole family, but we won’t forget this visit anytime soon.
Thank you Aveline (and Buzzbee) for reminding us what community really means. 🛞❤️
#BuzzbeeLivesOn #CruiseNightMemories #OakvilleLions #FamilyMoments #PellicciottaAutomotive #CARSTARCares #AUTOPROOakville #RustKoteLove
3 RED flags when picking a shop! 🤷🏻♂️
#service #fix #garage #shop #automotive #oakville #autopro #car #business #teamwork #carstar #carstaroakville #oakvillebusiness #oakvilleontario #instagood #instagram #tuned #tires #brakes #oilchange #oil #canada #ontario #gta #garage #mechanic #collision #reel #fyp
Cruisin’ into summer nights the right way 🚗🔥
We're set up at the Oakville Lions Cruise Night tonight at Oakville Place, surrounded by some serious rolling history and muscle! Proud to rep CARSTAR Oakville West, AUTOPRO Oakville, and Rust Kote under the tent—right beside some stunning rides, including this classic red BMW.
Swing by, say hi, check out some vintage steel, and let's talk rust protection, repairs, or just great cars and good company. 🍔🎶
CARSTAR Oakville West – "we make your accident unhappen."
AUTOPRO Oakville – "We keep your car young a long time."
RUST KOTE – "Otto-approved. Rust denied."
3 SOUNDS your car shouldn’t make! 🔈🚙
#service #fix #garage #shop #automotive #oakville #autopro #car #business #teamwork #carstar #carstaroakville #oakvillebusiness #oakvilleontario #instagood #instagram #tuned #tires #brakes #oilchange #oil #canada #ontario #gta #garage #mechanic #collision #réel #fyp
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