Trevor Weflen opened the first Great Canadian Oil Change in 1978 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Today, this location outperforms its 28 franchised siblings located in five provinces, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, B.C. and Ontario (and one in the Bahamas).
In grand style, the drive-thru chain changes your oil in 10 minutes; this is the core principle. You literally enter on one side, park, enjoy coffee compliments of the house, while you car’s undercarriage is serviced by staff from the floor below (There is an opening in floor grating.) You don’t have to get out of your car or worse, kill a few hours while you wait.
GCOC doesn’t just do oil changes. It can flush your engine or your radiator–or a few dozen other drive-thru styled services.
“I went in to order food and realized it was’nt a cafe”, stated one young woman nearby. Indeed, the planters, the aesthetic retro design and the white spotless structure betray the usual dark, dusty and grimy outlets of other automotive brands. Perfect for the growing cadre of women who are taking auto care in their own hands and are time-starved, juggling family and work.
For just over thirty dollars this item can get wiped off the to-do-list in 10 minutes, in a pleasing environment. Touche! to this Prairie entrepreneur!
