About Mclachlan Automotive

About Us

McLachlan Automotive Sales & Service:

McLachlan Automotive got its start in downtown Trail on July 1, 1982.
In 1987 McLachlan Automotive moved its operation to a larger larger facility to accommodate its growing customer base.
In 1999 a 15,000 square foot auto dealership was purchased and McLachlan Automotive made it's final move.

 

The Growing Years:

Starting out fresh in a large facility did not come without its challenges but proved to be a great decision as our enhanced offers and quality set McLachlan Automotive apart from its competitors.
Since 1999 each year has brought new and exiting changes including:

• Automobile Sales and Servicing
• Detailing
• Instant Financing
• Extended warranty products
• High quality and affordable older Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV's
• Premium quality late model Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Cross-overs and Vans
• And now McLachlan Automotive offers High-end vehicles and custom auto purchasing.

Where we're going:

Where we're going is a wonderful question.
It's hard to say at this point but it is safe to say that McLachlan Automotive has always been very progressive as long as the progression is for the benefit of its customers.
It will be interesting to see what shape the business has taken by 2015.

Team Bio:

	Don McLachlan:  Owner. Don started his career as an auto technician for his Dad at a local GM dealership. He started his own 3 bay auto service shop in 1982 and has not looked back since. "It's always a challenge to run a business and in particular during a tough economy. I believe the key is to surround myself with the best people I can, to make sure they understand my values and then ..... let them do their best". "Treat your friends, family, customers and even strangers the way you would want to be treated". McLachlan says that those values have been passed down from his parents.