06/27/2026
Just shy of one year ago, on July 1st, I took over Northwest Automotive. Yesterday marked another huge milestone in this journey - I officially incorporated the business.
When I first took this leap, I had no idea where it would lead. There have been challenges, long days, lessons learned, and plenty of moments that pushed me outside my comfort zone. But through it all, there hasn’t been a single day where I haven’t been grateful.
To every customer who has trusted us with your vehicles, recommended us to your family and friends, shared our posts, left a review, stopped in for a chat, or simply cheered us on - thank you. The support this community has shown me has been overwhelming, and I will never take it for granted.
I also want to thank everyone who has congratulated me along the way. Your kind words, encouragement, and belief in me have meant more than you’ll ever know.
One thing I’ve learned over the past year is that this industry isn’t about competition. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some incredible local automotive shops, helping each other when needed and trading off jobs that one shop may be better equipped to handle than another. That’s what community is all about. We all experience busy seasons, slow seasons, and times when we need a helping hand.
Arnprior may not be such a little town anymore, but it still has that small-town heart, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of it.
At Northwest Automotive, everyone is welcome. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re thinking about visiting us for the first time, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you who has supported Northwest Automotive in any way, shape, or form. None of this would be possible without you.
Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and serving this amazing community.
With gratitude,
Mackenzie Ivory & the Northwest Automotive Team