Rough Ride Automotive

08/14/2026

Another fun fact Friday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have a great weekend!

08/13/2026

👋 Meet the Team: Kap | Foreman

Meet Kap! As our Shop Foreman, Kap keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure every vehicle moves through the shop efficiently while maintaining the high standards we’re known for.
With years of hands-on automotive experience, Kap is especially known for his expertise with European vehicles, from advanced diagnostics to complex repairs. Whether it’s a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, or another European brand, Kap has the knowledge and experience to get the job done right. He also enjoys mentoring the team, solving tough problems, and keeping the shop running at its best.

When he’s not at the shop, Kap enjoys playing golf and working on his own cars.

Next time you’re at Rough Ride Automotive, be sure to say hello to Kap! 👋🔧

08/07/2026

Fun fact Friday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

08/06/2026

MEET THE TEAM 👋 Meet the Owner – Braden Beaudoin

Braden founded Rough Ride Automotive with one simple goal: to make auto repair easy, honest, and stress-free.
With a passion for the automotive industry and a commitment to doing things the right way, Braden has built a shop focused on transparency, quality workmanship, and treating every customer like family. Whether it’s investing in the latest equipment, training the team, or ensuring every repair is done right the first time, his mission is to provide more value than every customer expects.
When he’s not at the shop, you’ll usually find him spending time on his boat, golfing, or working on the next way to make Rough Ride Automotive even better.

📍 Thank you for trusting us with your vehicles—we’re proud to serve our community!

07/27/2026

We asked the boys to pose with their tools like girls pose with their coffee. ☕🔧😂 Safe to say, they understood the assignment.

05/20/2026

We are looking for the best mechanics you know! We will pay for good candidates. Ask around we are an awesome place to work. Our reviews speak for themselves. If you or someone you know is interested reach out to [email protected]

02/13/2026

01/27/2026

BMW batteries aren’t plug-and-play. If the battery isn’t programmed to the vehicle, you can shorten its life or cause electrical issues. This is why European cars need properly equipped shops - not guesswork. Local BMW service. Done right the first time.

01/26/2026

European car owners shouldn’t have to drive to Barrie for service.
If you’ve been burned by shops that “don’t touch euros” — we do.
And we do it right.

📍 Stayner
🛠️ Independent. Honest. Equipped

01/23/2026

Repairs don’t wait. Your budget shouldn’t have to panic. Financing = options, not pressure