What Destination Auto Group does

Destination Auto Group is a privately held, multi-brand automotive dealership group headquartered at 4451 Still Creek Drive in Burnaby, British Columbia, with operating history dating to 1983. The group operates six retail dealerships across Metro Vancouver (Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver) representing Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram under franchise agreements with the respective OEMs. Its flagship facility, Destination Toyota Burnaby, is a 90,000 sq ft three-level site with 28 service bays, an on-site body shop, an automatic car wash, and a tire centre; other notable locations include the 35-year-old Kingsway Honda (Vancouver) and Destination Chrysler (North Vancouver).

Revenue is generated across the full vehicle ownership lifecycle. New and used vehicle sales are the primary revenue stream, complemented by OEM- and third-party-arranged financing and leasing (with associated F&I income), trade-in appraisal-driven acquisition of used inventory, and a substantial after-sales business that includes service and maintenance (oil, brakes, transmission, alignment, AC), OEM parts sales, collision and body work via Destination Body Shop, detailing, tire sales and service via Destination Tire Centre, and auto glass. Pricing for vehicles is unit-based and not publicly disclosed, while service is billed on labor rate plus parts markup; financing rates are set per customer based on creditworthiness.

The supporting technology stack is standard for the dealership industry: CDK dealer management system (inventory, sales, CRM), Google Workspace, and CARFAX Canada integration for vehicle history on every pre-owned unit. Self-serve digital tools — CarFinder inventory matching, online finance applications, online service booking — sit alongside traditional field-sales interactions at each retail location. Marketing is multi-channel across owned web, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, WeChat, email, and community-event sponsorships. The group employs between 251 and 500 people, with a President (Aziz Ahamed) and a small disclosed leadership team including IT management.

Name

Destination Auto Group

Legal name

Destination Auto Group

Website

https://destinationauto.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Destination Auto Group is a privately held, multi-brand automotive dealership group operating six rooftops across Metro Vancouver, selling and servicing Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles alongside financing, parts, body shop, tire, detailing, and auto glass services for retail consumers and small fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new and used vehicles across multiple OEM brands (Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram). Revenue generated from the markup over dealer invoice price.
2. Service and Maintenance: Vehicle service department providing oil changes, brake service, tire service, transmission work, engine tune-ups, wheel alignments, and other maintenance services. Revenue from labor rates and parts markup.
3. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM parts and accessories for all vehicle makes and models serviced.
4. Body Shop Services: Collision repair and auto body work through Destination Body Shop.
5. Detailing and Appearance: Car cleaning and detailing services to maintain vehicle appearance.
6. Tire Sales and Service: Tire sales and installation through Vancouver & Burnaby Tire Centre, including winter tires with price match and rebates.
7. Vehicle Financing: Arrangement of vehicle financing and leasing through partnerships with lenders. May include financing markup revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Destination Auto Group is a multi-brand automotive dealership group operating six retail locations across Metro Vancouver. The company sells new vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, plus certified and used vehicles, and provides integrated financing and trade-in services. It also operates a full after-sales ecosystem including parts, service and maintenance, collision repair (body shop), tire centre, detailing, and auto glass.

Product overview

Destination Auto Group is a multi-brand automotive dealership group operating six dealerships across Metro Vancouver. The company offers a comprehensive automotive ecosystem including new and used vehicle sales (Mazda, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram brands), vehicle financing, trade-in services, and a full suite of after-sales services including parts, maintenance/repair, body shop, detailing, tire services, and auto glass. The core product is vehicle sales supported by integrated financing and trade-in services, with after-sales services provided as complementary add-on modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Destination Body Shop: Auto body repair and collision services
• Destination Auto Glass
• Destination Tire Centre
• Destination Auto Academy

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales Sale of new vehicles from multiple OEM brands (Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram) at six authorized franchise dealership locations across Metro Vancouver. Target customers are individual consumers and small business buyers purchasing vehicles for personal or fleet use.
• Used Vehicle Sales Sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs including certified pre-owned units, with CARFAX Canada vehicle history reports provided as standard on every pre-owned vehicle. Target customers are individual consumers shopping for used vehicles in Metro Vancouver.
• Vehicle Financing Services Arrangement of new and used vehicle loans, leases, and refinancing options through partnerships with multiple lenders. Includes online credit application for pre-approval. Available to retail customers purchasing or leasing vehicles at Destination dealerships.
• Trade-In Appraisal Services Vehicle trade-in appraisal allowing customers to apply the value of their existing vehicle toward the purchase of their next vehicle. Available to retail customers at all Destination dealerships.
• OEM Parts Department Sale of genuine OEM parts and accessories for all vehicle makes and models serviced by the group, including ordering capability for parts not in stock. Target customers are vehicle owners needing manufacturer-specified replacement parts.
• Vehicle Service and Maintenance Vehicle maintenance and repair services including oil changes, brake adjustments, transmission replacement, air conditioning repair, tire services, wheel alignment, and seasonal maintenance. Available to all vehicle owners regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.
• Destination Body Shop Auto body repair and collision services for vehicles requiring body work following accidents or damage. Includes on-site body shop at Destination Toyota Burnaby.
• Detailing Services Car cleaning and detailing services to maintain and restore vehicle appearance and condition. Available to retail customers at Destination dealerships.
• Destination Tire Centre Tire sales, mounting, balancing, and rotation services through the Vancouver & Burnaby Tire Centre. Includes winter and all-season tires with price match guarantee and manufacturer rebates.
• Destination Auto Glass

Quantifiable outcome

• Toyota Canada's President's Program Operational Excellence Award - 6 times in 7 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Canadian Blood ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 2021Bi-annual blood drives hosted at Destination Toyota Burnaby. Events have exceeded targets with 54-59 donors participating, collecting over 100% of blood collection goals.
• Young Presidents Organization (YPO)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Privileged Partner Program offering YPO members and their immediate families savings on purchase or lease of new or pre-owned vehicles, including OEM certified vehicles, from any Destination dealership across Metro Vancouver.
• OEM Manufacturers (Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Authorized dealership franchise agreements with multiple OEM manufacturers. Each dealership represents specific brands and sells new vehicles, service parts, and certified pre-owned vehicles under manufacturer programs.
• CARFAX Canada (formerly CARPROOF)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014CARFAX Canada provides comprehensive vehicle history reports including accident records, service history, odometer readings, registration data, and import records. Every pre-owned vehicle sold by Destination Auto Group comes with a CARFAX Canada report, adding transparency to the used vehicle buying process.
• Aga Khan Foundation Canada / World Partnership WalkminorOthers · 1 January 2014Destination Auto Group has been a supporter of the World Partnership Walk for over a decade. The annual event raises funds for international development projects. Team Destination participates annually, with the company also providing sponsorship ($50,000 sponsorship in 2014).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Performance Auto Group: Multi-brand Canadian automotive dealership group operating across Ontario and Western Canada; comparable on multi-OEM franchise strategy and integrated service/parts operations.
• Pfaff Automotive Partners: Canadian multi-brand dealer group with a strong Vancouver-area presence selling Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai and other volume brands; directly comparable franchise mix and service operations.
• Dilawri Group: Canada's largest privately held automotive group with 80+ dealerships across multiple provinces; directly comparable multi-brand, multi-rooftop dealer business model.
• OpenRoad Auto Group: BC-based multi-brand automotive dealership group operating multiple rooftops across the Lower Mainland; closest geographic and operating peer to Destination Auto Group.
• AutoCanada Inc. Public Canadian multi-brand automotive dealership group with dealerships nationwide; directly comparable on multi-brand franchise strategy and aftermarket service model.
• Wheaton Automotive Group: Western Canada-based multi-brand automotive dealership group; comparable scale and brand portfolio mix in similar regional markets.
• Mary Hill Auto Group: BC-based multi-brand dealer group operating in Metro Vancouver; comparable on geographic market, brand mix (Honda, Toyota, etc.), and service-led operating model.
• Drive Auto Group: Canadian multi-brand automotive dealership group operating in BC and Ontario with comparable mass-market franchise mix and full-service operations.

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest US-based automotive retailer with hundreds of franchises; relevant broad incumbent comparable for diversified revenue across new, used, F&I and service.
• Lithia Motors: Largest automotive retailer in North America by revenue; relevant broad incumbent comparable for multi-brand franchise consolidation strategy and digital retailing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Destination_AG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/DestinationAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/DestinationAutoGroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/destinationag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/destinationauto

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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