Automotive & Auto-Industry Properties — From Parts Distribution to Service Facilities
Supporting automotive manufacturers, distributors, fleet operators, repair & service providers and related businesses find the right real estate in the GTA.
Commercial Real Estate
Joe Rosati
Automotive Real Estate Expertise
Automotive operations require facilities that can support vehicle access, specialized infrastructure, and strict regulatory compliance. We specialize in helping automotive businesses secure industrial properties that are well suited for service and repair operations, parts distribution, fleet storage, and automotive-related manufacturing or assembly.
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We understand the importance of building configuration, drive-in and overhead doors, floor load capacity, ventilation and exhaust systems, hazardous-material handling, and adequate parking or yard space. Our team evaluates properties through an operational lens, ensuring the facility can accommodate service bays, equipment, inventory storage, and efficient vehicle movement.
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With experience working with automotive users across the GTA, we assist clients in navigating zoning requirements, environmental considerations, and landlord negotiations to ensure permitted use, required improvements, and long-term flexibility are properly addressed. Our focus is on securing facilities that support efficient operations today while allowing room for future growth.
Why Choose Us — Our Automotive Specialized Advantage
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Expertise navigating zoning, environmental, and building-code issues around automotive uses (repair/service, parts storage, manufacturing, aftermarket, fleet).
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Network of contractors and vendors for necessary fit-outs: service bays, vehicle lifts/hoists, exhaust ventilation, proper waste-oil and solvent disposal, floor reinforcement, specialized lighting, fire suppression, hazardous-materials compliance, storage racks, security, etc.
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Access to properties/buildings suitable for automotive uses: garages, industrial bays with drive-in doors, yards or parking for fleet, adequate ceiling height, strong flooring for vehicle weight, separate shipping/receiving and storage zones, office space for admin/sales.
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Understanding of operation flows: receiving auto parts, storage, inventory management, distribution, vehicle service bays, parts pick-up/drop-off, fleet dispatch/staging.
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Negotiation with landlords for tenant improvements (TIs), including build-outs, ventilation/exhaust systems, oil-waste handling, parking/yard usage, signage, parking for clients, etc.
Common Automotive Requirements
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Zoning & Environmental / Regulatory Compliance (auto-service, repair, manufacturing, parts distribution)
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Building Structure & Fit-Out (floor loading, service bays, drive-in or overhead doors, ventilation / exhaust systems, vehicle lifts, lighting, fire suppression, hazardous-materials handling)
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Storage & Inventory (auto parts, tires, fluids — warehouse shelving/racking, bulk storage, secure parts storage)
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Vehicle Access & Parking / Fleet Storage (customer parking, fleet parking, loading/unloading, yard or lot, turning radius)
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Workflow & Operations (receiving parts, storage, distribution, vehicle servicing / assembly / maintenance, client pick-up/drop-off)
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Flexibility & Expansion (room for more bay/service space, storage growth, changes in use over time)
