AutoCanada Inc. has expanded its collision repair operations in Edmonton with the acquisition of Doug’s Place Southgate, adding about 7,540 square feet of repair capacity to its network.
The acquisition builds on AutoCanada’s purchase of the first Doug’s Place location in Edmonton’s Strathcona area in October 2025 and adds dedicated non-luxury collision repair capacity near six of the company’s franchised dealerships.
Doug’s Place Southgate also holds certifications for 10 original equipment manufacturers, including Honda, Acura, Stellantis, Ford, Kia, Nissan and Toyota, strengthening AutoCanada’s OEM-certified repair capabilities in the Edmonton market.
“The addition of Doug’s Place Southgate is an excellent strategic fit that enhances the efficiency of our overall Edmonton platform by adding much-needed capacity in close proximity to our existing footprint,” said Samuel Cochrane, chief executive officer of AutoCanada. “The acquisition advances our strategic focus on the collision business and directs additional capital toward assets where we have a demonstrated advantage and clear opportunities to create value.”
The facility also has Direct Repair Programs with several major insurance carriers, including TD Insurance, Intact, Co-operators, Definity and the Alberta Motor Association.
AutoCanada said Doug’s Place Southgate will continue operating with its existing local team while using the company’s national platform, insurer relationships, OEM partnerships and operational practices.
The acquisition adds capacity to AutoCanada’s Collision Operations segment, which operates under the ACX brand and includes 38 collision centres supported by 26 OEM certifications covering 37 vehicle brands.
AutoCanada’s dealership operations include 61 franchised dealerships across Canada, representing 23 automotive brands in eight provinces, as well as three independent used-vehicle dealerships. The company said its Canadian dealerships sold approximately 71,000 new and used retail vehicles in 2025.
The company also operates nine franchised dealerships in Illinois through Leader Automotive Group. AutoCanada said those U.S. operations, which sold approximately 8,000 new and used retail vehicles in 2025, are classified as discontinued operations as it progresses the sale of its U.S. dealership portfolio.
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