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New local businesses oHer personalized service
by Shaylyn Thornton than satisfactory service was enough for us to
make the fmal decision."
Starting a new business is no easy task, but From there, Gearheads Automotive was born.
with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a Both businesses are based out of the same office at
lot of passion it can be done. 4606 3rd Avenue in Edson, and both businesses
Jill Evans embodies these necessary qualities, strive to offer "personalized and convenient
and she has proven herself by starting not only service" to every customer who walks through the
one business, but two. door.
Evans started Jill's Hotshot and Parts a year Gearheads Automotive offers everything from
and a half ago, with only a half-ton truck and a regular vehicle maintenance to the installation and
trailer that Evans borrowed. She started out by sales of tires and accessories. Specializing in
selling gas and diesel performance parts and medium duty Diesel truck maintenance and
providing an industrial and oilfield delivery performance, Evans strives "to leave the customer
service. with as little downtime as possible."
Evans also began hauling scrap vehicles to Evans' drive for her businesses comes from a
Edmonton in her downtime, in an effort to help passion for vehicles, a love of horsepower, and the
with the expenses of running a new business. desire to bring Edson reliable services that won't
Thanks to a lot of hard work, her business was break the bank.
taking off and she decided to expand her offerings Evans understands the need for families to
by investing in her own trailer. The 30ft "keep their hard-earned money in their pockets",
gooseneck trailer allowed Evans to make bigger as she runs a busy household herself. Between
deliveries and take heavier scrap metal loads into Liebholz and Evans, they have five kids ranging in
the city. age from 4 to 18, as well as a couple dogs.
As her business grew, her fiance Todd "The recession hit Albertans hard and
Liebholz supported and encouraged her. Liebholz, Albertans work harder than they ever have for
a journeyman mechanic, not only fixed every every dime they earn," Evans said. With
mechanical issue that came Evans' way, but also Gearheads Automotive, ''you know your hard-
pushed her "to achieve bigger and better things." earned money is supporting a local family with
Together, they saw an opportunity to move local employees." They will also be selling quality Pictured left to right, Jill, owner of Gearheads Auto,
Jill's Hotshot and Parts into a shop setting with a used vehicles. Todd, Brody, Savanna and Hunter.
compound. "This gave us more space to grow the Evans promised that customers can expect
hotshot company and focus on the metal disposal "real service, real value, and a personalized touch"
service I was offering my customers," said Evans. when they use the services of either of her community and what they can offer Edson.
"I took out a loan to purchase the shop equipment businesses. She recognizes how hard the people of
to make dismantling vehicles easier and less time Edson work, and is happy to provide a business "Edson is a great community with some pretty
fantastic people," said Evans. "Growing with the
consuming." where people can know they aren't being taken needs of the community in mind is our main goal."
Their eye for expansion didn't end there. advantage of.
Liebholz's extensive training and experience in "You meet the owner every time you walk Personalized light and medium duty delivery
the automotive industry, including owning two through the door," said Evans. "Owned and services, as well as scrap metal removal services
full-service tire shops in BC before his relocation operated by a woman, we focus on telling you and bin rentals, can be inquired about through
to Alberta, enabled the pair to look at what else what you need to hear, not what we think you Jill's Hotshot and Parts by contacting 780-816-
they could offer Edson. want to hear." 0316.
"We now had all the required equipment to run As Evans and Liebholz focus on their business, Those interested in a true full-service
a full-service automotive shop," said Evans. "And offering reasonably priced quality service, they automotive shop experience can contact
seeing good people waste their money on less also continue to look at the needs of the Gearheads Automotive at 780-225-7545.
GRAND OPENING OIL CHANGE SPECIAL
Gas engines $69.99 + tax *Up to a 5L capacity
(Oil charged per litre thereafter, synthetic extra)
Cummins-Lube, oil and filter $11 9. 9 5
*Conventional oil only. Synthetic extra
WINTER TIRE REBATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Up to $125 off a full set with rebate submission.
4606 3 Avenue (Corner of 46 Street a 3rd Avenue) 780-225-7545
New local businesses oHer personalized service
by Shaylyn Thornton than satisfactory service was enough for us to
make the fmal decision."
Starting a new business is no easy task, but From there, Gearheads Automotive was born.
with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a Both businesses are based out of the same office at
lot of passion it can be done. 4606 3rd Avenue in Edson, and both businesses
Jill Evans embodies these necessary qualities, strive to offer "personalized and convenient
and she has proven herself by starting not only service" to every customer who walks through the
one business, but two. door.
Evans started Jill's Hotshot and Parts a year Gearheads Automotive offers everything from
and a half ago, with only a half-ton truck and a regular vehicle maintenance to the installation and
trailer that Evans borrowed. She started out by sales of tires and accessories. Specializing in
selling gas and diesel performance parts and medium duty Diesel truck maintenance and
providing an industrial and oilfield delivery performance, Evans strives "to leave the customer
service. with as little downtime as possible."
Evans also began hauling scrap vehicles to Evans' drive for her businesses comes from a
Edmonton in her downtime, in an effort to help passion for vehicles, a love of horsepower, and the
with the expenses of running a new business. desire to bring Edson reliable services that won't
Thanks to a lot of hard work, her business was break the bank.
taking off and she decided to expand her offerings Evans understands the need for families to
by investing in her own trailer. The 30ft "keep their hard-earned money in their pockets",
gooseneck trailer allowed Evans to make bigger as she runs a busy household herself. Between
deliveries and take heavier scrap metal loads into Liebholz and Evans, they have five kids ranging in
the city. age from 4 to 18, as well as a couple dogs.
As her business grew, her fiance Todd "The recession hit Albertans hard and
Liebholz supported and encouraged her. Liebholz, Albertans work harder than they ever have for
a journeyman mechanic, not only fixed every every dime they earn," Evans said. With
mechanical issue that came Evans' way, but also Gearheads Automotive, ''you know your hard-
pushed her "to achieve bigger and better things." earned money is supporting a local family with
Together, they saw an opportunity to move local employees." They will also be selling quality Pictured left to right, Jill, owner of Gearheads Auto,
Jill's Hotshot and Parts into a shop setting with a used vehicles. Todd, Brody, Savanna and Hunter.
compound. "This gave us more space to grow the Evans promised that customers can expect
hotshot company and focus on the metal disposal "real service, real value, and a personalized touch"
service I was offering my customers," said Evans. when they use the services of either of her community and what they can offer Edson.
"I took out a loan to purchase the shop equipment businesses. She recognizes how hard the people of
to make dismantling vehicles easier and less time Edson work, and is happy to provide a business "Edson is a great community with some pretty
fantastic people," said Evans. "Growing with the
consuming." where people can know they aren't being taken needs of the community in mind is our main goal."
Their eye for expansion didn't end there. advantage of.
Liebholz's extensive training and experience in "You meet the owner every time you walk Personalized light and medium duty delivery
the automotive industry, including owning two through the door," said Evans. "Owned and services, as well as scrap metal removal services
full-service tire shops in BC before his relocation operated by a woman, we focus on telling you and bin rentals, can be inquired about through
to Alberta, enabled the pair to look at what else what you need to hear, not what we think you Jill's Hotshot and Parts by contacting 780-816-
they could offer Edson. want to hear." 0316.
"We now had all the required equipment to run As Evans and Liebholz focus on their business, Those interested in a true full-service
a full-service automotive shop," said Evans. "And offering reasonably priced quality service, they automotive shop experience can contact
seeing good people waste their money on less also continue to look at the needs of the Gearheads Automotive at 780-225-7545.
GRAND OPENING OIL CHANGE SPECIAL
Gas engines $69.99 + tax *Up to a 5L capacity
(Oil charged per litre thereafter, synthetic extra)
Cummins-Lube, oil and filter $11 9. 9 5
*Conventional oil only. Synthetic extra
WINTER TIRE REBATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Up to $125 off a full set with rebate submission.
4606 3 Avenue (Corner of 46 Street a 3rd Avenue) 780-225-7545
