"There is a lot more to Canadian Tire than Tires", in fact that mantra even became a ad slogan for them for a while. It is an interesting part of Canadian Culture check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tire If I had to compare them to a US retailer they are kind of like Wal-Mart or Target but with an emphasis on Automotive, Home, and Garden. One of the most interesting things about Canadian Tire is "Canadian Tire Money", you get a percentage of your purchase back in currency that can be used again in store. No self respecting Canadian has less than a few bucks in Canadian Tire money kicking around in a drawer somewhere at home. Chris On 12/18/06, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > I often hear of Canadian Tire, located (where else?) in Canada offering this > widget and that gadget or this fluid or that filter, etc. Everyone mentions > these "neat" things that you can get from Canadian Tire. But no one ever > mentions tires. Are they the "Pep Boys" of Canada where tires is just a > "side" or "sometime thing" they sell? > > Just wondering while I am formatting a new Airhead Parts catalog and digest > lunch this afternoon (all at the same time too!) ;-) > Oops, forgot - this ain't Fridaye, isn't it? > > We're having a heat wave of 30f here on the beach in Ventura at 5 this > morning...... > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" > 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" > oldvolkshome@gmail.com > http://www.oldvolkshome.com > ********************************** > |
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