Who We Are
Operating since 1971, Transit is the largest auto parts distributor in Eastern Canada. We manufacture superior quality and advanced car parts. We offer a wide range of parts and accessories for cars, light trucks and trailers.
Our Commitment
At Transit, we believe in helping jobber stores create value.
- The fastest and most efficient on-line ordering system in the industry;
- Exceptional service and readily available experts;
- access to over 25,000 high-quality parts and accessories;
- A 97% fill rate;
- Orders ready for pick-up in 20 minutes or less;
- Same day shipping;
- Returns are processed in less than 24 hours.
More speed, more selection and more support – NOW YOU HAVE IT.
Our History
2025
Winner Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Opening a branch in Laval
Opening a branch in Scarborough
2024
Winner of the Excellence Award, Pléiades
Winner Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Obtaining the Concilivi Seal
2021
New strategic partnership with Trivest, a company specializing in private capital investment
Acquisition of Unitool, a company that specializes in the distribution of high quality hand tools, tool boxes and equipment for the automotive
2020
Expansion of the distribution center in Lévis to 150,000 sq.ft.
2018
Expansion of the Toronto branch to 32,000 sq.ft.
2017
Transit is awarded “Grande Distinction Desjardins”
2013
Transit’s first acquisition: CMX automotive in Ontario
2012
Beginning of a partnership with RJB in the Maritimes
2011
Opening a branch in St-Hubert
Construction of a new building in Newfoundland
2008
Inauguration of the new 50,000 sq.ft.
Opening a branch in Toronto
2006
Opening a branch in Grand Falls-Windsor
2005
Transit opens its first branch in Montreal, in the St-Léonard area
2000
Transit occupies a 35,000 sq.ft. warehouse
1999
Opening a 2nd warehouse of 10,000 sq.ft.
1996
First warehouse expansion
1994
Stephan Guay buys the company from his father, which becomes Les Pièces d’auto Transit Inc.
1971
Founding of the company under the name of Jacques Guay Inc.