SpotlightOctober2019

by David MacDonald T he owners of BC Diesel Truck Repair & Performance have deep roots in the North American diesel truck industry; they have close to forty years combined experience in the world of light-duty diesel trucks and specialize in diesel truck maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, diesel engine emissions, and driveline upgrades for Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins, and GMC Duramax – and more. Their business model is focused on customer service and building long-lasting customer relationships and they are not shy to say that they take their work home with them, why you ask, because they are married to the business and each other. We chat with Dave and Christie Dias about the business and how they got to where they are today, and it is safe to say that they have no plans on taking their foot off the peddle any time soon. Dave and Christie Dias started BC Diesel Truck Repair and Performance, which is located in Surrey, British Columbia in 2011. Their 18,000 square feet full-repair facility on 64th Avenue is equipped with the latest diagnostic tools and a team of experienced professionals who have what it takes to get your diesel truck working reliably again or if you are looking for high performance diesel modification for your rig they are your one- stop-shop.

BC Diesel Truck Repair & Performance Ltd.

In eight short years Dave and Christie have built-up a nationwide dealer network and what is quickly becoming a one-stop shop e-commerce giant for diesel drivers in The Great White North and beyond. BCDIESEL.CA offers products and apparel from over 63 industry- leading manufacturers – as well as Diesel Particulate Filter kits – and free shipping anywhere in Canada on orders over one hundred dollars. When Dave Dias was a kid he wanted to be a NASCAR driver, “I’ve always been really into vehicles; I’ve always been drawn to cars. When I was younger I watched my brother build all the old Mopar stuff and then later I had a couple of Challenger RTs.” Dave also owned a Challenger Hellcat, but it should not be a surprise that he traded it in for a diesel truck, but still stayed with a Mopar product as he talks about his Ram

— Family business built on long-lasting customer relationships

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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2019

53 OCTOBER 2019 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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