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Enter Our Monthly #MasterChallenge Contest!

Psst–have you heard about our monthly #MasterChallenge contest yet?! At Master Mechanic High Park, we love to see our customers smile—but that doesn’t stop with the exceptional service we pride ourselves on offering. From our sign out front with positive messages for bystanders, to charity outreach and events, we try to give back as much as possible to the community […]

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Master Mechanic High Park: Surprising Steve!

Master Mechanic High Park, local businesses and the community rally together to surprise a beloved cancer survivor with $8,000 in desperately needed car repairs. Steve Manderla has been a friendly face in the High Park community for a very long time. Anyone with a pup who frequents High Park or Sorauren Park has seen Steve and the immense love he has for […]

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The Toronto Star Talks to Josie Candito About Online Sabotage

Without a doubt, the Internet is quite possibly the most incredible technological advancement to date. It instantly connects us with people, places, and information we would otherwise never be able to access. It gives everyone a voice and a platform to play. Everyone: even those who do not play fairly. That’s what Josie Candito, co-owner of Master Mechanic High Park is […]

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Josie Candito – Master Mechanic High Park

It’s difficult to say if more people know Josie Candito as co-owner of Master Mechanic High Park, or from one of the many initiatives, she’s involved with at any given time! As a cornerstone of Toronto’s Roncesvalles and Dundas West communities, she donates much of her free time to charities, social outreach, and mentorship. As members of the community themselves, […]

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Charlie’s Rescueversary at Master Mechanic High Park

As most of you probably know by now, here at Master Mechanic High Park, we’re quite fond of our resident fur baby, Charlie! While he is likely 8 or 9 years old, this past Tuesday, February 27th, marked the 4th anniversary of a very special day in our lives. It was the day our co-owner, Josie Candito, rescued Charlie–or he […]

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Franchisee of the Year – Master Mechanic High Park Does it Again

In the last few months, Master Mechanic High Park was selected as the top Auto Service Centre in Toronto by NOW Magazine for the third year in a row, their Lead Technician, Rui Silvestre, was chosen for Technician of the Year, and co-owner, Josie Candito, won a National award! As if that weren’t prestigious enough, we’re pleased and proud to […]

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Josie Candito

In a similar fashion to last year’s special feature for International Women’s Day, SNAPD is once again dedicating space in their March edition to celebrate the contribution of women in communities across the GTA. This year, they have added a special section devoted to spotlighting female Community and Business Leaders! Why is this so important to Master Mechanic? In addition […]

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Master Mechanic High Park Keeping the Community Warm Once Again

While the holiday season is a joyous time for us to come together with family and friends, it can be especially difficult for many less fortunate individuals across the city of Toronto, and beyond. It is a season that carries with it a warm, fuzzy feeling for most, but as temperatures drop, many people without stable living conditions face serious […]

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Master Mechanic High Park Owner Wins Canada 150 Award

Josie Candito, owner and operator of Master Mechanic High Park, was recently the recipient of the prestigious Change Makers Award in honour of Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The Canada 150 Change Makers Award was presented to a handful of Parkdale-High Park residents in recognition of their invaluable contributions, including cultural and other significant public and private endeavours, to community and country. […]

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Master Mechanic Wins Technician of the Year Award!

We’re thrilled to announce that Master Mechanic High Park’s very own Rui Silvestre has won the coveted Technician of the Year Award from Canadian Auto Repair and Service Magazine (CARS)! To make their decision, a panel of judges carefully considered 44 nominations to select their shortlist of only ten finalists. Those finalists were assessed by a group of 11 shop […]

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