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Car Shipping Oshawa, Auto Transport Ontario

Oshawa, on the north shore of Lake Ontario about 60 kilometers east of Toronto, is at the eastern end of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. According to the 2011 Census, the population is 149,607. Oshawa is the automotive capital of Canada. General Motors of Canada headquarters and major assembly plants are in Oshawa.

Oshawa incorporated as a village in 1850 and as a town in 1879. Rail service started in 1890 by the Oshawa Railway; originally a streetcar line, in 1910 it constructed an electric line for both streetcar and freight services. In 1907 the McLaughlin Motor Car Company began to manufacture Buick automobiles under the McLaughlin name. In 1915 McLaughlin acquired a manufacturing license for the Chevrolet brand. Within three years McLaughlin and the Chevrolet Motor Car Company of Canada merged to create General Motors of Canada.

Oshawa grew in population from 4,000 to 16,000 during the 1920s. In 1924, Oshawa annexed the area to its south all the way to Lake Ontario and incorporated as a city.

Although the General Motors of Canada workforce has diminished recently, the company continues to invest in technology at its Oshawa sites. The company’s once dominant role in the local economy has diminished, but it is still the largest employer. It has spun off many operations to contractors, which as new owners are not bound by the collective bargaining agreements between the Canadian Auto Workers and General Motors of Canada, so wages at the spun-offs tend to be lower under the new owners.

Oshawa has attracted many commuters with comparatively low housing costs and regular rail service into downtown Toronto. Government of Ontario (GO) Transit trains connect with Toronto, Hamilton, and points between and beyond. The national rail carrier Via Rail owns the Oshawa train station, from which GO and Durham Region Transit busses also operate.

The Port of Oshawa is a major embarkation point for auto, steel, winter road salt, and agricultural fertilizer shipments. In May 2009, the Transportation Ministry announced that the port status would change from harbor commission to fully-fledged Port Authority.

Vehicle transports to Oshawa are now easier than ever. Customers use the popular online auto transport quote request form from Performance Auto Carrier for prompt replies by e-mail, phone, or post. At Performance Auto Carrier, customer service never takes a break.

Fully insured, licensed, and certified as the service car dealers trust to deliver their new models, Performance Auto Carrier is always their first choice. Performance Auto Carrier is the leader in technical improvements and upgrades for the whole auto transport business.

Experienced, dedicated, professional experts make Performance Auto Carrier the best transport service for customers who properly expect safety, efficiency, and timely delivery from those entrusted with their valuable vehicles. Performance Auto Carrier sets and follows the highest customer service standards, responds promptly with complete and accurate information, and never overlooks those details that can be so important for successful results and complete customer satisfaction.

Performance Auto Carrier picks up and delivers door to door by road or by rail so customers have choices without challenges. Performance Auto Carrier has all regulatory safeguards and necessary and proper insurance coverage to protect customer property. Friendly, professional staff assist customers through the whole vehicle transport process. For more information or quick answers to all questions, contact Performance Auto Carrier today.

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