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Family Friendly Auto

Randy Michaluk opened an auto body shop not because he wanted to make a lot of money, but because he saw an opportunity to help people drive safe, reliable cars.

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“My mom raised me to help anyone and everyone that I possibly can,” the 33-year-old mechanic and entrepreneur said. “Even if it seems impossible to help someone, she always told me just to do it anyways. I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity.”

Growing up in Saskatoon, Michaluk began repairing cars and trucks with his father. Then he “took a chance” and went to work in the automotive industry full-time.

Now, after years of study and hands-on experience, he can fix just about anything that rolls.

“You name it,” he said. “Diesels, cars SUVs, trucks.”

After six years spent working in bodyshops and dealerships and as a mobile mechanic, Michaluk opened Family Friendly Auto in September. He designed the company to fill an important gap in the automotive industry, one he identified years ago.