Former NHL goaltender and head coach of the Quebec Remparts, Patrick Roy, chose a Rimouski company to negotiate the sale and purchase of his vehicles.
This is an opportunity to discover a quality, but little-known company, which offers very specialized services to car sellers and buyers.
In addition to a detailing service including the complete cleaning of the vehicle and even an engine shampoo, Virtuose Auto offers a turnkey brokerage service for those who want to sell or buy a vehicle.
“We find and sell luxury vehicles like the 2021 Audi RS7 “Black” edition that Patrick Roy just acquired, but also common, sometimes rare vehicles. I co-own the company with two well-known people, Myriam and Louis-Vincent Albert. I am the one of the three who is most involved in the daily operations of the company. We opened our doors six years ago. I specialize in orders for cars of all kinds. It can be luxury, but also conventional. Someone who wants to have a Honda Civic of such type and such year, I can also get him,” said one of the owners of Virtuoso AutoDavid Proulx.
Reputation
The company has a good reputation, even as far as Quebec.
“It was Jacques Tanguay, already a client here, who referred us to Patrick Roy. When I received his call, it might have written Patrick Roy on the display, but I didn’t believe him. “Hi, it’s Pat Roy,” he said simply. I couldn’t help answering with a question: “Pat Roy……”? The surprise passed, we were able to discuss cars. He is a connoisseur and he was friendly. He was looking to get rid of his Mercedes SUV and acquire a car for the winter in Florida and one for the winter in Quebec, because the second vehicle is a 2022 BMW X5M SUV,” says Mr. Proulx.
In addition to offering a very specialized buying and selling service, Virtuose Auto works with local partners, having as subcontractors, in particular DesignGo, Ziebart, Le Service auto Ruest and Babin and Greg Tech, for the maintenance of vehicles sold.
Access to multiple wholesalers
“We don’t always have a lot of inventory, but we can find a vehicle quickly. I have access to several wholesalers and a much larger inventory than a standard garage. The company allows four people to work. With me are André Desjardins, David Rousseau and a well-known and respected vehicle cleaning specialist, Maxime Bouchard. There is no lack of work: we do a lot of aesthetics: interior and exterior cleaning, wax, engine shampoo, etc. “, also specifies David Proulx.
Turnkey
“I think what Mr. Roy appreciated with us was the turnkey service. He wanted both to dispose of his Mercedes vehicle and to acquire two others. Before coming to see us, he toured the dealers in Quebec who did not offer him as good a price as we did. As soon as we offer a better price than elsewhere, a business relationship starts well. He then told me what he needed and everything was settled to his satisfaction. »
“It even happens that we make accommodation purchases, for people who want to get a good price for their used vehicle before going to the dealership to buy a new one. We are located at 200, avenue Léonidas (room 18), where we used to find Caron et Guay doors and windows,” recalls David Proulx.
A bomb “
The Audi RS7 bought by Patrick Roy is equipped with beautiful 22-inch alloy wheels, with a 565 horsepower engine and completely black including emblems and grille. It also has a high performance Bang and Olufsen sound system.
