From humble beginnings in 1962, Cornwall dealership offers multiple Canadian market leading vehicles Mercedes-Benz tops the list in the luxury car market and commercial vans. Freightliner dominates vocational and heavy trucks in class’s 6,7 & 8. All are available right here in the Seaway Valley, and surprisingly, all under one roof! The Mercedes-Benz experience is also awaiting you at Fairview Garage Ltd in Cornwall – one of the first dealerships in the country to come under the vaunted German automotive moniker way back in the early 1960’s. Started by Gunther Paschek in 1962 as a repair facility, it received Mercedes-Benz dealer status in May of 1964 through Studebaker of Canada, then governing the fledgling Mercedes-Benz Canada division. In the 52 years since Fairview Garage has been in operation on Vincent Massey Drive, the automotive industry has undergone monumental shifts. In that time Fairview Garage
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Cornwall Freightliner in 1962 and the Paschek family have adapted to the changing landscape while also maintaining a steadfast commitment to clients and vehicle enthusiasts. “My grandfather would be proud to see the business is now operated by the third generation,” said Karl Paschek, whom assumed
operations from his Father, Uwe Paschek, earlier this year. Uwe, in-turn, had assumed operations back in 1987. Fairview Garage Ltd. has always been, and still is, a family run dealership. “It’s important that we maintain the proper way of conducting business, like sealing a deal with a hand-shake because your word was your worth, the ‘old-school’ way I guess we would say today.” Karl says with a smile. “That still happens more than you would think. “ The Fairview Garage umbrella includes not only a Mercedes-Benz dealership, but Cornwall Freightliner – a one-stop location for transportation needs of all kinds. For over 40 years Cornwall Freightliner has focused on the trucking industry in eastern Ontario. Offering the best, and most technologically advanced trucks. Each one, custom specified and built for what