MJ AUTO COLLISION

In an industry where precision, trust and innovation separate the good from the exceptional, MJ Auto Collision enters the Scarborough market with quiet confidence — built on decades of hands-on experience, a deep respect for the craft and a forward-looking vision for modern collision repair. Launched in 2025 by veteran automotive professional Jerry Yahya and his wife Monifa Williams Yahya, the operation represents both a professional milestone and a long-held family ambition.

A LEGACY FORGED ON THE SHOP FLOOR

For more than 30 years, Jerry Yahya has worked across nearly every corner of the automotive trade. His career began as an apprentice, where he developed a technical foundation in tool making, engine rebuilding, spray painting and collision repair — experience earned the old-fashioned way, on the shop floor.

That foundation became the backbone of his first entrepreneurial venture: an auto body shop established in 1996. Under Yahya’s leadership, the business evolved from a modest operation into a multi-level facility supported by a skilled workforce and a growing market reputation. Careful planning and financial discipline fuelled steady expansion, culminating in the development of a 2,000 m², state-of-theart facility designed to meet the demanding standards of the insurance industry.

After settling in Canada in 2010 Yahya continued to leave his mark on the collision repair sector. As an operations manager, he oversaw complex production workflows, strengthened insurer and supplier relationships and earned a reputation for reliability, technical expertise and people-first leadership. Yet the pull of entrepreneurship never fully faded.

THE LAUNCH OF MJ AUTO COLLISION

In 2025, Jerry and Monifa Williams Yahya transformed years of planning into reality with the launch of MJ Auto Collision, a 25,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility in Scarborough. From its earliest planning stages in 2024 through to opening day, the operation was designed with one reality firmly in mind: vehicles are becoming more complex, more computerized and less forgiving of shortcuts.

The property itself sets MJ Auto Collision apart. Formerly a new-vehicle dealership, the four-acre site offers scale and flexibility rarely found in urban collision repair environments, including:

• Prime paved frontage along Eglinton Avenue East with capacity for approximately 100 vehicles

• A secured rear inventory lot capable of housing more than 400 vehicles The combination of visibility, space and operational flow positions the facility as a compelling option for both customers and insurance partners.

PURPOSE-BUILT FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

MJ Auto Collision is not simply large — it is intentional. Every square foot reflects decades of experience and an understanding of how modern collision centres must operate to remain competitive. Advanced repair technologies, streamlined production processes and a client-first philosophy are woven into the facility’s design.

From structural repairs and refinishing to insurance coordination and customer communication, the operation is built to minimize friction and maximize confidence. The focus remains on doing the work properly, keeping customers informed and maintaining consistency from start to finish.

EXPERIENCE, VALUES AND A LONGER VIEW

Yahya’s professional journey — from apprentice to business owner to industry leader — forms the foundation of MJ Auto Collision. The business reflects not only technical expertise, but a belief that the collision repair experience can be elevated without losing its human touch.

Looking ahead, the MJ Auto Collision team has outlined plans to establish a Collision Talent Incubation Hub aimed at developing new talent from underprivileged and underrepresented communities across Toronto. Central to that vision is creating pathways for young women who demonstrate aptitude and interest in collision repair, but lack access to mentorship, training or industry exposure. For Jerry and his wife, the launch of MJ Auto Collision marks a new chapter, one rooted in experience and a long-term view of the business.

INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR

Wayne Faria joined MJ Auto Collision as interim managing director earlier this year, bringing 40 years of experience across the automotive and collision repair sectors. An interprovincially licensed collision repairer and painter, Faria has owned, operated and sold multiple collision centres throughout the GTA. Over the course of his career, he has provided executive oversight to multi-location operations, including facilities generating annual revenues exceeding $23 million.

His experience also extends to collision repair networks, where he worked with senior leadership teams to drive expansion — scaling one organization from approximately $36 million to more than $670 million — and advising on the launch of another prominent network.

Faria is a former board member of Motive Power for Ontario’s collision industry and a recipient of the Red Seal Canadian Standard of Excellence, awarded by the federal government for his role in co-authoring the current curriculum and harmonizing provincial and national standards for the motive power trade. Having worked with banner shops and served as a former partner in Dealer Collision Centres in Toronto, Faria brings a practical understanding of how successful collision enterprises are built and sustained.

Aligned with MJ Auto Collision’s vision for innovation and reinvention, Faria sees the operation as a platform for rapid growth.