Our Story

Where Grit
Meets Luxury.

Hey everyone, we are Eric and Christine Wheeler, and we want to welcome you to Luxx Automotive Boutique, better known to our community as THE LAB.

Where We Started

THE LAB didn't start out as a massive operation. We originally launched it as a home-based business called Luxx Diamond Detail. The vision at the beginning was simple and deeply personal: it was just a way for Christine to stay home with our Little One and earn an income without having to return to work.

What started as a modest detailing venture completely blew up and got incredibly busy. Seeing the potential of what we were building together, we decided to go all-in.

Eric had always been super passionate about trucks, spending his free time doing deletes and working on builds with buddies as a hobby. So, he left his full-time job as a ticketed Millwright at the local OSB Mill to join the shop full-time.

With our expanded capabilities, we officially rebranded to Luxx Automotive Boutique to offer window tinting, LED headlights, custom light bar installs, and diesel performance work alongside our premium detailing.

The Reality of the Hustle

Everyone talks about starting a business with your best friend... but nobody talks about what it actually takes to keep it alive. The long days. The stress. The uncomfortable conversations. The moments you both question everything.

But if you can push through that, you don’t just build a business-you build something most people never will. A life. A legacy. A team that’s unbreakable.

We are incredibly grateful for where we are today, and a massive part of that is thanks to our Expanding Team. As we continue to grow, we're surrounded by dedicated professionals who share our passion for trucks, our commitment to excellence, and our vision for THE LAB. They are the backbone of what makes this place so special.

Our Promise to You

The Boutique

Right here in Fort St. John, BC, we offer premium vehicle preservation, including ceramic coatings, paint correction, and window tinting.

The Parts Store

Across North America, we distribute premium diesel delete kits, EZ LYNK tuning, and performance hardware for Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax.

At our core, our goal is to bring back what honest work and a good, firm handshake mean, ensuring you always know your hard-earned money is going toward a valuable job.

We want to give you that undeniable confidence boost-that feeling of walking a little taller every time you step into a fresh, perfectly customized ride that you are proud to look back at in the parking lot.

We’re still in it. Still learning. Still building. And we wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.