There is always something exciting happening at Lyle Cook Automotive Service Centre. Since 1927, the Cook family has been proudly serving St. Thomas and area through their various businesses. Everything you need for an automobile can be provided here. HOW IT ALL BEGAN Automobiles have always been a major part of the Cook family's lives. It was Lyle Cook's love of automobiles that led him to open an automotive supply shop in 1927 called Star Battery and Ignition at 71 Ross St after many years of working on the railroad. When he met and married Belva Lewis. a life-long resident. he founded Star Battery and Ignition. more... See more text