Legit, legit, legit!!!! Because how often do we hear appalling stories about these scam oil change…read moreads for $19.99 that result to an unforeseen heart attack on the final bill? Look it up on Youtube, you get countless hidden camera episodes that focus on deceitful false advertising from auto repair shops leaving consumers feeling a little less rich and screwed to the max. HEARTLESS PIGS! Dave is a direct and a real genuine human in an undisguised mechanic body that will give your auto 'buddy' the right touch so that it's back on the road taking you from A to Z without having to worry, "Did they use the right oil, or was it Canola? Dang it! OMG, people without a vehicle at the moment do not know how lucky they are that the only thing they have to worry about is their presto card refills!!!" Like really people, we go through too much already to have to even fight this kind of battle!! You call this place up, already booking some days is quite tedious as their shop is humbly set up, enough for only a few vehicles at a time and the work is tediously done without the acquisitive approach on giving quotes on excess work you don't need at the moment. Honest and hard working, the place where our gas guzzlers get pampered in the hands of sincere mechanics. This place is not only close to home, but definitely close to my wallet when it comes to a quick oil change, maintenance all year round and expert advise on how to care for your lover on wheels.

Found this place on recommendation of Antica, the body shop next door…read more The owner Dave is very easy going and personable. Without an appointment he lifted my car to take a look at what was wrong and proceeded to show me, in detail (and plain english) what was wrong with my brakes, exhaust etc. I knew I needed brake and exhaust work, and all other mechanics I visited gave me a rough estimate without explaining how, why or what specific work was required. Dave was happy to have me watch as he inspected my car, and then gave me a very fair estimate. When I picked up my car the next day, the final bill was actually less than he estimated, plus he changed the air filter (something he noticed that needed to be done while he was working on the car) Definitely a positive experience with a trustworthy mechanic in Toronto. Not the closest most convenient location to me (I live downtown), but just north of Finch Subway station (either walk or bus). I'll definitely be seeing Dave again next time my car has any trouble, and will be recommending him to family and friends.

I recently upgraded the shocks and struts on my 2010 BMW 328i RWD to Koni FSD's by another shop. I…read moredrove it for a while but the steering never seemed right, despite getting an alignment from another place. I read some positive reviews for Al Tech so I decided to try them out for another alignment in hope of solving the steering issue. The first time I went to Al Tech, it was in the afternoon with little notice beforehand. They accommodated me despite my short notice, but they were understandably busy when I arrived. Anyway, I got the alignment done, handed a before-and-after report, and got back on the road. However, I still felt something was off despite being unable to put my finger on it, so I went back and spoke to one of their mechanics Jim. Jim explained to me that the numbers are all within spec, but I still wasn't happy with the way it drove and asked Jim to come for a test drive with me. Despite being very busy, Jim agreed. After a short test drive, Jim figured out the problem, which he referred to as "memory steering". In short, if you do a u-turn to the right, the car would pull to the right afterwards. If you do a u-turn to the left, it would pull to the left afterwards. He said that's an indication of something else going on other than the alignment, and he asked me to go back another day so they can investigate (it was 6pm by that time). I made an appointment and went back another day. Jim promptly put my car on the hoist, disconnected the tie rods, and checked the struts to see if they were spinning freely. Turns out the passenger side one was spinning freely as expected, but the driver side one wasn't. It would take a great deal of effort to make it spin and was basically very "sticky". He was sure that's the source of the memory steering issue. After dissembling the struts, he found a critical component (a dome-shaped washer) was installed upside down by the shop that upgraded my struts! That prevented the strut mount from spinning freely. After he re-installed it the correct way and put everything together, they did another alignment and this time, the car felt perfect on the road. It was driving straight like an arrow and I was able to enjoy the Ultimate Driving Machine the way it's intended. Best of all, Pat and Jim charged a very modest fee for their most excellent service. Don't let the appearance of the shop fool you (I almost did, having the first impression of it being kind of run-down). It's the substance that counts! I had a great experience at Al Tech and felt Pat and Jim genuinely cared for their customers such as myself. Jim was especially patient with me and explained everything very clearly. He brought me into the shop to show me the sticky strut and made sure I understood the root of the issue. That was greatly appreciated. Thank you Al Tech. Now I know where to bring my Bimmer next time when I need service again! I would give you guys more than 5 stars if I could!

Everyone needs a go to mechanic and I've got one! Any make…read moreor model, Altech at 384 Olivewood Road in Etobicoke is my go to. They have looked after my families variety of vehicles for years and the quality and customer service is amazing. They had me hooked when after asking them to check my brakes, came back with, "your brakes are fine. We'll check them again at your next oil change." They even retrofitted my Porsche convertible top from automatic to manual saving me thousands in repairs. Maybe that's why they are so busy. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

My go to guy for Mazda and other vehicle repairs. The nicest guy you will ever meet. Jimmy is an…read morehonest mechanic always looking to help in any way he can. Very flexible when it comes time to book an appointment. He works hard and majority of the time by himself. Oh and his pricing is very reasonable.

Visited this mechanic for the second time for the same issue (horn not always working)…read more First, I take back my assessment that Jimmy is "mechanic's mechanic". He was friendly with me on my first visit, but was rather cold on the second. When I said that I want to disconnect a theft-protection sensor under the hood (a common practice for Mazdas of this generation), he explained to me that it is not easy to do and told me to go home and do it in my spare time. - Well, why would I drive there in the first place if I wanted to do the dirty jobs myself? I said I also want to check the transmission mount, but he interjected that the next customer was already waiting for him. He didn't follow up if I wanted to schedule another appointment. Second, the wait times and punctuality. Both times I visited him I arrived on time. Both times I had to wait while he was busy with something else or taking calls. And that's another thing: he doesn't have a secretary, so he has to take calls which sometimes last 15 minutes. On my second visit the job (replacing the horn) took him about 15 minutes. Another 55 minutes were spent with me waiting while he was in his "office". Third, the sneaky pricing. On my first visit he told me the labor would be 70 CAD, on the second visit it was suddenly 75 CAD. And that's in addition to the 60 CAD diagnostic charge for this trivial problem after my first visit. All in all, I paid 152 CAD for labor alone for replacing a faulty car horn. Not too bad, actually, in Toronto prices. But, unfortunately, I will not be coming back with the rest of the issues my car has accumulated over the years.

Al and the team at Automatic Plus are truly remarkable, they are masters of transmissions however…read morewhat impressed me the most was Al's patience and willingness to go above and beyond to explain to me whats going on. Not only did he calm my nerves and get the job done on time ,on top of that the final bill came out less than the original quote which saved me hundreds.I was extremely satisfied and it goes to show what a honest man he is. Thanks again Al!

Al is my go to guy for any transmission repairs. Honest and reliable! Two words you usually don't…read morehear very often when dealing with the automotive industry. Al fixed my transmission and provided a warranty on it for a year!! The car light came just after a year(outside of the warranty) and he happily checked it and fixed whatever the issue was for free. Doesn't get better than that.

I have being serviced my cars there for years . Knowledgeble mechanics that I can trust and relay…read moreon. Quality service and work ! We're informative when it comes to car mechanics plus excellent costumer service! Can not go wrong.

I had continual trouble with a "shudder" at red lights and stalling on my 2011 Chevy Cruze. Went to…read morethree mechanics and no luck solving the problem. Randy and his Team diagnosed the problem in one hour and had the issue resolved and the car has run fantastic ever since. Professional, friendly, fair price and very thorough information and estimate provided to customers. Highly recommended!!

I had a friend having trouble with his automatic. The dealer, without even opening the hood, had…read morequoted $400 to repair it. I convinced him to take it to Bob Spick at Lawrence Transmission. Bob had him drive it into the shop, opened the hood, looked over everything, threw a fender cover on and reached down beside the engine. "There" he said "that should solve your problem. Take it around the block and try it." When he got back, my friend said everything was great. Bob wouldn't take any money, just the assurance that if anything serious turned up, my friend would come back to Bob. The vacuum line had come off the fitting; any good shop should have found that in an instant. Needless to say, my friend still uses Lawrence Transmission whenever he needs transmission or rear end work, and so do I. Now I see Chris Spick, Bob's son who runs the joint. If you're having transmission trouble, take it to him first.

My family and I have been going to Hide Auto Centre for years. I drive from Mississauga to get work…read moredone on my car because I always know that I will get my repairs done at a good price. Yuvan has taken over and made significant changes. The waiting room is now comfortable and clean. He has a website now. I believe Hide is there on the weekends, if you want to see him. He is a super nice japanese man, who is very honest and trustworthy. They will always try their best to keep you on your road no matter how old your car is. I always recommend them to my friends since its hard to find a decent mechanic.

Fast professional good quality parts and trustworthy. Does…read morenot oversell and really knowledgeable. Most of his customers have been going there for years.

Needed an oil change and transmission fluid change for my Mdx. Acura stealership quoted me about…read more$400. These guys were less than half of that.... $160. I ended up getting synthetic for $30 extra. The guy running it is very friendly. I waited at a McDonalds about 10min walk away (alternatively there is limited seating at the mechanic). Cash discount

It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust and I think that Victor is someone I will be going to…read morefor a long time. He is honest, competent, fair and friendly. Personally, I always prefer to go to independent garages that focus on certain brands as opposed to dealerships. Bad experiences in the past have kept me away for good from dealers. I find you wait too long, pay too much and don't have a relationship with the person actually working on your car. Victor has a small shop where the focus is Honda / Acura. He patiently explains what you need and what you don't. He attracts a wide range of customers and does quality work.