Had a nail in the tire of our rental car and needed it fixed asap before returning it. These guys…read morefit us in right before closing and patched our tire incredibly fast. As if we weren't already thankful enough, they told us there would be no cost! Amazing! Accommodating, efficient, and kind!! - 2 tourists

Mar 9, 2026 I have…read morejust purchased and had installed a set of Nokian One 100H tires (215/70/R16) for my Honda CR-V (FWD only). I had asked for a recommendation for tires that would provide a softer more comfortable ride than my existing Nokian all weather set and be very good in the rain. I found the existing ride to be very harsh, especially going over depressed manhole covers and typical Nanaimo road patches. I had some slim hope better tires might produce enough improvement to at least notice so as to justify my somewhat earlier than needed purchase. I would like to say how pleased I am at the resulting improvement. The new Nokians were even smoother on smooth pavement and over my "favourite" set of 3 sequential road patches on Jinglepot the car produced just a muted bump instead of the harsh bone shaking bang from the old all weathers. I haven't had the opportunity to test the new ones in the rain yet (soon will I think) but I can say even on dry pavement I've noticed improved traction. Thanks to all the staff who helped with the recommendation, scheduled the appointment, and did all the install work. Once again Kal Tire 682 (6590 Island Hwy N) has come through for me. Russ Macdonald

While on Vacation in Parksville we realized there was a problem with one of our tires. Sydney Tire…read morewas able to fit us in their schedule and showed us the back tire was starting to split. They replaced our back tires within 1/2 an hour AND at a reasonable price! Thanks for the fast and excellent service.

Great service at a reasonable price. I needed RV tires and they were very informative about what I…read moreshould get.

Brad,Scott and their crew are honest, reliable and always go above and beyond. I have taken a work…read morevehicle as well as 2 personal vehicles to them for service for over 10 years. I am always confident in their assessment and work. They are always conscious of our budget for the truck which handles deliveries for a non-profit. They've done a lot of running around to find appropriate used parts where they can and got us back on the road ASAP. Just this week I sent over my nephew who had car trouble before a return trip to Calgary - Brad saw him right away, sorted out the problem and reassured a couple young guys that their road trip would work out just fine.

They were on time, in fact a bit early. They were very efficient and also checked my spare tire…read more This is my second time at this shop and I will return to give them more business.

I take my cars here for service/repairs. I have a Mercedes, a Fiat and and a Jaguar. They have no…read moreproblem working on these cars even though they are different from your mainstream cars. Josh, the head mechanic is extremely knowledgeable and can repair problems that other shop won't even touch. They are very well equipped and have all kinds of diagnostic equipment and the knowledge of how to use them. A very professional shop.

From the owner: Precise Mechanical stands out by providing practical, reliable automotive services with a focus on…read moreintegrity, inclusivity, and strong client connections. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment for both clients and our team while constantly striving to enhance leadership and innovation in the automotive industry. With deep roots in the community, we prioritize quality, transparency, and a personalized approach to ensure every client feels valued and cared for.

I had a nail in the tire of my rental car yesterday. I am on vacation and had no clue where to go…read morein Nanaimo to get the tire fixed. Miraculously I was very close to Fountain Tire when my tire started to go flat. Everyone at Fountain Tire was professional and very very helpful. They turned a stressful situation into an enjoyable one. Excellent service! If I lived in Nanaimo this would be the only place I would go for tire purchases and tire changes.

Charged $100 for diagnostic for a stuck wiper. Diagnostic was need a new wiper motor $550 plus…read morelabour. I went home and repaired it myself. I am a computer scientist who had never worked on a car before.

WOW, I'm beyond thankful that Thom came to assist me today. My vehicle had a torn / slashed tire…read moreissue (as I hit a metal object on Hwy 19, Northbound near Courtenay). Thom went above and beyond with his exemplary customer service, he's trustworthy and honest and I would & will highly recommend him and Bowser Automotive Ltd. to everyone. Thanks Thom, your amazing customer service won't be forgotten.

Yesterday late afternoon toward a very dark early evening my husband (Monty) and I were heading…read moretoward Courtenay in the middle of a really awful rain and wind storm when we realized we had a flat tire and immediately needed to pull over to the side of the Inland Highway, which we did. We were approximately 2 miles north of the Buckley Bay turnoff for the Denman Island Ferry where we intended to stay the night after a meal in Courtenay. Fortunately, we have membership with the B.C. Automobile Association and contacted them for help. B.C.A.A. were, as always, excellent and before long Ted from Bowser Automotive was there to give us shelter with his tow truck from the heavy traffic and poor road conditions created by the storm while he jacked us up, removed the offending left front tire, torqued the spare in place, and made sure we had the correct air pressure all with a smile on his face. While we were all wet and cold, no one smashed into us and we remained alive and were soon on our way.....forever grateful to Ted and his truck.....with thanks, Sandy and Monty

Very responsive to a request for a quick battery swap without an appointment or a long wait. We…read morehad purchased a replacement battery at Costco in North Nanaimo, and being able to get it swapped out so we could bring the old battery back to Costco in the same trip saved us a half day's travel and at least $25 in gas (we live well north of Nanaimo). The big delight was how friendly and knowledgeable the staff person was in showing us how to do that installation and offering very sound advice on maintaining the battery in good condition and troubleshooting a pesky 'parasitic draw' problem that had shortened the life of the previous battery. Kudos to Roger and Kal Tire Norwell Drive!

Unfortunately although yesterday I gave a glowing review to the branch on Victoria Trail, today I'm…read moremad as a wet hen. If I could give 0 stars I would. This morning my car had 3 flat tires, so not particularly happy today after being sent off yesterday thinking all was well. I called and spoke to Jeff and first he asked me if I could bring the car down. I said yes after I pumped up the tires. Then he said they couldn't do it today or tomorrow as they were fully booked. I understand this is a busy time, but then to be further told by him to go elsewhere when I trusted them to make sure they were leak free and good to drive on is extremely annoying. Why is it so hard to find a good tire shop in Nanaimo? Just heard from the new shop (not the one I am complaining about) that none of the tires were on the bead (I think that's the correct terminology) so had to be removed from the rims, the rims cleaned, and had to be reseated. I was prepared to pay for that yesterday but not today. I had told Jeff I had just purchased the rims and tires on Marketplace. He looked at the tires on my car and the ones on the "new to me" rims and advised me to keep the tires that came with the rims, which according to the shop I went to to fix the bad bead issue were from 2012. I can only assume this was to spare the time to remount them on the new to me rims. Did he not know that yesterday? And how, in good conscience, could you send me off with those tires which the new shop showed me were cracked and old? At least now I will have new tires too. You lost a sale on that too, Kal Tire. Thanks for doing a horrible job and possibly putting my life at risk. If I'd gone on the highway like this, I shudder to think what might have happened.

Used Stanford Auto for all of my cars repairs since the early 2000's under Scotty's original…read moreownership. Have only GOOD things to say about Noah and Adam. Since they took over the business they have manitained the quality and kept the cost of repairs at a very reasonable rate in these very changeable times. And have referred my friends and neighbours to them.

First time I have taken my car to STANFORD and had an excellent experience. Solid credibility,…read moreinformative + a highly organized approach. I will be a repeat customer without doubt.

My last car had Cuomo all weathers which I got for less than $400 installed in Victoria. Awesome…read more Then on this car I had a tire emergency and had to go to this place, who charged me $900 for Toyo. Not impressed but what can you do. Then there was a valve issue that needed repair and that was another pain.

Excellent service. It's a fast paced happening shop. Allen and the guys will get you back on the…read moreroad with confidence. They sell new tires and will fix any tire. Their service is quick but cautiously done. It's a great contact for your car. Thank you again for helping me get a nice set of tires for my MDX!

Dragon got me in last minute and diagnosed my issue. He had some time the next day and made it…read morework. Ordered the part and did the install. I was a little early for my appointment. He moved my car in and performed the repair. His labor estimate was very well done. He came in $50 less than his previous estimate! If you live in Nanaimo and need a mechanic, I strongly recommend Cam at Dragon's Auto!

Needed new Breaks and routers for my Jeep they did an amazing job 500$ and Dodge wanted a 1,000$ so…read moreguess where I'm not going anymore!!