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

Huge thanks to John Earhart at Kal Tire Norwell Dr. Location. He went above and beyond to help us…read morein a very stressful situation. We didn't even buy tires. John crawled under our suv to take pictures and helped us get the vehicle safely drivable before we left on a long trip home. I would recommend this Kal Tire location to anyone for all their products. very friendly and caring staff. Thanks again John

Contrary to the complaint above (why has it been so long before anyone else posted a review?), I've…read morefound this location to be both friendly and helpful. I was there today, as well as on another occasion some years ago. Both times they fixed a simple light vehicle flat for free (along with providing helpful advice). They saved me money over my Nissan dealer, who wanted to sell me two new tires! No such sales tactics from Kal Tire. They don't know me, nor do they owe me any favours. Both times, their service was excellent. I can recommend them with bonus points for attitude.

My wife had a leak in her tire so I took it to Costco. They said it couldn't be repaired and that I…read morewould have to order a new one. $130 for the replacement so I said fine so they ordered it. In the meantime they put spare on and put damaged tire in trunk. the next day my wife took her car to this Kal Tire and they looked at the tire and said no problem, apparently it was just a small hole. They repaired it FOR FREE. So my wife cancelled the tire that Costco ordered in. And prior to this, my wife took her previous car in (which we bought used and was a nightmare, everything was leaking including the tires), and again this Kal Tire repaired her tires and I can't recall how much they charged but it was very, very cheap. These guys have helped my wife (soon to be ex-wife - ouch) each time and have gone above and beyond. I never thought much of this place when driving past it. I think they are beside a taxi lot, so lots of cars everywhere. Not the most inviting appearance. But next time I need tires I'm definitely going to them first as I felt over charged at Fountain tire.

These guys helped out my boyrfriend when in a serious crunch getting towed from BC ferries lineup…read more They've been considerate about repairs needed and not needed just yet, consulting in detail, considering cost and quality. Appreciated their communication and repair skills, and kindness. Many thanks!

RON IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN ! I am constantly overcharged from other places , recommended services i…read moredon't need , am told to do maintenance wayyy before maintenance is due , waiting forever , sometimes days to get my vehicle back, etc etc etc . Ron got me in for my brakes that needed hours within me calling about it , I normally would have to arrange a ride home and wait a full day if not multiple days for basic things like coolant flush and oil changes at laird Wheaton , at Mid island automotive I was in and out so quickly I just sat in the lobby and chatted with Cammy the lovely woman that works at the front desk and was treated to coffee and a Christmas chocolate while the men worked their magic , I was shocked at how quickly the service was . The price was very reasonable and I left there happy and not feeling ripped off like every other place I've been in Nanaimo , they topped off my fluids as well . Ron and his team were extremely accommodating, kind , informative and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Mid island automotive to friends , family or anyone needing some work done on their vehicle , I'm sure you will be as satisfied with their work as I was . Thanks so much to all the staff at mid island automotive!

Did it exactly what was needed, next day service, very accommodating. Thanks Spence and team!read more

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.

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.

Five star review,I had a flat tire on my work van and we noticed it 3pm Saturday afternoon,I…read moremanaged to inflate the tire and drove the to cal tire and it was repaired no charge as we purchased the tires from Cal Tire. Great service now we can work on Monday. Jack olsen JLO electrical services ltd.

I just purchased Toyo Open Country AT tires for my Ford F150. The entire staff was so kind. Ryan…read morewas super helpful, answering all my questions and helping me find the perfect tires. Installation was quick. I would highly recommend Cedar Tire to everyone.

I found the folks at Cedar Tire to be straight forward, easy to understand and HONEST!…read moreAfter purchasing front tires (BEST PRICE in town!) & mounting.. I requested a wheel alignment, upon inspection, they returned with a list of necessary repairs needing completion PRIOR to the alignment. Essentially a FREE inspection with printout! I'm a new return customer after this.

I've had consistent good experiences here. I've been a regular customer for at least 2 years…read more They are a family run business. Hal is always there. He makes great efforts to ensure you understand what is going on with your vehicle - including drawing pictures and pulling out parts. They're strict on their published principles and communicate well. They're also quite understanding of my financial circumstances at times. I will patronize them for years to come.

From the owner: We are an auto service facility of a different calibre and we invite you to come in and try us out…read more Come see how we're different and we're confident you will see the value we provide.

Amazing Service. Very fair prices, didn't try to upsell, and…read morewas done in 30 minutes as a walk in.

On Nov 15th Eco Tire removed my all season tires from my Mazda pickup truck. They mounted, balanced…read moreand installed new valve stems on my winter tires. The techician informed me that it seemed a wheel bearing was going in my front passenger side wheel, and advised me to consult my mechanic. I proceeded upon his advice, to bring my truck into Harris Mazda on Nov 24th, to have the issue checked out, as my vehicle has a full extended warranty and a wheel bearing issue would have been covered. Harris Mazda discovered that the 4 tires all had been improperly balanced, and corrected the issue for me at the cost of $130. Today, on November 28th, 2011, I contacted the technician at Eco Tire, and told him of the service I had received, and that I had taken my vehicle to mazda and what they had discovered and fixed. The Tecnicican, who refused to give me his name, became hostile and told me that its impossible, and that Harris Mazda must be lying, and asked me what I expected him to do about it. I politely informed him that I felt a refund of the cost at least of the balancing would be acceptable, and he proceeded to become angry, told me this was impossible, and hung up on. I have now filed a BBB complaint, and await resolution. I strongly advise that anyone needing tire work done, avoid Eco Tire, not only because their service is sub-par, but because their employees are very hostile and rude, even when a customer is polite, friendly, and cheery on the phone.

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!!