I first met Dave more then 15 years ago . I have been apprehensive about auto repair shops over the…read moreyears . He changed my mind . When ever i leave my car with him i have no worries about if they will repair something before it is needed. When it comes to cost he is a bit more reasonable the other shops . I think our grocery bill has gone up way more than his labor cost . They used to have a ok coffee a ways back . I miss that !!! All in all they have my per cent approval . PS: I am not related in any way to Dave!!!

I have never seen such a perfect, super experienced and humble man who helped my car got fixed…read more Mahmoud was the Iranian talented mechanic, who with more than 35 years of experience, help me to fixed my brake. I have had my Mitsubishi' brakes fixed somewhere else which they were not good enough to replace the brakes perfectly. Therefore, my car's engine light and a bunch of other lights have been remained on. Mahmoud, with his best knowledge, found the origin of the problem and got it fixed. I highly recommend this business.

Naran is the only shop that I allow to fix my 330i Sport BMW. I can count on him for advice and…read moredependable installation. He's done Valve Cover Gasket, radiator and starter without a hitch. A well run shop!

I went to Gary's automotive for an oil change and they told me I needed a new radiator and gave me…read morea quote of over $1,000. There were no indications that I needed a new radiator so I went to Auto Fierce where they confirmed there was nothing wrong with my radiator. That was quite a few months ago ; my radiator is still going strong. I was impressed with their service and will continue to go to Auto Service.

Excellent prompt service! Heard about them from Perplexity AI. Got my battery situation sorted out…read morewithin an hour, very professional and courteous. Will definitely go back for other services.

Consider this scenario: Imagine you took your car to a repair shop, paid $337 for changing the…read moreplugs, only to have your car break down again just four days later. How frustrating does that sound? They will charge you, not fix the problem so that you come back and later will say sorry to compensate the frustration. Here's what happened: On January 19th, my car was stalling, so I went to Vancouver Auto Centre (VAC) and got charged $175 for diagnosis fees (excluding change of plugs). I didn't question it, considering it an emergency fee due to the short notice. Between January 19th and February 13th, I only drove the car for four days, fearing more expenses, and started using an electric bike instead. On February 13th, the car stopped, requiring a boost from BCAA. Then, on February 15th, the car started stalling again, and I took it to All Care Auto, recommended by a friend, who changed the alternator and battery for $867. As it turned out, an alternator problem caused more issues than initially apparent. VAC charged a hefty $175 for diagnosis, excluding labour hours, which should have identified the alternator issue, potentially saving my $600, excluding three hours of my time. Such a diagnosis is usually applied when standard procedures fail to pinpoint the problem. I've learned the hard way about garage practices. I discussed it with VAC, but they said they would not charge me the diagnostic fees again if I went back!! how funny!! They would charge me more than All Care auto did and might not fix the problem in the second place. Given the nature of my job, finding a reliable mechanic around downtown Vancouver for immediate assistance seems challenging. While I can't vouch for All Care Auto beyond this one experience, as I have used them only once, they have a good online reputation.

Brought my EV in for maintenance, needed it last min and Ootmar was the only shop in the…read moreneighbourhood w availability, otherwise would have gone to my usual auto shop. Bro had a terrible attitude from the get go, annoyed that it was an EV, then LMK and I would have taken my business elsewhere. Not only did he not do anything to service my car/fix the issue, billed me for a bunch of nonsense, he took it out for a joyride and left 15KM from 200+ KM when I brought it in. Almost needed a tow driving out of the lot. Awesome ethics.

These guys are great. After another shop wouldn't give a straight answer about whether or not…read morethey'd fix something, and wouldn't give me any price estimate, I went to Ootmar Automotive to get another opinion. They were upfront with what they could do based on the info they had and fixed some rodent damage on the first visit that the first shop didn't even notice. The guys at Ootmar answered all my questions with a lot of patience and passion for their work - they communicated really well and eventually helped to solve a problem with a dying crankshaft sensor. They provided a courtesy car as well, which was very nice. I'll definitely recommend them and go back the next time I need any work on my car!

Had a very disappointing experience at this shop. I came in for a second opinion based on proximity…read moreand positive reviews, but ultimately left with a very bad impression. I initially came in for an oil change and asked the owner / owner's son, Riaz, to check a few items while the car was on the hoist: the belt drive, control arms, brake fluid, and brake pads. I was completely fine paying for an inspection, and he mentioned it would be easy to check since the car was already lifted. After the oil change, I was told that all of the above items needed attention. Based on his recommendation, I authorized the brake fluid service and belt drive replacement. The old belt was never shown to me after replacement. Regarding the brakes, I was told--both verbally over the phone and in writing on the invoice--that the brake pads were 1 mm in the front and 3 mm in the rear, and that they needed to be replaced ASAP. I found this odd and questioned it, but he doubled down and assured me this was accurate. I was quoted $550 per axle, trusted the assessment, and agreed. I was also given labor quotes for the work and asked to return once I purchased the pads and control arms. The labor pricing was on the higher side, though still lower than the dealership. The parts took about a week to arrive. Once the parts came in, I called around and found another shop that beat their pricing, so I dropped the car off there instead. Midway through the day, the new shop called me to ask whether I actually wanted to replace the rear brake pads, because they measured 6-7 mm remaining and didn't understand why they were being replaced at all. I have never experienced an auto shop calling to confirm work because they believed it was unnecessary and unreasonable. That alone speaks volumes. I returned to Amin's to see if they would make things right. When I first called, I was told, "What do you want us to do? The manager isn't here and won't be back for six weeks." After pushing back, I was told to come in and discuss it. When I arrived, Mr. Amin was extremely confrontational and stated that they "only eyeball the brake thickness." I explained that I came to their shop specifically for a professional opinion, and that I had written confirmation from their invoice stating the rear pads were 3 mm, which was clearly not the case. Had I not chosen to source my own parts, I would have been charged $1,100 for brake work that was not needed. I was ultimately told to "get lost and sue me if you want." There was no attempt to resolve the issue, no accountability, and no professionalism. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop. im out money for parts and labor which i never needed.

Excellent . They really should get a tips. If you read this review please do, we don't want to…read moreloose them. on time, fast, practical helpful smart extemely reasonable. They are a piece of gold in Vancouver - Old school- 5 stars plus

What a waste of time and money…read more First took my car to Toyota who couldn't fix it, but "highly" recommended Aamco to me to have a "second look" because they will have more equipment (as mine was not a Toyota so they could only test so much). Trusting both parties, I drove to Aamco two days later after speaking to a friendly manager Doug. Met him at the shop and he asked me to describe the problem to him. I told him the engire is misfiring. This is when the engine starts shaking back and forth like a race horse, and occasionally causes you to stall or slow down abruptly which will be very dangerous on a highway with cars following you at 100km/h. I know for a fact it's misfiring because this is not the first time. The mystery is the cause. In some cases, it's the spark plug, but sometimes, it can be other parts connected to the engine (or so I'm told). Doug assured me that he was use his equipment to test my issue properly. Hours later he called and said he could not pinpoint the problem. I asked him how he tested it and he said they drove the car around. He suggested that I bring it back when it gets worse. Worse? It's already worse! That's why I was there. I'm not going to allow the car to break down in the middle of a a highway to confirm that it's "worse". I am disappointed that they were not more honest up front and just tell me they can't fix it. They charged me for half an hour time to tell me what I know already!

This is for AAMCO on Arbutus, looking at the reviews they are from other parts of North America…read more Alternator broke, it had been repaired 2 years ago by AAMCO. I had the vehicle towed at night, called in the morning and the manager apologized saying he is really busy and they are booking for a week. Not rude, just stating the facts. When I mentioned that he did the work 2 years ago, there was a pause and he actually sounded disappointed that the repair only lasted only 2 years. Even though the invoice stated one year warranty, he said he would get back to me later in the day on the status and schedule. 4:30 I received a call, fixed and he only charged me labour. He was good humoured, honest and with a major repair shop down the street that just closed he may become our regular guy.

This an update on my review. Drove my step van for two days. Now she no longer runs in third gear…read more This is truly the repair shop from hell. Stay way from this place unless you want to waste your money??

I took my vehicle in and was told it needed a repair that I have since discovered it didn't need…read more But that's not all - when I picked up my vehicle it had the worst stench of body odor I've ever smelled! No air freshener or spray has gotten out this horrid smell, so now I have to pay to get my vehicle shampooed. I can only assume it was the front service desk employee as his size would match with how far back my driver's seat was set upon pick up. Do not take your car here.​​​​

I've brought my car here a few times now and the service is always great. Stewart is always very…read moretransparent and honest about pricing, and you never feel like they're trying to upsell on unnecessary services.

Stewart and the mechanics that work with him are kind, fair, honest, trustworthy people. I can say…read morethis after going to Kartek now for the last 3 years for services. If you want a white glove VIP experience, take it to your dealership - this is not that kind of place but they have always worked hard to fix issues with my car and never overcharged =