I went looking for a new service shop for my Volks after a customer service nightmare at Norden…read moreAutohaus. They had been great up until they were bought out by Go Auto, and for me, the service went rapidly downhill. (a tip... never take your vehicle to a shop that has it's service writers on commission.) After polling friends who were Volks Folks, the number 1 recommendation was Dubsport, so with a needed tune up looming, I paid a visit. Dubsport is just the sort of place I love. One guy running a bustling little shop, who offers excellent service and value, and is willing to answer your questions honestly. Richard was extremely helpful and accommodating, and did a wonderful job on the car. On a couple of occasions since, he has helped me with inquiries and minor issues quickly and painlessly, and I am now a diehard Dubsport fan. I recommend this spot highly, if you are suffering from dealership abuse, or you just love your Volkswagen / Audi and want someone who will treat it right.

If you need you VW serviced this is the place to go. I personally had the turbo replaced in my TDI…read moreand loved it. With this and a bunch of other repairs the bill was much less than what any of the dealers wanted to charge me just for the turbo replacement. I have sent several friends there and they are nice enough to tell you ahead of time if it is worth it. A friends transmission was failing and he let her know how much the fix would cost and the fact that replacing the solenoid as it was saying would most probably not solve it and it would require a full trans replacement. So she could decide ahead of time that it was not worth it to start down that road on an old vehicle that the repairs would cost more than it would be worth. Dealers would have done the initial repair knowing that it would just have been pouring money into a hole.

Autobody shops aren't the kind of place you just wander into and think "hey, I should get some work…read moredone on my car." You go looking when it's necessary, but where do you go? We were referred to Balwin Collision by our insurer and we got lucky. All of our dealings with Balwin Collision were excellent. The manager was very friendly and helpful and helped us through the process in evaluating the damage to our car and getting it fixed. The work on our car was done quickly and everything looks better than before. I know the outside of a car has to be cleaned before painting any of it but our whole car looked like it had a new paint job. It looks great! The last thing I expected was for the car to be cleaned inside but the interior was spotless, even the trunk! I swear they had to have steam cleaned everything. For obvious reasons, I hope I never have to use Balwin Collision's services again, but it is Edmonton after all, so I just might. And if I do need an autobody shop again, I won't hesitate to call these guys.

went to them to get a couple things done and wasn't happy. They fixed one thing and I ended up…read morecoming out with more problems then I went in with. I wouldn't recommend them!

Have used Optimum Auto for both my vehicles -- for regular service and for emergencies. Quick,…read moreefficient and friendly every time. Price is at the low end of comparable shops. Great for a garage close to home!

Albert's Auto Body was recommended to me by my Infiniti dealership, so I thought they must be…read morepretty reliable. I got a handful of quotes from around town and my quote from Albert's was fair, so I opted to go ahead with my repair. I brought my vehicle (and it's poor cracked bumper) in on a Monday after work, and had it back 24 hours later with no sign anything had every happened. The color is an exact match, the installation was seamless, and they practically spit shined my vehicle for me when I went back to pick it up. Tony and his team are very friendly, to boot. Don't let the neighborhood/exterior put you off - I'd highly recommend this place to anyone, no matter what you drive.

Excellent customer service and the work is spot on. I've been to Albert's a few times and each…read moretime, they are reliable, fast and trustworthy. Their quote has always been cheaper than others by quite a bit. Would highly recommend these guys.

Updating my review…read more Still coming to Chase and his team at Gate Avenue Service - I think we've brought 4 vehicles here now over 10 years. First and most importantly, Chase and his team are honest and hard working. They are extremely busy but always make time to diagnose and give second opinions. They have saved me money and given me solid advice multiple times when dealerships were leaving me astray. Most recently Chase and his team helped me to advocate (aka fight) Hyundai to get a replacement on my engine. Chase provided me all the documentation that Hyundai required not once, but twice, and in paper and in e-mail after Hyundai "misplaced" it. Chase did both of these requests same day. Chase has seen me at my worst (in tears) completely overwhelmed with car stress (and I don't speak car) and also completely flustered trying to explain what felt off with my vehicle when I seriously was not describing it well. The team at Gate is always courteous and treat me and all the customers I have ever seen with respect. The only limitation or downside with Gate is that they are really busy - and for good reason! So you may have to wait a bit for an appointment but they will always treat you right! PS They offer a program to store your tires for you! I always buy my tires and extra rims from them and they store them for me in off seasons. PSS they are located right behind Petro Canada on St. Albert Trail

February 25,2026 review:…read more My wife and I have been bringing our cars for repair, summer/ winter tire switch outs/ storage to Gate Avenue Service in St. Albert for 5 plus years. So I am comfortable in providing an honest and reliable review of this business. All of our dealings during that time have been with this company's first point of customer contact, that being Chase, the Manager. Chase has mastered the art of making clients feel welcome as soon as they enter the premises. I can easily say that Chase has provided top notch,first class customer service to us. I know my wife appreciates always being treated in a courteous and friendly manner. The quality of repair work is at a high standard and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend bringing your vehicles to Gate Avenue Service.

I was fortunate enough to be introduced to these guys in 1995. They have been repairing my car (and…read moremy friends) ever since. Strengths: Incredible customer service. They are genuinely not happy until you are. Clear explainations of problems, careful tracking of your vehicle history, friendly and skilled staff, willingness to refer you if someone else could do a job cheaper/faster/better. They are particulary good at recommending the cheapest effective options. Once the solution was to hit a part with a wrench; it worked, and they charged me nothing. On a couple of occasions where repairs were not spot-on, they fixed the problem without hesitation. Case in point: I had a starter that chronically failed over a few years. I only paid for it once, but they replaced it and found the root cause of the problem. You owe it to yourself to check them out.

If you're looking for a friendly and honest neighborhood mechanic - you've found him! I was…read morereferred to Marty through the mechanic at a previous job, and I haven't looked back since. Marty is professional, and his front desk service techs are always willing to answer questions, accommodate service requests and always do their best to get me into one of their free loaner vehicles while my car is in the shop! I first started going to Bettcher's when I was relatively new to the city - as a woman (who knows little about cars), it's pretty easy to be taken for a ride when it comes to auto service (no pun intended!). I was glad to have had a solid referral, and have always been able to address any price/service issues directly with Marty...needless to say my car runs like a dream! While you're in the shop, don't forget to pick up a Bettcher's bottle of water - he really does go the extra mile!

Trustworthy mom and pops shop. Me and my family have been taking our vehicles here for years! I…read morerecommend them to everyone I know, Give them a call!

I was a 30 year customer but the new owner ?? terrible rude workmanship horrible, car ran worse…read moreafter service work. Received 4 paragraphs on transmission no good torq converter slipping fuel injection need more time to scope ? 100,000 restoration?? called Jay at Randy's next morning in 30 mins Jay set correct timing 18 degrees reset trans tv cable Done my car runs perfect fully restored 1957 Chevy belair oh ya ! Part 2. Wheel alignment Did not check for set of idler arm and drag link cotter pins and torq specs , Not good the drag link could have released no steering, But I callEd the new owner. About my concerns. Told me to go pound sand ?? And amvic. The corrupt government tax grab. Said since it just a 300.00 bill ? Take him to court Waist my time so my review on kartunes. Shop elsewhere

Professional staff and Owner, nice service. Totally recommended. They did my vehicle wheel…read morealignment yesterday. Thanks!

Took my BMW here last week to figure out what was wrong with it. They did a GREAT job at a…read morereasonable cost, which is saying a lot for it being a BMW. Thanks for your great work! - Sept 2019 I have been going to Allan since I moved to Edmonton 4 years ago. He is super helpful, friendly, and kind. His prices are always fair and you can always count on him to fix only what is needed. He now services my friends and family's vehicles from luxury BMW to Japanese and domestic! - Aug 2019 We have 3 cars and we have been going to Allan since 1990.He is honest and do good work. I have a nephew who lives in Calgary. He visits his parents twice a year in Edmonton. Whenever he is here he has his car service by Allan. When I read about negative reviews I shake my head. People are either exaggerating or telling untruth. If you are not satisfied come back, Allan will fix whatever is wrong or give you an explanation. After all it is your money and you deserve good service. We are going nowhere. May 2019 Allan is amazing took my car in and now it's running better than ever & prices are very friendly would recommend this shop to everyone ! Thanks again Allan and your awesome staff - 18 Oct 2018 Fairly priced and can be trusted for work carried out. Will go there again. - May 2018 Alan is super helpful. Kaltire quoted me for a simple job of replacing a tire stud at 400 dollars Leungs did it for 80 dollars. They do a great job here for a good price. "Fairly priced and can be trusted for work carried out. Will go there again." "Quality work at great pricing" "I send everyone here! Amazing prices and a honest and reliable mechanic!" I have been going to Allan since I moved to Edmonton 4 years ago. He is super helpful, friendly, and kind. His prices are always fair and you can always count on him to fix only what is needed. He now services my friends and family's vehicles from luxury BMW to Japanese and domestic!