I have to say these guys have everything you want in a mechanic shop! There's no BS! They're…read morehonest! They're knowledgeable! They're fast! They recommend when & what needs to be done and they'll let you know if it's something that can wait until next scheduled maintenance or if it should be done sooner! I've been going to them for my VW service since 2007 and will keep going to them as long as they're around. Huge shout out to Dirk & Thomas! Thanks for always taking care of my vehicles!

They are not the friendliest place in town. They are professional mechanics and work very…read moreefficiently, no time for nonsense. The workmanship has always been right on. Be respectful and you have nothing to worry about. A very reasonable value for your money. Saves me a fortune compared to my dealer. They have my 22 year old Mercedes 500SL car running like new.

I just want to take the time and say everyone in Vancouver Auto Centre has been an absolutely…read moredelight to deal with. My cube van was not working and I was very erractic since I had deliveries to do the next day. Every shop was completely too busy and wanted to take me next week. I called into and spoke to Taha who was extremely pleasant on the phone and gave me reinsurance they will to fix what needed to be fixed asap. Guess what!? It was fixed the same evening! Not only that, Ali took the time to explain how to maintain my cube van and taught me alot through our conversation. He was super honest and really wanted to help a young guy trying to start his own business! The last shop had told me everything was A ok but far from it. I much appreciate you guys, and I will be recommended everyone from friends to family! Thank you Ali And Taha! Peter Ol

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.

I took my Audi Q5 to Freds for an oil change and because my engine light was on. I had previously…read moretaken it to the shop at the dealership that I purchased the car from and they advised me that the o2 sensor needed to be replaced for $400+. I opted to wait and based on my girlfriends recommendation, I took it to Freds. Fred's did their own diagnostic and confirmed the same issue and rather that trying to sell the work, they called me to say that the part is under warranty from Audi and to take it back to them for free replacement. Now that is customer service. I will now be taking all of my cars to Fred's. Ps. It would be nice if they washed and vacuumed your car, but I'll let that pass for great customer service any day.

Fred's - your kind honesty (restored? no,) give me faith in automotive humanity. May you be booked…read moresolid for eternity. I write this review in full knowledge that I am bumping myself down in scheduling an appointment as the word is already out about how honestly and efficiently you run your decades old business.

I can't recommend this group more highly . They did a fantastic job on my car and I didn't have an…read moreappointment. I dropped in and although the shop had just closed, they opened it for me, and repaired my vehicle. Very kind, trustworthy and competent group. I had never used them before but I'll be going back !

Just had my regular oil change and service and met the new owners, Taj and Frank. I received the…read moresame reliable and honest service. Sorry to see that Peter has sold but the new guys have got great plans to modernize the shop! Very personable and friendly just like Peter. It seems the business will be in good hands.

As always, received the best service. They fit me with short notice, called to let me know what…read morerepairs were needed along with the price, including tax. I got my van back in 2.5 hours on a Saturday! Thanks for always providing good, consistent work with friendly service!

These guys are the best. Really trustworthy and knowledgeable. I had a pretty big job (cracked…read moreengine block) on my Olds Alero and they fixed it. I highly recommend this shop and wouldn't go anywhere else. There are hardly any repair shops around with real mechanics but Main Street Auto is the real deal. Elspeth Sage

Instamek saved us thousands by doing professional on the spot used car inspections. We avoided at…read moreleast 3 lemons/money pits being sold as something they were not. Highly recommend their mechanics/inspections at least in the Lower Mainland -- where we ordered them. They were fast, honest, courteous -- and really helped find decent vehicles for young adults in our family. Yvette

Just a heads-up based on my experience with InstaMek: after discussing pricing options and…read morerequesting a quote, I was signed up for a paid membership without explicitly consenting to it. While the charge was later refunded, the situation was concerning and stressful. I'm sharing this as a reminder to others to clearly and explicitly confirm before agreeing to any memberships or recurring charges.

New owner in last year.... Give them a try for sure. He knows his stuff. Is conscious of your…read moredollars. Great local business. My car has been in twice now for regular service and I've been happy both times

I have a 20 year old Dodge Ram van with over 300k still original engine and transmission, over the…read moreyears some parts have been replaced of course , but Aaron only fixed what was necessary and that at a very reasonable price. I live in Vancouver but I don't mind driving to Tsawassen because I know with Aaron automotive I get a fair deal and will not be overcharged.

All of a sudden, my car's USB Port is not charging, and upon checking on Yelp, I found Minit-Tune…read morein Richmond. I called at around 12ish on Saturday thinking that they may not be open or even if they are they may not have time for my very very small job. To my pleasant surprise, after a few rings, a gentleman answered and after telling him my problem, he asked me to see him at 3:30pm! He did say that they are very busy but still willing to take a look see for me, naturally, I expressed my appreciation! On arrival, I was a bit taken with how busy this little shop is, but only after standing at the counter for about 5 mins. I was acknowledged by Jackson (the gentleman on the phone), he immediately took my car in and asked us to come back in about an hour. Seeing how friendly everyone is when they come in, I know that all are regulars, which is a good sign already! Jackson, then proceeded to check my car and his advice was to use another power outlet instead since the car's USB may not have enough voltage for my multi-headed charger. He also checked all the fuses and they all turned out fine. With mystery solved, I am now happy to use the other power outlet. Jackson was so nice that he only changed me a minimum fee, which is very generous of him to do so! Thank you Jackson for accommodating me in such a short notice and also on a busy Saturday afternoon!!

Super nice staff, very quick and efficient service even though they work in a very small space. I…read moreemailed them to book an appointment and they were quick to reply and book me in. They were just doing an oil change for me but found a nail in the tire and immediately called to see if it was alright for them to fix it. The entire appointment only took about an hour.