Quick and very friendly service, great communicators, and very reasonable charge! Thanks guys!

We had an amazing experience here when our car suddenly overheated while we were traveling. Another local shop also with good reviews was too busy to take us and referred us here to George and he took amazing care of us! He looked at the car relatively quickly (within the hour) and had it safe to drive again within another hour.... and then charged us way less than we were expecting!! When does THAT happen in an emergency car-broke-down situation?? It was awesome. If I lived locally, this place would be my go-to shop. It's nice to know there are guys like George who run an honest business. Highly recommended!! read more

I can't say enough great things about every part of my experience taking my new-to-me old car to Don Valley Auto, after a different auto shop missed some key safety issues during an inspection. George was straightforward, very efficient and kind. He even showed my 5 year old how to use a tire gauge, which was a highlight of his summer. If you need a reliable honest mechanic (who doesn't?), and need the job done right, call George and his partner for an appointment. This auto shop is an absolute Toronto gem! read more

Had a friend recommend this place after I had a disaster experience at Canadian tire auto centre Lakeshore E . I can't say enough about this hidden gem of an auto shop in Leslieville !! Honest mechanics and outstanding customer service . read more

I'm really happy with their service. I called up and was put off at first by the fact it would take almost a week before there was a time to take in my car. Once it was in though they were quick, helpful, on price and on time. I'll definitely go back. read more

Have been going to Don Valley for 11+ years and have had only great experiences with them. George and Tom get right to the point which means you often get your car back the same day. Better and more affordable than most garages I have had before finding them.They are a hidden gem. read more

I've officially changed mechanics. Went to my dealership this morning which charged me $2,000 to purchase and change a shifter cable. I called Don Valley Auto Center and the owner said "heading for coffee but come by and I'll check it out for you". Showed up, the place is busy as hell but he's waiting for me. Takes the car and comes back in after 10mins. Fixed. All it needed was a little grease. Bada-bing. Didn't charge me--says it happens all the time. Totally converted read more

Never disappointed! Wouldn't go anywhere else and have recommended a number of people who are very happy with the service and workmanship!!

I've been going to George for years and will always deal with him before going elsewhere. In fact his whole team is top notch. What I like about dealing with George? He's "salt of the earth", not a scammy bone in his body. In fact he's suggested alternate repairs that were in fact cheaper than what I initially thought was required. For example: I had a hole in my exhaust, and instead of replacing the entire pipe and muffler, he simply cut out a section of the pipe and welded another in. A simple frugal solution. Thats Don Valley for you. D read more

George at Don Valley Auto can be an enigma. Some days he's all sunshine and smiles, while on other days he will be curt to the point of being rude. Hell, somedays, he's just plain rude. If he were anybody else, I'd never do business with him, BUT... he's incredibly knowledgeable, honest, helpful, and trustworthy. Plus, he will always bend over backward to get his customers great value for their money. Because of that, I keep returning and I keep accepting his mercurial personality as the price of admission for getting to take my vehicles to a local auto shop that is a rarity in this industry. He once insisted on modifying a 3rd party radiator to fix my Saab -- a $600 solution -- because he said there was no way he was going to let me pay for a $2,000 OEM replacement part for a car that was already 10 years old. You can't put a price on that kind of service. In my Leslieville neighbourhood, George is something of a living legend. If you need good work done honestly and affordably, he and his son-in-law Tom are the guys you should see. read more

When people say: "I've got this guy" they should all be talking about George. Straight advice. Fast service. Saved me $500 on a quote from the dealership. read more

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I have been trusting George and Tom to look after my cars for just over 3 years. Can't say enough good things about them. I have seen a lot of mechanic in my 25 years of car ownership and have learned you need to find one with two traits - knowledgeable and honest. George has got both in spades. The fact that he and Tom are both great guys is an added bonus. I am shocked to see any negative posts. I suspect the rusted connector pipe is not telling the complete story or George's full explanation. I have recommended these guys to several people who are all now regular customers. Gotta thank the jerk mechanic (Pat) at Downtown Gas & Auto for the recommendation - he was too busy chatting with a friend to look at a broken stud on my wheel. Wasn't a big bill, but George treated me like I was giving him a million dollars in service, not $35. read more

George & Tom run the most honest and friendly shop in the city. They are extremely knowledgeable and I have no doubt the advice they'd give any customer is the same as what they'd give to their own family. (Really, they just make everyone who walks in feel like they *are* part of their family.) There's nowhere else I'd bring my car. read more

George, Tom and the crew are amazing. Incredibly honest and blunt in their assessments, they'll tell you what you need--no more, no less--and what it will cost. Excellent workmanship by a shop that takes pride in their work. Have officially switched over from the dealership repair shop, which was a rip-off. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I was buying my first used car and decided to do a pre-purchase inspection last minute. They were able to schedule me in and did the inspection for me even though I was late (due to snow). They were very friendly and explained to me what they examined. It was a pleasant experience and will be returning for sure. read more

I was shocked today​ when I arrived at Don Valley Auto Centre and was greeted with a hostile very angry old man. He appeared to be the owner/manager. It was an emergency my brake lines had leaked all fluid while driving. I was able to pull over and get a tow. The parking lot at Don Valley Auto Centre parking lot was almost empty and the tow truck driver waited for me to talk to the manager and say where to park. Instead,​ the Manager rushed out shouting he was booked up till May​ 20 I mentioned that he had serviced my car previously​ hoping it meant something that I was a previous customer. Well,​ that set him off he got even more hostile said he didn't care and shouted in parting that my well-maintained​ vehicle should be taken off the road. The tow truck driver was astonished he had not experienced this kind of rage previously. While I did not take his out of control shouting personally​ It is not something I will never experience again. I only went to this Auto Centre because it was close to home in Riverdale. read more

Still coming here as I have had only excellent service from George and his crew. 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Turbo. Close to 160K km. I had a coil to one of the cylinder's spark plugs go bad three months ago. Parts and labor costs were very reasonable. I had my Subaru's timing belt and all the other timing belt associated parts and oil pump changed about two months ago. I could have just had the timing belt replaced if I wanted to but George advised me that since it was a lot of work just to change the timing belt, I might as well change all the other old parts since another part would likely break soon anyway. George gave me the parts at cost with no mark-up. He just charged for labor which was reasonable. I read online about my car and it is a time intensive job to just change the timing belt. I even checked to see if I could find a better price for the parts online and in the US but I could not. He also gave me Continental parts which is a good brand for the parts I needed. My engine light came on three days ago and I went to see George about it. He checked and it was simply bad gas(gasoline that is) and he reset the engine light. No charge. Thanks again George. I won't say where I got the gas but it was at a discount gas station. Five Star service at Don Valley Auto. read more

Reliable, honest, cheerful, and sympathetic. Even if George makes bad jokes.

Every time I accelerated my car would make a loud whirring sound and then some rumbling as if something was loose beneath it-- I was concerned about it so I called Don Valley Auto Centre right as they opened after a friend recommended them to me. I got my car there in 5 minutes and was immediately taken care of (it was a Monday morning and they seemed to be very busy) and within the next 2 hours my car was fixed! No hidden agenda, just straight to the point. He explained what was wrong, what parts I needed and the cost of the labour. I would definitely recommend George and his team! read more

Excellent and quick service. Accurate quote given. Any issues with my Jeep and I will be heading back to Don Valley Auto Centre.

Things have changed at this go-to shop of mine. Been coming here for over 10 years and always found the service excellent and most of all honest. Very disappointed to say that things have changed. They seem to have gotten comfortable with the accolades and the service and honesty have declined. Recently brought in my car for a noisy exhaust - they told me I needed a new catalytic converter which would cost around $700-800 incl. labour and taxes etc. I took my car to get a second opinion and there was nothing wrong with the catalytic converter - a connector pipe behind the converter had rusted and was loose. A cheap welding job of less than $90 fixed it up nicely. Not saying that it wasn't possible to replace the whole thing and a welding job has a shorter shelf life, but when I called to ask George why they didn't give me the option of welding it together he waffled and told me that it all came as one assembly blah blah blah. I may be female and no nothing about cars but there is a world of difference between a connector to the catalytic converter (which can be welded) and the converter itself. Very disappointing. read more

I LOVE Don Valley Auto! I have never known George and the guys at Don Valley to give me bad advice or to charge me more than I needed to pay. They are always looking for ways to SAVE me money. I have been going to Don Valley for over 15 years. They are always there for me when I need them and I enjoy going to the shop where I am treated with courtesy and generosity. The person with the catalytic converter issue should wait a few months to see how long their repair actually lasts before making disparaging remarks about a perfectly reputable and honest business. Try Don Valley for yourselves. They don't make people like George anymore. Honest. hard working and kind. A family business that treats you like family. read more

Went here for some engine noise I didn't like. They said I needed a major engine tune-up. Paid $700, got in the car, turned it on, noise was still there. $700 of unnecessary work, and I don't think they even checked that they'd solved my problem. read more

Considering the amount of crook mechanics there are in Toronto, Don Valley is refreshing. They are honest and timely. You won't get the cheapest price but you'll get the best service. Would recommend to all! read more