I have an old car - a 2003 Saab. The only reason I keep this car is Ivan. Whenever I need repairs, Ivan is there for me. He is very reasonably priced, incredibly honest and an all round nice guys. Each and every one of his Yelp reviews is genuine. Many times he will end up charging you less than his initial estimate if he felt that the work involved was a bit less. I recently had an oil leak. Ivan said it would cost be 300 dollars - he ended up charging me 275 and threw in the oil change for free - a full synthetic oil change costs at least 90 bucks. You can't get such an honest mechanic anywhere. Plus he knows cars. Be warned his shop looks unassuming - but he will gladly give you a ride to public transport or the nearby Markville mall. His father who helps also serves as the pickup dropoff driver and all the other guys in his crew are also super nice. read more

Ivan is wonderful! He worked on my 2009 Nissan versa and replaced my left controller. It goes a long way to be greeted with a smile and warm handshake. Mechanics can get the job done but Ivan gets it done and puts you at ease that your car is in good hands. Great customer service on top of the work. Thanks again Ivan! read more

Went to Ivan for oil change and changing season tires. Very fast and honest. They do a very good job and doesn't charge me an arm and a leg for my audi. Parking there can sometimes be a pain because space is limited unless you're there early read more

Excellent mechanic. Fair, honest and better priced than the competition. Specializes in Mazda but works on all makes as I understand it. Doesn't sell services not necessary, works fast, offers OEM where possible or third party alternatives for parts and does high quality work. Been going here since around 2015 and wouldn't even consider anyone else at this point. read more

Normally when I yelp a place I've never been to, I try to suss out any fake reviews i.e. someone who raves about a place in similar words as another poster who only have about 2 or 3 reviews collectively. I'm pretty good at figuring that out. But I honestly believe that every 5 star review for this shop is completely legitimate. Ivan is genuinely friendly, caring, and offers the solution that would cost the least amount of money. I saved at least $200 because of him. read more

I have not actually used this guy but he gave me a speedy and very competitive quote to fix my AC - and was very helpful. I decided to trade in the car instead, but he's definitely getting my business going forward. read more

It wasn't a recommendation from anyone, I simply read forums and reviews online I decided to get a project done by Ivan (the owner). Throughout the project, Ivan gave consistent updates and provided great recommendations. I've been going to Igarage for the last 2 years and Ivan's been absolutely amazing. He's very honest and his prices are extremely fair. Ivan and his team put the effort to stay an hour after closing to get the job done on my car. I live in the west end of Toronto by Yorkdale Mall and it's well worth the drive to Markham for them to service my car. Thank you Ivan for the great service! read more

In an industry characterized by dishonesty, I've always wondered why someone doesn't just run a 100% honest business and everyone will send their extended family and friends there. Ivan's garage is only the 2nd garage I've known that I can fully trust to do what is "truly needed" on my car. Having had many cars for nearly 40 years, there have also been many trips to garages/dealerships. Despite good reviews and recommendations, some were obviously dishonest when talking to them (I know a bit about engines from fixing my own bikes). They may have done good work but work was padded a bit or they were working at a rate to bill a certain minimum. Dealerships... forget about that. Always trying to upsell. You meet Ivan, and especially his dad (who helps out at the garage) and you can feel the straight-up characters that they are. If you're looking for a courtesy car, cappuccino machine, luxury lounge, and patronizing coddling... then this isn't the place for you. If you want someone to honestly assess what needs to be done, give you options based on how much you want to spend and to what degree you want it fixed, and then get to it and get it done... then Ivan is the guy to go to. I went based on a few strong recommendations, driving all the way from downtown T.O. to an industrial strip at Hwy 7 and Markham road. I wanted to give him a shot to tell me what I already knew - my right front brake calliper was seizing and rubbing the pad while driving. Possible alternate options could have been a warped rotor, a seized pin, or some debris lodged in the pad. Ivan knew all those possibilities, assessed it immediately, and gave me options and advice on what to do. I already knew the answer and how much it would cost to do - both if I bought the parts and did it myself or I went to an auto mechanic. Again, Ivan was totally honest and his price was very good - very good in that it was a fair price for fair work, neither cut-rate nor overpriced. Definitely lower than your average garage but not so low that I knew he'd have to cut corners. It was an all-in price and he was going to honour it. He gave me a time, about 2 hours because the garage was busy when I arrived without an appointment. You can readily see that a conscientious work effort is the mantra of his business. I ran my own large business and was in the customer service industry for over 20 years, and reputation/honesty are critical to success. No slacker employees, no fluff overhead, but doing good work in a real time frame and charging a price that reflects the work. This is the formula for making money from volume and loyalty, not from gouging customers. He offered me a drive to somewhere close by from his charming and wise dad, and said he'd call as soon as it was done. You should definitely take the opportunity to talk with his dad; he is one of those wise old souls who know about life - the hard work, trials, and triumphs. 90 minutes later, a phone call, all done, and his dad came to pick me up. Ivan was busy with a line up of customers, too busy to glad-hand and coddle me. He simply said the work was done, all is good, thank you very much. That's the kind of mechanic I want to leave my car with. When I drove away, the brakes felt great. I took a close look at the work when I got home and it was first-rate. I will be taking my car to Ivan for everything from here on. I will highly recommend him to my extended family and friends. I will always be grateful that there are people like him and his father who run an honest business and put in an honest day's work. read more

I was a regular for a number of years with this shop and I must say that I've come to find that with the work that Ivan puts in can be very sloppy. People can go there and be content with the work that he puts into their car however if I'm taking the time to write this review, I'm doing this from personal experience along with other friends of mine that have gone there in the past. In short, I feel that his prices are cheap because his work is. I've recently had an issue that was dated back to the time he was repairing my radiator which he forgot to plug back in the fan when he was done replacing. Shortly after that, my water pump blew because of that. Ivan agreed to replace it free of charge (great), however this exact issue happened twice after a year later. Without careful examination, Ivan jumped to say that it was going to be more expensive job seeing that my Head Gasket or an O ring would need to be replaced, as this issue stemmed from his carelessness in the past, he didn't see any reason to take ownership or even pay for half of the repairs for this issue. Thankfully, I took the car to another place and it is fixed. The car is working better than I've had it in a long time. The problem, was neither the head gasket nor the o-ring, it was the water pump. When upon inspection, it turns out that the surface wasn't properly cleaned before putting on the new water pump as well as speculation that the water pump wasn't replaced the second time, it was the same one. I've had a number of other issues that I can go on about with him and his co-worker Jay, but this one takes the cake. This shop may be cheaper than others, but I'd rather pay the extra to have an issue like this carefully examined, and properly fixed. Best of luck to anyone that goes there. I only hope that you don't run into similar problems like I did. read more

Had my front and rear brake pads done in record time. Honest reasonable rates. Even had a drive to the mall by Ivan's dad. Great service will dedicate be fining back again. Try them out you won't be disappointed. Service was beyond expectations - thanks Ivan. read more

I am always in the area for the nearby coin op car wash and my barber. I usually go to Igarage for my oil changes and small maintenance items because they're very efficient. Excellent shop. read more

My only feedback for this place is that its small, which isn't a big deal. Their Garage only holds about 2 cars with barely any waiting area space other than 4-5 chairs that are stacked up against the wall. You can sit and watch but they recommend you get a pick up and come back later. Or when they're not busy, one of them will offer to drop you off at Markville Mall (depending how long your maintenance is). Their hands are obviously dirty so be prepared to receive your car key back with a bit of dirt/grease and be sure to wipe down your steering wheel and shift knobs. I can see these guys work with speed so don't be surprised if your car seat comes back with a little bit of debris on it. I think they take cash only with no print out receipts. Although, you can email them and request one. Parking can be tight as there is limited space. If its full, you can jump out and let them know as they'll designate you to park it somewhere nearby (usually the lot next door). Overall, with the prices that these guys charged and customer service, I'm not gonna complain too much about the cleanliness. I'm pretty satisfied and will come back again. They even made honest recommendations on what needs to be fixed/replaced. read more

Hard to find an honest mechanic. Ivan is as legit as they come. Doesn't up sell you, won't recommend anything you don't need. Very fair prices and good honest advice and recommendations. This place will be around for years to come. read more

Straight to the point! Honest advice. Very affordable and reasonable pricing. Took my car twice. First time he checked my car's underbody, breaks, took time to test drive and told me that nothing needs to be done. And all this for NO Charge!!! Second time i was in and out within 20 mins with oil change and cabin filter replacement. He also gave me the right advice about my summer tires during my first visit. read more

Ivan has been, and continues to be a great guy to deal with. He's very trustworthy, and I really feel when dealing with him that he wants to help me as a customer. I've been going to him for a couple of years now and the service is never anything less than excellent. His team are very helpful, and he goes out of his way to be as accommodating as he can be, and will treat you right. Service provided is top shelf. It's clear from watching his other client interactions that people really enjoy dealing with both himself, and his team. read more

I am very satisfied with Ivan and his team service. There are so many dealerships and mechanic shops that are trying to take advantage of you, but I didn't find it happened in Igarage. Ivan is very responsive by my inquires with his honest and professional advice. After several times visit (oil and tires change, oil leak fixed) , I believe Ivan is a trustworthy mechanic. Would highly recommend! read more

Ivan has helped me out on numerous occasions. He's extremely honest and does very good work. Ive recently moved out from Toronto and I cannot find an equal to Ivan since. read more

Another business who's reviews are probably from fake profiles created my family and friends. I took my car to get the front brake pads & rotors replaced. I also had a rear brake squeak noise when I release the brake pedal. This is a very common and easy fix for civics. I thought I would test this shops "positive" reviews. After getting my "top quality" Chinese brake parts from the neighboring unit, the owner told me that I would need new drums for the rear!!! WHAT A JOKE!!! I don't need a new drum! All I needed was grease/anti-seize compound on the contact points where the brake shoes rub against the back plates. read more

Had all my cars always serviced by iGarage. He knows how to take care of my subaru since he owns a subaru too. But he is also good with other cars. He is really busy so make sure you call ahead of time and book an appointment before you go see him. A+ service and A+ prices as well. thank you ivan! read more

Took my vehicle to the dealership to get inspected three days ago in NYC. The dealership told me everything was fine. Drove away from the dealership and noticed the turn signal flashes twice as fast. Didn't think anything was wrong since the dealership just inspected everything. Took the vehicle on a road trip to Toronto and found out that my brake light and turn light were both off. After reading all the great reviews on Igarage, I took the vehicle to get the lights fixed. They were very knowledgable and replaced the bulbs within 15 minutes for only $10. The dealership would have charged me $120 just to find out what they broke and another $20 for the part. If I live in Canada, Ivan would definitely be my mechanic. read more

Had my car towed there after hours for a no start condition, was fixed before noon next day at a very competitive price. I asked them to take a look around since the car was there to find anything else that might need attention, and to my surprise there was nothing else needed. If this was a dealership or a franchise shop, I would have shot myself in the foot by asking for a similar inspection. read more

Quick and professional service with a competitive rate. Very satisfied. Highly recommended.

Awesome! Great price, knowledgable and awesome service! Ivan is a great guy! Its very hard to find a honest mechanic nowadays, so you gotta value it! read more

honest mechanic. great pricing. would recommend. Ivan is now a friend of mine and I send all my cars and family cars to him. Nothing to complain about. His staff are all nice guys as well. read more

I went here earlier this week based on a recommendation by a coworker. I was pleasantly surprised by the service I received. It was quick and efficient and I did not feel like he was trying to upsell or recommend changes I may not need. I went around 3pm and parking was fine, but I did notice on way out that parking/traffic was starting to become an issue. Despite this, I plan on going here regularly! read more

Ivan, the (main?) mechanic, is without a doubt the friendliest and most honest mechanic I have ever met. The first time I went to Igarage, my car was making noises and I wanted to get it checked out. Ivan drove the car around and gave it an inspection, free of charge. He has never tried to convince me to replace parts unnecessarily and gives me a reasonable price on anything I need. Would definitely recommend! read more

Decide to try them out based on reviews on various forums on the internet. Ivan is the best! Responded quickly to my quote request for brakes and answered all my questions. When I brought my car in, he took the time to answer questions and had the car ready at the time he promised. Igarage is not that close to where I live, but definitely worth the drive to know that the job will be done right. read more

Negligent! The mechanic left the driver seat dirty with grease and oil, he should either let the customer drive in or put some protective cover before sitting on customer's car. Rushed, put the plug before the oil was fully drained. No repeat business from me. read more