Used Stanford Auto for all of my cars repairs since the early 2000's under Scotty's original…read moreownership. Have only GOOD things to say about Noah and Adam. Since they took over the business they have manitained the quality and kept the cost of repairs at a very reasonable rate in these very changeable times. And have referred my friends and neighbours to them.

First time I have taken my car to STANFORD and had an excellent experience. Solid credibility,…read moreinformative + a highly organized approach. I will be a repeat customer without doubt.

I've taken my vehicle to Brock twice now over the last few weeks for completely unrelated issues…read more Both times he provided fast, honest service. I feel very comfortable having Brock service my vehicle and I would highly recommend him to others.

From the owner: Family owned and operated in Qualicum Beach since 1995, Coast Auto Service is a provincially…read moredesignated inspection facility, offering a range of auto services including custom exhaust bending and Air conditioning

Got a car wash and my car came out looking worse. I paid for the best package and my car is covered…read morein bugs and looks filthy after being "cleaned". All the dirt that was on my car turned more white so my black car looks grey with black finger prints. Extremely disappointed as I paid $20 and now have to go to a second car wash.

Always has the cheapest gas in town. the inside is great and the employees are super nice. Only…read moreissue is the car wash sucks.

WOW, I'm beyond thankful that Thom came to assist me today. My vehicle had a torn / slashed tire…read moreissue (as I hit a metal object on Hwy 19, Northbound near Courtenay). Thom went above and beyond with his exemplary customer service, he's trustworthy and honest and I would & will highly recommend him and Bowser Automotive Ltd. to everyone. Thanks Thom, your amazing customer service won't be forgotten.

Yesterday late afternoon toward a very dark early evening my husband (Monty) and I were heading…read moretoward Courtenay in the middle of a really awful rain and wind storm when we realized we had a flat tire and immediately needed to pull over to the side of the Inland Highway, which we did. We were approximately 2 miles north of the Buckley Bay turnoff for the Denman Island Ferry where we intended to stay the night after a meal in Courtenay. Fortunately, we have membership with the B.C. Automobile Association and contacted them for help. B.C.A.A. were, as always, excellent and before long Ted from Bowser Automotive was there to give us shelter with his tow truck from the heavy traffic and poor road conditions created by the storm while he jacked us up, removed the offending left front tire, torqued the spare in place, and made sure we had the correct air pressure all with a smile on his face. While we were all wet and cold, no one smashed into us and we remained alive and were soon on our way.....forever grateful to Ted and his truck.....with thanks, Sandy and Monty

Best automotive shop in town repairs all high end European cars. Qualified staff, friendly service.read more

Very happy every time I have gone in here for repairs to my vehicle. The gentleman at the front…read moreexplained everything very well. They were fast, efficient, honest and I felt they went the extra mile for me. Much appreciated!!

These guys quoted me $450 for a dirtbike service over the phone. When I brought my bike in…read moreyesterday I was told it would be $650. She decided to bring it down to $550 for me. When I picked up my bike today I was charged $825 without having been given any warning of the price increase. The lady at the front desk told me she would talk to the owner... He was not available. I was told that he would call me. He did not. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!

Terrible service took my bike to Spunkys for a tuneup. It was there for a month they told me it was…read morefixed. It wasn't fixed when I called back to talk to the mechanic about it he was a rude, arrogant jerk to me told me I should've bought a new bike. Instead of a used one and told me to bring it back for another service I would never shop there again. Save your money go anywhere else.

Had to replace a couple of serpentine belts on my Cadillac Escalade and was pleasantly welcomed by…read moreBill the owner, called me before the service was done and accepted what had to be done and picked it up in a few hours. As it was my first time here as i just moved to Parksville i felt that i wasn't taken advantage of. Looks like i found a good garage to take my vehicles too! :+D

From the owner: Parksville Car Clinic offers quality automobile repairs and maintenance service. We work on all…read moremakes and models of vehicles, so whether you drive a car or truck, we can offer the service you need. If you are in need of transportation while your vehicle is being repaired, we are more than happy to provide courtesy cars. Call us today to schedule an appointment at our repair shop, and you'll get quality repairs priced right.

On May 23, 2025 I purchased a 2021 Kia Soul LX from Harris Oceanside…read more Dealers and salespersons are required to disclose the prior use of a vehicle including previous use as a taxi, emergency, rental or lease vehicle. Harris failed to disclose the Kia was previously a rental car. I reported Harris Oceanside to the Vehicle Authority of British Columbia on July 7, 2025 after Harris and I were not able to arrive at an mutually agreeable resolution. On September 09, 2025 the VSA determined that Oceanside failed to declare that the Kia had previously been a rental car. The VSA ruling: Based on the VSA investigation, the information and evidence, I have determined the following regarding your complaint: The purchase agreement did not indicate that the vehicle had previously been a rental car - Substantiated: The evidence demonstrates that Oceanside failed to declare that the Kia had previously been a rental car on the Purchase Agreement. Any potential resolutions are between you and Oceanside as the VSA cannot compel a Motor Dealer to do anything or respond in one way or another with regards to a specific consumer transaction. If a resolution cannot be reached betwee you and Oceanside, you have the option of seeking legal advice or civil action. This is definitely the worse car buying experience I have ever had!

I went into Harris oceanside Chevrolet for an oil change. Without asking me they charged me for a…read moretire rotation as well. Upon checking I determined they did not rotate my tires. The mechanic admitted this and the person working at the service desk knew this as well. However they would not give me a credit for not doing the work. Now wondering if they even changed my oil?