I was totally panicked in the middle of a busy work week when my truck started acting up. I called…read moreMike at 5 pm ,and he got me in the following morning. After diagnosing a shot wheel bearing ( in 1 hr.) ,he got the parts,and did the full service,including an oil change by the end of the day (4 ish ) I would highly recommend Silvahorn ! Great service,and comparable prices - without any hassles ! I'll be doing all my regular service locally with them,and any other work that may come up !

From the owner: Silvhorn Automotive Ltd. provides car owners with a range of auto repair, maintenance and…read moreenhancement services. Operating out of Pemberton and Whistler, our services include axle repair, brake replacement, engine repair, tune ups, wheel alignment, oil changes, muffler replacement, transmission repair, tires, balancing, electrical system service and custom wheels and accessories. Call Silvhorn Automotive Ltd. today for more information or to schedule an appointment.

We were driving the 99 from Clinton to Whistler, and our brakes started to overheat and smell burnt…read moreby the time we got to Pemberton. Since our van is 12 years old and not serviced that regularly, we wanted to get the brakes checked out to make sure there were still pads left and that nothing was dangerous. We arrived around noon, when everyone was taking off for lunch, but they still managed to check it out within a couple of hours. The waiting area had a comfy couch and lots of reading material. Turns out everything was fine, and it was just plain overheating. They charged $30 to do the check, which I thought was more than reasonable, especially since they got to it right away, and they didn't try to upsell anything, like telling us we should tune up or replace this or that while we were there.

At the end of September, I had my winter tuneup as well as install my snow tires, on rims. I had my…read morerear brakes done as well. The service was done promptly, ready at the end of the day. While I gasped at the cost of the parts, the labour portion was most reasonable.

I've owned cars for 24 years, and in that time, I've worked with my fair share of mechanics--but…read morenone have come close to the level of care, professionalism, and genuine customer service I've experienced at Barney's Automotive, especially from Owen. From the very first visit, I was struck by how personal the experience was. Owen greeted me by name, took the time to listen, and made me feel like more than just another service ticket. That personal touch means so much--especially in an industry where it's easy to feel like you're being rushed in and out. What truly sets them apart is their unmatched customer service. Even when I've needed last-minute help, they've always gone out of their way to fit me in. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and their safety. Owen is also incredibly thorough when it comes to explaining what needs to be done. There's never any pressure, just honest recommendations and clear communication. Whether it's routine maintenance or unexpected repairs, I always leave feeling confident that my car--and my time--were respected. Barney's isn't just a great shop. It's a rare gem in the automotive world. After two decades of car ownership, I can honestly say this is the best experience I've ever had with any mechanic. If you're looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and truly customer-first place, this is it.

At the end of a day of skiing, I discovered I had a flat tire. I had to drive back to Vancouver…read morethe next day and didn't want to drive that distance on my space saver spare. A friend took me and the tire to Barney's at 5 pm and they told me they would repair the tire first thing in the morning. At 9:30 am, I received a text saying the tire was "good to go". I drove to the shop where they installed the tire and I was able to drive back to the city. Thanks guys, Clark W

I am not a "car person". I see the car as taking me from here to there, and I am lack serious…read moreinterest in anything other than the Bluetooth, but I have been happy with this garage. It was recommended to me by soneone I know in town, so it has a good local reputation. I have used it twice, on to get my snow tires off and once to install my Thule bike rack, and they were very reasonably priced. The owner also told me that it was possible to get a two inch hitch on my car, which the Ford dealer in Squamish said could not be done. So, at least, in the future if I ever do need a four bike rack, I know I can upsize it. It can be a bit hard to park, but other than that, it seemed like a very good place to bring the car to me.

Avoid this shop. At…read morefirst all seemed well as Rob helped us get a quick repair to our vehicle while on a ski trip in Whistler. Unfortunately, they installed the wrong part on my car (windshield wiper motor) that wasn't a direct fit to my vehicle and was not able to calibrate and kept popping up halfway up the windshield. The issue was obvious the moment I picked it up. Unfortunately we had to leave for our 5 hour drive home and couldn't stick around Whistler area for him to fix the mistake. The owner acknowledged it and refunded labor--but then failed to follow through on the rest. We agreed on a clear resolution: I'd get it fixed back home and return the incorrect part, and he'd reimburse me for the part (1st half before I shipped the part back and second half after he received it) for ~$445 CAD. I did exactly that--paid for the repair, shipped the part back internationally (cost me about $90 CAD in shipping), sent tracking, and followed up. He never paid a cent of what he agreed to for the cost and return of the bad part. Instead, he stopped responding entirely despite me calling 30+ times over the course of multiple weeks, leaving multiple voicemails and sending email. One time he answered the phone, said "hi this is Rob," and the second he realized it was me, he hung up. After that--no responses to calls or emails. He also refused delivery of the returned part at customs (leaving it abandoned in transit), which shows exactly how seriously he takes honoring his word. This wasn't just a mistake. It was a clear agreement to fix it, followed by complete avoidance and no follow-through. If something goes wrong here, don't expect them to stand behind their work. Finding mechanics whom you can trust can be difficult, fortunately, your search can be a little bit faster as you can scratch this one off the list.

Can't say enough about this shop! Without a scheduled appointment they inspected my Mazda SUV and…read morefixed the brake problem by next day! Excellent price too. Definitely know where our BC wheels are bring maintained going forward!

This shop squeezed me in to their busy schedule and helped me out immensely this weekend. I am very…read moreappreciative of their assistance, especially Angela, who was amazing.

They somehow turned a starter replacement into an almost $900 repair!…read more Probably won't go back.

What a terrible experience The receptionist Mark was rude…read morecondescending and throughly unprofessional when I sarcastically commented"nice customer service",he phoned my husband, berated him and stated diamond head would no longer fix my truck .this was after my truck came back from your mechanics sounding worse. Mark ,obviously he's not a mechanic told my husband the part needed to be worn in for the loud noise to stop..ridiculous statement. Mark should stick to answering the phones..a man need to know his limitations. Is this whiney miserable man really the face you want representing your company? be forewarned Squamish your vehicle repairs at diamond head can be cancelled on whim..depending on whether the receptionist is having a bad time of the month or not

Made an appointment on Monday, told them I needed a wheel alignment and two front tires, I had…read morepreviously bought tires there and they were familiar with my car. I was to bring my car in Wednesday as early as possible. So after giving them two days notice, they didn't have the tires on hand, and after paying $170 for a "inspection" was told that I needed an alignment, and new tires, and a back tire only had 5 psi... Strangely they assumed that I would leave my car in the parking lot until the next morning. (unlocked, as I discovered) but needing transportation, I left. After driving a few minutes, I checked my tire pressure and found it still had 5 psi. So I called them and asked if they put air in the tire and the response was no because we thought you were going to replace them. (but they didn't have them, even though they had two days notice to get at least two)... returned the next morning. I asked the owner as he arrived to work Thursday morning if it was reasonable to be without transportation for 30+ hours for a couple of tires and a wheel alignment? He replied that it wasn't uncommon! I don't think that is a reasonable standard for any shop! NEWPORT AUTO "home of the 36 hour alignment" I have since found out they often overcharge and under deliver. take your car elsewhere, don't fall victim to this greedy gouge master

Take your car elsewhere. Literally anywhere's. Feed a backyard mechanic beers on the clock and he'd…read moreprobably finish it quicker and still do a better job. Nothing but misleading communication and lies from these guys. Paid $1000 to DIAGNOSE a misfire, which should be a couple hours of work tops. They bill extra hours and don't do the work that they say they will. Wanted to charge an extra 1.5 hours of labor to put my car back together on top of the 8 hours of labor they billed for a simple diagnosis. That simple diagnosis got completed at another shop in 3 hours and i didn't have to wait around for 2 weeks before they touched my car. They also yanked fuses from my car for no reason and left them hidden in the interior (a sick joke for the less mechanically inclined!?) No response from them when i asked why they even opened my fuse box. A shame to the squamish community that we have shady shops like this in operation. Save yourself the headache, keep some cash in your pockets and get your car running quicker by bringing it ANYWHERE other then Newport Auto

Joseph was really helpful! he gave me a discount on parts and good value for the labour time…read more brakes feel dialled now

We got a flat tire in Pemberton on a long weekend and everything was closed except for TJ Tire. We…read moreasked many locals around town in Pemberton but no one knew of any auto shops that would open on the long weekend. Luckily, the wonderful employees at the Chevron in Mt. Currie had the phone number for TJ Tire (they don't seem to be on Google Maps so it did not pop up in any of our searches). Terry answered the phone very quickly and it was such a relief to find someone that could help us! He operates out of his home in Mt. Currie but has all the proper tools and equipment to handle tire problems. He was very friendly and kind and even explained things to me every step of the way to help me understand. He found the leak in our tire, which turned out to be a very tiny old screw, and patched it up and we were good to go! It was such a comfort to be able to continue on our trip back to Vancouver without any worries and he worked very quickly so we were able to still go to all the places that we originally planned for the day. His pricing was also super reasonable and didn't even upcharge at all for working on a stat holiday. I would definitely recommend him for any tire problems, especially on weekends or holidays because he is very responsive! Thank you TJ Tire!