Mar 9, 2026 I have…read morejust purchased and had installed a set of Nokian One 100H tires (215/70/R16) for my Honda CR-V (FWD only). I had asked for a recommendation for tires that would provide a softer more comfortable ride than my existing Nokian all weather set and be very good in the rain. I found the existing ride to be very harsh, especially going over depressed manhole covers and typical Nanaimo road patches. I had some slim hope better tires might produce enough improvement to at least notice so as to justify my somewhat earlier than needed purchase. I would like to say how pleased I am at the resulting improvement. The new Nokians were even smoother on smooth pavement and over my "favourite" set of 3 sequential road patches on Jinglepot the car produced just a muted bump instead of the harsh bone shaking bang from the old all weathers. I haven't had the opportunity to test the new ones in the rain yet (soon will I think) but I can say even on dry pavement I've noticed improved traction. Thanks to all the staff who helped with the recommendation, scheduled the appointment, and did all the install work. Once again Kal Tire 682 (6590 Island Hwy N) has come through for me. Russ Macdonald

Huge thanks to John Earhart at Kal Tire Norwell Dr. Location. He went above and beyond to help us…read morein a very stressful situation. We didn't even buy tires. John crawled under our suv to take pictures and helped us get the vehicle safely drivable before we left on a long trip home. I would recommend this Kal Tire location to anyone for all their products. very friendly and caring staff. Thanks again John

While on Vacation in Parksville we realized there was a problem with one of our tires. Sydney Tire…read morewas able to fit us in their schedule and showed us the back tire was starting to split. They replaced our back tires within 1/2 an hour AND at a reasonable price! Thanks for the fast and excellent service.

Great service at a reasonable price. I needed RV tires and they were very informative about what I…read moreshould get.

Five star review,I had a flat tire on my work van and we noticed it 3pm Saturday afternoon,I…read moremanaged to inflate the tire and drove the to cal tire and it was repaired no charge as we purchased the tires from Cal Tire. Great service now we can work on Monday. Jack olsen JLO electrical services ltd.

Unfortunately although yesterday I gave a glowing review to the branch on Victoria Trail, today I'm…read moremad as a wet hen. If I could give 0 stars I would. This morning my car had 3 flat tires, so not particularly happy today after being sent off yesterday thinking all was well. I called and spoke to Jeff and first he asked me if I could bring the car down. I said yes after I pumped up the tires. Then he said they couldn't do it today or tomorrow as they were fully booked. I understand this is a busy time, but then to be further told by him to go elsewhere when I trusted them to make sure they were leak free and good to drive on is extremely annoying. Why is it so hard to find a good tire shop in Nanaimo? Just heard from the new shop (not the one I am complaining about) that none of the tires were on the bead (I think that's the correct terminology) so had to be removed from the rims, the rims cleaned, and had to be reseated. I was prepared to pay for that yesterday but not today. I had told Jeff I had just purchased the rims and tires on Marketplace. He looked at the tires on my car and the ones on the "new to me" rims and advised me to keep the tires that came with the rims, which according to the shop I went to to fix the bad bead issue were from 2012. I can only assume this was to spare the time to remount them on the new to me rims. Did he not know that yesterday? And how, in good conscience, could you send me off with those tires which the new shop showed me were cracked and old? At least now I will have new tires too. You lost a sale on that too, Kal Tire. Thanks for doing a horrible job and possibly putting my life at risk. If I'd gone on the highway like this, I shudder to think what might have happened.

I had a nail in the tire of my rental car yesterday. I am on vacation and had no clue where to go…read morein Nanaimo to get the tire fixed. Miraculously I was very close to Fountain Tire when my tire started to go flat. Everyone at Fountain Tire was professional and very very helpful. They turned a stressful situation into an enjoyable one. Excellent service! If I lived in Nanaimo this would be the only place I would go for tire purchases and tire changes.

I brought my vehicle to Fountain Tire Nanaimo for a pre-booked diagnostic and inspection on June…read more20. I was transparent about the situation and made myself available for collaboration and communication. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing: No clear diagnosis (mixed stories from different people) Wrong part ordered The vehicle was left sitting for weeks with no plan (and silence from the franchise owner until I escalated to corporate office - I was left to speculate and still feel "ghosted") Eventually, I was told they don't work on vehicles older than 20 years old (apparently that's code for "we don't want to bother"). Eventually the upper level management said that was untrue and older vehicles are welcome. I moved my vehicle to another garage where I was treated with patience, professionalism and a sincere desire to work on the vehicle, but at the Fountain Tire in Nanaimo, I encountered poor communication and unprofessional final messaging (bizarre vibes). I'm sharing this in hopes that Fountain Tire improves the way they manage customer expectations and internal workflows.

Beware!!!The service was terrible and dishonest. I was promised a refund for incomplete work I was…read morecharged for and am still waiting 6 weeks later- no refund. The owner told me several times he would call and get back to me, and never did- not once, but made sure to insult me. Ladies do not go here unless you'd like to get lied to, overcharged, and ripped off DISHONEST & TERRIBLE SERVICE

They charged my daughter $300 more than the Honda dealership would have. Unfortunately she didn't…read moreknow what was wrong with her car and went in crying. I feel he took advantage of a young 20yr old girl. When I asked him why he charged so much more he stated, "you have to compare apples to apples". I guess he feels his service is better than what they provide at the dealership.

They were on time, in fact a bit early. They were very efficient and also checked my spare tire…read more This is my second time at this shop and I will return to give them more business.

Wow, so accommodating and friendly. I stopped by as soon as they opened the other day, as my car…read moregave me a warning to check my tire pressure. I didn't have an appointment, but I just took a chance. Luckily they were able to fit me in, and checked my tires within a few minutes. They didn't even charge me! I will definitely come back here when I need new tires.

This is for anyone who decides to look elsewhere. Do…read moreyourself a favour and just book in. What a magnetic team. Extremely professional, efficient and well managed. Between Gary, Tony and B.. everyone is like a warm hug. Can't wait to come back...

Always helpful and highly skilled. Highly recommended .good prices . Friendly serviceread more

I just purchased Toyo Open Country AT tires for my Ford F150. The entire staff was so kind. Ryan…read morewas super helpful, answering all my questions and helping me find the perfect tires. Installation was quick. I would highly recommend Cedar Tire to everyone.

I found the folks at Cedar Tire to be straight forward, easy to understand and HONEST!…read moreAfter purchasing front tires (BEST PRICE in town!) & mounting.. I requested a wheel alignment, upon inspection, they returned with a list of necessary repairs needing completion PRIOR to the alignment. Essentially a FREE inspection with printout! I'm a new return customer after this.

Amazing Service. Very fair prices, didn't try to upsell, and…read morewas done in 30 minutes as a walk in.

On Nov 15th Eco Tire removed my all season tires from my Mazda pickup truck. They mounted, balanced…read moreand installed new valve stems on my winter tires. The techician informed me that it seemed a wheel bearing was going in my front passenger side wheel, and advised me to consult my mechanic. I proceeded upon his advice, to bring my truck into Harris Mazda on Nov 24th, to have the issue checked out, as my vehicle has a full extended warranty and a wheel bearing issue would have been covered. Harris Mazda discovered that the 4 tires all had been improperly balanced, and corrected the issue for me at the cost of $130. Today, on November 28th, 2011, I contacted the technician at Eco Tire, and told him of the service I had received, and that I had taken my vehicle to mazda and what they had discovered and fixed. The Tecnicican, who refused to give me his name, became hostile and told me that its impossible, and that Harris Mazda must be lying, and asked me what I expected him to do about it. I politely informed him that I felt a refund of the cost at least of the balancing would be acceptable, and he proceeded to become angry, told me this was impossible, and hung up on. I have now filed a BBB complaint, and await resolution. I strongly advise that anyone needing tire work done, avoid Eco Tire, not only because their service is sub-par, but because their employees are very hostile and rude, even when a customer is polite, friendly, and cheery on the phone.

I take my cars here for service/repairs. I have a Mercedes, a Fiat and and a Jaguar. They have no…read moreproblem working on these cars even though they are different from your mainstream cars. Josh, the head mechanic is extremely knowledgeable and can repair problems that other shop won't even touch. They are very well equipped and have all kinds of diagnostic equipment and the knowledge of how to use them. A very professional shop.

From the owner: Precise Mechanical stands out by providing practical, reliable automotive services with a focus on…read moreintegrity, inclusivity, and strong client connections. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment for both clients and our team while constantly striving to enhance leadership and innovation in the automotive industry. With deep roots in the community, we prioritize quality, transparency, and a personalized approach to ensure every client feels valued and cared for.