Had the front/rear rotors & pads done on my 2009 Odyssey back in July 2022 for approx $700. Ivan…read moresaid he used Akebono coated parts which are suppose to be a premium product that I've used in my other vehicle with excellent results. The following spring, with only 10k km on these rotors/pads, I started to notice brake performance decline with it not really biting and needing to apply a lot more pedal pressure to stop properly. Brought it back for Ivan to inspect. He said rotors had a lot of rust, however, they were all suppose to be coated which greatly increases the time for rust to form. So, for rust form so quickly and so severe to affect performance in just 8 months and with only 10K Km since install....that just doesn't add up and Ivan wasn't able or willing to offer anything (possible defective warranty etc) other than to resurface them for an extra $100-200. That really didn't make any difference. So, I ended up going back to my regular guru who replaced all the pads with Power Stop shortly after. Fixed it and it was 100% better. Not sure if the issue was with the parts, the installer or a bit of both. Things just didn't make much sense to me and Ivan wasn't really taking any initiative or making any effort help me other than charging extra to hopefully remedy my issues. Lesson learned...Will keep to my guru from now on.

Got my oil changed here. They were quick and timely. They also inflated my wheels for me…read more My car hood was malfunctioning and they went above and beyond in helping me troubleshoot the issue!

Amazed by how great this company is! We arrived from out of town with a crippling engine problem…read more CarMax expedited an investigation into the issue, gave us advice on how and where to get it dealt with, and did it at no charge! These guys are professional, honest and helpful. Highly recommend them!

I called a while ago to get my brake pads replaced and the lady who works there asks you for all of…read moreyour personal info and says that she will get back to you with a quote but never calls back. They try to force you to change your pads and rotors, which is a rip off because I've changed my pads before and didn't change the rotors but makes no difference. It's just a money grab so don't believe what they say when they tell you that new rotors are needed because you don't need them. Pads only cost about 40 dollars and rotors about 60-70 dollars and it's very easy to change your brake pads. Don't let these people rip you off .

This is my 3rd visit back to get work that was long due. Called in the afternoon on Friday and Lim…read morewho is one of Raymond's workers did the work, stayed past 5pm for me and got my car out by 6:15pm or so. That included the time for the parts guy to deliver my parts. Has rear stabilizer bar bushings replaced due to excessive play and clunky noise. Past mechanics couldn't diagnose it properly until Lim did it in passing. So I'm impressed. Front stabilizer bar links seized and got those replaced too. This is for a 16 yr old car. Lim is a good guy. The old guy, says he's been doing mechanic work since 1986. If you're no stranger to car repair and maintenance, the price for parts and labour is right.

Ups: Honest, fair, high-quality and economical repairs. All monetary-value goes to repairing your…read moreautomobile. Downs: No frills waiting room and garage (read: dirty). No monetary-value goes into a fancy waiting room or coffee machine. Summary: If you wish to pay for honest, economical and high-quality automotive services Gilman Auto is for you. If you wish your hard earned cash to pay for gourmet coffee machines, a fancy waiting room and a premium garage (with potentially inferior service), go to a dealership. Full Review: Welcome to one of the best and respected local mechanic shop in Scarborough Ontario. Raymond Lee has over 30 years of experience in automotive repair, maintenance, performance modifications and customizations at fair prices. In fact at first sight you will be turned off by the humble industrial unit, crumbling tiled waiting room floor, and half-naked calendar girls hanging on the walls. As you peer through the door marked "customers cannot enter work area" you will be shocked by the mass of car parts stacked on shelves and the floor, the hanging florescent lights and the foreboding presence of mechanical chaos. If you have the stones to refrain from judging this book by its cover, you will not be disappointed. Gilman Auto has a large "fan-base" of intensely loyal customers throughout the Greater Toronto Area consisting of import enthusiasts, club racers and performance fanatics. The reason these folks and yours truly respect and admire Raymond is due to his honesty, high-quality work and the pride he and his staff put into their work. Not only does he provide quality service for a fair price, he stands by his work. Unlike the dealerships Raymond's bread and butter is repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations to friends and family. Additionally Raymond doesn't just fix cars, he also competitively road races (in a recreational capacity) his own race prepared Honda Prelude as evidenced by the numerous trophies displayed in-store. He knows his stuff, from common (but often expensive) maintenance to full out performance builds on both imports and domestics. Bottom line is that Gilman Auto offers high quality, open and honest automotive services at very fair prices. Keep an open mind and look past the facilities, you'll be glad you did. Oh and for the record no one knows what he says when he picks up the phone ... could be "Gilman" or "good afternoon" or "Mel Lastman". Don't ask, just tell him that Jerry from the Prelude Club sent you :)

The absolute most honest man you'll find in Scarborough, you're only charged what needs to be done…read more I've been going for at least 15 years and when anyone needs something this company is the first off my lips. His work is also very reasonably priced so it's great if you're on a budget.

I have been going there since 2001. I now live in Ajax and still go there…read more Raymond and Mrs are the most honest people I know, and Raymond is a well experienced mechanic. Just close your eyes and tell him to do what is the best for the car. Once in a while I have been surprised when he gives me a bill which is less than the estimate, typically when he could simply service the component instead of replacing it.

Spoke to Lall who told me to bring my car in so I made arrangements to drop my car off in the…read moremorning as discussed. He wasn't there, didn't call, didn't make any alternate arrangements. He had my email and phone number and all it would have taken was a quick note to say he wouldn't be there. 2 hours in unnecessary traffic. Outrageously inconsiderate.

We have Used Lall for all of our body repairs for years, he has fixed everything from brand new…read moreLexus's and Mercedes to 20 year old rusted out Honda's his work is beyond amazing, no matter what he works on, his rates are more than reasonable and he genuinely cares about the work he does. My only complaint is that I have to drive 2 hrs to get to him, but that's my problem not his LOL and trust me he is worth the drive.

You couldn't find a better Guy to deal with than John; besides being an honest…read moreperson, he is an excellent Automotive Mechanic. Thanks for making us feel respected. Neville & Juliette

Best place to get your car serviced. John gets the job done while you watch and explains what he…read moredoes unlike other shops.

The owner used to work at a car shop nearby but opened his own space, I followed him over to this…read morespace as he was always fair and honest to me. His new car shop is pretty awesome, lots of space and they even have an alignment machine. They have lots of experience with Nissan and Infiniti, Infiniti is especially finicky so I'm super glad to have this resource. They have also have experience with European cars but you can always call ahead to check.

From the owner: Our mechanics are excellent on front end repairs and we feature an in ground alignment ram for…read morelowered vehicles

After years of going to my dealer's service bay and trying a few other places, I permanently…read moreswitched to AutoNiche several years ago, and haven't looked back since. Professional service, staff who know what they're talking about, and a no-BS environment. To this last point, their diagnostic tools make it pretty straightforward for me to decide, of their recommendations, what I want to proceed with now vs later. Let me tell you a story - in Feb 2017, I drove over a nail while driving on the QEW and found myself on the side of the highway with a blown tire, sitting about an hour away from home. My first call was to AutoNiche, and they didn't disappoint - in fact, their reaction helped me get through the situation. Emily and her team quickly assessed the situation over the phone, and talked me through the steps to take to get back home safely. They even helped me arrange a rental car for the time that my car was being repaired - by the time I dropped off my car. All of this was pretty comforting - I knew I could call AutoNiche to get knowledgeable perspective when I was shaken up, and they helped me through the situation. Best part during the process, they always focused on me - they never talked about themselves. They're pretty awesome, and full transparency here - I'm still a customer and I completely trust them to help me with my car needs. When I bought a new car in mid-2017, the first and only place I asked for an opinion was AutoNiche. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for an experience (regarding car repair, maintenance or next purchase) that consistently exceeds expectations.

What happened to their great service? I was presently surprise last year, but this happened…read more I had an appointment scheduled a month ago for Wednesday last week, they text me on Monday to say the appointment was rescheduled to Tuesday instead. I couldn't make Tuesday that week, that's why I scheduled Wednesday. They said they were going to be closed. Okay, reschedule me for next week, I can make Tuesday at 9:00am. I'll wait for my car because I'm coming in from Barrie. Okay, you're rescheduled. They text me on Monday to say I'm scheduled for Tuesday at 9:00am. Great. Tuesday comes, I'm there at 9:00am, nobody there to work on my car. 10:00am, still nobody to service my car. At 10:15 I decided enough was enough and asked for my keys, and left. What a waste of time. They just lost a return customer.