Moved into the neighbourhood and was looking for a new mechanic based on reviews after my car…read morestarted having issues. Barry was very good at explaining the diagnostics and the recommended fixes. Throughout the process, he was very responsive and even showed me the new parts that arrived and showed me the broken existing parts. Now the car runs very smooth. Highly recommended!

Always fair and honest. Clear communication and good value for the service. I've had regular oil…read morechanges and car repairs completed here. Would highly recommend.

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 :)

I can't vouch for their auto repair skills, however, I can state that their prices for tires cannot…read morebe beat. Also, they are friendly and decent to deal with.

My fam had two cars. They both had some issues. Different issues. Over the course of several years…read more I will *always* go here. This' why: Customer Service: - Absolutely FANTASTIC. I'm very picky about customer service, especially when I observe how people treat my elderly parents (wanna see how good customer service is somewhere, see how they treat the elderly...). We've been served by both Jim and John, who I believe are the two proprietors, and they've *always* been exceedingly accommodating and understanding. *Case in point: One of our cars had a major problem. We called, and John offered to take a look at it, free of charge same day. He did, then explained how difficult it would be to locate and fix the problem (probably something with our power steering that would require taking out parts just to diagnose the actual problem), suggested that it probably wasn't worth paying to fix (13 year old car), *and* he topped up the power steering fluid so the car would run for at least another week. Which it did. This was amazing because: a) He didn't charge us anything. Period. b) All of this was business between just him and my 62 year old Mom, who needed convincing on what to do with the car (I was worried she would get taken advantage of, and I wasn't around to help her). c) He told me what kind of auto fluid I could buy if my Mom wanted to drive the car a bit longer while we buy a new one, where to pick it up, and that if I brought the car and fluid back, he would top it back up free of charge. I really don't know what else to say. They're always very busy with customers getting winter/summer tire changes, and we've never had payment issues or concerns (the times he actually charged us!).

Having read other great reviews, I decided to stop by and see what they had to say about my…read moreparents' car, which has lost its side skirt panel to a nice mountain beside our driveway over the winter. Being decently handy, I had an idea of how I might go about repairing it myself, but sought professional advice. The gentleman I talked to backed up what I had thought, and suggested I could do it myself, with the right parts. He pointed me in the right direction, and saved us $400, that we would have paid at the dealership. Excellent customer service, I'll definitely be returning if we need a mechanic to look at our car.

Did a good job on the brakes but, 1) Offer a discount. Never…read morereceived. (Seniors) 2) Charged me labour .75 at 149.00 to install battery. 3) Grand total front brake pads and Battery 1538.38. Thanks F&B from the seniors everywhere.

Wim has been fixing my cars, Audi A4, Jaguar XE, for more than 10 years now and does a great job…read more These guys no cars and work with you to save you money. Maintenance is done when required and planned, not simply because the manual says so. Oil is so important to change but other items last significantly longer than the manual suggests. Far cheaper than the dealer and more reliable.

I have been using Vanderheyden's for a number of years now and wouldn't trust my BMW Z3 with anyone…read moreelse! I've had bad experiences with local BMW dealers who charge too much and don't stand behind some of the work they do. Wymm and Bill have been nothing but professional with me and their customer service is great.

My check engine light came on my 2015 Merc-Benz. Googled mechanics and 16th Auto Service and Tire…read morepopped up, had great reviews and 20 years in the business, family owned. I called them and they were very accommodating to my schedule. Diagnosed the problem and was very transparent with what they found and gave me options on what is priority. I went through with the recommendations and when they ordered the parts they showed me it was all OEM just as they promised. Scheduled me in quick, finished the job quick and did everything they promised they would do. That shows honesty, reliability and quality in service. Attributes that are hard to find especially in that industry.

We made our first visit today and couldn't be happier. What wonderful people to deal with. They…read morefit us in to deal with a problem caused by the cold weather and were so kind. Our long-time mechanic shop recently closed and we have found our new one! If you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic, give them a call!

Dupont auto, in Toronto Canada I am writing this review about as a warning to potential customers…read moreabout the practices of these devious persons operating this establishment. I brought my car there for a repair of a loose connection of my power steering system. I asked Mr. Moazam to reconnect the fitting and he wanted to replace all the hoses. He asked to put the car up on the rack so he could look at it. I asked him for an estimate once he put it on the rack and the price went way up, to him estimating two and a half hours of work. To justify his pricing he told me about all the expenses of operating a auto shop. Somehow I recall hearing somewhere else. The reattaching of a hose now was over $600.00. When I said I cannot afford this price and I questioned the need for other hoses other than the loose hose. I asked that the car be taken off the lift and returned to me as I did not agree. Apparently he was upset that I did not agree with his diagnosis nor the price. He then told me that, once the car is on the lift that I had to pay a lift fee of $70.00. It was on the lift for 5 minutes. I said how do you justify that? He said that besides putting it on the lift, he told me he spent 5 minutes explaining to me how he justified the unnecessary work. Perhaps he expects customers to agree with whatever he wants to charge without question

I have taken my cars here for years. As a female driver in a new City it was daunting to find an…read morehonest, reliable auto mechanic and I was so happy to find this one. Excellent, honest, and knowledgeable staff. George the owner is great in explaining everything that needs to be completed and has excellent customer service. The work completed is always done impeccably, professionally and very high quality. They have all types of cars on the lot from luxury sports cars to civics. The insurance and rental car process is seamless my insurance company (TD) accepts them as an authorized body shop. Would definitely recommend.

I have been with Mac's since 2000, maybe longer. There is no garage I'd go to other than this one…read more I've sent friends here as well, and they have been well-pleased with the service. They do excellent work at a fair price. I always have peace of mind and heart after I have my vehicle serviced here. First rate; A-One service.

The front desk and mechanic staff are very friendly. Had my fuel line and exhaust repaired here,…read morethey did great work. Would recommend them