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.

Been goin to Moon Repairs for 10yrs, Fred is a honest guy and gets the job done at a fair price.read more

Use this mechanical shop all the time. Owner is fully qualified and what he doesn't know, his…read moreassistant (also fully qualified) does. Good rates, reasonable people, a solid base of return customers says it all.

Excellent reception service, mechanical-genius, friendly, professional staff who go the extra mile…read more(magnified). The honesty and respect for all customers is well known. Our community is so fortunate to have awesome people looking after us and our transportation. Super reliable and so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend DCS. Evident that there is no greed at this business...totally fair and reasonable costs.

Our check engine light came on while traveling through Merritt. We stopped at DCS Auto to run a…read morediagnostic on our engine. They were so awesome! They ran the codes, explained the problem, helped us to understand the options and gave us advice so we could make an informed decision. As a woman who owns a car but doesn't have a lot of mechanical knowledge, I felt we were treated with courtesy, tremendous respect, and received the help that we needed. Thank you so much DSC Auto! 5 Star Service!

Exceptional, after my vehicle being hauled in from breaking down 30 minutes out of Merritt, it was…read morerecommended to bring my vehicle to this shop. Though my repair was very extensive, he was honest and provided my options to consider. I resulted in bringing my vehicle back to the main city and he allowed me to store my car till I arranged the tow back. It's difficult to find individuals as sincere and legit I this type of industry. Great man and great mechanics!

It's so hard to find a good and honest mechanic these days, but this place is both. After taking…read moreour vehicle to another mechanic in Merritt (who couldn't find the problem) we brought it over to the crew here. They found out what was wrong with it right away, and fixed it quickly (and inexpensively!) I would never think about taking a vehicle to get fixed anywhere else in Merritt... They're so knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks Misty and Adam for the amazing service!

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.

ALL CUSTOMERS READ THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:…read more The following email was sent on October 26, 2021, and there was no reply from SMD Auto. Dear SMD Auto, On July 27th, 2021, I booked in a pre-purchase inspection on a GMC Sierra 1500. The only concerns listed on the report were a broken oil pressure gauge and no tread on the rear tires. Your mechanics gave us confidence that the vehicle was in good working order for our cross-Canada road trip and I went ahead with the purchase. A few weeks after taking ownership of the vehicle, we noticed that the brakes would occasionally shudder or make a grinding/scraping noise when braking. We ignored it for the meantime. On August 31st, 2021, just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, the brake pedal dropped almost to the floor while driving, and the 'Service Brake System' message was displayed on the dash. There was no braking material left in the rear drums and the wheel cylinder ruptured. This left us in need of a full rear brake replacement - drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, and a new master cylinder, which set us back just over $1100. On the SMD inspection report it says that brakes, pads, shoes, and drums were inspected as part of the pre-purchase inspection. The brake lines were also identified as badly rusted. I'm not sure how such a severe safety issue could pass through your rigorous pre-purchase inspection report checklist, raising concerns about the thoroughness of your pre-purchase inspections on other vehicles. The tech who performed the inspection was Jens Steinebrunner and the service advisor was Shanice Smith. We paid $119.56 for the service. I look forward to hearing back from you, Kieran Clark

Hey everyone, it's story time with Seth! I know, I know...you're begrudgingly thinking...why does…read moreSeth have to write another novel for a review when, does anyone really care!? Welp, I guess, I gotta do it. So, here at Kal Tire located in Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada...I need to mention them, specifically my savior - Arthur Morgan - and relay this story... I have driven all over North America, from South Florida to Fairbanks, Alaska, through Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and the upper regions of Canada. I have pretty much been fortunate through my journeys until this one day back over the summer of 2023. About 5 miles south outside the small town of Cache Creek, I got a severely flat tire, to the point my car wasn't movable. I barely had cell reception, no one was going to assist me, AAA was nowhere to be found. Do you think I had a spare tire? Of course NOT. Jack? NOPE. Seriously, I was in way over my head and I thought to myself...is it time for Seth to finally, "pay the piper"? I checked on Google Maps and there was this gas station, Kal Tire, open until 5pm and it was still only 3pm. There was a chance for help! I called up and a nice gentleman named Arthur answered the phone. I explained the situation. He asked what the measurements were on my tire. I had no clue. Arthur said, hey, he'll be over shortly to assist. I was sort of shocked, could I actually get lucky and scramble my way out of this mess? Just please, Arthur, come ASAP was the only thought dancing through my head. 20 minutes later a small 2 door Mazda pulled up to me and I smiled wanting to thank strangers now ready to assist me. Because...I had Arthur in his tow-truck coming to rescue me! But actually, this was Arthur, and his cousin accompanying him together. They examined my damaged tire and immediately took it off. They had the replacement with them and it appeared to be a matching one. Now Arthur explained to hop in his car with his cousin and get the replacement tire glued or patched onto my rim, and we'd settle the bill at his station. So I left behind my car and all my possessions on the side of TransCanada Highway 1 and headed over to his gas station - Kal Tire. It was a helpless feeling but I was compelled to trust Arthur. Well, actually, I had no choice. I was at his mercy. What else was I going to do? Sleep on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and wait for 911? And this part got scary. But I want to be transparent... We drive away and now sitting in the back of this 2-door compact car had me feeling somewhat claustrophobic. We passed through the entire town of Cache Creek without stopping, and now I'm looking left and right and pondering...where is the gas station!... Holy moly I thought in my head..."am I being kidnapped"? "Could this be the end"? "Have I messed up badly"? All this while my parents' voices pounding the table in my head..."we told you to be careful but you never listen to us!" Now...I'm all of a sudden feeling lightheaded and nauseous. It was this out of body moment in time, that I think, may live with me forever. Finally! We arrived at Arthur's body shop. Getting out of the car was an indescribable relief. I was then happily greeted by his dog and that fever pitch tension was immediately broken, lol. Arthur left me briefly sitting in the front counter waiting area while he connected the new tire to my rim. It took maybe 15 minutes. Then he politely asked for $120 - Canadian. I gladly accepted. Btw, $120 - Canadian = $80 US, a bargain that I've never been happier to pay for! And I was able to pay by credit card which does the automatic Canadian-US exchange rate for me. Finally, we returned back to the road in Arthur's car (without his cousin) so I got to sit in the front seat, lol. Getting to chat with Arthur and learning a little bit about his life, hearing his story and being a native of Cache Creek, BC since he was young. And just...getting to hear the human side of someone who was my hero on every level, I couldn't thank him enough. Arthur put on my new tire. He even checked my oil to make sure I was safe to continue on my adventure. And we mutually said goodbye. Arthur, he won't know this... But all this time I couldn't have gotten luckier. Really, without him and his honesty and kindness, I had no one else to turn to. I explained a little of this to him (while trying not to become emotional) and all he asked from me in return was...assist someone else who may be in the same difficult circumstances as I had confronted. And I promised to keep my word on that. Thank you, Arthur Morgan. I will never forget you. And it's an incident like this that helps me keep things in perspective. Never take things for granted. Life is short. Live happily. Make the most of moments with loved ones. Thanks for coming along on my rollercoaster storytelling.

We had exceptional service in a timely manner on our way to Prince George. BC. While driving from…read moreAshcroft to Cache Creek the brakes were making a very loud noise. Soon as arrived they offered and completed a free brake inspection. Both back brakes needed to be replaced, work started immediately. Very kind and friendly service. Overall, it was just under an hour from the time we arrived to finished. After our visit, the car is running well, no problems. Never had service this great at any auto repair business. Cost for repair was a very good price also! Was surprised at how low it cost. Great value!!

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.

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.

worst car shop in whistle, not exaggerating Layer, not…read morehonest and not even a smile on their face Better go to another one

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

We would highly recommend Trevor for any welding project. Professional and efficient. Repaired a…read morevery difficult project.