Had a very disappointing experience at this shop. I came in for a second opinion based on proximity…read moreand positive reviews, but ultimately left with a very bad impression. I initially came in for an oil change and asked the owner / owner's son, Riaz, to check a few items while the car was on the hoist: the belt drive, control arms, brake fluid, and brake pads. I was completely fine paying for an inspection, and he mentioned it would be easy to check since the car was already lifted. After the oil change, I was told that all of the above items needed attention. Based on his recommendation, I authorized the brake fluid service and belt drive replacement. The old belt was never shown to me after replacement. Regarding the brakes, I was told--both verbally over the phone and in writing on the invoice--that the brake pads were 1 mm in the front and 3 mm in the rear, and that they needed to be replaced ASAP. I found this odd and questioned it, but he doubled down and assured me this was accurate. I was quoted $550 per axle, trusted the assessment, and agreed. I was also given labor quotes for the work and asked to return once I purchased the pads and control arms. The labor pricing was on the higher side, though still lower than the dealership. The parts took about a week to arrive. Once the parts came in, I called around and found another shop that beat their pricing, so I dropped the car off there instead. Midway through the day, the new shop called me to ask whether I actually wanted to replace the rear brake pads, because they measured 6-7 mm remaining and didn't understand why they were being replaced at all. I have never experienced an auto shop calling to confirm work because they believed it was unnecessary and unreasonable. That alone speaks volumes. I returned to Amin's to see if they would make things right. When I first called, I was told, "What do you want us to do? The manager isn't here and won't be back for six weeks." After pushing back, I was told to come in and discuss it. When I arrived, Mr. Amin was extremely confrontational and stated that they "only eyeball the brake thickness." I explained that I came to their shop specifically for a professional opinion, and that I had written confirmation from their invoice stating the rear pads were 3 mm, which was clearly not the case. Had I not chosen to source my own parts, I would have been charged $1,100 for brake work that was not needed. I was ultimately told to "get lost and sue me if you want." There was no attempt to resolve the issue, no accountability, and no professionalism. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop. im out money for parts and labor which i never needed.

Excellent . They really should get a tips. If you read this review please do, we don't want to…read moreloose them. on time, fast, practical helpful smart extemely reasonable. They are a piece of gold in Vancouver - Old school- 5 stars plus

Brought my EV in for maintenance, needed it last min and Ootmar was the only shop in the…read moreneighbourhood w availability, otherwise would have gone to my usual auto shop. Bro had a terrible attitude from the get go, annoyed that it was an EV, then LMK and I would have taken my business elsewhere. Not only did he not do anything to service my car/fix the issue, billed me for a bunch of nonsense, he took it out for a joyride and left 15KM from 200+ KM when I brought it in. Almost needed a tow driving out of the lot. Awesome ethics.

These guys are great. After another shop wouldn't give a straight answer about whether or not…read morethey'd fix something, and wouldn't give me any price estimate, I went to Ootmar Automotive to get another opinion. They were upfront with what they could do based on the info they had and fixed some rodent damage on the first visit that the first shop didn't even notice. The guys at Ootmar answered all my questions with a lot of patience and passion for their work - they communicated really well and eventually helped to solve a problem with a dying crankshaft sensor. They provided a courtesy car as well, which was very nice. I'll definitely recommend them and go back the next time I need any work on my car!

Just reposting here because Byron and Brian are so excellent. These guys do their best giving good…read moreadvice and repairing only what is necessary. My BILaw and SILaw are repeat customers too. You also will be impressed. Past Post: So pleased with these guys. They only do the necessary work to repair our 3 cars. If they cannot find the issue, they recommend returning as soon as it becomes more evident. This reduces replacing parts unnecessarily at my expense. They always offer reliable advice. Few repair shops are so trustworthy.

I always go to Velocity for my car maintenance. They have always been very honest with what my…read morecard needs and what can still remain because it still has some mileage on it. I recommend Velocity to all my friends who complain about the current place they go to. They charge fairly and I can always rely on their service.

Excellent prompt service! Heard about them from Perplexity AI. Got my battery situation sorted out…read morewithin an hour, very professional and courteous. Will definitely go back for other services.

Consider this scenario: Imagine you took your car to a repair shop, paid $337 for changing the…read moreplugs, only to have your car break down again just four days later. How frustrating does that sound? They will charge you, not fix the problem so that you come back and later will say sorry to compensate the frustration. Here's what happened: On January 19th, my car was stalling, so I went to Vancouver Auto Centre (VAC) and got charged $175 for diagnosis fees (excluding change of plugs). I didn't question it, considering it an emergency fee due to the short notice. Between January 19th and February 13th, I only drove the car for four days, fearing more expenses, and started using an electric bike instead. On February 13th, the car stopped, requiring a boost from BCAA. Then, on February 15th, the car started stalling again, and I took it to All Care Auto, recommended by a friend, who changed the alternator and battery for $867. As it turned out, an alternator problem caused more issues than initially apparent. VAC charged a hefty $175 for diagnosis, excluding labour hours, which should have identified the alternator issue, potentially saving my $600, excluding three hours of my time. Such a diagnosis is usually applied when standard procedures fail to pinpoint the problem. I've learned the hard way about garage practices. I discussed it with VAC, but they said they would not charge me the diagnostic fees again if I went back!! how funny!! They would charge me more than All Care auto did and might not fix the problem in the second place. Given the nature of my job, finding a reliable mechanic around downtown Vancouver for immediate assistance seems challenging. While I can't vouch for All Care Auto beyond this one experience, as I have used them only once, they have a good online reputation.

I first met Dave more then 15 years ago . I have been apprehensive about auto repair shops over the…read moreyears . He changed my mind . When ever i leave my car with him i have no worries about if they will repair something before it is needed. When it comes to cost he is a bit more reasonable the other shops . I think our grocery bill has gone up way more than his labor cost . They used to have a ok coffee a ways back . I miss that !!! All in all they have my per cent approval . PS: I am not related in any way to Dave!!!

I have never seen such a perfect, super experienced and humble man who helped my car got fixed…read more Mahmoud was the Iranian talented mechanic, who with more than 35 years of experience, help me to fixed my brake. I have had my Mitsubishi' brakes fixed somewhere else which they were not good enough to replace the brakes perfectly. Therefore, my car's engine light and a bunch of other lights have been remained on. Mahmoud, with his best knowledge, found the origin of the problem and got it fixed. I highly recommend this business.

Have been coming here for 3+ decades. Will continue to do so. Very unfortunate they were doing…read morerenos during my last visit so that I was forced to endure the awful Fraser location service. The familiar faces at 41st know their stuff. Always confirm before performing service, walk me through everything.

Friendly staff. Special thanks to Derek Leow who has been always so helpful, exceeding customers'…read moreexpectations. Thanks!

Couldnt offer a lower rating. Brought my car in and MONTHS later it wasn't fixed. I ended up paying…read moremore than $7000 for a repair that should be been $1200. They keep saying they are the specialists, and I've had to go back 4 or 5 times. Here we are 6 months later and the transmission is acting up again. I am taking them to small claims court. DO NOT RISK TAKING YOUR CAR/TRUCK HERE!

I've been coming here for several years now and there's a reason for that. I've had most of the…read morebasics done...battery replacement, brake pads, tail lights, oil changes etc. Every time I've been able to bring my car in at a convenient time, it's been ready when they say it will be and the pricing has been more than fair. Once I even brought my car in for tire rotation and oil change and Mo said I didn't need the oil changed yet cause i hadn't reached the 6K mileage (i brought it in after 6 months). They rotated my tires anyway and didn't charge me anything. Who does that?? I also appreciate that they don't make me feel like a total tool even though I basically know nothing about cars. They answer my questions and always give me a thorough breakdown of what's going on and why. I have a few friends who've recently had really bad luck with their mechanic so I'm more than happy to keep giving Bert's my business.

Excellent service, trusted advice, affordable repairs. I would recommend VAP to anyone.read more

Very kind. We're honest. And worked hard to help me in a trying time. All of the staff was…read moreinformative. And it didn't feel skeezy