I moved to North Van earlier this year and so when it came time to find a mechanic to have a block heater put in I had no idea who to go to in North Van. I decided to check on yelp to figure out where to go and saw all the good reviews for Marci Automotive. My partner called down for me, was told that it would be about $200 all in so he booked me in for today. I took my car in for 830am and dealt with a friendly guy at the counter who told me that they'd call me when my tracker was ready. I then walked the less than 1/2 block from Marci over Capilano Mall which was super handy as I wanted to catch a bus to work. I got a call at about 1pm saying that my tracker was ready and that it would be $194 which included the parts, labour and tax. I love that it came in at what they had told me it would be ($6 less in fact!) and that there were no surprises. I picked it up this afternoon, the same friendly guy came to the counter and I paid and left. I'm super stoked to have a block heater to help my car start in cold weather when I take it up into the mountains but I'm even more stoked that I found a good, honest mechanic on the North Shore! read more

I have tried several mechanics on the North Shore over the years to service both my personal vehicles, and also my business vehicles. Generally my loyalty lasts for several visits, but for one reason or another I've always felt the need to move on in hopes of finding a truly trust worthy shop. I recently had the brake booster go on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner, and after getting a price in excess of $5000.00 for the part alone from the stealership, I decided that I was not willing to risk that kind of money on my own diagnosis. I decided to try Marci Automotive in large part because of the fantastic reviews. After Amir had taken a look at the vehicle and confirmed it was the brake booster, he gave me the bad news that I already knew. It is a very expensive part. However, he had already located a used part for $850, and I decided to go with that. He installed the part, and bled the brakes, which on this vehicle involves connecting to the computer (he knew about this), and I'm back on the road. The labour charged was less than expected, and the total bill was a fraction of the part alone from Toyota. I believe I have found my long term shop! read more

I took my Mercedes to Ali for a rear brake job on my '01 Mercedes C240. A week before, I had taken it to NM Sportscar who quoted me $400 for a rear brake job and also Mercedes-Benz North Van who quoted $500. When I returned to Marci to pick up my car, the final bill came to $165 and they informed me that I didn't actually need rotors when MB North Van and NM Sportscar both said I did. Aside from that, Ali and his son are both very friendly, easy to talk to and make automotive repairs a total pleasure to deal with. People warn you when buying highend luxury cars that the service will put a massive dent in your wallet but after dealing with the guys at Marci Auto, I'm a firm believer that there are only a few honest mechanics left in the game and these guys are one of them. Thanks again Ali and I'll be back for sure! read more

My wife's engine was making a rattling noise and I believed it had something to do with one of the belts. I chose Marci Automotive based solely on some of the reviews I read on yelp. I did go out of my way to get there but it was more than worth it. Amir told me he would take a look at it and call me once he had more information. Amir called me and I was expecting a $400 - $600 repair. He asked me when was the last time the oil was changed? It turned out the engine was low on oil and the little oil in that was in the engine was quite dirty. I went in this morning feeling like I was at his mercy and it turned out all I needed was a $34.00 oil change. That was a good deal in itself! It is pretty cool to come across an honest mechanic. This guy has my business for good! read more

I can't thank Amir and their team enough They are literally heavens auto shop. Before seeing Marci automotive I brought my car to another shop saying that they had to do a full haul of the transmission and possibly cost me $1500+ Brought it to Amir and found that it was a super simple fix and payed next to nothing for their amazing service. Fixed it within a day and is driving beautifully They told me other things that I was trying to find answers for from my car and did not push to try and repair them to make more money unless the repair was absolutely necessary in order to get my car back on the road They have the best knowledge on bmw cars and probably more I will never ever go to another shop again Thanks guys you are the best! Thanks for fixing my e30! read more

These guys are amazing. I'd been looking for a new mechanic for my VW golf wagon after being given poor service repeatedly by the dealership, and after some shopping around, took my car to Marci Auto. I'd been told that my brakes pads/rotors were due for replacement by my dealership (who, as an aside note, had given me wildly fluctuating % remaining estimates on each visit), but I went in to Marci asking for a brake pad replacement for the front/and rear wheels, they flat-out told me that my vehicle didn't need it, saving me hundreds of dollars, despite having booked my car in for the service-time it would have required. I've never had a mechanic decline service in my best interest. Will continue to use their service and recommend it to others. read more

Not that Marci Automotive needs another accolade, since they're so highly rated here, but I just want to re-affirm these guys' impeccable integrity & generosity in dealing with me. On the strength of great Yelp reviews and running out of time while I was in town, never having known or even heard of this shop, I took in my mother-in-law's 2005 Toyota Corolla for a suspected transmission problem. Amir fit me in his busy day and in under 2 hours reported nothing whatsoever wrong with the car. He ran a multi-point inspection and found engine oil and other maintenance items in good shape, so put me back on the road at no charge, whatsoever. Rare honest courteous customer service from a professional mechanic with a great attitude! read more

Our experience with Marci Automotive reads much like everyone else's. We were in a tough situation where a mechanic didn't install our mass airflow sensor properly in our Volkswagen and someone suggested we go to Amir who is good with German cars. We were very worried it was the transmission or something with how our car was acting. It took not even 10 minutes for Amir to diagnose our car. He physically showed you exactly what was going on and explained why it wasn't working. He was so nice and helpful. He was able to fit us into his schedule that day and got the work done within the timeframe given. The bill at the end was less than our last mechanic who charged us more for cheaper parts. Marci Automotive is a godsend. read more

My brother's car was broke down in North Van. He was visiting me from Out of town, and that evening he had to go back so he can make it to his work the next day. I didn't know any auto shop in North Van so I googled it and found some comments about Marci Automotive. I called the shop, and they said they are very busy, but they can take a look at it. By the time, the car was towed there, it was close to their closing time, But after they found out that my brother has to go back to his city, they rushed order the part, and they stayed extra time to fix the car. My brother and I were impressed by Ali and Amir's great service! I definitely recommend them 100%! read more

I was referred to by a friend of mine. I have a 2003 BMW 745i. It was leaking coolant and BMW quoted me $6800 to fix it and they needed the car for 2 weeks. I also took it to a few other mechanic shops and they wouldn't even touch my car because its a BMW. I took it to Marci and they quoted me $1800. I agree'd and they finished my car in only 2 days. Very friendly and honest customer service. When I came to pick up the car I was expecting to pay $1800 or more but my bill was only $1677. Its very hard to find honest mechanics theses days. I would referr them to anyone looking for a honest, friendly and knowledgeable Mechanic shop. read more

I bought a 2010 GLK350 Mercedes...took it for a oil and filter change to local place..they told me the transmission and oil leaks were evident..I was horrified... I read up the reviews on Amir at Marci...and consistently they pointed to his honesty.. Well, this morning I left my car there at 0800...by 0900 he called me...and told me that there was nothing wrong with the car !!!...he refused to take any money for the inspection... We all been there...and got clobbered...so folks here is one very honest man..hard to find... Thank you Amir...you got me for life buddy !! cheers Pervez Iqbal North Van read more

Took my car in at 3:00 PM and Amir had diagnosed and fixed the problem (distributor and spark plugs had failed) within 2 hours. I've never received same day service before, and Amir was extremely pleasant to deal with. In the end, I was charged minimal labour rates and I had my license plates reattached (the bolts were stripped and corroded) for free! Definitely will be taking my car here again, and would recommend it to anyone. Solid, honest and quick service. What more can you ask for. read more

Wow, I'm so glad for Yelp and Amir at Marci Automotive. We brought the car in for what we thought might be a major overall and it wasn't as bad and he fixed it fast and a reasonable rate. THEN, he told us how to fix our car radio that had died (when battery went down). Acura North Shore and another car radio shop both told us it would have to be replaced for over $1500. BUT, Amir's advice worked for FREE! Radio works again. Alleluia, we praise God for introducing us to Amir! read more

I have been going to Marci Automotive for a few years now and Amir has always been honest & straightforward about work that needs to be done (or not done), never doing any unnecessary work. On many occasions he has even done minor work or inspections on my vehicles at no charge. I HIGHLY recommend Marci Automotive to anyone in the Lower Mainland that want honest, friendly, and quality work done. They are by far my first option when it comes to vehicle repair. read more

Amazing service. Called in Yesterday and Amir made an appointment for this morning. Got the service and extra work done in less than 2 hours! I have been taking my Audi A5 to the dealership for so many years not knowing how much money I would save at Marci. Taking your car to the dealership is a choice which I had made the mistake of making the past years. Amir is very knowledgeable and I will be back for any issues or future service. Highly recommended. read more

The owner and staff at Marci Automotive in North Vancouver provide superb service. Our almost 20-year-old BMW is still running smoothly thanks to them who also looks after our other cars. Amir and his staff take the time to explain what needs to be done and he provides accurate estimates and completes the work efficiently and professionally. All staff are courteous and knowledgeable and we highly recommend this business. read more

Best. Like many others have stated here, Amir has saved me so much $$$ compared to getting things done at my dealership (Mazda). He also never adds in extras or recommends things that aren't really necessary. He is honest and up-front about pricing and time. My only worry is that the service it too good and Marci Auto might get so popular that I won't be able to book appointments as quickly. read more

This is an honest mechanic that has fair pricing and they stand behind their work. We had a repair done there that wound up needing adjustments through no fault of the mechanic. He graciously took the truck back in and made the situation right. We need more business men like this and I will definitely be bringing both of my vehicles back there on an as needed basis. read more

I was looking for a new shop in North Vancouver, and came here based on Yelp reviews! Had a minor accident and the car needed a checkup, plus a routine oil change. Everything was done within a couple hours and the price couldn't be beat (had gotten more expensive quotes elsewhere). Friendly, caring staff is the icing on the cake! I will be back :). Highly recommend! read more