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.

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!

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

What an amazing experience! My Husband has gone to this location before and told me about how he…read morehad great customer service. I'm terrible at maintaining my car and usually leave things till last min( I know I'm terrible). I called Budget and spoke with Rob, told him that my car is basically broken, booked an appointment and the entire proceed was so easy! Rob not only walked me through what needed to be done but also gave me his honest opinion. You can tell he isn't just in it for the money and wants to provide a good atmosphere and experience. I don't know much about cars but Rob made sure that I knew what was going on the entire time and what needed to be fixed in terms I'd understand. I'll definitely be coming back here for my car needs, plus you get to see the cutest Rottweiler, why wouldn't I want to come back! Thanks Rob and the Budget team!

They put my van on the hoist, showed me exactly where the exhaust leak was, described the repair,…read moreestimated the time as 2.5 hrs and gave me a quote. I ok'd the work. 2 hrs and 15 mins later, they called to say it would be done in 15mins. Guess what? The charge was EXACTLY AS QUOTED! Good work! Highly recommend them. The bill was HALF what Midas wanted.

I would give them even more than a 5 +. Thier customer service is exceptional. They are a rare…read morebreed in today's market. To them the customer comes first. Doesn't matter what the service work to be done is, they will make sure that any related equipment that works with what they are repairing is functioning properly. Been a loyal customer for over 30 years and always been impressed with their products, services and their professional attitude.

Getting an inspection of my car was made quick and easy by the Tremblays. They even found and…read morereturned my house keys that I had dropped outside the office. Thanks so much Brad.

Friendly, fast, kind, reasonable prices. 100% recommend. Great service. Can't recommend highly…read moreenough.

Made it to work safely this morning!!…read more A big thanks to Vimal and his crew for taking such good care of me and my car. I haven't been around for a few years but it was like I never left. The service and quality of work is as good as ever. Thanks again West Coast Auto Repairs

excellent quality work and very honest people. I have brought two vehicles here and have been very…read morehappy with the quality of the work, the accurate estimate of when things would be finished, and with the bill. On one occasion the dealership quoted me a large amount to repair something. I brought the truck here and the mechanic found it was some minor issue and saved me about $1200. I believe many other shops would've tried to increase the bill with unnecessary work. 10/10

I have used Granville and Avery Automotive for over 20 years and they continue to impress me with…read moretheir awesome service. Honesty and integrity- definitely! No need for catchy hold messages, they just answer the phone. They always offer ways for me to save, and take the time to explain what should be done with lots of advance notice when possible. I can't imagine trusting anyone else. Mel and his team are the best there is.

I LOVE these people! I have been going to M&N Auto for more than ten years now. Always reliable…read moreservice, never pushy, good explanations for suggested repairs, and top quality work!!

I come from a family of mechanics - across the country. When looking for a new mechanic, I have…read morethem to reference. I went to M&N when my mechanic nephew, who has looked after my car for years, moved to the Island. At M&N they are honest and VERY fair in fees for service. They will not sell you on things that you don't need, or inflate the prices of parts. They were able to take me right away and also did the needed repair very quickly. I will never go anywhere else and am so relieved to know I have a mechanic that I can trust. Thanks Sov!