Parkview Automotive

I’ve driven past this place every day but have never used them. Often they are closed by the time I get off work so I hadn’t been able to pop by. I’m on a bit of a quest to try to support businesses in my neighborhood first, when ever possible. So I took my 1998 Jeep here for a new radiator. I needed several parts, hoses, pans and such but they were good about calling and discussing everything with me first before doing any work. I agreed to go ahead with the repairs. This took one day. My Jeep hasn’t run this well in years!
I believe they offer a shuttle service but I didn’t use it because the C-​train is so close.
I’d be happy to get a quote from them again for future work. Hopefully not too soon!

Nobody likes having to replace their transmission or brake pads and rotors, but sometimes it needs to be done.
My transmission busted at 14^th Street and John Laurie Blvd on my way to work one morning and I was hooped. Since I didn’t want to have to pay out the butt for a tow truck to take me to my usual VW mechanic outside the city, I naturally had them tow me to the nearest garage, which was Parkview.
I was skeptical at first about taking my car somewhere new, because who knows with mechanics now-​a-​days. I don’t want to get screwed over for stuff I don’t need. But, I actually felt pretty confident when I got to the garage. I was greeted by a nice older gentleman who seemed genuinely concerned about me and my car.
I left it there for a few hours while I went to work and was called by the garage only a few hours later. They got right to the point and told me what was wrong, how much it would cost, and how long it would take. I was pleased with their answer so told them to go ahead. My car was ready for me the next day, all fixed up.
The same guy from the day before showed me what was fixed and why it was broken. I honestly believe that they didn’t overcharge me or pretend to fix stuff that wasn’t broken. It was as pleasant of an experience as it could have been, and the guy was understanding when I said I hope I didn’t see him anytime soon! :)