Where's a good mechanic in Markham/Unionville area? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DarthNads · 08-03-2012, 12:44 AM

Hey All,

Hoping this isn't the wrong area for this but I need a local mechanic that you'd guys would recommend in the Markham/Unionville area.

I'm rather close to Pacific Mall if that makes any more sense geographically.

I just need to take it in to either have the brakes or bearings looked at, since I'm new to the area I don't know of any trustworthy mechanics yet.

I'd go to my old trusted guy back in Oshawa but I don't want to risk driving that far.

Reason I'm asking is that I don't want to get taken for a ride and be told I need to fix a bunch of things for thousands of dollars when I know its only one or possibly two issues.

Appreciate it,

-DN.

brianc · 08-03-2012, 07:41 AM

You looking for a good mechanic in general or someone good with Subaru motors?

There are a good amount of shops around the Bullock drive area by Markville Mall.

iGarage, Speedstar are just two that I visit often.

DarthNads · 08-03-2012, 09:49 AM

Just a good mechanic in general, you know the type of guy that'll only work on something if it needs to be done...

I just hate going some new place and being told that my car needs something replaced that's totally unrelated to the problem at hand.

I'm driving a Mazda atm so it doesn't have to be any particular car brand.

I'll check out iGarage and Speedstar though, thanks.

Heero · 08-03-2012, 10:15 AM

Any recommendations for Subaru engines in particular in the Brampton/Mississauga/Milton area?

I couldn't trust my current mechanic with a new car lol

rawbz · 08-03-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthNads

Just a good mechanic in general, you know the type of guy that'll only work on something if it needs to be done...

I just hate going some new place and being told that my car needs something replaced that's totally unrelated to the problem at hand.

I'm driving a Mazda atm so it doesn't have to be any particular car brand.

I'll check out iGarage and Speedstar though, thanks.

I'll second Ivan at iGarage. Its a small operation but my bro and I bring all minor stuff to him for no BS assessments, anything out of league he's straight with you and tells you where to go to do it.

I think he specializes in Hondas but for basic stuff he's fine (I used to bring my old Mazda3 to him for small stuff)

rb123 · 08-03-2012, 11:43 AM

^ ivan's awesome!

I recommend colin @ teknotik. He's literally a mad scientist. I've never met anyone with such strong diagnostic skills.

Reflections · 08-03-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heero

Any recommendations for Subaru engines in particular in the Brampton/Mississauga/Milton area?

I couldn't trust my current mechanic with a new car lol

Ohh man +1!!! This place is tough to find someone honest and knowledgeable.

brianc · 08-03-2012, 12:59 PM

Jason @ Apex or Can Jam in thornhill are good options too for Subarus.

for sauga/btown area.

Robinson Automotive services in sauga
NV Auto or Japanese Automotive in Milton

Whenever it comes to a mechanic go take a visit and ask him some questions to see what his attitude and level of knowledge is like. Not all mechanics lie.. Though alot of them do.

IMC · 08-03-2012, 03:31 PM

I'd recommend iGarage on Bullock street as well.

He's very familiar with Subarus, a large number of his customers are STis

Super honest mechanic.

Cudgel · 08-03-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthNads

Just a good mechanic in general, you know the type of guy that'll only work on something if it needs to be done...

I just hate going some new place and being told that my car needs something replaced that's totally unrelated to the problem at hand.

I'm driving a Mazda atm so it doesn't have to be any particular car brand.

I'll check out iGarage and Speedstar though, thanks.

If it's for your Mazda, you can give Jimmy a try at Street Performance. A lot of the TM3 guys swear by him.

7605 Woodline Ave, Unit 16
416-450-6161

Rich1 · 08-03-2012, 06:44 PM

Definite recommend on iGarage - great work and prices. Honest and reliable as well. I've also referred other coworkers and friends to Ivan. He should have some knowledge on Subaru's soon too since he's got one.

zex · 08-10-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich1

Definite recommend on iGarage - great work and prices. Honest and reliable as well. I've also referred other coworkers and friends to Ivan. He should have some knowledge on Subaru's soon too since he's got one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMC

I'd recommend iGarage on Bullock street as well.

He's very familiar with Subarus, a large number of his customers are STis

Super honest mechanic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawbz

I'll second Ivan at iGarage. Its a small operation but my bro and I bring all minor stuff to him for no BS assessments, anything out of league he's straight with you and tells you where to go to do it.

I think he specializes in Hondas but for basic stuff he's fine (I used to bring my old Mazda3 to him for small stuff)

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianc

You looking for a good mechanic in general or someone good with Subaru motors?

There are a good amount of shops around the Bullock drive area by Markville Mall.

iGarage, Speedstar are just two that I visit often.

Do they do alignment?

l8apexr · 08-10-2012, 04:10 PM

www.bullockcity.com

toyota, lexus specialists. Former Don Valley North technicians.

rawbz · 08-11-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zex

Do they do alignment?

I thought they didn't but according to their website they do

http://www.igarage.ca/

08-03-2012, 12:44 AM	#1
DarthNads Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2003 Mazda Protege 5 limited Location: Okanagan, BC Posts: 146 Thanks: 304 Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where's a good mechanic in Markham/Unionville area? Hey All, Hoping this isn't the wrong area for this but I need a local mechanic that you'd guys would recommend in the Markham/Unionville area. I'm rather close to Pacific Mall if that makes any more sense geographically. I just need to take it in to either have the brakes or bearings looked at, since I'm new to the area I don't know of any trustworthy mechanics yet. I'd go to my old trusted guy back in Oshawa but I don't want to risk driving that far. Reason I'm asking is that I don't want to get taken for a ride and be told I need to fix a bunch of things for thousands of dollars when I know its only one or possibly two issues. Appreciate it, -DN.

08-03-2012, 07:41 AM	#2
brianc OCD Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 74 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You looking for a good mechanic in general or someone good with Subaru motors? There are a good amount of shops around the Bullock drive area by Markville Mall. iGarage, Speedstar are just two that I visit often. __________________ OCD - obsessive car detailer!

08-03-2012, 12:59 PM	#8
brianc OCD Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 74 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jason @ Apex or Can Jam in thornhill are good options too for Subarus. for sauga/btown area. Robinson Automotive services in sauga NV Auto or Japanese Automotive in Milton Whenever it comes to a mechanic go take a visit and ask him some questions to see what his attitude and level of knowledge is like. Not all mechanics lie.. Though alot of them do. __________________ OCD - obsessive car detailer!

08-03-2012, 06:44 PM	#11
Rich1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Cadillac DeVille DHS Location: Toronto Posts: 127 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	iGarage Definite recommend on iGarage - great work and prices. Honest and reliable as well. I've also referred other coworkers and friends to Ivan. He should have some knowledge on Subaru's soon too since he's got one.

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08-03-2012, 09:49 AM	#3
DarthNads Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2003 Mazda Protege 5 limited Location: Okanagan, BC Posts: 146 Thanks: 304 Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just a good mechanic in general, you know the type of guy that'll only work on something if it needs to be done... I just hate going some new place and being told that my car needs something replaced that's totally unrelated to the problem at hand. I'm driving a Mazda atm so it doesn't have to be any particular car brand. I'll check out iGarage and Speedstar though, thanks.

08-03-2012, 10:15 AM	#4
Heero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2-door Location: Canada Posts: 258 Thanks: 74 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any recommendations for Subaru engines in particular in the Brampton/Mississauga/Milton area? I couldn't trust my current mechanic with a new car lol

08-03-2012, 11:43 AM	#6
rb123 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Firestorm MT Location: Markham Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ ivan's awesome! I recommend colin @ teknotik. He's literally a mad scientist. I've never met anyone with such strong diagnostic skills.

08-03-2012, 03:31 PM	#9
IMC Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: DC5 Location: Toronto Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd recommend iGarage on Bullock street as well. He's very familiar with Subarus, a large number of his customers are STis Super honest mechanic.

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l8apexr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: hybrid + racecar + FR-S Location: Woodbridge, ON Posts: 282 Thanks: 42 Thanked 64 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	www.bullockcity.com toyota, lexus specialists. Former Don Valley North technicians.

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