MAR Automotive
9 reviews 8 Riel Dr #8, St. Albert, AB +1 780-458-2796 marautomotive.ca suggest an edit
02 December 2023 23:55
They were absolutely amazing! My new place to take my vehicles for all repairs. Love the personable service.
30 September 2023 18:40
Professional, honest, thorough, and do great work. Their focus is on the customer. I appreciate this business in my community!
10 September 2023 5:27
I initially took my car in to MAR Auto based on reviews and recommendations from the St. Albert community. I returned because of the impeccable service and overall “vibe” I got from Dan.
We needed some significant work done on our older SUV - including wheel bearings, steering rod, suspension control arm and ball joint, and struts. Dan and James provided a very detailed and transparent quote (e.g. 0.9 labour hour, as opposed to rounding it up to an a full hour - I can’t say I’ve seen anything like that before).
Not going to lie, I went to a few other shops to get quotes as well - wanting to make sure I wasn’t getting ripped off, and MAR’s quote came in either on par or below others. For this reason, I can say they are very reasonably priced.
When booking my appointment, MAR was very understanding and accommodating with our tight schedules and budget.
I really like the fact they do a thorough inspection for each oil change, and have a one year warranty on their parts and labour. It provides me as a customer, peace of mind if the business has the integrity to stand behind their work like that.
Highly recommend MAR and happy to find a place I can trust with my vehicle.
We needed some significant work done on our older SUV - including wheel bearings, steering rod, suspension control arm and ball joint, and struts. Dan and James provided a very detailed and transparent quote (e.g. 0.9 labour hour, as opposed to rounding it up to an a full hour - I can’t say I’ve seen anything like that before).
Not going to lie, I went to a few other shops to get quotes as well - wanting to make sure I wasn’t getting ripped off, and MAR’s quote came in either on par or below others. For this reason, I can say they are very reasonably priced.
When booking my appointment, MAR was very understanding and accommodating with our tight schedules and budget.
I really like the fact they do a thorough inspection for each oil change, and have a one year warranty on their parts and labour. It provides me as a customer, peace of mind if the business has the integrity to stand behind their work like that.
Highly recommend MAR and happy to find a place I can trust with my vehicle.
10 August 2023 14:47
I brought my car in and they were able to identify the problem right away. They fixed another shops mess up quickly and at a very fair price. I left feeling really good and that has never happened leaving a mechanic! Thanks!
17 July 2023 6:02
Love that they don't do more than they have to. They give a good explanation of what was done and possibly what might happen. Hands down there the best I've ever dealt with and never feel reaped off. Thank you, Mar Automotive.
13 July 2023 3:58
This is 1000% the place to go. Prices are fair, people are amazing to deal with, and they saved my BUTT recently. 10/10 recommend
06 January 2023 3:43
I took my 2014 Impala LTZ to have it looked over due my light sensors. After taking it too Chevrolet they charged me $300. Mar Mechanic charged me $65.00 I decided to save my hard earned money they fixed my car for a heck of allot less. Thank God this company is not taking making you pay like the Dealerships price. Mar Mechanics is the only place I’ll ever get my Baby looked after. You guys are my besties.
30 November 2022 4:38
My recent dealing with Dan and James at MAR Automotive was very positive. The diagnosis was not that simple, but time was taken (not charged for) to get it right. They made sure I knew all the facts, and honoured the estimate given.
I am very pleased how well my vehicle performs.feels almost like new! (though it is 24 years old!)
Thank you so much for the five star service!
I am very pleased how well my vehicle performs.feels almost like new! (though it is 24 years old!)
Thank you so much for the five star service!
21 November 2022 1:39
We have gone to Mar for auto repairs for many years. Previously we always were impressed the honesty, precision and professionalism that they offered.
However, there is new management in place recently. We have had an experience that was very unsatisfactory.
We brought our vehicle in for winterization and putting on the snow tires October 17,2022. We also let them know of a loud whining noise that was getting louder. We got the vehicle back after their inspection and work, only to notice that there was now leakage as well as the noise.
We took it back on October 21,2022, and they said that it was a defective oil filter which was then replaced. But did not address the noise that was prevalent.
However, we then noticed that the noise increased and further leakage had taken place at this point. We then decided to take our vehicle to another reputable mechanic in the area.
They advised that the transmission fluid was almost completely unusable as if it hadn't been checked in a very, very long time. No way that the transmission fluid would have passed an inspection if properly done. The mechanic also advised the CBT pump was almost completely eroded.
The mechanic advised that the transmission has been completely ruined and we currently have no vehicle. So we can expect to spend anywhere from $5000 at least for a new transmission or consider a new vehicle altogether.
There is no explanation as to how in a matter of 5 days, that the transmission fluid would go from being checked off as good as part of the checklist inspection process. To then being completely unusable.
This is an extremely disappointing and expensive result that was not expected.
Prior to this new management team, we never had a single problem or issue with Mar and their service. They were always so dependable, honest and reliable.
To go from that previous excellent record of service to what we experienced this last week is downright disgusting. Not just for the obvious inconvenience and time lost. But now the cost of a whole new transmission or vehicle.
We enclose pictures of the leakage left in our driveway and garage.
However, there is new management in place recently. We have had an experience that was very unsatisfactory.
We brought our vehicle in for winterization and putting on the snow tires October 17,2022. We also let them know of a loud whining noise that was getting louder. We got the vehicle back after their inspection and work, only to notice that there was now leakage as well as the noise.
We took it back on October 21,2022, and they said that it was a defective oil filter which was then replaced. But did not address the noise that was prevalent.
However, we then noticed that the noise increased and further leakage had taken place at this point. We then decided to take our vehicle to another reputable mechanic in the area.
They advised that the transmission fluid was almost completely unusable as if it hadn't been checked in a very, very long time. No way that the transmission fluid would have passed an inspection if properly done. The mechanic also advised the CBT pump was almost completely eroded.
The mechanic advised that the transmission has been completely ruined and we currently have no vehicle. So we can expect to spend anywhere from $5000 at least for a new transmission or consider a new vehicle altogether.
There is no explanation as to how in a matter of 5 days, that the transmission fluid would go from being checked off as good as part of the checklist inspection process. To then being completely unusable.
This is an extremely disappointing and expensive result that was not expected.
Prior to this new management team, we never had a single problem or issue with Mar and their service. They were always so dependable, honest and reliable.
To go from that previous excellent record of service to what we experienced this last week is downright disgusting. Not just for the obvious inconvenience and time lost. But now the cost of a whole new transmission or vehicle.
We enclose pictures of the leakage left in our driveway and garage.