“They have very competitive pricing. The staff was conscientious, straightforward and friendly. The work, (brakes, rotors and oil change) was done in a timely manner. Overall a great experience. They will be my repair shop going forward.”
“31 December 2023.
Car engine light comes on while driving to an event. After the event and on starting the car, the engine light was still on.
We had our car towed to your Center. The following day was a holiday. On January 2, Megan arranged to get our car in for service. The shortened week was already blocked full of work. Yet Megan fitted us in and in 2 days, we had our car back due to Cory's diligence in efficiently doing his work and Megan's regular updates.
All of this was done sooner than we expected (by a day) and under the quoted cost! Such service is not often seen anymore.
Once again Larry, thanks for providing top notch service right in our own neighbourhood.
Greatest regards,
Lee Hiltz
April 2024
The service and friendliness continues to be top notch at Larry Hatt's
Auto Service. I thank Megan and Will for keeping us informed on the progress of the work they are performing on our vehicle.
Thank you for work well done.
Lee Hiltz
June 2024
Thank you Larry, for the continued service your team provides. This work was to replace a worn ball joint, control arm and consequential wheel alignment. The work was done in the allotted time and under the quoted cost.
Thank you again for work well done.
Best regards,
Lee Hiltz
October 2024
Today, 8 October, the oil was due for changing. I had the car in for 7:45AM. The yard was already full of vehicles for repairs but despite that, the work on my car was done quickly and I was able to finish some errands on the 8th, I had planned for the 9th.
Thank you Larry, for this continued service your team provides. It's service one doesn't often see ..... anywhere! Megan and Will communicate repair progress efficiently to clients. To me this is important, for a number of reasons.
Thank you again for this superior service! It's top shelf!
Lee Hiltz
13 January 2025.
Front brakes, serpentime drive belt and oil change was the the work today. Car was in at 7:45 AM and out before 3:00 PM that I thought would take all day!! More great work Megan and Corey; THANK YOU! And thank you Larry, for this continued good service!
Lee Hiltz”
“Bench Automotive has been so great with our cars. They are trusted with what needs to be repaired and what can wait for another time and they help source the best prices.”
“Had an amazing experience and always do! Customer service, knowledge, and communication are always on point. Got lots of work done for my MVI inspection and could not be more please with the timing and satisfaction. Thanks Torque Auto!! Also a huge shout out to my guy at the front desk!! Amazing customer service and support!!”
“Liz and Ethan for the win!
From the initial greeting, the road test with Ethan, scheduled Uber service and an earlier pickup time for my vehicle because Liz remembered I was off that day at 3. These two employees offered customer service not experienced every day and it was much appreciated. I have worked in the hospitality industry for 30 yrs and understand how to deliver a great experience, not always about the product you receive but how it’s given. Your managers should be proud to have you on the team, keep up the great work!
Andrew McIntosh”
“I brought my Mazda cx 5 for brakes and rotor replacement and thought that I need to replace front and rear. Guys took my car and told me that rear brakes are still good for another year and just replaced front. There was a weird noice due some issue in the rear rotors, but they just cleaned up and fixed. Also they found nail in my tire, and repaired accordingly. I also work at the night and ask if can pick up my car by 4 pm, and they called me at 3:30 and everything was ready to go. And price for labour and parts was reasonable too. I want to comeback to this auto service cuz of their honesty and professionalism. Highly recommend”
“These guys are amazing. I have now been coming here for several years, and will keep coming back.
The first time came here, I needed help on a Friday afternoon. A friend suggested that I speak to them. They squeezed me in for a quick look, tweaked something small and their help prevented a future costly bill.
They are reliable and have helped me a multiple occasions. I am continually impressed with their work, honesty and customers service.
Thank you for the quality work.”
“The best most honest technicians you'll find. Brought my car in for new brake pads and an oil change, they called me to say the oil change is done but your brake pads are just fine. Other places would just change the brake pads and charge you. 10/10”
“I bought my 2026 a Honda CRV Hybrid Sport here. Jan Shane Torres was the salesman that aided me, he was excellent to work with. He made sure I had all the knowledge I needed before purchasing this vehicle and made it very comfortable to ask questions. He was super informative and helpful. My CRV is great! I would definitely recommend working with Jan if you attended Portland St Honda!”
“In the city for the holidays, my truck lost a freeze plug. Called around and nobody had any in stock. They had plenty in stock as well as coolant and locktite I needed to get me back on the road. From one shop to another thanks a million. Quick to answer the phone and fair pricing!”
“Friendly and accommodating garage. Put me on a waitlist during a busy month and got me in within a week of calling the shop for an appointment and had the car back within 48 hours”
“Dereck is a genuine person. He is reliable and i recommend this place because he helped me a lot 100 percent genuine to me.I give 5 star because of his communication and honesty.”
“Was referred here for removing a stripped bolt, I only had to wait 30 minutes for a walk-in and they offered to swap the component instead of just removing the bolt.
It was cheap and installed properly.”
“I had 2 vehicles in for exhaust and blown brake line. They were friendly, quick, efficient, and came in cheaper then I calculated the end cost to be. They have been my mechanic since I moved to cole harbour in 2014.”
“Had a great experience with Nissan Dartmouth! Everyone was really respectful and landed a deal I was happy with. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle and a great experience in a reputable dealership! Thanks to Saeed, Tanya and Elias!”
“Changed tires here.they patched one tire for free and also told me to prepare a proper socket In case flat tire happens next time for my rims are a little special , so thoughtful”
“I recently went here for a tire replacement and MVI, and I couldn’t be happier with the service! The work was done quickly and at a very decent price. Matt was super helpful and awesome, answering all my questions and making sure I was taken care of. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for reliable and friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future!”
“Tim and the gang went above and beyond to get my windshield fixed ans back on the road a.s.a.p. The service is always 100%. I recommend them for repair and replacement. The best around.”
“I brought my Honda Civic in for a tire change and had an excellent experience. The front-desk representative, Eastman, was outstanding. He assisted me with everything I needed, found me a great deal on tires, and took the time to answer all of my questions clearly and professionally.
It has been a long time since I’ve had such a positive experience at a tire shop, which made me eager to share this feedback. From start to finish, the service was smooth, honest, and stress-free.
I strongly recommend recognizing Eastman’s performance. Employees like him make a real difference, and management would benefit from hiring more staff with his level of professionalism and customer care ?”
“big thanks to the team for completing a big project on a difficult vehicle. 11' tall Sprinter camper full paint job and rust repair. Excellent outcome. Very impressed from the minute they started the appraisal process, they were proactive in searching out items like plastic mouldings and trim The rust repair around the windshield looks factory new.”
“I purchased summer and winter tires from them, they provide services at reasonable prices and are very professional and humble.
Would recommend them for their good service.”
“I went with a broken door handle. I did not have the skills and they fixed it free of charge. It has held for three years. I needed the 2nd and third one fixed. Same problem .....same charge. I will recommend this shop to everyone. Anyone else would have charged.”
“Air conditioning stopped working in my Tucson, during the wickedly hot days of summer. Trevor at National Radiator in Dartmouth scheduled me in quickly, and was able to do the replacement of the A/C on the same day.excellent customer service...so cool! ?”
“I had my car repaired at Chapmans on Agricola Street a few months ago and I cannot say how pleased I was with their service and the quality of their work. They answered all my questions and the continuous communication of emails sure put my mind at ease. I would not go anywhere else if I ever need repair work done again and the fact that my car was given to me cleaned inside and out was the icing on the cake.”
“I was driving from Portuguese Cove when I started hearing a loud commotion of hissing sounds, not from hoses, but from an animal! The sounds were coming from the engine compartment right in front of the driver's side.
I wanted to pull over, but thought there's no way I'm opening the hood! Lol! The first auto place I saw was Rand Auto. I went in and said, I'll give you $20 if you look under my hood. The fellow said no need for the $20. He lifted the hood and we could both smell wild animal odor.
The fellow (sorry I didn't ask his name) did a thorough search and assured me that what ever it was it must have jumped ship when I stopped. He noticed my engine sounded a little noisy, so he offered to check the oil and he topped it up for me. Again, he refused to take any payment.
I so appreciated his kindness and extra care in searching for the critter, re-assuring me, and making sure I had enough oil. Thank you good Samaritan at Rand Auto!”
“I had an incredible experience with Sam White at Kia Dartmouth! Sam greeted my dad and I with a smile and handshake, which immediately made us feel welcome. He was extremely professional, friendly, and made the entire car buying process smooth, easy, and genuinely enjoyable. Even after the purchase, Sam has taken the time to check in and make sure everything with the car is up to standard. Thank you so much for making the purchase of my first car such a memorable experience! I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to buy a vehicle.”
“Amazing customer service and they were able to squeeze me in while I was on an incredibly tight deadline! Leaving town on a cross country trip in one week and they helped me fix an oil change gone wrong from a different shop’s malpractice. Everyone in the shop was friendly and ready to help.
Long story short, a shop in Spryfield spilt oil all over my engine and bay during a routine change and didn’t tell me or properly remedy the spill and 15 minutes later of driving it was smoking out of the hood. I could not go back as the shop was closed (and not trustworthy) so the next day I phoned around for a shop closer to me. I was lucky to find an honest shop afterwards that confirmed my suspicions and cleaned the oil off properly and thoroughly. My engine bay is no longer oil coated and billowing smoke!
Would highly recommend and return to!”
“I just had my oil changed at Speedy Halifax, Robie. The team ensured that I had a positive, quick, and painless experience. Everything about the service was top notch. Thank-you Speedy!”
“This place is fantastic! Not only was the work on my rocker panels done beautifully, they detailed my vehicle before pick up. I begged for a quick appointment due to failed safety inspection and they accommodated me despite being booked solid for weeks. Highly recommend!”
“I had my car there the fix a rocker panel and get safety inspected. I was very happy with the work and the staff are amazing. They are very friendly and very helpful. I would recommend them and I will be going back”