In our latest segment of Hey Rui you’ve been asking us what vehicles we work on at My Neighbourhood Mechanic. Whether it's a European make like BMW or Audi, domestic like GMC or Ford, or an import like Honda, Mazda, Toyota or Subaru, our team of skilled technicians handle each vehicle with the utmost care and precision whether we are doing routine maintenance, to complex repairs. We believe in providing transparent and honest service, ensuring that our customers are well-informed about their vehicle's needs. Our goal is to keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely, so you can confidently hit the road knowing your vehicle is in excellent hands.

What is a Vehicle Make and Model?

When someone refers to their vehicles “make”, it means the company that manufactured the vehicle. These makes are the well known brands of the automotive industry such as BMW, Ford, Toyota, or Honda. The vehicle model is the specific name for the vehicle by the brand, such as Ford’s “Escape”, Toyota’s “Camry”, and Honda’s “Civic”. Knowing the vehicle’s make and model can help determine the characteristics of the vehicle and what its value and capabilities are.

Some automakers have developed certain reputations over the years such as Honda and Toyota being known for their reliability. Porsche, BMW, and Audi are often known for their vehicle’s performance. Mercedes-Benz, Infinity, and Volvo are often known for their vehicles comfort.

Makes and Models Serviced at MNM

No matter the vehicle's make and model, our mechanics can help you keep your vehicle in smooth working order. Types of vehicle makes and models our shop works on include:

• Acura: like the ZDX electrified SUV, Integra sports car, and the RDX crossover luxury SUV

• Audi: the Q series the Q8, Q5, and Q3, including the Audi’s A-series sedan models

• BMW: SUV X-series and the 3 series sedan, 5 series, and 7 series, as well as the Coupé line, Cabriolet line, electric and hybrid models, and BMW M series

• Buick: like the Enclave, Encore, Envision

• Cadillac: like the CT5, CT4, or the SUVs, the XT6, XT5

• Chevrolet: SUV models like the Traverse, Equinox, Blazer; car models like the Malibu, and truck models like Silverado and Colorado

• Chrysler: the 300 and the Pacifica

• Dodge: from the cars like the Dart and the Charger, to the SUVs the Durangos and the Journey

• Fiat: the 500 series, including the 500X and 500L

• Ford: including the Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Edge, Mustang and F series pickup trucks like the F150, as well as the E series vans like the E350

• Genesis: the cars in the G series, and the SUVs in the GV series

• GMC: from the SUVs like the Terrain and Acadia, the trucks like the Sierra and the Canyon, the vans like the Savana

• Honda: like the Civic, Prologue, Accord, HR-V and CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and the Ridgeline

• Hyundai: the gas models like the Santa Fe, Elantra, as well as the hybrid models like the IONIQ, Sonata Hybrid, Kona Electric, as well as the Venue, Tucson, Palisade

• Infinity: cars in the Q series like the Q50, Q60, Q70, or the SUVs in the QX line, QX70, QX50

• Jaguar: like the X-Type, XF, F-Pace, or the XJ

• Jeep: from the Cherokee, or the Grand Wagoneer, to the Wrangler

• Kia: both the gas models and hybrid models of the Sorento, Forte, Stinger, Sportage, Telluride

• Land Rover and Range Rover: like the Discovery, the Range Rover Velar or Evoque

• Lexus: LS, LX, RZ, and RC are all workable, including the TX, GX, and UX models

• Lincoln: the Nautilus, Navigator, MKZ, or Continental

• Mazda: like the MX-5 Miata, Mazda 3, CX-5, and the CX-9

• Mercedes-Benz: SUV models like the EQB, EQE, and EQS, as well as the sedan line of C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class, and all Coupe models and Cabriolet

• Mini: from the Cooper line, including the Cooper S and Cooper Clubman

• Mitsubishi: like the Outlander, RVR, Eclipse and Eclipse Cross

• Nissan: SUV models like the Kicks, Murano, Pathfinder, as well as the sedan models such as the Altima, Nissan Z, and Sentra. This also includes the Titan truck and Frontier models.

• Porsche: from the 911 to the Cayenne,

• RAM: the vans and the trucks 1500 to the 3500

• Subaru: the sedans like the Impreza, WRX, to the crossovers like the Outback, the Forester, Ascent

• Tesla: such as the S, Model 3, X, and Y

• Toyota: models like the Camry, Venza, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Sienna, Supra, and GR series

• Volkswagen: such as the Tiguan, Arteon, Taos, Atlas, Toureg, Jetta, Eos, and Beetle

• Volvo: the V series like the V90 and the V60, the S series like the S60 and S90, and the XC series from the XC40, the XC60, XC90

This is not an exhaustive list of vehicles that we work on; if you have something that is outside of this list give us a call at (416) 761-1717 and we will see what we can do!

Automaker Mergers

There are numerous automotive brands in Canada on the market today. In recent decades, some of the largest automotive mergers have taken place within the industry.

For almost twenty years Ford owned both Jaguar and Land Rover, until they sold them to Tata Motors in 2008. In 2016 Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors merged when Nissan Motor Co. bought out a 34% stake in Mitsubishi, becoming the largest shareholder. In 2012 Volkswagen was supposed to be absorbed by Porshce, but in actuality, Volkswagen completed a reverse takeover of Porsche. Most recently, Honda and Nissan announced a merger plan last year that would create the world’s third-largest automaker.

But no matter what automotive manufacturing mergers disrupt the industry, the MNM team is prepared to work on all makes and models under the sun!

What Vehicles Do Our Mechanic’s Drive?

Some customers have inquired about what kind of vehicles our technicians drive, so we talked with our whole team to give you the inside scoop on what our technicians drive:

Two of our technicians drive some of the most reliable automotive brands on the market today. Rui drives a 2012 Subaru Outback, while Ian drives a 2009 Subaru Impreza. Pema and Daniel enjoy their Dodge vehicles, driving the 2017 Dodge Journey and 2020 Dodge Caravan respectfully. Other technicians of ours are after the Japanese brands, with Rico owning a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mauricio in his 2007 Acura RDX, and Bilal with his 2010 Infiniti GX. Larry and Dima are fans of European vehicles with Larry in his classic 2002 BMW 330xi, and Dima in his 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Our team drives a wide range of makes and models but no matter what wheel our mechanics get behind, they are well-equipped to work on all kinds of customer vehicles. Our team of expert technicians brings years of experience working on all makes and models on the road today. No matter what automotive brand you drive, you can trust that your vehicle will receive top-quality service in our brand-new, fully modernized facility at 4 Cariboo Avenue. We’re here to ensure you stay safe on the road! Schedule your appointment with us today!