Owner Lorne Kraft has over 20 years professional experience as an Automotive Technician. Started in the trade in 1991, Fully Licensed in 1995. Loved the smell of gas from the age of three! I have a passion for working on cars/trucks, as well as the interaction with my customers.
Award Winning
What does AutoKraft stand for: The highest quality workmanship and service. It is in the name, and Lorne Kraft has been recognized for his skills from a young age. A Provincial Finalist in the BCAA/BCIT Troubleshooting Contest at age 17 and recipient of The Award of Achievement in Automotive Technology at West Van Secondary School. Lorne Kraft is one of the youngest ever to achieve full Inter-Provincial Trade Certification in Canada.
Read moreMummy Friendly!
Watchin the kiddies all day? Have school drop-offs/pickups? Tempted to go through the jiffy-lube because it’s so convenient? Don’t even go there, it’s not worth the risk of poor work or being upsold on things you don’t need whatsoever. Here at AutoKraft, I want to make your life easier. Make an appointment for the Mummy service.
Read moreEarn Reward Points
My customer base is built on word of mouth. Trust is a two-way street and this enables me to have the same level of trust with my customers as they do with me. I have decided to reward my customers who refer people my way with the Auto Kraft Referral Program, and this is how it works:
Read moreReliable and Safe
As a Realtor my car is one of the most important tools of my trade… I need it to be reliable and safe. I trust Lorne to take care of that for me.” Warmest Regards, - Ralph Stiebel
Read moreGoing the Extra Mile
For the past six years I have taken my car to Lorne at AutoKraft. Lorne is straightforward and knowledgeable, and always goes the extra mile to help me out. I would totally recommend AutoKraft, and I have! - Jessica Musterer
Read moreKnowledgeable & Trustworthy
“Knowledgeable, trustworthy mechanic. Has looked after my ’97 Camaro for many years, runs like new!” - PATRICK FOK
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Established in 2001
Owner Lorne Kraft has over 25 years professional experience as an Automotive Technician. Started in the trade in 1991, Fully Licensed in 1995. Loved the smell of gas from the age of three! I have a passion for working on cars/trucks, as well as the interaction with my customers.
Modus Operandi
What does AutoKraft stand for? The highest quality workmanship, service at better than competetive prices with a much more personal approach. I believe that people are showing me a great amount of trust. This is a priviledge and I do not take this for granted whatsoever! To me, you are not a faceless customer. Unlike “larger” shops and dealerships, I, the technician,am the one you talk to and deal with from beginning to end. This ensures 100 percent accountability .
All the latest diagnostic equipment and information, as well as the ability to use it, ensures accurate and quick diagnosis that eliminates unnecessary work/service being performed. I work with your budget in mind, and take a realistic approach to servicing and maintaining your vehicle. At AutoKraft, my experience enables me to :
- Fix-service your vehicle to the highest standards achievable using the highest quality of parts.
- My knowledge of the aftermarket and dealership parts enable me to “shop” around saving you money as well ensuring your vehicle’s performance is not compromised one little bit.
- Services on your newer vehicle will maintain the warranty(of course)
- Highest standard of warranty on work performed in the industry/business!