Auto repair that doesn't go through a service desk.
North Shore independent shop. You talk to the licensed technician who works on your car — no upsells, no surprises on the invoice.
One technician.
Start to finish.
At AutoKraft the person who diagnoses your car is the person who fixes it and the person who hands you the keys. That is the whole business model.
An independent auto repair shop in North Vancouver, BC. Current diagnostic tools, realistic pricing, and a recommendation based on keeping your specific vehicle running — not on the biggest invoice.
- 30+ Years in the trade
- 20+ Years on the North Shore
- 1995 Inter-Provincial certified
- Provincial finalist, BCAA/BCIT troubleshooting
- Started turning wrenches
- Inter-Provincial certified
- North Vancouver & West Vancouver
What we fix
Cars and light trucks, all makes. Every job starts with a real diagnosis and a quote you approve first.
Maintenance & oil service
Servicing to the manufacturer schedule, so your warranty stays intact without the dealership bill.
Diagnostics
Current scan tools and live data. We find the actual fault instead of replacing the first part the code points at.
Brakes
Pads, rotors, calipers, fluid. Measured and shown to you — you only replace what is actually worn.
Steering & suspension
Shocks, struts, bushings and the wear behind a pull to one side. Fixes the clunks you have learned to ignore.
Pre-purchase inspection
Buying used? A full inspection and a written report before any money changes hands.
School-Hours Service
Drop the car after school drop-off, pick it up before the afternoon run. One quote, approved by you, done by a licensed technician.
Call the shopThe best customers
4.7 ★ from 59 customers on Google. Pull a key tag off the rack to read what they wrote.
Good to know
The questions Lorne answers on the phone every week.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes — call 604-837-3476. It is a small shop with a limited number of bays, so the calendar fills up. Nothing is booked until we confirm a time with you.
Where do I park, and how do I get in?
The entrance is at the rear of the building at 1485 Rupert Street, not the street front.
Will servicing here void my new-car warranty?
No. In Canada you can have scheduled maintenance done at an independent licensed shop without voiding the manufacturer's warranty, as long as the work follows the maintenance schedule and you keep the records.
Do you charge for diagnosis?
A diagnostic fee is normal — finding the actual fault is the work — and it is usually credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
Can I wait while you work on the car?
For anything longer than a quick service, most customers use the School-Hours Service: drop the car after the morning run and pick it up in the afternoon.
What vehicles do you work on?
Cars and light trucks, all makes. Lorne also takes on older and classic vehicles.
Contact
Need to book service or have a question? Call the shop directly.
Unit 103 – 1485 Rupert Street
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1G1