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Christensen Collision
- Parking
- Communication
- Needs
“If you're looking for an amazing place with great customer service and quality craftsmanship to get your car fixed after an accident, go to Christensen Collision.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Nanaimo, BC
24 mechanics listed · 13 in Nanaimo · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a licence
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Bavarian Imports Auto Repair Ltd
“Even inviting me to come in anytime and watch the progress and it was a laidback atmosphere for someone like myself that isn't exactly mechanically inclined.”
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Hub City Springs & Machines Ltd
- Job
- Axle
- Toyota
“Mark was the guy who helped me with all, he corresponded with emails (Had to drive from Victoria to Nanaimo) and then got me all the parts when visited the store.”
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Alberni Automatic Transmission
- Fair
- van
- Understanding
“They were understanding, polite and professional throughout my dealings with them and when a solution was found and my car repaired, the bill was fair and reasonable!”
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Kern Motors
- Business
- Vehicle
- Bill
“Last year I spent more at a local repair shop that had my truck for a week repairing the front end after a collision with a sidewalk following a snowstorm.”
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Dragon's Auto
- Ferry
- Vehicle
- Island
“We are from Alberta and we're vacationing on Vancouver island when we encountered car trouble; Dragon's Auto provided fast and quality service to get us back on the road in no time.”
Listed for drivers in and around Nanaimo, BC, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certification and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Nanaimo, BC
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 13 are in Nanaimo itself and 11 come from towns including Duncan (4, 46 km), Parksville (3, 32 km) and Ladysmith (1, 15 km). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,648 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), value (87%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a licence on its website. Domain records put 3 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 give free estimates and 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 17 of the mechanics on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Nanaimo listed here?
13 of the 24 shops on this page are in Nanaimo; the others come from other towns within 50 km. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Precise Mechanical Repairs
- Communication
- Truck
- Diagnosed
“As a female, I often find it intimidating to go into any type of mechanical repair or oil change facility, but these guys have definitely changed my outlook 100%.”
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Pure Gold Automotive
- Quality
- People
- Business
“I had taken my car here to get some work done and was very pleased with the service, Brian the owner was super nice and the mechanic was extremely knowledgeable.”
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Rolling Dutchman Automotive
- Communication
- Mobile
- Electrical
“Mark came up with a way around spending all the money for a new motor/cable system that will give me use of the door once again and the price was certainly right!”
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Bowen Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Brakes
- Mechanic
“Its not difficult for you to give your vehicle to someone and then to tell you work needs to be done that is unnecessary and will end up costing much more than anticipated.”
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Millennium Auto Repair Centre
- Job
- Mechanic
- Clutch
“I have been going to this mechanics for a few years and he doesn't over charge and has even done a cpl things for free as they were very easy fixes like a fuse.”
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West Pro Automotive
- Price
“Good service at good prices, highly reccomend Derek & Bob”
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D & S Performance
“I couldn't be happier with the final result & bill and wasn't left with the bitter 'I just got hosed' aftertaste that often lingers post professional car repair.”
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Miles Automotive
- Oil
- People
- Island
“Went the extra mile to find an affordable solution rather than charging me for a full replacement of part which was unnecessary and expensive despite an alternative being difficult to find.”
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Mack Sales and Service Ladysmith
“Good group of people.”
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Matts Auto Repair
“Amazing work, would recommend for anything”
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Johnson's Saltspring Automotive Services Ltd
- Island
- Truck
- Tire
“I got a flat driving over a nail and not only did they get me in immediately to repair my tire, they completed the job efficiently and were incredibly kind.”
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Smithers Road Automotive
- Mechanic
- Job
“We expienced a rear caliper failure on holidays on a remote campsite road which disabled our 2007 dodge ram 3500, with the exceptional customer service from Bcaa they researched a local repair shop which were very accommodating to get us on the road...”
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Island Automotive
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Work Done
“And Chris seems to always have a smile on his face, which is a great face for his company, also the first face you normally see when you walk through the door.”
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Klaus Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Road Trip
- Business
“Klaus took me in on short notice when I was stuck in the area after my alternator died, and swapped it out with a new one in record time to get me back on the road.”
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Dickson & Fraser Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Communication
- Noise
“I appreciated their honesty in telling me my car is toast, they didn't charge me a cent and I will certainly use them in the future when I get another vehicle.”
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Kicking Horse Automotive Services
- Price
- Truck
- Business
“Very busy place but they got to me pretty much within 30 seconds in our two greet me and they took care of my problem no problem with greatest of ease I was very pleased”
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Cowichan Auto Repair & Detailing
- Dog
- Truck
- Professional
“As someone who doesn't know a lot about cars, they took their time to go through and explain what was wrong with my car and how they were going to fix it ..”
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Hols Automotive
- Vehicle
- Job
- Honest
“This issue was caused by a local oil change business, and Hols even took the time to print out pictures, write a report to support me from being on the hook for costs when it shouldn't have happened...”
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