Canadian Tire

Many people already know to avoid these kinds of chain auto shops, but every now and again in a time of desperation, I slip up and actually give one a chance. Although I have walked through the tiny and dingy 3 – 4 small aisles they use to call this place a «store,» this review is mostly about the auto centre located within.
Although I had a poor experience with the Auto Centre here previously, in a moment of desperation (during a recent snow storm) I attempted to get my winter tires installed here. I had been driving around in the brutal weather all day, but was still willing to wait 2+ hours for my install, since I had already committed… and with heavy/​icy conditions outside. The lady at the Auto Centre desk was quite aware of my and others’ situation, and was perfectly eager to capitalize.
Perhaps it was my fault that I so freely expressed my need to get tires installed that day? Did I ENCOURAGE the Associate at Canadian Tire to try and cheat me? I don’t think so… but apparently staff at the Auto Centre are allowed to set their prices as they please, and do not feel it necessary to adhere to advertised prices of packages.
After smelling the desperation on me, the lady behind the counter quoted me a price of almost $ 200 to change 4 tires. What? When I asked about the tire installation package listed on the wall, she first stated that the pricing was «per tire» — even though the math STILL did not add up. When I mentioned the discrepancy, the associate mentioned that the «prices change all the time.» When I asked if these were standard prices across CT’s, she stated that each location is allowed to «set their prices as they please» — whether this is true or not, this practice and whole experience felt completely exploitative. I ended up driving back home without winter tires, just as a matter of principle.
Shady business tactics, will definitely NOT be back.

Please do yourself a favour and never take your car here. They will waste your time and your money while not even fixing the proper problem

Came here because I needed a quick oil change. Not quiet under 30 minutes, but still quick. I browsed around the store to pick up a few things, stopped for a bite to eat at Tim Horton’s and by the time I came back my car was nearly done.
Service was great. I love how they don’t try to push other things on you — you get what you pay for, and that’s that. They have a loyalty program as well: 3 oil changes and you get the fourth free.
I have, and will come back here.

Had my car in here for tune up and brake work. I was happy with the service and they didn’t try to sell me a bunch of repairs I didn’t need. I will return.

I was here today because I needed to get some light bulbs for a new lamp. The selection and price was not that great but they were convenient so I opted for some 13W store brand CFL’s price at $ 6.79 per 2 pack. When I got to the register, they rang up at $ 7.99. Long story short, I was right about the pricing error and got the light-​bulbs for free due to the scanner price accuracy voluntary code. Glad they honored their code.

It’s kind of off to the side, and unless you really need something or live nearby, you might actually miss it.
It’s small and carries mainly car stuff like mats, lubes, and a bunch of manly things I don’t really get.
But there is the occasional home stuff, and cleaning supplies.
FYI We bought a heated seat cover thing for the car. For a 6 motor massaging seat, it was $ 46.99 but for 5 motors it was $ 9.99, so strange. But it wasn’t good, and we returned it.