Frequently Asked Questions

We're located at 7A Penn Dr in North York, and serve customers throughout North York and the greater Toronto area for repairs, tires, inspections, and used vehicle sales. See our Contact page for directions.

We're open Monday 9am–6:30pm, Tuesday through Friday 9am–7pm, and Saturday 9am–6pm. We're closed Sundays. You can see our live open/closed status on the Contact page.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but booking ahead guarantees your slot. You can book a service, oil change, tire appointment, or safety inspection right from our website, and we'll confirm by email.

We accept the standard forms of payment in-shop, including debit and major credit cards. Give us a call at (905) 609-2228 if you have a specific payment question before your visit.

Yes. We're a family-run repair shop and used car lot, and we run things the honest way — clear write-ups, fair pricing, and no pressure sales. Read more on our About Us page.

General repair and diagnostics, oil changes, tire sales and service, safety inspections, and used vehicle sales — see our full Services & Pricing page for the complete menu.

All prices shown on our website are averaged, estimated figures based on typical labour and parts costs. Your actual price may vary depending on your specific vehicle and the work involved — we'll always confirm a firm quote before any chargeable work begins. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Yes. We'll always walk you through what a repair involves and confirm pricing with you before we start any chargeable work.

It depends on the job — routine services like oil changes and tire work are often done same-day, while larger repairs may take longer depending on parts availability. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when you book.

We'll order it in for you. We'll let you know the expected timeline so you can plan around it.

We work on most makes and models. If a specific service isn't suitable for your vehicle, our technicians will let you know before any work begins.

Our averaged labour rate is listed on the Services & Pricing page. As with all pricing on our site, it's an estimate — we'll confirm the exact cost for your job before starting.

A Digital Inspection is a quicker, more affordable check, while a Full Inspection is a more comprehensive review of your vehicle. Pricing for both is listed on our Safety Inspections page, and our team can help you decide which is right for your situation.

A valid Safety Standards Certificate is generally required to transfer ownership of a used vehicle in Ontario, with some exceptions. We can walk you through what's needed — give us a call at (905) 609-2228.

We'll give you a clear, honest write-up of exactly what needs fixing and why, so you can decide how you'd like to proceed. Many repairs can be completed on the spot.

Most inspections are completed same-day. Book ahead through our Safety Inspections booking form to guarantee your slot.

No. A Safety Standards Certificate confirms your vehicle met the required Ontario safety standard at the time of inspection only — it isn't a guarantee of future mechanical condition or reliability.

It depends on your driving habits and the type of oil used, but most vehicles benefit from a change every few months. Our technicians can recommend an interval based on your specific vehicle.

Full synthetic offers superior protection in extreme temperatures and goes further between changes, while conventional oil is a reliable, budget-friendly option. See our Oil Changes page for a full comparison and pricing.

Yes, every oil change includes a complimentary multi-point inspection so we can flag anything else worth knowing about, at no extra charge.

Walk-ins are welcome for oil changes, but booking through our online form guarantees your slot and keeps your wait to a minimum.

Once temperatures consistently drop below about 7°C, winter tires provide significantly better grip than all-season tires. See our Tire Sale page for seasonal changeover pricing.

Yes, we offer both new and used tires. Every used set is inspected for safety before sale — a great budget-friendly option for older vehicles.

We properly seat and balance your tires to eliminate vibration and uneven wear, for a smoother ride at highway speed. Pricing is listed on our Tire Sale page.

Uneven tread wear, your car pulling to one side, or a crooked steering wheel when driving straight are all signs it's time for an alignment — especially after installing new tires.

We carry Continental, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian, Pirelli, Toyo, and Yokohama, in winter, summer, and all-season options.

Premium Care is our annual membership program that gives you an instant 30% off every service on our menu, plus priority scheduling and a complimentary multi-point inspection with every visit. Sign up on our Membership page.

Current membership pricing is shown on our Membership page. Sign-up requests are finalized in person at your next visit.

Yes — give us a call and our team will help you with cancellation or any renewal questions.

The 30% membership discount applies to our averaged service pricing as shown on the site. Ask our team for specifics on how it applies to your particular job.

We hand-pick a small lot and encourage every buyer to inspect a vehicle in person before purchase. Browse our current inventory on the home page or on CarGurus.

Absolutely — we welcome it, and we're happy to give you time to inspect everything yourself before you commit.

For financing questions on a specific vehicle, give us a call at (905) 609-2228 and we'll walk you through your options.

Yes — that's exactly what our Wishlist program is for. Tell us the make, model, and any details that matter to you, and we'll reach out the moment a match comes in.

Tell a friend about us. When they mention your name and number on their first visit, they save 10%, and you earn 10% in account credit toward your own future services or purchases. Full details are on our Refer A Friend page.

No — referral rewards are issued as account credit toward future services or purchases at our shop, not paid out as cash. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Fill out our Wishlist form with the vehicle you're after. We can't guarantee a match will become available, but if one does, we'll reach out to let you know.

No — our Merch Shop is a separate, standalone store hosted on a third-party platform, and isn't operated by Arman Fine Auto & Repair Centre's internal systems. Orders and shipping are handled entirely by that third-party platform under its own terms.

Visit our Contact page to call us directly or send a message — we respond within 24 hours.

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