Reviews of Ralph Ivey's Auto Repair (Tires)

Dylan Wadden

Great repair station great service and great owner Also has great prices

Byron Phillips

Great ,helpful staff .Would recommend this place to anyone in need.

Jason

TLDR: Ralph Ivey's Auto Repair saved my road trip through Nova Scotia. I was on a road trip through Nova Scotia in 2018, when the clutch went out in my NA Miata near Cape Breton Highlands National Park. None of the repair places nearby would give me the time of day. I was told bleeding the system wouldn't help, and the only solution was to replace to clutch master cylinder, which they couldn't order for my Miata. Ralph Ivey's said they could get a new clutch master cylinder in for my Miata in a day or two and even offered a loaner car so I could continue my tour. When I arrived at Ralph Ivey's after a long tow truck ride, they suggested bleeding the system, which if successful would get me home. And it worked! They even showed me where the bleeder was so I could bleed the system on the way if I needed. My Miata made it back home without issue and I was able to replace the clutch master cylinder at my leisure. They were also really friendly which was welcome on what was a very stressful day. They really did save my trip, and if I ever find my way back up there, I'm going to buy them a beer.

Robert Nugent

Great service thank you

Caroline Green

Great service, reasonably priced.

Robie Trites

TLDR: Accused patron of Covid to refuse service, then tried to over change. Then tried to blame Cylinder 3 failure on A/C regulator which had been fixed earlier in the day. Came up from New Brunswick and was heading home. Missed one of my last stops by 15 minutes because he accused us of having Covid. Tried to refuse service. No symptoms, citing Atlantic bubble was not in effect. When shown government website, tall, mustash and unprofessional ran to his collegues because he didn't like being watched while he plugged in his diagnosing equipment for the flashing engine light. (FYI that tool tells you exactly what is wrong). Tried to blame Cylinder 3 failure on A/c regulator. Saying that wires had been disturbed and that is why the engine light came on on the highway. When told that was not possible as the engine is different than the A/C. He said that the other mechanic had dropped something into my engine. Not possible. I watched him fix the A/C the whole time. Took Accord to Paul Brown Auto who fixed it within 5 minutes of being on the hoist. No games, professional, friendly. Worth the drive across town with the engine light flashing.

Lisa Davis

Ralph Iveys auto repair has excellent service. The best muffler man on cape Breton Island works there. Ask for Brian, he can bend pipe every which way.

Yohan B. Sanchez

Like sent by God on a Friday afternoon, this people determined what was troubling my van and fix it. I would highly recommend them.

Adric Hartin

They were fast and honest and fit me into their busy schedule so I could continue on my road trip. These guys are fantastic. I'd give them more than five stars if I could.

mummyof2girls

We came from Ontario and all of a sudden our brakes went. Going to numerous garages, everyone was busy. The local Canadian Tire called to Ralph’s and he squeezed us in. Job in done about 2 hours. Couldn’t be more appreciative. Very professional and friendly.

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Will definitely be going back. Very satisfied.

appoint LABS

Lots of parking, modern tools and facility plus Ralph and staff have always been more than fair to me over the years therefore I trust them completely with my vehicle. They have loaner vehicles too!

Nathan C

Highly recommend. Came in on a holiday from Alberta and they took my truck in 1st thing and got me back on the road by days end for a pretty fair price. Great service, helpful and friendly.

reline rebase

Brought my car in for some repairs this was last year long story short when getting my tires changed at Canadian tire a piece of something fell off the pipes,Ralph Ivey repaired with muffler filler instead of welding after speaking with others I guess this is the lazy way of doing things.We paid $1100.for repairs to other things as well.Just a heads up to others.

David Martin

Excellent

Tina Carey-Sacco

Quick and great service

Down North Shenanigans

Amazing customer service, very nice people. Good prices and good work, recommend anyone to go here.

Jonny Reynoldd

Great

Billy Vickers

Great service

Brian Miles

Very honest and respectful garage, which I highly recommend for all your automotive needs!!!

Liz K B

I am among those who have been waylaid in North Sydney with car problems solved by this repair shop. I brought it in without appointment in mid-morning, had a diagnosis and estimate by early afternoon, but the part didn't arrive till the next morning. So it took about 1.5 days, but I think the cost was fair and the car is back in sufficient working order to get us through the rest of the trip. Mike was friendly and explained the work without a lot of BS. Even better, the shop gave us a loaner to use so we could get around town as needed!

Earl Boutilier

Great service

Scott M

Rotors and pads. Great job.