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Complete Auto Repair
Done Right in Spruce Grove

From the steering wheel to the tailpipe. Licensed technicians who find the real problem, quote it straight, and get you back on the road. No runaround, no mystery bills.

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What We Fix

If It Steers, Starts, Charges, or Runs Hot, It Comes Here

One shop for the systems that actually put vehicles in the ditch or on the hook. Every job starts with a proper diagnosis and an estimate you approve first.

Steering & Suspension Repairs

Clunks over the frost heaves, a wheel that wanders, tires wearing on one edge. Shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods, and wheel bearings, set back to tight and straight. Parkland roads are hard on front ends. We put them right.

Engine Diagnosis

Check engine light on, rough idle, losing power on the highway. We read the data, road test it, and tell you the actual cause before anything gets replaced. You pay to fix the problem, not to guess at it.

Electrical, Starting & Charging

The slow crank on a minus thirty morning, the battery light that flickers, the truck that needs a boost twice a week. Batteries, starters, alternators, wiring, and the drains that kill them. Found at the source and fixed once.

Cooling, Heating, Exhaust, Emission & Fuel

Running hot in summer, no cab heat in January, exhaust drone, a fuel smell you should not ignore. Radiators, water pumps, heater cores, mufflers, emission and fuel system repairs. Sealed, quiet, and breathing right.

Mechanical Inspections

Buying used from a stranger in Stony Plain? Truck due for a work inspection? We go through it end to end and give you the full picture: what it needs now, what can wait, and what to walk away from.

Not Sure Which One You Need?

That is our job, not yours. Tell us what the vehicle is doing in plain words and a licensed technician will point you to the right repair, with a real number attached.

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Why Bluenose

Your Shop Down the Road, With Big City Standards

You should not have to drive into Edmonton for work you can trust, and you should never find out what a repair costs after it already happened.

Licensed

A Licensed Shop, On the Record

Licensed technicians doing the work and standing behind it. Your paperwork says what was done, what it cost, and who did it. Every job, every time.

Experience
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Years of Industry Experience

Over a decade of domestics, imports, family sedans, and hard-working light trucks. At this point there is not much rolling through Parkland County we have not had on a hoist.

Speed
Today

Same Day Booking

Call or book online and get seen fast, often the same day. Availability applies. A vehicle you cannot trust is a problem that grows. We move at the speed the problem deserves.

“How do I know I won’t get charged for work I never agreed to?”

Because the estimate comes first, your OK comes second, and the work comes third. That order never changes. If we find something else on the hoist, the wrenches stop and your phone rings with a revised number before anything continues.

How It Works

Three Steps.
Get Back on the Road.

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Book Your Visit

Book online in about a minute or give us a call. Same day booking, availability applies, means the problem gets looked at while it is still a small one.

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Get the Diagnosis and the Number

A licensed technician finds the actual cause and you get the estimate. You approve it before a single part goes on.

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Fixed and Back to You

The work gets done right, the paperwork shows exactly what happened, and you drive out knowing what you paid for.

Same Day Booking

Book Your Appointment

Six quick steps, about a minute total. Tell us what the vehicle is doing, then pick your one-hour appointment right on the calendar — or ask us to call you if you have questions first.

Step 1 of 6 · Your vehicle

What do you drive?

Year, make, and model is plenty. VIN and engine are optional, if you happen to have them.

Please add at least the make and model so the technician knows what is coming in.
Straight Answers

Questions People Ask Before They Call

The things worth knowing before you hand over your keys, answered plainly.

Yes. The estimate comes first, your approval comes second, and the work comes third. That order never changes. If something else turns up on the hoist, the wrenches stop and we call you with a revised number before anything continues.

Often, yes. Same day booking is available depending on the schedule. Book online or call (780) 807-5754 and we will tell you the soonest realistic time rather than an optimistic one.

We are located in Spruce Grove and regularly serve Stony Plain, Parkland County, Acheson, and west Edmonton, along with surrounding communities including Carvel, Duffield, Entwistle, Wabamun and Onoway.

Yes. Over 10 years of industry experience covers domestics and imports, family sedans and hard-working light trucks. If it rolls through Parkland County, odds are we have had one on a hoist.

A trouble code by itself only names a circuit, not a cause. We read the live data, road test the vehicle, and confirm the actual fault before anything is replaced. That way you pay to fix the problem instead of paying to guess at it.

If you have any doubt, do not risk it. Flag it as unsafe in the booking form or mention it on the phone. We will move your call up and advise whether a tow is the right call before you get behind the wheel.

We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Our online booking form is open around the clock and is the fastest way onto the next day’s schedule.

Yes. A pre-purchase mechanical inspection goes through the vehicle end to end and gives you a full rundown of what it needs now, what can wait, and what should make you walk away from the deal entirely.

Where We Work

Serving Spruce Grove and the Communities Around It

Based on South Ave in Spruce Grove, a short drive from anywhere in Parkland County and the west end of Edmonton.

Spruce Grove · Our Shop Stony Plain Parkland County Acheson West Edmonton Carvel Duffield Entwistle Wabamun Onoway
What Drivers Say

Nine Years of Reviews, Word for Word

Twelve reviews from Google and one from Yelp, exactly as the people who wrote them typed them. Same shop, same owner, same answer every time.

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Diagnosed, not guessedAn $1,800 dealer quote that turned out to be one rusted clamp.
The quote is the priceExtra parts found mid-job, absorbed instead of billed.
Back on the road the same daySqueezed in on short notice, out in hours, not days.
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13 reviews shown below
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Julie Dalsin5 reviews · 1 photo
Google
The best mechanic, HONEST and with great service. I have been taking my vehicle here for a few years and am always happy. Recently at a dealership, I was told that my radiator was leaking and was quoted over $1800 for parts (new radiator, new thermostat, new hoses and clamps). But instead I took it to Bluenose, where they told me it was simply a clamp that had rusted. They had it fixed within 1 hr for $140! These guys are the best.
Posted 2024
Cassandra BaumanLocal Guide · 22 reviews
Google
I was referred to Bluenose after an oil change place had damaged my car 12 years ago and I haven’t gone to another mechanic since. As a single woman with limited mechanical knowledge Phil quickly became a trusted professional I knew wouldn’t take advantage of me. I’m a tradeswomen that’s tough on vehicles and the Bluenose team always goes out of their way to make sure my vehicles are serviced correctly so I never miss any work. I’m in their shop regularly and refer them to all of my family and friends.
Posted 2024
Micheal NeillLocal Guide · 39 reviews
Google
I was having some issues with my 4x4. They were able to sneak me in on short notice and take a look and find out exactly what was wrong and took me back and showed me what was up and gave me recommendations on some small fixes that might help instead of replacing the entire Transfer Case. Amazing company.
Posted 2023
Matt RitchieLocal Guide · 15 reviews
Google
Update: I had to send another vehicle their way. Again they didn’t mess around. They came in under the quote yet again and had it ready same day. Starter on a Nissan Titan. These people are awesome!

I had called with a description of an electrical issue we were having with my kids 2008 santa fe. To worried about an electrical fire on the drive to take to my normal repair shop I decided to call bluenose. the lady that answered the phone told me what she thought the issue was then sent me a quote of what it might cost. not only was she right but they came in under the quote. awesome place. great service and close to my house so even better. Highly recommend.
Edited 2022
John FraserLocal Guide · 85 reviews
Google
Went to get my alignment done and found out it was my bottom 2 ball joints that were scrubbing my tires.

Booked it in, dropped it off for 8 am on Tuesday and got it back in about 4 hrs with extras I’d asked for and cheaper than I was quoted the week before.

Nice people and a good honest service, will definitely recommend and reuse Bluenose agin!! Thanks.
Posted 2022
L LittleLocal Guide · 23 reviews
Google
The most dependable, honest and knowledgeable Auto Repair Shop around. I work in the industry and deal with auto repair shops all across Alberta, Bluenose Racing is the ONLY shop I will take my vehicles to. I can’t thank them enough for their honest work and fair pricing. They strive to find the best solution and are always putting their customers first. I can’t say enough good things about Phil and his amazing team. Great shop.
Posted 2021
Joe SloanLocal Guide · 28 reviews
Google
Absolute honesty and integrity! Phil the owner treated me with respect, took the time to explain my era of vehicle and never rushed the conversion once. Derek took my vehicle in on short notice (same day), called me one hour later to inform my vehicle was in great working condition, needed nothing, and complimented my vehicle (15 year old Ford F-150). I thought I was hearing a noise in the front end and expected a front end inspection. In fact they checked everything bumper to bumper and informed me of the condition of all areas being a clean bill of health! Do not hesitate to take your vehicle to Bluenose Racing, it was a relief to hear the good news and I will absolutely be a repeat customer! Thank you very much, I am now driving with the piece of mind knowing my truck is safe!
Posted 2017
Cross CountryLocal Guide · 20 reviews
Google
We have been taking our trucks to Bluenose and have been very happy with the service and turnaround. On our recent visit we brought a truck in to get a repair quoted. The quote came in and we decided to get the truck fixed. It turns out the air intake was also needed but wasn’t on the original quote. They stuck to their original quote and did not charge any extra. Nothing but respect and we will be bringing our trucks back here when repairs are needed.
Posted 2018
D ELocal Guide · 54 reviews
Google
I took my car in for an inspection. They told me what was wrong with it after testing it and checking it. They did not charge me a dime! Very friendly and they were accommodating to get me in to see them fast.

I was recommended to go here by friends and family and with my experience here, I recommend this place to others.
Posted 2021
Brett NLocal Guide · 20 reviews
Google
My wife hit some junk on the highway and ripped open the gas tank. They took the car in right away and got it fixed in a few days. They stuck to their quote and was helpful the whole way. I feel like this place is an old school shop where they get the work done. No up charging, no BS. Thanks
Posted 2019
James MacDonald9 reviews
Google
I’ve done business with Bluenose a number of times and I give them a 10 rating. If your looking for a good honest business, Bluenose is it!
Posted 2023
Zachary BowerLocal Guide · 231 reviews
Google
Nice little hidden car mechanic in spruce Grove they are Nova scotians just like myself so I like sending my business their way
Posted 2021
Doug C.Southwest Edmonton, AB
Yelp
I’ve been going to get repairs now since I purchased my truck new in 2013… In every case Phil’s gotten me back on the road when most other shops tell me that they are too busy or can’t get parts. They offer a fair price for fair service. Now tell me, does it get any better than that?
Posted Nov 2018

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