PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES IN KITCHENER
Owned and operated by Greg Pilecki and Le-Anne Pilecki, Downtown Auto Centre is a trusted, independent automotive service facility in Kitchener. Our family business offers everything from engine repairs to preventative maintenance to save you from a vehicle electrical system failure on the road. A well-maintained car or truck requires fewer trips to the mechanic, in turn saving you time, money, and even injury. Contact us for regular auto services and keep your car in peak condition for a long time. We will diagnose your car and address the causes of breakdowns, including tire failures, brake problems, and cooling system issues. Get in touch with us today to get a quote. If you are looking to switch to a more cost-effective and sustainable choice of fuel, such as propane, ask us about propane engine conversion.
Downtown is now on trillium drive
Originally established as Downtown Texaco on Joseph Street in the mid-seventies, we moved to 24 Gaukel Street in the early 1980s. After over 35 years in the Kitchener downtown core, we have now moved to a larger area with a bigger space in Huron Business Park at 680 Trillium Drive. We will continue to offer the same services and repairs to our clients, only on a different street! Greg and Le-Anne still own the business but have handed the daily operations to their children, Tyler and Alyssa. We provide mechanical services to clients in Kitchener and Waterloo, and alternative fuel services to clients from all over Ontario.
one-stop shop
We are your go-to company for oil changes, preventative maintenance, accessories, alternative fuels, and more. Built on the principles of integrity and honesty, we are a well-known NAPA AutoCare Centre. Our courteous staff is experienced and qualified. When you trust us, you can rest easy knowing your vehicle is in good hands. We have been the winner of two Diamond Kitchener Post Reader’s Choice Awards in 2013 for the best local auto service centre and the best automotive oil change/tire rotation services. We also won the Diamond and Platinum Kitchener Post Reader’s Choice Awards in 2017.
GREG PLECKI
President / Owner
- College of Trades Board Member for automotive service technicians
- Licensed motor vehicle technician with Interprovincial
- Licensed truck and coach technician
- Licensed propane inspector
- Licensed propane installer
- P3 licence (propane cylinder and vehicle fills)
- Licensed GFI and EcoFuels installer
- Licensed AFICS and Yugo-Tech installer
- Ozone Depletion licence
- Licensed propane tank inspector
- Advisor for the Ministry of Training
- Advisor for ERSTF (Employer Recruitment Strategy Task Force) Committee for Waterloo-Wellington
- Marine maintenance instructor for KW Power and Sail Squadron
- WHMIS trained
- Automotive certification (vehicle sales)
- Advisor for the Ministry of Transportation
- Member of the Ontario College of Trades
OUR STAFF
professional affiliations
We are a motor vehicle inspection station licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
NEWS
Business booming at Kitchener auto shop specializing in converting vehicles to run on propane
GAS PAINS: Pump prices driving conversion to cheaper propane
OUR PARTNERS
We keep your vehicle safe and make sure it’s fit to be on the road.
See what our satisfied customers have to say about our services.
Switch to propane and other alternative fuel options for a greener tomorrow.
ADDRESS
680 Trillium Dr
Kitchener, ON, N2R 1E6
PHONE
OPERATION HOURS
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SERVICE AREA: We have a shuttle service. We can also provide a courtesy vehicle if the client needs it for the day.
