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From engine repairs to oil changes and tire services, Downtown Auto Centre is your auto service specialist. We also provide preventative maintenance.

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Professional Automotive Services in Kitchener

Name: Downtown Auto Centre
Address: 680 Trillium Dr, Kitchener, ON, N2R 1E6, CA
Telephone: 519-744-6329

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.

About the Owner

Greg Pilecki joined the Downtown Auto Centre team in 1985 as an apprentice and achieved Interprovincial status after graduating in 1988. Through the mentorship of the previous owner, he took over the ownership of Downtown Auto Centre in 1991. Greg has a long history in the automotive industry; he had his first job at the age of 12 with a garage that was owned and operated by a predominant K-W family.

One-stop Shop

About the Owner

Our Staff

Greg Pilecki – 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