Auto Repair Shop
in Parksville, BC
FTP Services is an independent auto repair shop at 1130 Fair Rd in Parksville, BC, owned and run by licensed mechanic Jay Olson since 2012.
We work on cars, trucks, SUVs, trailers, small engines, and light equipment - and we weld and fabricate in-house, which almost no other shop on the mid-Island will take on.
What that means in practice is that you're dealing with the person doing the work, not a service advisor relaying messages from the back.
Every job starts with a free estimate.
If we find something while we're in there, we call you before we touch it. The number we quote is the number you pay, and if a repair can safely wait six months, we'll tell you that instead of selling it to you today.
AUTO REPAIR / PARKSVILLE BC / FULL SERVICE
Licensed & Insured
Certified mechanics you can trust
Free Estimates
Know the cost before we start
Same-Day Service
Fast turnaround on most repairs
Honest Pricing
No hidden fees, ever
Broken Down Near Parksville?
Parksville sits at a junction where a lot of people are a long way from home when something goes wrong. If you've lost a wheel bearing on Highway 19A, blown a trailer light or a hub on your way to a campsite, or you're heading west on the Alberni Highway toward Port Alberni and Tofino and something starts making a noise it shouldn't, call or text (250) 720-9841.
Text is often the fastest way to reach us. Send a photo of the problem and we can usually tell you straight away whether it's something to limp in on or something to stop driving on right now.
If we can get you moving the same day, we will. If we can't - because the part isn't on the Island until Monday, or the job genuinely needs a hoist - we'll tell you that plainly and get you sorted as soon as we can, rather than leaving you guessing.
1130 Fair Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2C6 · Call or text (250) 720-9841 · Free parking on site
Complete brake inspections, pad replacements, and rotor resurfacing. We ensure your stopping power is safe and reliable. Most brake jobs completed same day.
Professional Auto Services
Expert diagnostics and reliable repairs for all makes and models in Parksville. We keep your vehicle running at peak performance.
Premium oil and filter changes using quality products suited to your vehicle. We check fluid levels and top up as part of every service.
Advanced scan tools to identify fault codes and pinpoint issues fast. No guessing, we find the problem before touching your car.
Precision diagnostics, timing belts, head gaskets, and major component repairs. We work on all makes and models including trucks and SUVs.
Exhaust repairs, trailer hitches, frame welding, and custom metalwork. We handle jobs other shops turn away.
The Truck, the Trailer, and the Gear in the Back
Most shops around Parksville stop at cars and light trucks. We keep going. Welding, trailer repair, small engines, and light equipment are all done here, in-house, by the same crew working on your vehicle. One drop-off, one quote, one shop to call.
Welding & Fabrication: Cracked, rusted through, or something that doesn't exist yet. Exhaust work, frame and structural repair, rust repair, hitches and towing setups, brackets, mounts, and one-off builds. If another shop turned it down or wanted to send it out, bring it here.
Small Engines & Generators: They get the same straight diagnosis a car does. You'll hear what's wrong, what it'll cost, and whether it's actually worth fixing.
Trailer Repair: Utility, boat, RV, and camper trailers. Bearings, brakes, lights and wiring, axles, frames, tongues, decks, and gates. It's a lot easier to sort in the shop than on the shoulder halfway to the campsite.
Light Equipment: For contractors and tradespeople with a machine down and nowhere obvious to take it. You get a free estimate and a realistic timeline before any work starts.
Not sure if we take it on? Text us a photo. We'll tell you what it needs, or tell you straight if it's not a job for us.
Need a Repair? We'll Get You Back on the Road.
Most repairs done same day. Honest pricing, no surprises. Serving Parksville and surrounding areas since 2012.
SINCE 2012
Established in 2012, FTP Services has been serving Parksville and surrounding areas with reliable automotive repair.
We specialize in accurate diagnostics, engine work, brake repair, and general maintenance to keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently.
Our focus is straight forward, honest, old school, quality repairs, and getting you back on the road with confidence.
Highly Rated Auto Repair Shop In Parksville
"Excellent experience at FTP Services.
They were able to fit me in on very short notice after my new tires arrived unexpectedly on my only day off.
The service was friendly, professional, and they took the time to walk me through a few potential suspension and alignment issues they noticed, explaining everything without any pressure.
I really appreciated the honest advice and attention to detail.
I’ll definitely be back and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them."
★★★★★
Chris Phillips
★★★★★
Catherine Laub
"Jay is amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating, and will fix anything with an engine.
It’s worth coming over from the mainland to have work done.
The shop is also worth a visit.
This is the way humans should be."
★★★★★
James Carter
Jay is a first class guy! My VW Vanagon Westfalia did what they do best (died) on a road trip.
Jay responded to text late on a Friday night took “Rusty” in for some TLC and had me back on the road in time for Father’s day camping trip the next week!
He has a few pretty talented folks including a specialist with a lot of experience with old German cars. BMW, Porsche, VW etc.
His shop is also something to behold, it’s like something from TV… apparently it has been on TV. Old neon stuff, pinball machines. Lots of classic cars being restored as well.
He’s a passionate Motörhead with a great story.
I think he knows a thing or two about Harleys as well, there were about 20 there!
Apparently he’s the man.
Thanks Jay!!
The photo is Jay and the latest addition to his fam… a nutter of a puppy. One of a kind Corvette Stingray in behind.
Common Questions
Serving Parksville and the Surrounding Communities
FTP Services is at 1130 Fair Rd, just off Highway 19A near the Alberni Highway junction. Getting here is easy from anywhere in town, whether you're coming from French Creek and Columbia Beach on the west side, from Wembley or Springwood, or from Craig Bay and the Rathtrevor end of town to the east.
Highway 19A carries most of the traffic through Parksville, and the Alberni Highway junction is where the trip west to Coombs, Port Alberni and Tofino starts. If something starts to feel wrong on either road, we're right there, not a tow across town.
Summer brings a lot of trailers and campers through the Rathtrevor area. If yours needs bearings, lights or a weld before the drive home, we work on those too.