About Us
HISTORY
Knibbe Automotive (pronounced kh-nib-ee) is a Calgary-based, family-run business established by John Knibbe and his immediate family. It has expanded to include John’s “extended family”: the amazing staff at both locations.
Knibbe Automotive’s first location opened in 2004 with a total of four staff (including John, his wife, his son, and one automotive technician). Many customers had already known John from his many years at Honda where he was one of Canada’s top salesman for over 10 years. Many more customers came to appreciate John’s professional and honest approach to cars, helping Knibbe Automotive expand from a staff of four to almost 20 employees.
Knibbe Automotive would like to say a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers who we have had the pleasure of serving over the years!
THE DIFFERENCE
We believe that we will be successful by being honest with our clients, by building relationships, and by only repairing what needs to be repaired.
Customers Reviews
Can’t thank these guys enough!I’m from out of town and had calibration issues with my modified turbo charger actuator leaving me stuck in Cochrane before the weekend.They took the time to listen to my issue and despite being double stacked with vehicles and my problem being minor and not one to pay the bills around there they went out of their way to pour me a coffee and performed the relearn procedure between jobs on the go. I was in and out in a 1/2 hour.Being a mechanic myself understand the business and have seen what poor customer service looks like. These people live up to the reviews and I wouldn’t hesitate to have them complete an in depth job for me should the need arise. Thanks gents.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
These guys are the BEST of the BEST! We were continuing to have issues with our Lincoln and after the dealership provided us with an astronomical number to fix our truck we took it to Knibbe desperate for a honest and fair quote. They cut the bill by 1/4!! They are honest, helpful and kind. Cannot thank them enough! They have a customer for life!!
Life Savers!Friendly, fast, exceptional service. They go way above to serve and build trust and I will never go anywhere else. Fair pricing and super professional.Love all the Knibbe Team.
We had our vehicle towed in for no-start. We had some things we were aware of that were vital repairs. Knibbe got it started and did an estimate. While checking the vehicle they found many more things that were wrong and the vehicle was not actually road-worthy. Due to the extensive repairs required, we decided to scrap the vehicle. Knibbe reduced our inspection labour charges so that it wasn’t such a burden given the circumstances. We have now replaced our vehicle and will definitely be using Knibbe for maintenance and upkeep of our vehicles from now on!
I brought my 2010 Nissan Rogue to Knibbe on a recommendation from a family friend and I couldn’t be happier! I had a bracket in my exhaust that rusted and broke off, and it was making a loud rattling sound. Dealership quoted me over $1500 to replace a large portion of my exhaust, Knibbe just welded the broken part back on for under $200. They saved me a bunch of money, and saved my old car from an invasive repair. Even though it was a small, inexpensive job, they still treated me like my business was important. Fred got back to me just about 20 minutes after I reached out to schedule and Clayton was lovely to deal with when dropping off. I wish I could remember his name, but the gentleman I spoke to when I picked up my car even waited a few minutes past close for me when I got stuck in rush hour. They don’t talk down to you, even when you don’t know much about cars like myself. Overall, these guys are great and they care about their customers. My Rogue is my first car and they took great care of it. I’ll certainly be bringing it back if the time comes. Thank you Knibbe!
Knibbe treats my family like I treat my family! I booked my daughters car I for servicing and Kinibbe’s next availability was two weeks out. My daughter’s transmission appeared to be low on fluid, Shawn told her to come by as soon as she could and they topped it up right then!Excellent service and supports the community. My kind of people.
I made an appointment the Thursday before a long weekend (forgetting about the holiday) to get my front brakes replaced, the parking lot for vehicles to be serviced was FULL and I thought I wouldn’t get my car back till the next day at the earliest. I was very pleasantly surprised to get a call at 2 something to say it was ready for pick up! 🙂
This was my first time at Knibbe’s after MUCH research. I was looking for a reliable and fair-priced automotive repair shop that was in my area, and possibly one that I could trust their professional opinion. I was in need of major servicing, my engine light was on and it was leaking oil. They also answered my other concerns and made some other valid suggestions., which I accepted. I am happy to report that they exceeded my expectations and I have now found my new go-to repair shop! I needed to wait a bit to get in since they were so busy, but they are WELL worth the wait.
I have been using Knibee services for many years now and I have always enjoyed the trust I have with them . Exceptional service, personalized approach, clarity, They explain every issue to you no matter what in detail before commencing the work and at the end all changed parts are shown to you so you are comfortable, Work is handled by industry experts specialists of your vehicle with quality approach. TQM. Not to mention the coffee, pick up and drop off service that is so convenient. Thank you to all. Thank you John Knibee for creating a great personalized organization. We also use your German auto division. Thank you
Originally I had some issues with my truck engine light coming on and staying light on my dash. It had been originally looked at by another automotive shop, but really nothing was done to solve the issue besides just resetting the computer that would actually come on again even before I left the other shop.I ended up reading a post on Reddit that gave rave reviews to Knibbe Automotive and I ended up scheduling an appointment. Joe the shop manager was very helpful and I was able to get my truck in to get diagnosed to find out the issue.Knibbe Automotive was able to explain the engine light issue and was able to fix the problem (which was a sensor that needed replacing). I felt very well treated and thought that the price was fair for the work done.Overall I was very satisfied and now have a good mechanic shop to take my vehicle for future servicing. Thanks again, to Joe and his crew!
Performed an axle with rubber boots on both ends (CV axle) replacement. Work carried out 100% to my satisfaction and priced reasonable for job. I totally recommend Knibbe for all my/your automobile service and repairs, great guys and shop.
This place is amazing. I had a vehicle that broke down and I felt like the first mechanic lied to me but I was wrong because I sent my vehicle over to this place and they told me the exact same thing but also took off $500. I was so grateful with the honesty that these people have shown me the integrity that they uphold that I would be willing to bring my vehicles all the way from Edmonton to have it serviced by this automotive repair shop. Thank you so much Joe and your team. If you were to walk in my mocs, I will give this place, 10 out of 10 feathers with an extra star blanket to boot.
I am reasonably handy and capable of doing basic maintenance. I periodically need a shop do do mechanical work that I am incapable of, don’t feel like doing myself, or don’t have time for. I want a shop that I can trust for quality , honest work. I have found that shop with Knibbe. I bring my kids vehicles as well and have referred many friends and colleagues, of which have been extremely happy.I am grateful that this shop exists and suggest that you consider them for your next repair.
Their service is so amazing. I travelled into Calgary to get them to do my auto repair. All done in one afternoon. Could not be better. I have been here before and everything was looked after so well.
I have been going to Knibbe Automotive for several years for my car’s maintenance and repairs, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. I was referred to them by my sister, and I’m so grateful for the recommendation. From start to finish, the team at Knibbe Automotive has been communicative, professional, and trustworthy. They have kept me updated throughout the entire process and answered any questions I had along the way.One of the things I appreciate most about Knibbe Automotive is their honesty. They truly stand by their work and take pride in what they do, which is evident in the quality of their service. As my car is getting older, it’s such a relief to have a reliable and trusted auto body shop for maintenance and repairs.I highly recommend Knibbe Automotive to anyone in need of automotive services. They are an outstanding team of professionals who truly care about their customers and their work. Thank you, Knibbe Automotive, for the exceptional service!
Fred was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. From the time I called to get a quote to the time the repair was done and they walked us through the old parts and issues, it felt great to have a new contact for a reliable mechanic. Their reasonable pricing, great customer service, and quick turn around time will now make Knibee my go-to repair shop.
Sean and the team are great. Auto repair is not anyone’s fave expense, but I always feel I am getting fair value and excellent service and advice when I take my vehicle to Knibbe. I have been a customer for over 10 years and they have always provided excellent service and value. They have always repaired the problem quickly and effectively and always been open and honesty about what the costs will be. For after warranty service I fully recommend them.
These guys are amazing! They take such good care of their customers and make them feel like family. I trust them with any vehicle I have and have been a loyal customer at Knibbe for over 4 years. Joe & Fred are exceptional men!
Knibbe has been great for my automotive needs. They are informative without being condescending, even when I do silly things like not start my car nor plug it in when it’s -30’C and destroy my battery. They have fixed current issues, mentioned others that may come up for my specific vehicle, and what to look out for related to my vehicle for any of my questions and concerns. I highly recommend their professionalism and the timeline to have repairs completed, even with their busy schedule. They are clearly in demand for their great work and each experience has further proven that they are the right place to take my vehicle.
I’ve been to Knibbe a few times now, was recommended by my neighbors and is now my go to mechanic. They are courteous, reasonably priced and very knowledgeable, and more importantly trust worthy. My last visit was an impromptu tow to their shop and they got my vehicle in for assessment earlier than expected and was done on time and for the price quoted. Was very relieved to have my vehicle back in service promptly! Highly recommend.
