Two generations. Same location. Same commitment to straight talk and fair pricing. Vishal and Reg Prasad serve owners of Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Infiniti, and Subaru vehicles with the integrity dealerships won't match.
Founded by Reg Prasad in 1977, Tokyo Auto Service has been at 240 E 5th Avenue in Mount Pleasant for nearly five decades. Today, Reg's son Vishal runs the shop alongside his father and mechanic Freddy, maintaining the same philosophy that built the business: tell customers the truth, charge fair rates, and never recommend work that isn't needed.
Reviewers consistently describe Vishal as a straight talker who refuses to upsell. He's been known to tell customers how to source parts themselves to save money, and to provide second opinions without pushing for a full diagnostic fee. This is the honesty you won't find at a dealership.
From routine maintenance to complex diagnostics, we handle everything your Japanese vehicle needs. No job is too small, and we'll never recommend work you don't need.
Computer diagnostics and troubleshooting for all Japanese makes. We'll identify the problem and explain it in plain language before recommending any repair.
Factory-recommended service intervals for Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Infiniti, and Subaru. We follow manufacturer specs without the dealership markup.
Brake pad replacement, rotor resurfacing, brake fluid flush, and full brake system inspection. We'll tell you what needs attention now and what can wait.
From timing belts to head gaskets, we handle major and minor engine work. Vishal provides honest second opinions on expensive engine diagnostics from dealerships.
Quick, competitively-priced oil changes using quality fluids that meet your vehicle's specifications. No upsell on services you don't need.
Tire installation, balancing, rotation, and alignment. We'll help you choose the right tires for your driving conditions and budget.
Vishal is a straight talker, didn't try to upsell me when I brought my vehicle in recently, and even told me how I could get one part to install myself to save a little money.
As a young woman who knows nothing about cars I went in and he could've easily taken advantage of my lack of knowledge, but he was honest, very friendly, and knows what he's doing.
Vishal is the only garage I would take my vehicles to. He is always honest and provides the straight goods. You won't find this honesty at a dealership anywhere.
Vishal was incredibly helpful, and gave me an opinion without pushing me to get a full second diagnosis. Very grateful and happy I came by, highly recommend!
We specialize exclusively in Japanese vehicles. This focus means we have the right diagnostic equipment, the right experience, and the right parts relationships to service your car properly.
240 E 5th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1H3