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Absalute TIRECRAFT Auto Centre is conveniently located on 1720 -16th Avenue East in Owen Sound, east of the Heritage Mall. We offer a full line of brand name tires for cars and light trucks from top manufacturers like Michelin, Bridgestone, Cooper, Yokohama, and more. Custom wheels, winter rims and accessories complement our extensive line-up of tire brands. Paul started in the automotive industry in 1990 as a co-op student at Canadian Tire. In 1993 he became a licensed automotive technician. In 2000 Paul ventured out on his own and opened Absalute Automotive in downtown Owen Sound. The shop was a 2 bay operation and it served its purpose until the business out grew the location. Paul relocated in 2007, to a 5 bay shop that was previously a Swifty Muffler. Today we offer full mechanical diagnostics and repairs on brakes, wheel alignments, battery replacement, seasonal maintenance, and much more. We are also deeply involved in our roots and support many community initiatives such as minor soccer, ladies slow pitch, men’s curling, dart leagues and indoor soccer. We aim to build…
Read More1720 16th Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5P5
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TIRECRAFT is pleased to offer a wide range of automotive services including your vehicle’s factory required maintenance to ensure your vehicle performs optimally. Book your winter tire change-over and seasonal tune-up now to ensure your vehicle is in peak condition!
DO NOT order tires off their website. Had no contact from them 4 weeks after ordering (and paying deposit) for a set of tires. Website says appointments not confirmed until they call you. Haha!! No calls!! try to call them...nobody answering and no messages can be left as mailbox is always full.
Annmarie Dobby
May 5, 2026
My wife and I have had the pleasure of dealing with Paul and his team for a number of years now . They are very good and professional to deal with, and have always helped us with our automotive needs.
steve atchison
Apr 4, 2026
Always Top Notch work and great price compared to anywhere else.
KeithE Osborne
Feb 2, 2026
Good luck trying to get a hold of anyone via phone. Drive all the way in just to wait at the front counter for no one to come. Walk around to the open garage door, no one acknowledges you there either.
Theo Ryerson
Jul 7, 2025
I had a great experience at Absalute Tire! I ordered new summer tires, and had them installed. Paul and his team are great guys! Absalute Tire was the ONLY place in town that was able to order in the specific tires that I wanted for my Honda Passport. Not only that, they were also a lower price! It was nice to support a Canadian small business, rather than going to Canadian Tire, WalMart or another big box store. My new tires arrived in no time - and were on my vehicle within a few days. The installation was quick (I waited at the shop for this). Paul was great about answering any questions that I had. Will be recommending this business to my family and friends in the future! 🙂
Jessica Margaret Karen
Apr 4, 2025
Sad to see a business failing. First they stop taking credit cards, then they started asking people to pay for tires in advance lastly then missed two appointments in a row because they could not get parts in time. This was work that was booked months in advance.
Ted Ratcliffe
Nov 11, 2024
Such a great experience with Paul and his team! Everyone went above and beyond to offer exceptional customer service! So happy with the work done to my car and how quick they got me in! I will absolutely be recommending this shop to friends and family in the future!
Alyssa McIlveen
Nov 11, 2024
They have the BEST little food truck - Bombshell Stella's!! Worth stopping in, just for this!! 😋😋😋
Cynthia C
Oct 10, 2024
I have been taking my vehicles to Paul's shop for many years. Excellent service and good quality work. They are great at explaining what needs to be done.
Robin McGuire
Aug 8, 2024
Great place, honest & quick
Z Bell
Jul 7, 2024
Good service if you can get answer on their phone, voicemail is full, needs to hire a full-time receptionist.
Desktop PC2
Jul 7, 2024
Had an absolutely great experience with Paul and the team. We were in a real jam and 200+km away from home and they were able to squeeze us in and do a great job for a very very fair price. Love love love these guys!!!
Debbie Tyityan
Jun 6, 2024
I liked the service there👍🏼
Charlie
May 5, 2024
They are very busy. Hard to get an appointment but offer great service and prices are very reasonable
F S
May 5, 2024
Always a good experience.
Sandra Deiter
Apr 4, 2024
They are nice and get the job done the first time.
Michel Dussault
Feb 2, 2024
Staff was incredibly friendly, mechanic was absolutely fantastic to talk too. They helped me out right away. I will recommend them to everyone !
Melany Adams
Sep 9, 2023
Great place to have your vehicle serviced. Very friendly and honest. Will answer your questions and explain things to you in a way you can understand.
David Baker
Jul 7, 2023
Top notch service
Chris Wilcox
Mar 3, 2023
August 19, 2022: My wife Deb, our poodle Odin, and I were off to Meaford and the Owen Sound area today, and got more of an adventure than we were expecting. Around 2PM it sounded like an 18-wheeler had materialized out of thin air and landed on our Toyota Matrix—turns out it was our muffler pipe. We made our way into Owen Sound where we were directed to Absalute, and thank goodness we were: Paul was able to fit us in, in under an hour and 20 minutes later we were on our way back to Fergus with a solid temporary fix and a feeling of gratitude for his generosity of spirit!
Robin Feick
Aug 8, 2022
Reading all the great comments about Absalute, I kind of wished I lived local, so I could get automotive service at Absalute all the time! We live in the Niagara region, and when we took our boat up to the Bruce for a few days this past month on vacation, the lights on our boat trailer died, making our journey unsafe. We initially stopped at Canadian Tire up the road, but they couldn't help us. They told us to swing by Absalute, where we met the INCREDIBLE Shelby. Now, to be clear, we didn't end up getting service done at Absalute either. But Shelby went out of her way to find a service centre to help us. She did this right near the end of the workday, simply out of her kindness of her heart. Now that's what we call service excellence!! If you're lucky enough to live in the area, I hope you check out the good folks at Absalute. Thanks again, Shelby (and Sassy the beagle says hi!).
AJ
Aug 8, 2022
I was in need of a last minute emergency break repair and they were extremely accommodating at Tirecraft Owen Sound. They provided transportation for me to go to and from the appointment. They treated the whole situation with patience and kindness. I’m extremely grateful for their assistance! If you need a mechanic I highly recommend Tirecraft in Owen Sound!
Carole McColl
Jun 6, 2022
Paul and his staff have given me the best service I could ever ask for... for 20 years. Highly recommend these friendly and competent folk.
Marilyn Lebrand
Apr 4, 2022
I have taken my car here for over 10 Years. They are amazing. I trust them completely
lisa clark
Apr 4, 2022
Excellent fast friendly service and the price was ABSOLUTELY right ✅
Harold Angell
Mar 3, 2022
First visit today and feel very happy and confident that my car has been serviced with great care. I have no hesitation in recommending Absalute for all car care.
Cecile Datt
Mar 3, 2022
Absalutely the Best. Deal with confidence. These folks take care of you. Many thanks for doing what you all do so well.
Wm Hux
Feb 2, 2022
We had received a suggestion from our previous mechanic to go to Absolute. This has been a good choice. Paul and his team are thorough, friendly and easy to deal with for all our car maintenance over the last couple years. Cheers to Absolute and Happy New Year.
Sharon Gobert
Jan 1, 2022
Paul and his staff has always given me top notch trusted service and is always friendly with great advice. I highly recommend his service.
Don Buchanan
Dec 12, 2021
I always get great service from the team at Absalute!!!
Michael Wood
Dec 12, 2021
great establishment to deal with very friendly front line person great work got me up and going in no time even though they were swamped thanks again we really appreciated it 👍
Kevin Blanchard
Dec 12, 2021
Been dealing with Paul at Absalute for a long time. Excellent customer service. Fair and honest prices.
Fred Affeldt
Nov 11, 2021
Honest, fairly-priced, & friendly, easy-going demeanor. However, if it's important to you to work with someone who will return your calls, this might not be the best place for you.
M.A. Sturley
Nov 11, 2021
The Technicians and Staff at Absolute Tirecraft are very professional. I would recommend them to anyone. Great service. 👍
Philip Gauthier
Nov 11, 2021
Been dealing with Paul at Absalute for over 15 years. Excellent customer service. Fair and honest prices. Very friendly staff working with him.
Todd Hillyer
Oct 10, 2021
Great people always very helpful
Debby loveday
Oct 10, 2021
Good service, competive price, overall excellent experience
Jon Phillips
Oct 10, 2021
Friendly, professional and extremely thoughtful. My wife and myself were on an anniversary holiday, driving through Owen Sound from Fonthill, when my muffler pipe broke. We tied up the pipe and made our way to Absalute without an appointment. Paul greeted us and quickly pulled our Van into the garage, despite having other jobs on the go. He ended up modifying some pipe and clamps to repair the problem so that we could continue with our travel, without significant loss time because of potential delays in getting appropriate parts. He worked for over an hour on this solution and ended up charging us less than $50 - I truly expected it to be much more. I tried to tip him for his friendly and professional interaction while there and he kindly refused. He made a potentially difficult day into a minor blip. I can only speak highly of the integrity and consideration that both Paul and the admin staff at the shop provided on this day...and the modified pipe is still working great!
Steve & Theresa C
Aug 8, 2021
Work is always done professionaly , and in a timely manner. Paul is always honest and to the point , this is a shop you can trust. Ladies they will not try to pull the wool over your eyes . You can feel safe and confident bringing your vehicle here. Excellent work , fair prices and a very professional staff . From Shelby at the front desk to all the guys in the garage. Been going there since 2007 and have never been unsatisfied .
Gloria Ramsay
Jul 7, 2021
Paul, Shelby and the boys have been my go-to since having them recommended to me by another mechanic 5 years ago. I've had my cars in for everything from an oil change to a complete vehicle inspection before a road trip. With the inspection, Paul took the time to explain what they found, what needed to be done right away, what should be done when I got back, and what could wait. All in all, you can expect honesty, communication and good work when you take your vehicle to Absalute.
Brandon Downing
Jun 6, 2021
Paul and his crew are polite, listen to you, are super knowledgeable! All the faith in these guys! Shelby is a wonderful asset running the front as well!
Alison Strutt
May 5, 2021