Family-owned machine shop trusted by three generations of Vancouver mechanics. Precision engine rebuilding and automotive repair done right the first time.
Complete engine teardown, machining, and reassembly. Blocks, heads, crankshafts, and rotating assemblies precision-ground to factory spec or better.
In-house boring, honing, surfacing, and balancing. We maintain the equipment and expertise that keeps Vancouver's shops running.
Full-service auto repair from diagnostics to tune-ups. Domestic, import, classic, and performance — we know our way around every engine bay.
Alec's Automotive Machine Shop opened its doors in 1948 on Fraser Street — and we've been here ever since. What started as a one-man machine shop is now a full-service engine and automotive repair facility run by the same family.
We've built our reputation one engine at a time. No shortcuts, no upselling, no runaround. Vancouver's mechanics and car owners have trusted us for 76 years because we do what we say we'll do — and we do it right.
"These guys know engines inside and out. They rebuilt my 350 small block and it runs better than the day it rolled off the line. Honest, fair, and they stand behind their work."
Located on Fraser Street in the heart of East Vancouver, we're a short drive from anywhere in the Lower Mainland.
Describe your vehicle and the issue. We'll get back to you with a straightforward estimate — no obligation, no pressure.