Welcome to Glenforest Garage; “The Little Shop That Can”. Now three generations strong; Glenforest Garage is proudly owned and operated by the Thielmann family since 1960 and still standing at its original location. We have been reliably and consistently servicing our communities’ vehicles for over 60 years as a full-service automotive repair shop and maintenance centre.
We pride ourselves on our professionalism and customer service, achieved only by our decades of experience keeping the cars of our loyal customers safe and on the road. Additionally, as a “warranty approved” automotive centre you can feel confident in our diagnoses of your vehicle, as we will always present you with any issues we find most pressing to the safety and performance of your vehicle and be honest in with what can wait.
We are a friendly, clean, and efficient shop. We understand that sometimes car repair can be stressful, and we do everything possible to make our customers feel welcome, comfortable, and satisfied with their service experience. We want the experience to be as painless as possible and for you to understand what service is being performed on your vehicles and why, so please feel free to ask us any questions you may have. Additionally, we offer one day service on all bookings and free pickup and delivery anywhere within North Toronto and Lawrence Park.
Our excellent team of highly trained, certified, and professional technicians work hard to get you back on the road as soon as possible. We are ASE certified and updated on a constant basis to provide you with the most relevant and highest quality of service. We are a modern repair facility and use the latest computer hardware and software to diagnose your vehicle. What all this means is that we are confident in working on all makes and models including hybrids and can handle all your car care needs.
At Glenforest Garage we truly believe in this proverb, as such, we offer the highest quality parts and service for your vehicle while remaining completely transparent about cost and urgency. Not only is it important that your vehicle be serviced, but it’s equally important that it be serviced properly. Safety and reliability are our number one concerns, and we want to make sure that it doesn’t have to be yours. By servicing your vehicle(s) at Glenforest Garage you can be confident that we will always look out the best interest of your vehicle(s) as well as your own without worrying about hidden costs or fees, as no service is performed without first getting approval from yourself.
Third-Generation Owner
Hey, I’m Quin — proud third-generation owner of Glenforest Garage, which has been in the Thielmann family for over 65 years! First owned by my grandfather Bruno, then my dad Paul and uncle Walter and now me! Carrying on what my grandfather started and my dad built means a lot to me. He always taught me that the most important part of this business isn’t just repairing vehicles — it’s caring for our customers and giving them true peace of mind about the safety and reliability of their vehicles. That’s the standard I live by every day.
Outside of work, I’m often building something — whether it’s a BBQ, a deck, a piece of furniture, a sauna or even a full travel trailer. I’ve always loved working with my hands and watching ideas take shape. When I’m not building, I’m outdoors chasing adventures. My hobbies include snowboarding (my biggest passion, which I used to compete nationally in), climbing mountains, yoga, cycling, weight lifting, rock climbing, camping, or just exploring new corners of the world. Believe it or not, I’ve even been struck by lightning along the way (kind of). I’ve completed a half ironmax and ultra marathon. I’ve even climbed the tallest mountain in Canada in -40 degree weather.
I recently got engaged to my amazing fiancée Katie, and we spend as much time as we can exploring the world together with our two small dogs, Kiwi and Bunny. For me, the best things in life aren’t things; they are experiences, memories and human connections that make an impact and last a lifetime.
Licensed Automotive Technician
Hi, I’m Mark and I have over 25 years experience in the industry. When I’m not fixing or maintaining your vehicle you can find me on trail with my mountain bike in nicer weather or when the temps start getting colder in a tree stand waiting patiently. I prefer the outdoors to in, especially with close friends and family.
Licensed Automotive Technician
I’ve been a mechanic for over ten years and all of them are right here at Glenforest Garage!
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a passion for anything with an engine. When I’m not working on cars, I’m usually tinkering with or riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, or pretty much any other motorized toy I can get my hands on.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors. In the summer you’ll find me on the golf course or up in cottage country on the water, and in the winter I’m usually skiing. Being outside is where I’m happiest!
Licensed Automotive Technician
The name is Morgan, please don’t Call me late for dinner, I am a licensed automotive technician with 13 years of on the job experience and have been licensed since 2022, I did the co-op program at Glenforest during high school in grade 11, opting out of university for a straight out of gate career that has made me self sufficient, I came back 6 years later to work full time with an amazing crew and so happy I did.
In my spare time I really love making music (Rapping, freestyling and honing in on my DJing also. UFC/boxing fan and love a good hockey game here and there. I'm also a collector of sports cards & memorabilia as well as retro video games & consoles! Anyone reading this and looking to off load old games collecting dust you have found yourself a buyer! :)I also converted a mountain bike into a 80 CC Motorized bike that I’m very proud of!
I’m passionate about what I do, always tried to be a handy type of guy and like to believe I do a great job and fix vehicles to the best of my ability, pridefully.
Licensed Automotive Technician & Operations Manager
Hi there, my name is Kristian, but I often go by Kris here at Glenforest Garage. I started my automotive technician career at Glenforest Garage in 2021 on a bit of a whim, and am now a proud, fully certified mechanic. I’ve loved cars since before I could formulate sentences. As my Nona often recounts, I was routinely mesmerized by cement and dump trucks, and have had hot wheels toy cars for as long as I can remember. It is fulfilling to be surrounded by cars on a daily basis and it is my pleasure to make car ownership and maintenance just that little bit easier for the average driver. Fortunately, my favourite car brands are Ferrari and BMW, so I have a lot more learning to do to be able to fix such problematic but rewarding driving machines, but that is the dream. Unfortunately, I am a Toronto sports fan, particularly of the Maple Leafs, but love watching sports regardless. My family and friends are most important to me, and enrich my life every day.
I enjoy being outside during the summer, whether that be at a cottage or camping or riding my bike throughout the city. In the winter I love to ski, which is something I have enjoyed doing since I was 3 years old. I hope to one day ski throughout the Alps and spend more than 30 seconds on a ski run, which is the state of affairs here in Ontario. I live downtown and drive my 22 year old manual Volkswagen Golf to work every day, but hope to rely on it less and bike/subway more often in future summers.
I do my best every day to provide the best possible experience for you to bring your car into us, whether you’ve been a customer here since before the first moon landing or you got your first car yesterday and you can’t figure out how to turn the radio volume down. I look forward to seeing you soon (but hopefully not too soon, or too often).
