1345 Marchand St, Cyrville, Ottawa
Your mechanic in Cyrville
Brakes, oil changes, tire swaps and the hard to find faults, at 1345 Marchand Street. Open six days, a short walk from Cyrville station, and nothing gets done without your OK.
- Sat open 8 to 3
- 4 min walk to Cyrville station
- 4.9 on Google
Tell us what the car is doing
You don't need to know what the part is called. Start from the symptom and you will land on the right page, with the price where there is one.
- A warning light is on, or it runs rough and nobody can say why Computer diagnostics
- The brakes squeal, grind, pulse or feel soft Brake repair
- It's due for an oil change, or the oil light came on Oil change
- It's time for winter tires, or the wheel shakes on the 417 Tire change and balancing
- The engine is leaking, knocking or down on power Engine repair
- It slips, shifts hard or hesitates between gears Transmission repair
- It clicks, cranks slowly or the battery keeps dying Electrical, battery and starting
- The heat or the air conditioning isn't working Heating and A/C
- It's running hot or leaving a sweet smelling puddle Cooling system and radiator
- It clunks over bumps or wanders in its lane Suspension and steering
- It got loud, rattles underneath or smells of exhaust Exhaust and muffler
- It burns more gas than it used to Fuel system and injectors
- I'm buying or selling a used car Safety inspection
How a job goes here
Salim has run the shop on the same simple rules for years, and customers still mention them. The car gets looked at properly first, then you get a phone call in plain English. The decision stays yours.
- We find the cause first.Then you get a call with what failed, what it costs and what can wait.
- Nothing is done without your OK.No surprise lines on the bill.
- You see the old parts.Ask and they're waiting for you at pickup.
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Booking is open 24/7
The shop is open six days. The booking page never closes. Choose a time, tell us what the car is doing, and attach up to 4 photos of the problem or the dash lights. You get a confirmation straight away.
- Pick the service and a timeNot sure which one? Choose Other and describe it in your own words.
- Add the car and a few photosScan the VIN with your phone or type the year, make and model.
- Drop it off by 9amCyrville station is a four minute walk. We call with the cause and the price before any work starts.
Posted prices
Straight from the booking page, so what you see here is what you see when you book. Parts are quoted separately once we know what the car needs.
- Oil change, full syntheticMost cars, more for engines that take extra oil
- from $99
- Brake changeDepends on the vehicle and the parts it needs
- from $180
- Tire swap, on rimsWinter or summer set already on its own wheels
- $75
- Tire change, off rimsTires mounted onto your rims and balanced
- $140
- Inspection and diagnosisNoises, leaks, warning lights, pre purchase checks
- $120 an hour
Prices before tax. Last checked against the booking page October 21, 2026.
Prices on the wall, not in the fine print
The everyday jobs have a posted price, the same one you see on the booking page. A full synthetic oil change starts at $99. A brake change starts at $180 and depends on the vehicle. Swapping a set of tires that are already on rims is $75, and mounting and balancing tires onto your rims is $140.
Anything that needs finding first, a warning light, a noise, a leak, is billed as inspection time at $120 an hour. Once the cause is known you get a price for the parts and the labour, and you decide.
Why people bring the hard ones here
Some of the cars that come in have already been to another garage. A van that suddenly drank twice the fuel, a part nobody could source, a fault that only shows up on cold mornings. Those get the same treatment as an oil change: questions first, testing second, and a straight answer about what it will take.
Book online at any hour, or call (613) 741-9696. The full list is on the services page.
Three bays on Marchand Street
Red two post lifts, a scan tool that lives in the driver's seat, and a lot full of cars that belong to the neighbours. The shop's own photos.
What customers have told us
Stories people sent in about their cars. Salim's name comes up a lot. The shop is rated 4.9 on Google.
I have known Salim for now more than 5 years and he is the only mechanic I have always taken my car to since I moved to Ottawa. When the car is with him I am worry free and I know he would fix all the issues, even the ones I don't know about.
Fahad
I had a trusty, honest mechanic in Peterborough for 35 years. When I came here a year ago, I searched high and low for the same thing until I stumbled on Salim. I will stick with Sal for 35 years too.
Al Wilkinson
I am very impressed with the service I received from Salim. Very honest, fast, and efficient. He took the time to ensure that I was well informed and was very friendly. Good prices also.
R. Cantin
Getting here without a car
Most people drop the car off before work and carry on by train. Cyrville station on Line 1 is about 300 metres from the door, roughly a four minute walk, and the St. Laurent Shopping Centre is a kilometre to the west. Drop off is by 9am on the day you booked. On Saturdays the shop is open until 3pm.
- Address
- 1345 Marchand St, Ottawa, ON K1B 3N7
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 3pm - O-Train
- Cyrville station, about 300 m
Questions people ask
Is 2 and 1/2 Mechanics open on Saturday?
Yes. The shop is open Saturday from 8am to 3pm, as well as Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. It is closed on Sundays, but online booking stays open around the clock.
How much is an oil change at 2 and 1/2 Mechanics?
A full synthetic oil change starts at $99 before tax. Engines that take more oil or a special filter cost a little more, and you hear the price before the work is done.
Do I have to approve repairs before you start?
Always. After the car is inspected you get a call with what we found, what it costs and what can wait. No work is done without your approval, and you can ask to see the old parts.
Where is 2 and 1/2 Mechanics?
At 1345 Marchand Street in Cyrville, Ottawa, ON K1B 3N7. It is about 300 metres from Cyrville O-Train station and about a kilometre east of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.
What kinds of cars do you work on?
All makes and models, from commuter hatchbacks to minivans, pickups and the odd European luxury car. If yours is unusual, call (613) 741-9696 and ask.
Book it whenever suits you
Pick a time on the booking page, tell us what the car is doing and add a few photos. Bring it to Marchand Street by 9am on the day you chose, and we call you before any work starts.