Automotive

Madeleine's Repair and Service, or MRS Garage, is an independent auto shop at 868 St Marys Street on Fredericton's north side that specializes in Volkswagen and Audi, with a particular soft spot for the classics. Owner and operator Madeleine Nickerson trained under Volkswagen master mechanic Gunther Luddeke and brings more than a decade of VW experience; she drives a 40-year-old air-cooled Westfalia Vanagon herself, so vintage vans and air-cooled models are squarely in her wheelhouse. The shop describes its approach as total vehicle health, acting as your Volkswagen's primary caregiver rather than a patch-and-go stop. Services run from annual tune-ups, oil changes, and brake work up to a detailed comprehensive inspection that takes four or more hours and comes with a full written report. On the heavier end, MRS takes on transmissions, engine rebuilds, and parts sourcing across North America, and the shop's stated attitude toward jobs other garages decline is that they will try. Breakdown and emergency service are offered too. Customers describe a small garage with knowledgeable, friendly service, careful diagnosis, and quality parts, and the business holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Hours are limited: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, closed Wednesdays and weekends, so plan ahead. Booking starts with an intake form on the website, or email mechanic@mrsgarage.ca. If you own a Vanagon, Eurovan, or any older VW in the Fredericton area, this is the specialist shop; general repair customers with other makes are better served elsewhere.

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