AUTOPLACE HAS PROUDLY SERVICED THE KELOWNA COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS AT THEIR ORIGINAL SPRINGFIELD ROAD LOCATION.
Privately owned by two licensed red seal technicians, AutoPlace is an example of two men who took their passion for vehicle repair and helping others and built a thriving business that supports a safe driving experience for the community in which they live.
AutoPlace has come a long way since 1978. Computerized equipment and optimized to run vehicle diagnostics, the Company invests in their people and technologies to ensure customers have a consistent and positive experience each time they visit.
As partners with one of the largest wholesale automotive parts suppliers in North America, AutoPlace guarantees competitive pricing on parts that meet or surpass industry and national safety standards.
Erwin
Owner/Managing Partner/Senior Technician
Erwin started his first business back in 1983. He now owns and manages four businesses in the Okanagan Valley with his partner Larry. He is a Red Seal Certified Technician since 1982 and has an extensive background in all things business. He is dedicated to providing the best value and customer service experience and he does it with a no-nonsense hands-on approach, a wicked sense of humour, and an uncanny ability to think outside the box. When he's not working, which is rare, he LOVES to fish and feed Zoomer, our...
Larry
Owner/Senior Technician/Logistics Manager
Larry started in the mid-'90s as an Automotive Technician with Autoplace. Before long he and Erwin became partners and they haven't looked back since. He's been a Red Seal Certified Technician since 1989, with exceptional diagnostic and technical expertise. Larry uses those skills to provide our customers with an unparalleled level of both Automotive and golf cart service and maintenance at our sister compay Kelowna CartsPlus Ltd. He also manages our rental delivery and transport division, driving ou...
Bennet
Apprentice/Lube Tech
Bennet was born in Germany and started with us in 2021. A bit shy but when co...
Daniel
Service Advisor
Daniel joined our Service Advisor Team in 2021. Born in Vancouver, he enjoys ...
