Gustafson’s Auto Clinic Inc/Trail Tire is the trusted name in automotive repair and maintenance services for the Athabasca and surrounding area.
Aldor Gustafson became a Licensed Mechanic in 1963 and earned $85 per week at a Shell service station. He worked long hours to support his young family in Edmonton, Alberta. Aldor had a dream of a better life for his family and moved to Athabasca in 1969 where he leased and managed the Texaco service station until 1977. He then sold the business and continued to work as the head mechanic until 1984.
He had a dream to start his own shop after working in the industry for 25 years. So, on June 4, 1984, he opened the doors to Gustafson’s Auto Clinic Inc. In June of 1985, his son Kevin joined him and eventually became a Journeyman Mechanic. Kevin’s girlfriend, Stacey, joined the team in September 1987 as the bookkeeper. Kevin and Stacey got married in 1992 and took over the daily operations of the business in 1997 when they became computerized. In 2001, Kevin and Stacey purchased the shop from Aldor. Aldor retired but remained an integral part of the team as he came in every day at 10 am and 2 pm for coffee and then whenever a driver was needed to pick up and deliver our clients.
On November 7, 2003 there was a fire caused by a trouble light falling and igniting gas from a fuel tank that was being replaced. Luckily, there was only minor injuries, but the shop was a total loss.
Kevin and Stacey did not want to let their clients or their team down so they set up shop for a few days at Stacey’s parent’s farm until Kevin found a temporary location to rent until they could rebuild. Thankfully they only missed 2 days of work. They rebuilt in the same location and moved into the new building on May 31, 2004.
Kevin and Stacey’s daughter, Kendra joined the team briefly as a Service Advisor in 2013 before moving to Edmonton to further her education.
Their son Colton joined the team in 2014 as a Service Advisor and then became a Licensed Journeyman Automotive Service Technician in March 2020 and became the 3rd generation of Technicians to join the family business.
Sadly, on September 26, 2015, Aldor passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Aldor was the backbone of Gustafson’s Auto Clinic Inc and those same morals and values that Gustafson’s was built on are still an integral part of who we are today. He is greatly missed.
Our modern, unique showroom offers our clients a comfortable client lounge complete with leather sofa, big screen TV, coffee bar, client work area with free Wi-Fi and a complementary mini bar with non-alcoholic beverages. Outside there is our Garage Patio to enjoy when weather permits while you are waiting for your vehicle. We want to build a relationship with you and gain your trust. We pride ourselves on having a strong work ethic, honesty, integrity, and a Team that is focused on maintaining and managing your vehicle to be safe, reliable, and efficient through ongoing education and development of our Technicians, Service Advisors and Management Teams.
We are committed to remain knowledgeable about the latest technologies. Our friendly, knowledgeable, and professional staff will educate and counsel our clients to their specific automotive needs and always provide exceptional customer service.
Education and keeping up to date on all the latest technologies is a priority and it is mandatory that all team members undergo management and business development training to fully understand the numbers of the business.
We appreciate and value our team members for believing in us and being on this journey and for our clients and community for supporting and trusting us to keep their vehicles safe, reliable and efficient.
It is our mission to provide our clients with an exceptional experience other than what has been expected from an automotive facility. We intend to earn and keep your trust from the moment you walk in our door.
We are committed to the ongoing education and training of our Technician’s, Service Advisor’s and Management Teams required to remain knowledgeable about the latest technologies.
Our friendly, knowledgeable, and professional team will educate and counsel you to your specific automotive needs. We strive to become the new standard in the automotive repair industry.
Our business is proud to be licensed with the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council and ACDelco to provide the best possible service for our customers.
Great staff. Good experience. Only fixed what I asked them to fix, nothing more. Quote was bang on and very detailed.
Richard Fontaine Oct 10, 2025
Always exceptional care and service! Appreciate the personal customer service and advice.
Anne Karczmarczyk May 5, 2026
Recently had my Jeep re-geared with Gustafson’s. Would highly recommend! They went above and beyond to ensure I was completely satisfied with the work they had completed.
Rachel Vanderydt May 5, 2026
Superb Proffessional Service.
Ed Tomaszyk Apr 4, 2026
Always professional. Very service oriented.
Peter Webb Feb 2, 2018
Modern shop with highly skilled and trained techs. Walk in the door and you'll feel at home. Great place
Rob Gill Apr 4, 2026
Amazing service, very knowledgeable staff, well organized.
Darcy Branden Feb 2, 2026
Fair pricing and great customer service! Support local.
Robin Donald Jan 1, 2026
Professional and personable business. First wheel alignment I have had that the steering wheel was set on center !!
John Heppner Jan 1, 2026
Was a great visit , I was looked after right away and they always meet my expectations
Shawn Brown Jan 1, 2026
I had a really good experience at Gustafson’s Auto last week. Fantastic service, staff are super friendly, and had my vehicle fixed up quickly for me. Thanks so much for helping me out! Appreciate all the staff there. Definitely will be going back. Thank you 🙏 😊
Kate Harps Jan 1, 2026
The service I received at Gustafsons was great. I was treated with respect, the issue with my SUV was explained and repaired and the bill was reasonable. I highly recommend Gustafson’s for their honesty and really good service. Judy Barr
Bob Barr Dec 12, 2025
Fixed issues caused by another garage. Block heater also replaced. Also were the only ones that would replace my battery in my garage remote for me.
Lannetta Lobay Dec 12, 2025
Did an out of province inspection for me. Worked with me to get a couple of issues repaired in a timely and economical manner. Very happy with their service!
Ron Muirhead Dec 12, 2025
Excellent service!! I would highly recommend taking your vehicle there for repairs or servicing!
Donna Fodchuk Dec 12, 2025
Super friendly staff and amazing service! Had me booked in quickly and back on the road. Sincere thanks, will be doing business here in the future.
Jamie Matagora Dec 12, 2025
Extremely nice people and really easy to work with over the phone and in person, have saved me lots compared to other mechanics.
Jacob Cody Nov 11, 2025
Been taking my Kia to Gustafson’s in Athabasca for 13 years ! Wonderful friendly honest excellent service I can recommend to anyone. Thank you sincerely
Gerda van Niekerk Nov 11, 2025
Appreciate the friendly customer service and reasonable pricing. Vehicle was ready ahead of schedule. Great local business!
Sara Graling Nov 11, 2025
First time coming in . Place was very warm and welcoming :) staff were super friendly . Completed what I needed done in a timely manner. Will definitely go there again :)
Maurice Groves Oct 10, 2025
Always get great friendly service there.
ron souster Oct 10, 2025
Very straight forward,greet customer service,Gustafson’s auto clinic has true leaders and greet staff,very happy with my business there!!!!
Ethan Dennis Sep 9, 2025
They provided prompt professional service and had my car back on the road in no time!
colin byers Sep 9, 2025
Good mechanics, prices, and customer service. They’ll never try to sell you a repair you don’t need. Also worth mentioning that it is the cleanest mechanic shop I’ve ever seen
Audrey Pidlubny Sep 9, 2025
Price was good and they were able to accommodate my schedule. Great staff and pleasant environment.
Mike Pelletier Sep 9, 2025
Appointment reservation system works great and you can count on knowledgeable and friendly service.
Darcy Dierker Sep 9, 2025
Not an online guy by any stretch of anyone’s imagination but Gustafson’s Auto asked for a review & they treat me so well I’ll give it a shot . I mostly run older vehicles & I like everything working right & looking good . Kevin & Stacy & Colton & everyone else there have made sure repairs were done right & at a fair price ever since I showed up there out of the blue with truck trouble quite a few years ago . Besides regular maintenance like brakes , steering & suspension they have done some unique work for me that many other shops wouldn’t touch & I probably wouldn’t trust them with anyway . I have 1 fairly new vehicle & when it needs attention I would rather take it to Kevin than to the dealer . I know you can’t please all the people all the time but they sure please me & that’s not easy .
Brian Twining Aug 8, 2025
The staff at Gustafson's are at the top of their game every time we go there . Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend them for all your services needed on your vehicle 👍 👌
Collin Sikora Aug 8, 2025
Gustafson were truly angels! Last minute problems with my truck were going to interfere with my holiday plans. They orders parts and got my truck fixed just in time! So thankful! They are the best!!
Jackie Shank Aug 8, 2025
Excellent service as usual!! I have remained a customer for 15 years now. I always feel well looked after and trust that I can take my car on the highway with no anxiety. Thanks to the team at Gustafson’s!!👍🏼
Brandi Lamont Aug 8, 2025
Very pleased with the service. Didn’t solve the problem on first try but didn’t give up until the problem was resolved ! Well done
Ross Lindenberger Aug 8, 2025
Great quick friendly service
Gregory Wade Topola Jun 6, 2023
Simply put you are not a number on a waiting list but rather being treated like you are part of their family. They are the real deal!
Paul C Harris Jul 7, 2025
Phenomenal service!!! They went above and beyond to diagnose and repair concerns on my Ford Escape and now it works smoothly. Thank you very much to Kevin and the team at Gustafson's Auto Clinic in Athabasca , AB. I highly recommend this business.
Lois Redding Jul 7, 2025
Very helpful and item that I requested for my vehicle is good quality. The service was done very well and completed when I was told it would be.
Kathy Clow Jul 7, 2025
Amazing service and expertise. We were on vacation in Calling Lake with friends of ours. Their truck broke down with a fuel pump issue. All the other automotive part suppliers told us it would take 3+ days for a replacement part. Kevin managed to get it the very next morning early. Great service and expertise
Michael Eybers Jul 7, 2025
Very satisfied
Howard Mason Jul 7, 2025
I've brought all of my vehicles here for some work over the past couple months and I can't say anything but good things. Great customer service, great technicians. Getting parts in fast and scheduling the vehicles in a timely manner. I look forward to bringing all of my business to Gustafsons Trail Tire in Athabasca.
Devon Mackenzie May 5, 2025
Recently had my ac repaired here and as usual the service was excellent.
Dean Oilberta Mar 3, 2025
Kevin and his team are a pleasure to deal with! Very professional and not trying to rip you off! Would highly recommend them if you are looking for auto service in Athabasca.
Kevin Gay Jun 6, 2025
5+ star service. If I could, they would get more stars. This business is a friendly knowledgeable family run business and I am happy to be their customer Way to go Gustafsons Trail Tire Auto Center
Debbie Chrusch Jan 1, 2025