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Tod heard Just want new pads

Here are good auto repair spots in the GTA. Tell me where you are and I’ll sort them by distance. Easy one. Ask each shop for a pads-and-rotors quote per axle.

Next time try “new brake pads near me” and I’ll skip the questions.

Good spots

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Ranked by what they offer, how close they are, trust and whether they’re open. Minutes are estimates. Directions opens Google Maps.

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