Straight from the people who brought us their machines

Real work.
Real reviews.

Forty-six customer review entries across Facebook, Google and QuickBooks tell the same story: honest advice, clear communication, fair pricing and repairs done properly.

100%recommended on Facebook27 recommendations
5.0stars from the Google reviews shown16 five-star reviews
5.0stars on QuickBooks3 five-star reviews

Why people come back

The themes show up
again and again.

01

Honest advice

Customers mention getting options, knowing the cost up front and being told when a repair simply isn’t worth doing.

02

Fixed properly

ATVs, snowblowers, mowers and work equipment that had been misdiagnosed elsewhere were repaired the right way.

03

Clear communication

Updates, detailed billing, realistic timelines and straightforward explanations are part of the experience.

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Local trust

Homeowners, families and commercial operators across Arnprior and the Ottawa Valley rely on D&S.

Verified customer feedback

Google reviews

Sixteen Google reviewers gave D&S five stars for honest service, strong communication and equipment that came back running right.

★★★★★Google
Honest, fast & reliable service. We’ve used them a few times now! Highly recommend.

PurplePickles

★★★★★Google
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this experience was worth mentioning. We had our Can-Am 4-wheeler repaired somewhere else first, and it quickly became clear the issue hadn’t actually been fixed. We brought it to D&S Small …”Read the full review
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this experience was worth mentioning. We had our Can-Am 4-wheeler repaired somewhere else first, and it quickly became clear the issue hadn’t actually been fixed. We brought it to D&S Small Engines and they took the time to go through it properly. They explained what was going on, showed us what needed to be corrected, and fixed it the right way. The machine runs great now and the whole process was straightforward and honest. It’s nice dealing with people who know their stuff and take pride in their work. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Shelly Potvin

★★★★★Google
Great people! Great pricing! Great experience! We get lots of work done with Karl. We rely on him for our personal and professional equipment and he keeps everything running smoothly!

Two Dudes Tree Service

★★★★★Google
Awesome to deal with and very knowledgeable with our gas and electric equipment!

Alexander McMullin

★★★★★Google
I recently took my power washer to D&S Small Engines to get serviced and couldn’t be happier. It’s running like new, the communication was excellent, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend!

M M

★★★★★Google
Had the boys at D&S work on one of our forestry machines and man they did a killer job. Way better than most shops we’ve dealt with around the Valley by far. Good dudes, easy to deal with, no runaround—just fixed it right. Won’t be taking our stuff anywhere else; you won’t go wrong with D&S.

KC Andrew

★★★★★Google
Fast service and reasonable prices. Going the extra mile by doing pickups is greatly appreciated! Great work.

Nigel Townley

★★★★★Google

Five-star rating — no written comment.

Eric Burt

★★★★★Google
After a nightmare experience with the other shop just around the corner, I decided to give D&S a try for my ATV and I’m so glad I did. Night-and-day difference. They actually cared, figured out the issue right away, and had me back up and running fast. Super friendly, straight shooters, and you can tell they know what they’re doing. Won’t be going anywhere else from now on.

Va3gas

★★★★★Google
Excellent service, good price, very nice to deal with. Snowblower runs well again.

Patrick Luoma

★★★★★Google
Highly recommended! I’ve used D&S for all my small engine repairs. Honestly, reliable, and on time!

Justin Court

★★★★★Google
Second time using D&S and it’s time to leave my review. During the winter, I had my snowblower die in a big storm. They promptly picked it up from my house for repair. I had previously used a ‘backyard mechanic’ the previous …”Read the full review
Second time using D&S and it’s time to leave my review. During the winter, I had my snowblower die in a big storm. They promptly picked it up from my house for repair. I had previously used a ‘backyard mechanic’ the previous year which further hindered performance on my machine. D&S were very transparent, up front with costs, and gave me the option to just get it running, or repair correctly. I went the correct route and the performance was flawless for the rest of our stormy winter! Fast forward to spring. I floated my son’s ATV in for its first service. Being an off-brand and not knowing what it needed, D&S did the necessary fluid changes and gave it some extra TLC in regard to maintenance for its first service! It now runs better than it did brand new! Fair prices compared to the dealerships. The fact their service is guaranteed, local, and that they are willing to pick up your machines for you if needed, has definitely made them my go-to spot! Always nice to support local, and truly a nice guy who will give you some pointers at the same time.

Jared McLean

★★★★★Google
Great local company. Prices are reasonable and service was great. I’ll be a returning customer.

Jasen Ericksen

★★★★★Google
Did a great job of fixing a slipping drive on my snowblower. Ordered parts, kept me informed, sought approvals before proceeding. Clean workmanship, friendly informative interactions. Reasonable price and quick turnaround. Thanks Karl.

Ray Marshall

★★★★★Google
All-around great experience with my snowblower tune-up. Free pickup and drop-off in town was what sold me. Fast turnaround despite being the day after the first big snowfall. Natalie was a great communicator. Snowblower sounded like it was ready to explode on me and was honestly a bit scary to run. After a bit of TLC it’s running super smooth now. Thanks for the great service!

Laine Shaw

★★★★★Google
Karl repaired my snowblower, stretched belt, changed oil filter, serviced the whole machine and the price was spot on. I will be back.

George Westcott

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Facebook recommendations

D&S is 100% recommended across 27 Facebook reviews, covering everything from lawn mowers and snowblowers to ATVs, UTVs, generators, boats and tent trailers.

★★★★★Facebook
These guys bring out the best of small town services! We started with our snowblower and just tuned up a ride-on mower. They picked it up, fixed and returned it. Communication is on point and beyond. Updates were provided if parts were late and repairs were done in a very timely manner. Pricing is great. Look no further!

Emma Powell

★★★★★Facebook
Great family-run small engine repair business. Had them tune up my lawnmower for the season and I couldn’t be happier with the service.

Christine Caldwell

★★★★★Facebook
I don’t usually leave reviews but this was worth saying. After having our Can-Am 4-wheeler repaired elsewhere it was clear it wasn’t fixed right. D&S took care of it properly, explained everything, and now it runs great. We’ll be back.

Shelly Potvin

★★★★★Facebook
Reliable and friendly service. Love the pickup/drop-off service as well. Highly recommend.

Julie Chatelain

★★★★★Facebook
Best in town and we’ve used them all. D&S is honest and fair priced. Hard to find shops like that anymore.

KC Andrew

★★★★★Facebook
After a pretty rough experience somewhere else, we decided to give D&S a try… and honestly, we were blown away. Night-and-day difference. Super friendly, straight-up honest, and the work was done properly the first time. You can tell they actually care about what they’re doing and about the people they’re helping. Won’t be going anywhere else now. Highly recommend.

Taylor Vagas

★★★★★Facebook
Very professional and prompt service. Equipment is running better than ever!

Chad Brydges

★★★★★Facebook
Just had my first experience with D&S and it certainly won’t be my last! Great communication, fair prices, detailed billing and he even took the extra time to teach me about my newly-acquired gas weed whacker. Thank you for all your help!

Jason S. Smith

★★★★★Facebook
Fast turnaround, great communication, fair rates and an all-around great guy. Very happy we brought our ATV in and would definitely bring in any other small engine for repair. Five star!

Andrew O’Brien

★★★★★Facebook
Excellent service, excellent prices.

Jack Jackson

★★★★★Facebook
I can’t say enough about this small business. Very professional, and prompt at responding and getting your job done. They were timely in getting back to me and answered all my questions. I had them pick up and deliver my lawn…”Read the full review
I can’t say enough about this small business. Very professional, and prompt at responding and getting your job done. They were timely in getting back to me and answered all my questions. I had them pick up and deliver my lawnmower and they arrived when they said they would. I recommend this company to get your small engine jobs done quickly and efficiently. Thank you D&S Small Engines for the amazing service. Definitely will use you again and recommend you to everyone. Job well done!

Tina Rack

★★★★★Facebook
I just had my UTV serviced through D&S Small Engines. They came right to my home while I was at work. Everything was easy from the booking to the service and the billing. I’ll be using them every year. I would definitely recommend!

Nathan Diffin

★★★★★Facebook
Went through a recommendation from Facebook and couldn’t be happier. Contacting them was easy, they were clear with everything they offered, which was quite a bit for the price. Super happy with the time everything took with …”Read the full review
Went through a recommendation from Facebook and couldn’t be happier. Contacting them was easy, they were clear with everything they offered, which was quite a bit for the price. Super happy with the time everything took with my lawnmower and chainsaw. They picked it up for free and dropped it off in a timely manner. He gave me options of what to do and understood my limitations money-wise. I really appreciate the help and awesome service.

Jocelyn Sutherland

★★★★★Facebook
Recently I brought my gas lawn mower in for full servicing. I wasn’t sure if I needed a new blade. Carl offered to source a new blade if needed at a better price than if I had picked one up at a hardware store. In the end just sharpening was required. Turnaround was two days and my lawn mower was delivered to me. Personable as well.

Sheila Havey

★★★★★Facebook
I had a lawn tractor and lawn mower repaired at D&S Small Engines. Not only was the price great, the professional, friendly attitude of the mechanic (Karl) as well as the turnaround time was amazing. I highly recommend this team!

Karen Elliott

★★★★★Facebook
I decided to search locally for a small engine shop in Arnprior and am I ever happy I did. Karl is fantastic to deal with and his bang-for-the-buck service is hard to find. I have since recommended many family members to Karl and we have all been extremely satisfied. As I said to Karl earlier this week, he has a customer for life.

Mike Perry

★★★★★Facebook
I have brought both my lawn tractor and snowblower to Karl for work and Karl has always provided a proper estimate as well as an expected time for the work to be completed. I can’t recommend D&S enough. Great service.

Paul Desjardins

★★★★★Facebook
Great work and always on time and at the quoted price. Very friendly and professional. Would recommend them for any of your small engine work.

Donnie Cheslock

★★★★★Facebook
Brought my tent trailer into Karl because it had a leak. Unfortunately the damage was much more than expected and Karl priced out how much to fix it properly. It exceeded what I wanted to put into the trailer. I was very grat…”Read the full review
Brought my tent trailer into Karl because it had a leak. Unfortunately the damage was much more than expected and Karl priced out how much to fix it properly. It exceeded what I wanted to put into the trailer. I was very grateful as Karl wasn’t pushing me into fixing it for more than it was worth and also didn’t do a cheap job just to get some money out of it. Very honest and trustworthy person! I’ll be back for more work when needed in the future! Thanks Karl!

Melanie Wilson

★★★★★Facebook
I have taken several of my small engine toys and tools to D&S. I have always been given an honest answer on what is needed for the repair and if it is actually worth the cost. As far as prices I would say they are very fair. …”Read the full review
I have taken several of my small engine toys and tools to D&S. I have always been given an honest answer on what is needed for the repair and if it is actually worth the cost. As far as prices I would say they are very fair. Service is great as well. Pickup and drop-off is always an option if you don’t have the time or the means to get your equipment to the shop. I would 100% recommend this shop for fair and stress-free repairs.

Corey Tourangeau

★★★★★Facebook
Couldn’t be happier with the quality of work done! Had my snowblower repaired by a backyard mechanic last year who Red Green’d it back together; surely it did not last long! D&S not only came to my house to get it/drop it off, but they corrected all the duct-tape repairs and got everything properly done! Survived this wild winter without a hiccup! Will use them again and fully recommend!

Jared McLean

★★★★★Facebook
I just started going to D&S last fall for my boats and was very pleased with the service. I will be going back this year for all my small engine servicing. I am very pleased and think other people will be as well.

Kirk Donaldson

★★★★★Facebook
Was a great experience. Had my snowblower in for a tune-up, etc. The blower came back looking and working like new. I honestly recommend D&S Engines for all your small engine needs. They are local, priced competitively and it was great working with Karl. I will be a repeat customer in the future.

Doug Martin

★★★★★Facebook
Karl is great to work with, always takes the time to explain your options and walk you through what he thinks is the right way to go. As a guy that owns lots of toys I am very happy to have someone I can trust to help when things break down. Five stars all the way!

Brad Shane

★★★★★Facebook
Karl went above and beyond with my snowblower I purchased from him when I ran into some trouble with it. I would recommend him for any small engine work required!

Chevy Victor Champagne

★★★★★Facebook
Took my snowblower; they had it tuned up in no time. Have brought my 4-wheeler as well as my generator. Very friendly service, highly recommend!

David J McCurdy

★★★★★Facebook
The dealer for my four-wheeler wasn’t a great help. Karl was able to diagnose the no-start and order the parts and have it repaired in a professional and timely manner. I highly recommend Karl for your small engine needs!

Justin Court

Verified customer feedback

QuickBooks reviews

Three invoiced customers left five-star feedback through QuickBooks, including a local business that depends on its equipment every day.

★★★★★QuickBooks
Very friendly and reasonable rates and will accommodate where he can, and save you money where appropriate. To me, he tries to keep machines out of the landfill.

Maurice Kluke

★★★★★QuickBooks
D&S got us back up and running quickly on a piece of equipment we use daily. The minimal downtime helped keep our projects on track! We very much appreciate their quick response to help us out.

L-A Concrete Finishing

★★★★★QuickBooks

Five-star rating — no written comment.

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