Voted one of the best auto repair
 shops in the
Okanagan and
one of the top 5
shops in Canada

2447 Apollo Rd
West Kelowna BC
V4T 1P7

Fifth Avenue Auto

250-768-4485

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BCAA's
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Family owned and operated since 1988

Kevan Springford - Owner, President and Service Consultant.
Kevan Springford has owned Fifth Avenue Auto since June of 1988. With so many years in the automotive industry, Kevan's qualifications demonstrate his commitment and passion in the business. Kevan is a licensed heavy duty mechanic, ASE Master Automobile Technician, Commercial Vehicle Inspector and has his HRA Environmental and WHIMIS tickets. Ongoing training is important to Kevan in keeping current in computer and digital programming as well as advanced shop management to enhance customer services and perform the most current and necessary repairs. Kevan's forte is his consulting and electrical and electronic diagnostics. It's not all about work for Kevan. He enjoys snow skiing, street-rodding, electronics, furniture and cabinetry, and carpentry. Married since 1982 and with two boys, his family life is instrumental in his success.

Jenny Kerkovius - Owner, Secretary, Bookkeeper and Accounting.
Jenny started her accounting and office administration career in 1980. She has been a half owner since 1988 as well. Accounting is Jenny's specialty and paying attention to detail is what makes Fifth Ave. a sound operation. Ongoing monthly maintenance management training is how Jenny's skills are kept current in the industry and continued customer relations with clients. Jenny and her family of boys keep her busy with their inventions; however, she does take time to enjoy snow skiing, gardening, running, biking, reading, and cooking.

Kevin McFadzen - Licensed Automotive Technician.
Kevin is a fully licensed automotive technician; he is ASE certified and holds certificates in a number of automotive specialties including air conditioning retrofit and alternative automotive fuels. Kevin specializes in electronic engine control and operation and diagnostics. Kevin and his wife Jen have one son (so far) James. Kevin wanted to give James a middle name of Robert which Jen was Ok with until she discovered this was so Kevin could call him Jim Bob. James did NOT get the middle name Robert! Kevin has been with us for so long that he is capable of running the business himself. Sooner of later the old mans got to retire (hint hint).

Ryan Marshall - Licensed Automotive Technician.
We first met Ryan through the secondary School Apprenticeship Program and we were extremely impressed with his attitude and knowledge of automotive mechanics. About 2 years later we started to look for an apprentice to round out our staff. After interviewing countless applicants we received a resume from Ryan, we called him in for an interview and hired him almost on the spot. Ryan has been with us since the summer of 2003 and we have seen his mechanical abilities improve far beyond his time in the trade. Ryan continues to impress us with his thoroughness in vehicle maintenance and servicing.
Ryan's hobbies and interests include: rally racing and drag racing, down hill skiing and snow boarding, dirt bike riding and camping. He also really enjoys riding other peoples snowmobiles (his friend's, I hope!)

Josh Turner - Licensed Automotive Technician.
After 20 years one of our technicians (Wilf) finally retired and Ryan became a technician so we needed another apprentice. Along came Josh with a wealth of experience right out of the chute. Everybody liked Josh, he has the "right attribute" and is a hard worker so was a natural fit for us. Josh is very passionate about his cars so spends most of his time fiddling around with them. Josh is now a technician having completed his apprenticeship with us at the beginning of 2010. Like everyone at Fifth Ave. Josh continues to receive constant training to keep abreast of the ever changing technology of today's vehicles. Josh has turned into a excellent technician.