Proper Motor Works

05/15/2026

Calgary knows cold, but we’re bringing that crisp, frozen feel to your ride this summer. ❄️🥶 Make sure your vehicle is running right with the team at Proper Motor Works.

Book your service at the link in our bio

04/01/2026

BIG NEWS: We’ve expanded the team! 🐾

We are thrilled to introduce our new Lead Diagnostic Specialist, Barnaby. After a rigorous interview process involving several treats and a very thorough vetting of his tennis ball retrieval skills, he’s officially joined the Proper Motor Works crew.

Barnaby specializes in:

Identifying "ruff" engine noises.

Stress-testing the durability of luxury car upholstery.

Providing 100% organic tail-wagging customer service.

He’s currently accepting new clients for "paws-on" inspections. Stop by the shop today to meet him—he works for belly rubs!

03/20/2026

Our customer brought us this beautiful example of a 2011 Subaru WRX STI. Unfortunately there was a slight knocking type noise under acceleration. We had it diagnosed with an issue with the bottom end of the engine.

We thank our customer for trusting us with this major repair. With help from our friends we had the power plant out and fully rebuilt. A brand new short block, oil pump and VVT sprockets. An improved oil pump pick up and a full valve job including some new valve spacers to ensure the engine would run perfectly.

A Properly rebuilt engine to provide years of reliability.

03/13/2026

Today at Proper Motor Works.

We have a 2001 Toyota Camry with a fault code P1135 - Oxygen Sensor Heater circuit. Another mechanic shop has replaced the oxygen sensor.

With further testing we found the sensor to have a good power signal and is pulling amperage as the ECM is ground the circuit properly. However the resistance of the heater circuit is 15 ohms over specifications and the amperage is too low.

The previous shop had missed that in 2001, Toyota had made all of their vehicles California Emissions compliant and installed the wrong oxygen sensor.

We've got an OEM Denso sensor installed that has the correct resistance and no longer sets the P1135 fault.

02/13/2026

Putting down the tools for a few days! 🛠️ We’re taking a pit stop Saturday the 14th for the Family Day long weekend.

The garage doors will be open again next week. In the meantime, you can schedule your next service at www.propermotorworks.com. Happy Family Day! 💚

12/23/2025

🎅 Official Sleigh-Status Update from Proper Motor Works! 🛷💨

Santa dropped off the big red sleigh this morning for some last-minute turbocharger tuning and a reindeer-power inspection. Since we’re the only shop in town he trusts with his high-performance gear, we’re going all-in to get him back in the air!

To celebrate a job well done, our team is heading home to enjoy some milk and cookies (and maybe a nap).

🛠️ Our Holiday Pit Stop:

Off the Clock: Starting December 24th

Back in the Garage: January 2nd

We hope your holiday season is high-octane and filled with joy! Thank you for being part of the Proper Motor Works family. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🏎️🎄

10/10/2025

Gobble gobble! 🦃

Just a heads-up that Proper Motor Works will be closed on October 11th for the Thanksgiving long weekend so our team can enjoy some well-deserved time with family. We'll be back to regular hours and ready to get your rides running smoothly after the break! Enjoy your Thanksgiving, everyone!

10/02/2025

🎉 BIG NEWS, CALGARY! We're leveling up! 🎉

We are now open for business at our new larger location.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Proper Motor Works is moving to a much larger shop!

Thank you to our incredible customers—your trust and support have fueled our growth! This move means we can now serve you better than ever before with:

More Capacity: Shorter wait times and more bays to handle all your vehicle's needs.

More Efficiency: We’re bringing our commitment to modern, transparent service into a brand new, state-of-the-art space.

The Same Great Team: Rest assured, you’ll still get the honest, experienced service from Calgary’s best mechanics that you've come to rely on.

This is a massive milestone for us, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!

🔗 www.propermotorworks.com

09/24/2025

We are Moving!

Proper Motor Works is moving to a new, bigger, more secure location.

As of September 30th we will be moving our shop to 5220 1A Street SW. This move brings a larger location allowing us to serve our customers more quickly and efficiently.

We can't wait to see you there.

04/23/2025