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Supertech Diesel wasn\u2019t built in a boardroom \u2014 it was built in a driveway by a working technician who believed in doing things the right way. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nIn 2011, founder Mike De Ciantis launched Supertech as a one-man mobile inspection service with nothing more than a van, a toolbox, and a simple mission: Do great work. Be honest. Take care of people<\/strong>. The goal was straightforward: provide unbiased inspection reports to dealerships across Vancouver Island. No repairs. No upsells. Just the truth. But the market had other plans. <\/p>\n
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\nDealers trusted Mike\u2019s work so much, they began asking him to perform the repairs too. That demand transformed what started as a mobile inspection service into what would eventually become Supertech Diesel Truck Specialists.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
From Driveway Repairs to a Vancouver Island Leader<\/div>\n

The first \u201cshop\u201d was a tiny one-bay garage beside a house in Nanaimo. Mike\u2019s first hire was Davina Neave, who ran service operations straight out of the mobile days \u2014 long before Supertech became a household name in the diesel community. <\/p>\n

Shortly after, Dane Frazer joined as the first technician. Because the bay only fit one person, Dane worked inside while Mike worked outside in the driveway \u2014 in rain, snow, heat, whatever the day brought. No excuses. No shortcuts. Just solid, honest work. <\/p>\n

This small team quickly built a reputation for integrity, transparency, and unmatched diesel expertise. Their guiding philosophy was simple: Know when the manufacturer got it right\u2026 and recognize when they got it wrong.<\/strong> And when they saw a pattern failure, they didn\u2019t just fix it \u2014 they sourced long-term solutions to prevent it from happening again. That problem-solving approach earned Supertech a province-wide reputation for innovative, reliable diesel service. <\/p>\n

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2016: The Breakthrough<\/mark><\/div>\n

By 2016, the humble one-bay garage evolved into a 10-bay flagship diesel facility \u2014 the largest and most advanced diesel specialist on Vancouver Island. <\/strong> This milestone transformed the business and solidified Supertech as the Island\u2019s go-to destination for heavy-duty diagnostics, repair, and diesel-specific engineering solutions.\n<\/div>\n

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A Responsibility We Don\u2019t Take Lightly <\/div>\n

For many customers, their diesel truck isn\u2019t just transportation \u2014 it\u2019s a livelihood. A tool. A business partner. An essential part of daily life. Supertech has always understood that responsibility. That\u2019s why every repair starts with precise diagnostics, clear communication, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. Our customers deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident \u2014 and that has been the standard here since day one.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Today: A Legacy Built on People<\/mark> <\/div>\n
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\nSupertech Nanaimo is now part of a growing Western Canada network, but the core of the business has never changed. The real story of Supertech wasn\u2019t written by equipment or buildings \u2014 it was written by people. People like Davina, the first hire. People like Dane, the first technician. And the skilled, committed team that continues to carry the legacy forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

From a van in 2011 to a multi-shop industry leader today, the mission remains the same; Do great work. Be honest. 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