Maintenance and repairs should not be done at non-authorized dealers regardless of what make of vehicle. Just because they happen to sell a used Vespa does NOT make them the expert.
Is there such a thing as a Vespa / Piaggio certified technician that works at a shop that doesn't sell Vespa / Piaggio?
Absolutely not.
New scooters are always coming out, the training never stops!
We have special tools, P.A.D.S Diagnostics for diagnosis and Firmware updates to all fuel injected models, technical training updates for remapping from Italy only accessible to Authorized dealers.
Never accept that sales pitch from a non authorized Vespa dealer or garage queen
Vespa Toronto West One Stop Service Department - What makes us better?
Age really separates us and it goes a long way! Being Canada’s oldest (And one of North Americas oldest) authorized dealer for the full line of Vespa & Piaggio products has provided us with years of experience that no other dealer can compare to.
As an “authorized” Vespa & Piaggio dealer we are SPECIALISTS in Vespa and Piaggio. We have full and exclusive access to OEM parts, specialized tools and annual training from Italy via their North American offices of Piaggio Group Americas (PGA).
Non-authorized dealers would have to purchase parts from us and we do not supply these dealers (hence the additional mark up they would place on the part being sold to you if we did). We stock in-house over $150,000 worth of parts and accessories to handle Canada’s largest market. That’s more parts than most Canadian dealers combined.
We have all the PGA specified specialty tools to complete any job right the first time.
Piaggio Aprilia Diagnostic System (P.A.D.S.) is a system that is only supplied to authorized PGA dealers. P.A.D.S. is the computer hardware integration that allows us to connect to your Vespa for diagnostic support. Along with its diagnostic capabilities it allows us to remap new software into the Vespa ECU as updates become available from corporate technical centre.
You can't get this kind of service from any corner garage.
Our services include:
- Maintenance service
- Warranty service
- Insurance/accident repair (We are an Insurance approved repair facility)
- Restorations / rebuilds
- Body repair/detailing
- Customizing (paint/body/upholstery)
- Hi performance engine/suspension tuning
Current ECU MAP/Updates
- Vespa GTS300 Engine ECU update
- Piaggio BV350 Engine ECU update
- Piaggio MP3 parking ECU update (all models/years)
- Piaggio MP3 Engine ECU update
ECU updates can only be done by factory authorized dealers equipped with P.A.D.S. diagnostic tools (ONLY 3 in Ontario). Visit us to have the latest software updates installed to your ride.
VEHICLE RECALLS
2006 Vespa GTS250 (including early Production 2007) EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL
- Replacement of the exhaust manifold to pipe with added deflector ring to prevent rear brake line from melting should the exhaust gasket leak.
2009-2011 Vespa GTS/GTV 250 and 300 models FUEL PUMP RECALL
2011 Vespa LX150/LXV and S150 FUEL PUMP RECALL
2011 Piaggio BV300 FUEL PUMP RECALL
- Replacement of the internal fuel pump to rectify vehicle shutdown from fuel pump seizure.
2009-2011 Vespa S50 CDI RECALL
2011 Vespa LX50 CDI RECALL
2011 Piaggio Fly50 CDI RECALL
- Replacement of CDI/ECU to prevent air filter melting/fire from potential backfiring
2014 Piaggio Fly 150
- Torque check/Lock tight brake rotor screws
Vespa Towing & Transport Services
If you have a CAA membership (www.caa.ca or 1-800-564-6222) for your car you can add your Vespa for free towing to our shop.
Motolimo.com (416-651-2424) also offers motorcycle/vespa towing in the GTA
Winter Storage
Winter Storage is available from November 15 to April 15 as our service and store package deal.
Earlier and later storage (including long term) is available by request.Fall service/oil change and inspection
- Fall service/oil change and Inspection
- Battery maintained
- Fuel stabilizer added
- Heated-Secured-Insured and rodent free facility
- Spring inspection and cleaning
Packages from $399.00 for most scooters.
add $5 each additional day prior to November 15th or after April 15th.
Insurance Approved Body Repair:
Why choose us?
Many bodyshops will not repair Vespa as they do not have access to paint codes, body parts or service manuals. They specialize in cars not bikes. Insurance companies prefer us as we are and authorized dealer for Vespa.
We are specialist in what we do and we do it well. Our partners at Sun Collision (http://www.suncollision.ca/showroom) are known and trusted for their paint work on vintage antiques to bikes to luxury exotics. Their bodyshop also has an indoor museum of restored Vespas, rare Vespa 400's, Piaggio Ape' as well as rare Fiats and other Italian exotics.
Your Vespa will be stripped down by us. Transported to Sun Collision for body & paint and returned to our dealership for reassembly.
BEWARE BEFORE YOU BUY A USED BIKE!
We have seen several bikes posted by sellers online offering Vespas that have been purchased as salvage (written off by the former owners insurance company due to excessive damage) repaired on the cheap and resold to the unsuspecting buyer.
Vespa Toronto West will not certify or repair these vehicles as they are unsafe for use.
Before you buy, do a serial number history search or CALL US!
North America’s leading scientists have confirmed what Mother Nature has been making plenty clear: the climate crisis is real and urgent (Al Gore).
Vespa Toronto West will no longer provide repair services for vehicles with 2-stoke engines (including vintage Vespa). Please visit the new vehicles section to see the latest ultra low emission EURO 4 Compliant Vespa and Piaggio Models equipped with the latest safety features like ABS (Anti Lock Brakes) and ASR (Traction Control).
**We DO NOT sell parts to other motorcycle repair or automotive garages in the City of Toronto.
Service Rates
$120/HR (45min minnimum)
Daily storage rates for Vehicles not picked up after 48 hours of completion = $25/Day
