KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria Reviews 145

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

765 Vanalman Avenue #101, V8Z 3B8 Victoria, British Columbia, CA


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very busy on sale day, yet given excellent customer service and good advice. Consequently we bought what we needed rather than leaving empty handed or having to shop and travel several times.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Spill & HazMat Response Trailers. That's all we do. And we're very good at it. We fall under 'Industrial Sales' at KMS Victoria and Paul and Chuck have yet to let us down. Our industry, and the nature... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When the staff member determined that KMS did not have the replacement blades I needed for my bow saws, he offered to set and sharpen the blades that were on my saws. Totally unexpected and very much... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I picked up my item yesterday morning and I had a great experience!!!! I had never been to this store before nor shop at tool equipment stores regularly so I felt a bit intimidated coming in but was... See more

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Company details

  1. Tool Store
  2. Pneumatic Tools Supplier
  3. Safety Equipment Supplier
  4. Welding Supply Store
  5. Woodworking Supply Store

Written by the company

"KMS Tools & Equipment is an industrial distributor of tools and equipment with 14 locations, an outside sales team covering many major parts of BC and Alberta, plus an active e-commerce website. We sell everything from power tools to compressors, welders, hand tools, woodworking machinery, shop equipment & much more! We are proudly Canadian owned and operated! Our Mission: To provide the Best Value in Tools. We will match or beat any Canadian competitor’s price, right down to cost. We will add our Free industry leading 5-Star Advantage Plan to every Power Tool, Air Tool, Welder or Compressor sold. Best Value Guaranteed!"


Contact info

  • 765 Vanalman Avenue #101, V8Z 3B8, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  • 250-391-4555

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

145 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful staff

The staff at the Victoria store were, as always, helpful. Even though KMS did not sell what I was looking for they did find it online for me.

July 29, 2023
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Your satisfaction is our priority. We appreciate you choosing KMS Tools & Equipment and sharing your thoughts.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I got asked a number of times if l…

I got asked a number of times if l needed any assistance right from walking in the door. Great selection and good pricing.

August 1, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

We aim to provide the best, and we're glad you experienced just that. Thanks for going with KMS Tools & Equipment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They know their stuff!

The staff is super knowledgeable about the products in stock!

August 2, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

Thank you for choosing KMS Tools & Equipment. We're pleased to hear about your positive experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great selection and knowledgable sales people

You have a wide variety of products and good sales. Knowledgable salespersons are appreciated also. (You are a bit thin on accessaries such as the proper 7" buffer pads for the top of the line Makita buffer for example.)

August 2, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

We appreciate your support and thank you for sharing your experience at KMS Tools & Equipment!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection

Great selection, knowledgeable staff.

August 2, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

We aim to provide the best, and we're glad you experienced just that. Thanks for going with KMS Tools & Equipment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can usually get what I’m after

I can usually get what I’m after, but it’s usually not in stock (the online site will say there’s three or six at my local store). But I order it in and it shows up after a few weeks.

August 16, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

Thanks for sharing your experience. We take your feedback seriously and are pleased to hear you're satisfied.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal service

July 6, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

Thank you for choosing KMS Tools & Equipment. We're pleased to hear about your positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great store

Great store, great people, fair prices, great sales. I’m there a lot for a reason

August 16, 2023
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Thank you for choosing KMS Tools & Equipment. We're pleased to hear about your positive experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No service people around

No service people around. Difficult to find items.

August 7, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

Hello Wally

We would appreciate hearing more about your experience at our KMS Tools Store. Someone will be contacting you to learn more as we value you as a customer. You can also contact the Store Manager directly at 250-391-4555 or by email at jeff.fransen@kmstools.com.

Thank you
The KMS Tools Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

Helpful staff. Good products. Fair prices. Good membership perks.

August 12, 2023
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We value your business and are happy to hear you had a good experience. Thank you for choosing for KMS Tools & Equipment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KMS Review

Great support and selection.

June 28, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

We aim to provide the best, and we're glad you experienced just that. Thanks for going with KMS Tools & Equipment.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The staff rarely acknowledge you when…

The staff rarely acknowledge you when you visit the store. Only a few of the staff are helpful, and the remainder seem disinterested in helping customers. The online ordering system needs to be assessed by an expert, I have ordered item that can not be found by the staff, or never expected to arrive.

July 15, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work mate!

Great work! Nice

August 16, 2023
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Reply from KMS Tools & Equipment - Victoria

We're pleased to see your positive rating and thank you for choosing KMS Tools & Equipment.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

They have a wide variety of tools and…

They have a wide variety of tools and accessories that you probably wouldn't find at your local hardware store. I also enjoy browsing their side products such as their metal posters and soft drinks.
My only (minor) complaint is that it is sometimes hard to get the attention of staff. They are sometimes involved in conversations with fellow staffers which have nothing to do with their business, but they do a good job of ignoring you while you wait patiently for them to wrap it up.

August 16, 2023

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