Auto repair in MinnesotaHonest work.
Serious repairs.

Almost certainly. We work on cars, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vans, foreign and domestic. If you drive something less common, give us a call first and we'll tell you straight whether it's a job we can do right.

Drop-offs are welcome, including early drop-off and an after-hours key drop, so you can leave it before work or after we close. An appointment gets you a set time and usually gets your car back sooner, especially in the fall when everyone in Minnesota remembers their tires and battery at once. If you need it done the same day, call or text ahead and we'll tell you honestly whether we can fit it in.

Yes. We service work vans and company vehicles, and we set up business accounts so all of your vehicles are handled in one place. Early drop-off and the after-hours key drop make it easier to keep a work vehicle on schedule. Call us to set up an account.

We look the car over, figure out what it actually needs, and get you an estimate before we start, by call, text, or email, however you prefer. If we find something else once we're into the job, we stop and call you again. Nothing gets done without your OK, and we'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait.

It depends on the job and on parts. Routine work like oil changes, brakes, and batteries is often done the same day. Bigger repairs, or parts that have to be ordered, can take longer. We'll give you a realistic time with your estimate and call you if anything changes.

It means the engine computer saw a problem and stored a trouble code. The code tells us where to look, not which part to replace, so we test to find the actual cause before recommending a repair. If the light is steady and the car drives normally, get it checked soon. If it's flashing, or the car is running rough or overheating, ease off and call us before driving much farther. That can mean damage that gets worse the longer you drive.

Squealing usually means the pads are getting thin, so get them checked soon. If the car pulls a little when you brake, have it looked at soon too; a sticking caliper or uneven pad wear is a common cause. Grinding, a soft or sinking pedal, a hard pull to one side, or a brake warning light is different: call us before driving it any farther.

In the fall, before the first real cold snap. Weak batteries, low coolant protection, and worn tires are what usually leave people stuck on the first sub-zero morning. Shops fill up fast once the temperature drops, so book your winter check and winter-tire changeover early.

Yes. Our repairs are backed by a parts and labor warranty. Ask us about the coverage on your repair and we'll spell it out before the work starts. If something we fixed isn't right, bring it back and we'll look at it.

No. Federal law lets you have routine maintenance done at an independent shop without voiding your new-car warranty. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule and keep your receipts. Repairs covered by the factory warranty and safety recalls are done free at the dealer, so if something looks like it should go there, we'll tell you.

We'll give you an honest answer. We'll tell you what the car needs, what's urgent for safety and what can wait, and if a repair costs more than the car is worth to you, we'll say so. It's your call, and we'll help you make it with real numbers.

Yes. A pre-purchase inspection tells you what shape the car is really in and what it's likely to need soon, before you hand over the money. Call to set a time, and check that the seller is OK with you bringing the car in.