Creative Auto Service

I took my Jeep in and they were wonderful. Honest and so fair. Highly recommended. They were…read morerecommended by my sister and I totally understand why she will only go the Leighton's.

Full service garage for all makes of autos. I took my Volkswagen there for brakes and the job was…read morecompleted on time. They have a small waiting area where you can watch TV. And free coffee. They have loaner cars if you need to go somewhere while your car is being worked on. Very satisfied with the repair work and customer service.

Benchmark Auto Service

Excellent mechanics & great guys! Been going there for years. Always a quality job and never any…read moreproblems

I brought my car in for an oil change, and also needed air in the tires. I called up, got a…read moresame-day appointment, arrived with my twins in, and was within 30 minutes with rotated tires as well. The price is excellent, but the service even more so. Such employees, knowledgeable, honest, and friendly employees when we arrived they offered a loaner car when I told them my kids were in the car. I didn't want to switch car seats so I declined, but what an amazing perk!

Hopkins Auto Service

4.8

A solid small business. They do good work and I appreciate the fact they report things to CarFax to…read morehelp keep records organized. Unfortunately they run about 15-20% higher in costs compared to others. I never feel like they are ripping me off in terms of over selling or recommending things that aren't needed. Even though I've had success at this shop for multiple services, I'll probably need to find somewhere a little cheaper moving forward.

I have to agree with Franz, David and Sue. Brian was a lucky find for me as I had serious truck…read moreproblems, discovered while I was getting service at a large, local dealership. Their fix would have been $700+ and at that point I the vehicle could not be driven. Brian arranged for towing and fixed the problem for $200+. I have and continue to recommend him to everyone I know! At my old house I regularly went to see "Dave". He sold his shop because of health problems, but he at the time was the "best and most honest mechanic" I had encountered. I am glad there are still a few great mechanics around like Dave and Brian. Thanks, guys. Jim

AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

They got what needed to be in the time quote. They kept me informed as to what issues were. The…read moreprice was certainly reasonable and they have a full line up of services just not transmission work. I'll be a long time customer.

Provided a competitive estimate Very knowledgable staff…read moreWork done on time Very happy with the service overall!

Baker Road Automotive

4.5

(13 reviews)

I have been a Mechanic since 1977, so I pretty much do my own work as I don't trust shops, my gal…read morehas a Mercedes Benz that is so hard to work on that after 15 minutes, I'm ready to pull my hair out and am frustrated beyond continuing to work on it! (I was a Oldsmobile and later a Ford tech) Now that I'm retired, Baker Road is the shop I trust to be fair with their pricing, and he has the equipment to figure out the old Benz. When my old customers come to me and I tell them I'm retired, I send them to Baker Road.

i brought in my Jeep the brakes were making a noise and having a difficult time driving forward at…read moretimes. It was as if something was locking up the brakes, so I brought it in. Eric the owner put a new master cylinder in and said there was a lot of build up on one rotor. Took care of all of it and now it drives great and no more high pitched noise. They were able to get me in the same day. They were very friendly and honest and upfront. I would definitely recommend if you want an honest mechanic to come to Baker Road automotive. A lot of places will rip you off in this place is very honest. They actually have a sign up in their lobby that says Baker Road automotive is committed to an ethical auto repair. I can see they really do care. Thanks again, Eric and the whole team!

Hopkins Auto Body

4.9

(34 reviews)

Top quality work at very reasonable rates. They're knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful, from the…read moretechs who perform the services to the "front of the house" staff in the reception area. I've been their customer for years and have never been disappointed.

Had my front windshield replaced here - at a fair price - everything went well, everyone I came…read morein contact with was friendly, helpful and professional - can't ask for anything more - 5 star review. (I wish these people would do engine repair as well.) John Kosa

Expedition Autoworks

4.8

On this day, me and my boyfriend were driving casually as we began to notice a burning rubber smell…read morebefore quickly realizing that smoke was coming out from under the hood. Neither of us know much about car maintenance, but we immediately pulled off to the side of the road on the intersection between Hwy 7 and Shady Oak Rd. Not five minutes into pulling over, a very generous woman who looked to be in her mid-twenties, wearing glasses, and was driving a dope blue car which I believe was a Toyota FJ60/62 (?) Either way, she dropped her dog off and told us if we were still there she would help us out. She came back just a few minutes later and picked us up and brought us to the O'Reilly just a few minutes away. We told her about this being the second time this has happened and she gave us great advice about our beater of a Ford Escape and how we should get a diagnostic test, check our oil dipstick a lot more frequently than we currently do, and to possibly check if our coolant had a leakage. Before she dropped us off, she told us how her father runs Expedition Autoworks and that it would be worth checking out. I've never once heard of this place as I don't live near the area, but the next time I need car maintenance I will absolutely check out Expedition Autoworks knowing the kindness that woman showed me and my boyfriend today. I wish I would've caught her name, but knowing that there's family of the person who helped us today, I will definitely make the drive and take my business to Expedition Autoworks.

The people at Expedition Autoworks are smart, honest, friendly and responsive. If you have a Rover,…read moreMini, or other car with a reputation for difficult repairs, this crew can give you peace of mind. They do right by my car and by me.

Terry's Automotive

(1 review)

Quick, honest, excellent work! We have taken both of our cars to Terry's for years. We love and…read moretrust his work!!!

From the owner: We specialize in computer controls and fuel systems using the latest technology.read more

Jon's Auto Repair

4.5

(10 reviews)

I took my truck in because I suspected a gas leak. The team was super responsive, and the front…read moredesk guy was friendly and helpful. They even provided me with a loaner car while they checked everything out. Best of all, they didn't charge me since they didn't find any gas leaks, which I really appreciated. I'll definitely bring my truck back there if I need anything in the future. Thats why you gotta go local as opposed to box chain companies. Definitely recommend this place.

They were the first to respond with for the requested service and offered the best priceread more

LaMettry's Collision, Inc. of Minnetonka

(2 reviews)

There are no words to express the Above And Beyond excellent service and customer support that you…read morerec from Lamettry's. I've been a loyal customer for years. There is simply no one better. Ask for Brandon the GM or Mike Ballou. For folks who love their cars this is the place to go whether it's a detail or bodywork! 10+!. Oh. I must not forget, pricing is very FAIR!

I had some damage to the wheel rim of my Range Rover and took it to Luther's for an estimate. The…read morequote was complicated and very expensive. A friend told me about LaMettry's so I tried them as a comparison. The process was slick - online at first, followed by a call with a very experienced person. They asked to see the car to give me the best quote, which was much more reasonable than expected. I worked with Chris in Minnetonka, and he was upbeat, knowledgable and can-do. He was creative about fixing a broken speaker screen inside the vehicle that otherwise required replacing the entire door. We had great communication throughout the process, and when I picked up the car, Chris had gone out of his way to touch up a variety of small dings and scratches with matching paint all over the exterior. I was thrilled and grateful. My experience was incredibly good and I recommend their services enthusiastically.

Discount Tire

3.8

(38 reviews)

I came in for a flat tire, and while they did fix it, the overall experience was very…read moredisappointing. I was charged far more than expected, and the tires I received were poor quality. On top of that, I was told I would be sent a receipt, but I never received it. I've tried calling multiple times to follow up, but haven't gotten a response.

Bought my tires there and scheduled for an appointment today for tire rotation at 12:00. Arrived 10…read moreminutes earlier and by 1:00 PM, service hasn't even started at all. I asked the lady beside me, and she has been waiting for her car to be serviced for over an hour. Both of us have been hearing from staff and they have been accommodating walk ins. But we made a schedule! Left by 1:00PM and told the staff I am a nurse and can't be late for work. Disgusting and waste of my time. Buying my winter tires somewhere else that honors scheduled appointments and respects time of customers.

BAM! Automotive

(21 reviews)

Service requested :: normal oil change + engine checks…read more Quality :: pretty good , they were thorough , sent a message to me when they were done and then they also sent me the webpage for the all the checks along with the photos. Value :: Overall for the service , great value , I have been to local mechanics who does a good job for cheap but this shop adds the tech and makes the report so much accessible that it is definitely worth it.

Absolutely do not trust these guys. I've taken my truck in to them a few times over the last year…read moreor so, and they always seemed fine. Recently I took it in for an oil change, tire rotation and general service. I don't drive a lot because I work from home, so it was a day or so later that I noticed - when they removed the oil change sticker they had put on my windshield at the last visit, they completely fucked up the tint on my windshield. Then they just slapped another sticker over it, like nothing had happened lol! I called them immediately and they asked me to email them a photo, which I did later that evening. I got a reply back that they had received the photo and would get back to me in a day or two. A day or two passes and I heard nothing. So I reach back out and let them know I had not received a response. Then another few days pass, and I reach out again. So not only did they not PROACTIVELY admit their fuckup - which I get it, shit happens, but you have to be professional when it does and let your customer know what you fucked up and how you're going to fix it. And sometimes there's just a bad apple who doesn't represent your business well. So they put the onus on me to bring their fuckup to their attention, and now they are conveniently ignoring me. My last email to them was to let them know that I will be pursuing legal action in small claims court if I don't hear from them again in a few days. Because getting the entire tint job redone is going to set me back probably $5-600 with labor.

Baker Road Automotive

4.5

(13 reviews)

I have been a Mechanic since 1977, so I pretty much do my own work as I don't trust shops, my gal…read morehas a Mercedes Benz that is so hard to work on that after 15 minutes, I'm ready to pull my hair out and am frustrated beyond continuing to work on it! (I was a Oldsmobile and later a Ford tech) Now that I'm retired, Baker Road is the shop I trust to be fair with their pricing, and he has the equipment to figure out the old Benz. When my old customers come to me and I tell them I'm retired, I send them to Baker Road.

i brought in my Jeep the brakes were making a noise and having a difficult time driving forward at…read moretimes. It was as if something was locking up the brakes, so I brought it in. Eric the owner put a new master cylinder in and said there was a lot of build up on one rotor. Took care of all of it and now it drives great and no more high pitched noise. They were able to get me in the same day. They were very friendly and honest and upfront. I would definitely recommend if you want an honest mechanic to come to Baker Road automotive. A lot of places will rip you off in this place is very honest. They actually have a sign up in their lobby that says Baker Road automotive is committed to an ethical auto repair. I can see they really do care. Thanks again, Eric and the whole team!

AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

They got what needed to be in the time quote. They kept me informed as to what issues were. The…read moreprice was certainly reasonable and they have a full line up of services just not transmission work. I'll be a long time customer.

Provided a competitive estimate Very knowledgable staff…read moreWork done on time Very happy with the service overall!

E Buck Automotive

By far the best wrench turners around! Honest and always willing to go that extra step to help you…read more Its a family run business that takes pride in their work and care for their customers. I wont take my vehicles anywhere else.

Incredible service. These guys spent ALL day looking at my car and when they couldn't figure it out…read morethey didn't charge me a thing. To their credit, I've taken it to 3 different places and no one could find it. Very friendly too.

Hopkins Auto Service

4.8

A solid small business. They do good work and I appreciate the fact they report things to CarFax to…read morehelp keep records organized. Unfortunately they run about 15-20% higher in costs compared to others. I never feel like they are ripping me off in terms of over selling or recommending things that aren't needed. Even though I've had success at this shop for multiple services, I'll probably need to find somewhere a little cheaper moving forward.

I have to agree with Franz, David and Sue. Brian was a lucky find for me as I had serious truck…read moreproblems, discovered while I was getting service at a large, local dealership. Their fix would have been $700+ and at that point I the vehicle could not be driven. Brian arranged for towing and fixed the problem for $200+. I have and continue to recommend him to everyone I know! At my old house I regularly went to see "Dave". He sold his shop because of health problems, but he at the time was the "best and most honest mechanic" I had encountered. I am glad there are still a few great mechanics around like Dave and Brian. Thanks, guys. Jim

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Patti E.

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7 years ago

Tom and Linda run by far the best customer-focused business I have ever experienced - in any industry. They go way above the ordinary to satisfy, surprise and delight their customers. I have had several issues with my 2007 car at different times that needed attention and they took care of each one successfully. They will do whatever they can to keep the repair costs as low as possible and yet do a stellar job. They are honest and it is apparent they have a passion for their business but even more for satisfying their customers. I will only use Creative Auto Service for any of my future car needs. I hope you will give them a try and see what everyone is raving about! read more

McKenzie A.

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5 years ago

This was my first time going to an unfamiliar auto service. I was pleasantly surprised. They repaired my car after someone crashed into me - Auto body work and alignment was done and they did a great job. The turnaround time was quick as well compared to other places. They were also nice and accommodating. I think one thing I would change (constructive criticism is always helpful) would be communication and keeping me up to speed on the status. But I trusted them and they did great. I will go back to them in the future. read more

Jon L.

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1

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10 years ago

Brought in my Lexus for repair. Tom quoted me a price ordered my bumper while i was still in my car. The price came in $60 less than the quoted price, which was a deal already. the part was in the next day. They painted/color matched and they called to tell me it was ready to go. i brought it in at noon the next day and it was done at 4 PM. great service, great company. read more

Amy R.

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1

0

5 years ago

AMAZING!!! I can't put into words how refreshing my experience has been. This establishment offers old fashioned customer server service, honestly, and kindness! Tom, the owner treated my small collision damage the way one would expect to be treated for a much higher price tag. I even received a loaner car, at no charge!! I will talk every friend I know about Creative Auto. read more

Jan O.

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1 year ago

Needed a battery installed. (I'm a 75-year-old Veteran, with arthritis) so needed help. They were fast, good and even noted my power steering problem. They were great and I will only be going to them with future car problems! read more

Gabriel C.

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1

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6 years ago

Super nice people, extremely helpful, really affordable quality work for the pricing they offer, really fast as well and kept me in the loop the whole time read more

Kevin L.

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3

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9 years ago

We have had our cars worked on there many times - Always great service at great prices. Very friendly. Really like these guys.

Jeff G.

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3

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9 years ago

Eak ! l common sense goes a long way. And since user to shop management for communicating Transparency. read more

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