I hired Ben to replace a failing head gasket, a very labor-intensive job. He offered an extremely…read morefair quote, nearly $3000 cheaper than the auto shops quoted. He was quick to provide next-day availability, and worked away for three long days, staying late on the last night to make sure my car was ready for work the next day. Unfortunately, we encountered some technical difficulties late at night that stumped us. Ben spent the night researching what the problem could be, determined to get my car back on the road as soon as possible. My car runs like new, all thanks to Ben's hard work and determination. Ben is experienced, reliable, genuine, friendly, and will get the job done no matter what it takes. Thank you!

Needed brakes worked on. He was friendly, wasn't condescending, efficient, and effective. Plus he…read morewas very generous on the total I owed him for his work. I will definitely contact again!

Used to be a great place, with original owners. But now I think they young inexperienced workers…read more Hopefully it'll get better.

From the owner: Expert tire services, oil changes, and complete auto repairs. Locally owned and driven by quality…read moreand customer service. Stock Tire has long been a trusted name in Cloquet, Minnesota, serving generations of customers with dependable tires, auto repair, and small-town service. Its story stretches back nearly a century, marked by innovation, family ownership, and deep community roots. At Stock Tire and Auto, we’re more than just a shop; we’re a crew that works hard, takes pride in our work, and supports one another like family. Jesse Wark purchased the business on June 2, 2025. New Ownership. New Customer Service Attitude.

Excellent!!! Luke and his wife were absolutely the best in explaining what I was experiencing…read more with the problems in my Jeep. Totally the only place I would go!!!

Wonderful service. Fixed my cars steering and explained everything they did. Will definitely use…read morethem again, if needed.

Frank honest evaluations, fast service, and fair prices. They let you know what they do and do not…read morework on. like no CVTs The Friendy service writer makes sure he inderstands your car's symptoms.

I've had a bunch of mechanics in the area tell me I needed to this and that. When I take it to…read moreSmitty's they tell me that I only needed that, not this. Rates are fair, and the wait to get in is about right for the area. Good customer service as well. What more can we ask for?

My sisters and I were on the way to Madeline Island when our car started displaying a transmission…read morewarning light. The closest town was Cloquet and after calling the Acura dealer in the Twin Cities, whose advice was to stop immediately and get the car towed back to the Twin Cities, we discovered Bruce at Cloquet Automotive. He put everything aside to get his code reader out and gave us the information we needed to continue our journey. He cleared the codes and sent us on our way...much less worried and more equipped to understand what was happening with the car. We felt so grateful and fortunate to have found him! Thanks, Bruce!

From the owner: Automatic Transmission Repair Automatic Transmission Rebuild…read moreManual Transmission Repair Manual Transmission Rebuild Brake Systems Engines Computer Diagnostics (check engine light scans) General Auto Repair

A unique sight to see! I am a fan of Frank Lloyd and this building has his name all over it!…read more(Literally, there are plaques and signs) The cantilevered copper canopy with the observation deck, stepped cement blocks, and use of iconic Cherokee red flooring are absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend the drive just to check out this historical gem!

My father and grandfather owned and operated an Apco gas station in Estherville Iowa for many…read moreyears. Gayle will tell you that when we travel, I'm prone to point out a property and state that it used to be a gas station, or look at a building and guess which brand designed it. As an example, some old Shell stations are easy to spot. So when my Brother suggested with stop at the gas station that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, I was all ears. Plus, we really did need to fill up the car (on the way to Ely MN) and take a comfort break. The Best Service Station itself was very non assuming, and it appeared to have an active car service bays. Bathrooms were upstairs behind some sort of cool "lounge" area, and the nice attendant was more than happy to fill our tank. And for a modest price, I purchased a nice branded coffee cup to remind of this cool little bit of architecture hidden within this small Midwest town.

If I could award six stars, I would. I just climbed out of a wilderness adventure in the boundary,…read morewaters canoe area, tired as a dog and needing to drive back to Kalamazoo Michigan. My car started running funny and I was concerned about even trying to drive home. I saw the good reviews, and called ahead and begged them to just take a quick look at my car and they were kind enough to do it. Mike was super friendly and kind and he took a look at my engine check the transmission fluid ran a scan on the engine and found two ignition coils misfiring. He opened up the cap and there were two dead mice in there. He found the problem in less than 10 minutes. Results may vary! Lol! But seriously, extremely professional, courteous, and just a hell of a nice guy and I highly recommend them!

I've had nothing but fantastic experiences! They've done work on my Honda Pilot, and are so fairly…read morepriced, efficient and recommend only what's needed. Really grateful for the service and having a repair shop I trust.

The guys were super accomodating of my schedule and ready to help any way they could to service my…read morevehicle when I needed last minute work

Everything was done promptly and perfectly had a reasonable charge. I highly recommend these people.read more

It's hard to find a garage that you can really trust. But after dealing with these guys for the…read morelast ten years, I have complete confidence in them. Excellent work, fast, and very friendly. I wouldn't bring my car to anyone else.

Rick and the team were efficient, honest, thorough and professional when they assessed and fixed my…read morevehicle. Given the number of people who bring their vehicles to Hermantown Service Center, I am certainly not alone in my assessment of the solid work they do. Thank you for being a trusted Service Center!