Everything goes well here. Their customer service is exceptional and work is honest, fast, and reasonably priced. The team is a delight

Very good estimates-- they don't rip people off with overpriced repairs ! Always able to fix my issues with my car and the quality of their work is good ! Very happy with the service here and when I'm needing repairs in the area, I will be back ! read more

I took my car in and showed them a video of what is happening with my car and told him it is most likely the kanbus line. He told me that wasn't the problem and he said he needed to fix my manual gear shifter, so as a mechanic I trusted him. I was charged $650 and the car was still not fixed. but he told me he is almost 100% sure that the problem lies with my ABS monitor and he had to change that and he said he would charge me $3,755 to fix that. Of course I didn't trust him after the first error so I took it to another MASTER mechanic and JUST AS I THOUGHT IT WAS THE KANBUS LINE, and He charged me $400 and gave me an oil change and got me a new headlight. The Master mechanic that fixed my car told me "I think he knew it was the Kanbus line he just wanted to fix all the expensive problems first before he told you the real problem" and it only took 2 days...not two weeks. Make sure you get a second opinion before dealing with these guys. YOU WILL GO IN WITH A FLAT TIRE AND THEY WILL TELL YOU YOU BEED A NEW TIMING BELT. read more

This auto repair shop engages in unethical business practices and obviously the technicians lack the adequate knowledge and training to service vehicles in an appropriate manner. My son brought his car to the Uptown location after doing extensive research to diagnose the issue with his vehicle. He provided the information to the service manager and was told by the service manager that they had to perform a diagnostic for $89. After performing the diagnostic, he was told that there was something else that could be causing the issue but the they weren't sure if it would fix the problem. He was then charged ANOTHER $280 for diagnostics. Over $600 worth of repair work was performed, the problem was not fixed, and he was then given an estimate to do the procedure that my son told them was the problem in the FIRST PLACE!! Then he was told that the repairs he INITIALLY asked them to fix would cost almost another $6,000!!! If the issue had been correctly diagnosed the FIRST TIME, he could have declined the service and looked into other alternatives. When I asked if they would waive all the diagnostic fees at least, they were only willing to waive $200. I only asked for an additional 10% discount to make things right, and was denied. So not only did we pay for repairs that didn't fix the car, but the manager did not think they did anything wrong. This is totally unacceptable. I would not trust this business to complete ANY car repairs. Potential customers would be better off paying extra to go to a reputable dealer. read more

Awesome!! I had a nail in my tire and needed an oil change, and they were able to fit me in same day and get me out in under 2 hours! I will definitely be going back to them for future work and repairs. read more

I noticed I had a nail in my tire so I called them up and they had immediate availability to get me in. I got my car in and within an hour they got rid of the nail and patched my tire! And the base cost for that was only $35 so a great deal too! read more

DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR HERE! They are trying to scam you out of your money by treating you like a moron. I've waited a couple of months to write this review to judge the condition of my car after I ended up having it repaired somewhere else, and it's obvious to me that I made the right decision of not trusting Nelson's. I accidentally accelerated my car with the parking brake on, which made it have screeching noises coming from the back and felt like no power was going to the back wheels. When I took it to Nelson's, they called me the next day and gave me an estimate of over $4,000 (which I attached to this review). As I looked at the estimate, it was strange that they wanted to fix things that I had just gotten replaced, such as the battery that wasn't even a month old, the engine valve cover gasket which was two months old, and a full oil change which I had just gotten done two months ago as well. When I went to pick up my car, I was greeted by the person at the front desk and someone who I assume is the main technician. They told me that my car was a disaster and leaking oil everywhere, and that it NEEDED all the repairs listed on the estimate just for it to be able to run again. I told them that I wasn't going to be able to afford that much money and that I was going to take the car with no repairs. The person in the front desk asked me "Out of curiosity, what are you going to do with the car?" to which I replied that I was going to take it to a junkyard since I couldn't afford the repairs. I was able to notice a hint of guilt from the front desk person after my answer, but the main technician doubled down on the fact that it was absolutely necessary to make all those repairs since the battery was "old", the engine area was a mess of oil, and that it was in disastrous condition. Since I could feel something was off, I decided to get a second opinion and took it to Parents Autocare. The estimate could not have been more different. At Parents Autocare, they told me the only problems were the broken parking brake (obviously) which was causing the screeching noise and the alternator which was causing the electrical problems. They even told me that car was in great condition aside from those issues which I had caused. You can take a look for yourself at the pictures of the estimates! It was around $700 and the car works perfectly, which is what Nelson's was telling me was not possible without $4000. Nelson's didn't even list the broken parking break or the alternator in their estimate! And so they are either scam artists trying to treat you like a moron and stealing money from you, or amateurs that you don't want working on your car because they will charge you for replacing everything else except for what's broken. Take your car to Parents Autocare instead where they will treat you with respect and tell you the truth, or anywhere else that isn't here! read more

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First time using this automotive shop, will NEVER go back and definitely do not recommend!!!! Our plan was to take our SVU for an estimate on repairs (was at the shop for a week), on the day of our pick up after deciding not to move forward with the repairs at the shop we noticed the car had been gone through. Upon picking up the car there was no sign of forced entry, which led us to believe the car had been left unblocked by staff. Immediately after incited we called the shop to see what we could get help in, in regards to this (minimum to file a police report) left voicemail and till this day have not received a call back with any information or further assistance. read more

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I'd received a quote for TGK Auto to replace solely my front and rear driver's side struts for over $5k; which was absolutely ridiculous! So, I sought a second opinion from Nelson's and, guess what?! They could replace all four struts for 1/4 of the quoted price from TGK. Not only that, but they got me in the next morning and my vehicle was done by Noon. The service was great and it does have warranty. I'm thankful to Nelson's; for their kindness, their honesty, and their ability to be flexible and get my vehicle in-and-out next-day. Amazing! 100% Recommend. read more

Nelson's is the ABSOLUTE BEST. They are honest, hard working, transparent, communicative, consistent, considerate, friendly, intelligent, capable, efficient, and all around amazing. I will always choose Nelson's for all of my auto repair needs. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Brought my truck in to Nelsons because it was overheating. Figured it was the water pump but I was mostly optimistic. Derek said it would be a couple days before they could get to it. They were able to knock it out with-in a day! Called me back next morning. Unfortunately my head was blow... Derek was understanding and was willing to give me some advise on what to do. Also very affordable even gave me a discount on the water pump. Very happy with these guys despite the bad situation for myself. read more

Nelson's has been great for my car. They always get things done quickly and own any mistakes that might happen. We had an alternator and battery put in 18 months ago and both died in the recent cold. Luckily, my car died about 50ft from Nelsons and I was able to call Doug and have him send a guy over with a battery who drove my car to the shop. They found me a free ride home as well. I left the car over the weekend and got it back, all fixed up at no charge due to the warranty. If you live near a Nelson's, use them. They are way better than the expensive dealerships I have used in the past. read more

Dont waste your time here! Just had a pretty awful customer service and overall experience - I scheduled an oil change yesterday, they told me it would be 25-30 minutes, so that was great! Well, the next day I brought my car in at noon, he said it would be an hour until it was ready because they were backed up - I had to think about it since I was due back at work for meeting in an hour but I decided to risk it..I was wayyy overdue for an oil change so I decided to stick it out. So I walked around the shops nearby trying to kill time (anxious about the meeting i was probably about to be late for) and walked back to Nelsons exactly an hour later. When i got there to pick up my car, I noticed it was right where i left it which i thought was odd? Well turns out they hadnt even started working on it yet - And not only that, but when I asked about my car, they didnt seem to care at all that they "didnt get to it". I couldn't believe it - Ive never had worse customer service in my life. I told them (pretty nicely) that I was late for work because of this and they showed zero remorse. I snatched up my keys, ran out of there and will not be back. Wasted an hour of my time for nothing. read more

I really appreciate this place and am happy to recommend. I have been to Nelson's four times from jobs ranging from several hours work to something so quick and simple they took care of it in a couple minutes and sent me on my way. Fair prices and friendly service. Only down side is lack of parking at this location but that's out of their control. read more

Great local shop. Very easy to get in. Derrick was super helpful. I'll be back for other service work.

Overall a great experience. There was a small issue with my engine after they replaced the timing belt, but they were very easy to work with and made sure I was taken care of while they sorted out the problem. Doug was wonderful, and the team did a great job on my car. Highly recommend! read more

I had my vehicle serviced for the first time today at Nelson's and I am very impressed. I was treated with complete respect and the personnel was very honest. I had no doubt they cared about me as a customer. I will absolutely be back and I will absolutely recommend this business. read more

I went to Nelson's when my BMW was having electrical problems which ended up taking an extended amount of time to diagnose/fix. They kept in constant contact and ended up fixing the problem while charging me the minimum they were allowed. This place is very honest and I will be going there for my future car problems. read more

Nelson's Auto Repair has never steered me wrong. Despite its small size and being nestled alongside a gas station, I've always had fast service and have never had an issue concerning service/repairs. Most of the time I can stop in and someone can look at my car right away and if not, I've always been able to set up a timely appointment. Doug, the fellow in the office, is friendly and answers any silly car questions I have. Simply put: best auto shop in uptown. read more

I would highly recommend Nelson's Auto Repair they are fast, skilled, honest, fair and very kind! They were 100% straight to the point and very patient with us! Huge thank you to Dave and Mike over at Nelson's auto! We had JUST arrived from California to Minneapolis (4 days on the road) and my girlfriend had run over a semi truck tire while we were driving through Kansas City. Her car was making a really weird noise and we were worried it was something serious. Mike was SUPER helpful and they were able to look at it for us that same day. They repaired the damage for FREE and the car sounds and operates as good as new. You have our business thank you so much. Gabe and Yumi read more

I am new to this state! Go Michigan! My 94 suburban decided to quit running on me about 2wks ago I took it to Nelsons on Lyndale they told me I needed a new motor. I am like wow well they gave me a reasonable quote and when I returned from Michigan my truck was ready by friday running great. Now I will be taking it there for any of my problems. They are down to earth people and only want to get you back on the road safe. I recommend them to anyone. read more

This place is the best auto care shop in the Twin Cities. The only other shop that comes close is their other location on NE Hennepin Ave. Sometimes they get busy but they're always straight forward. No passive aggressive hemming & hawing at this shop. This is the only auto care place that's ever called me after having work done just to make sure I'm happy with the service & quality. Other businesses (Parents Auto Care for example) have created problems just to add charges too the bill, but not here. When your mechanic tells you it's gonna cost 3 grand to get your car running again, take it to Nelson's & let them do the work for 5 hundred. You'll be happy you did. I'll certainly never again make the mistake of bringing a vehicle anywhere else for service. read more

We brought our car to Nelson's once in 2016 - they fixed a problem with the exhaust, but fit it wrong and it left us with a very loud helicopter-like sound every time we drove. I had to argue to have them look at it again and they succeeded in reducing, but no eliminating the sound. I was in a situation where I needed to leave MPLS and drive east in a few days, so I felt like my back was against the wall and couldn't work with them anymore. They also looked at our air conditioning system, which did not work, and told us it would cost close to $800 to fix. We ended up making the above mentioned drive from MPLS to the East Coast with no air conditioning in summer heat because we couldn't afford to fix it. I got the A/C looked at a year later (the next summer) by a trusted family mechanic who said it was just an electrical wire problem, and replugged it, not charging us any extra. Fine ever since. read more

Super helpful and able to get me in last minute when my car was overheating. Even gave me a ride to work! Excellent service!

Second time bringing my vehicle here and it's always been a great experience. They fixed a problem my dealership couldn't and are very honest and straight forward. The owner Nick is an awesome guy and you can tell he's passionate about his business and the new guy Michael at the front desk was so professional and extremely kind! Made me feel comfortable talking about cars and leaving it in their hands. Nice to know I can trust this company and I'd rather support the local businesses rather than give my money to corporate dealerships! I've definitely found where I'll be bringing all my vehicles from now on! Keep up the good work guys! read more

Great and trustworthy place to take your car for repairs! Took my Dodge Challenger in on a Friday to replace the oil sensor (after calling and getting a very honest and detailed quote over the phone). They called me to let me know another adjoining part was also broken and in need of repair ASAP. They ordered the part from a dealer as quick as they could and fully replaced both parts. They called me daily to give me updates on the order, timeline, pricing, etc., which was greatly appreciated! They even brought out my broken part to show me how it was broken when I picked my car up. Clean shop, easy location to find and access, and their pricing was right in line with other quotes, if not better, than other local shops. I highly recommend Nelson's Auto Repair! Thanks guys! read more

Doug and his crew are hardworking, honest, and very accommodating! When their sister shop on Nicollet could not fit me in as planned, they opened up some time to get the work done right away. In addition, when they ran into a "hitch", they went above and beyond to make sure it was solved as they knew I needed to get on the road the next morning. read more

I had a diagnosis of my car! My Air conditioner was working perfectly but after Nelson's auto repair checked out my car! The Air conditioner was just blowing hot air! I asked the manager and all he said at the top of his lungs! We had nothing to do with that! He seemed pretty angry about it! read more

After being contacted by the owner over my original review, I'm writing another to reiterate a few points: 1. $410 worth of repairs were made on my car without my permission. I simply got a phone call from the uptown location that informed me, cheerfully, that my car was done. I wasn't given the option to say, "no thanks, I'll try someplace else." This included replacement of headlights, tail lights, wiper blades that were all in working order or new. AFTER this repair, the alignment on my car was damaged, and they weren't able to fix it after bringing it back to the shop (with a shady excuse about my newly replaced tires). They then quoted me another $400 repair that I would need "in a month," but when I took it to a shop in northeast, they said no repair was necessary. It's now been a year and the car runs fine. 2. Nelson's quoted a friend of mine $800 in repairs on her car. When she took it elsewhere, she was told no repair was necessary. My point is that if they tell you something is wrong with your car and it's more than the cost of an oil change, get a second opinion. 3. I am making some weighty accusations against the shop, because they're substantiated by my creeped out experience. What you're doing by contacting me and attempting to put me through more of this crap is called 'gaslighting,' and I'd appreciate leaving it behind me. I found another shop in town with less drama. read more

It's not often you find honest mechanics like these. This is probably the best auto garage in Minneapolis in terms of accurate pricing. Five star service. Strongly, strongly recommended. I won't bring my car anywhere else. read more

Had a pretty bad experience at my dealership, was looking for a new place for car repairs. Was so happy to find Nelson's. Got a very fair quote from Nick, then Doug went out of his way to make sure my car got taken care of fairly and quickly. Will definitely go back for all service concerns in the future. read more

I called at least 6 times for 3 weeks after my truck (a 78 Chevy truck nothing to complicated) to get a hold of a manager and was told I would get a call back and never did. I would never refer someone to this busisness as they have poor service and very poor customer service. read more

Nothing I hate more than being treated like the blonde girl who doesn't know how cars work. Tables turned here - they "corrected" me on the oil I wanted for my car, which I decided to pay for and let slide. But the next day on my 8 hour drive I found that my oil gauge was not reset and the plastic exterior shield under my car was not replaced properly. Now I'm in a two day repair spree to reattach everything to my car so I can make it back to Minneapolis, where I will not be returning to Nelson's in the foreseeable future. read more

Took my car in for a simple oil change/checkup. I should have been suspicious when I was told that they may not get to me before the next day (Sunday) but ended up only taking 20 minutes. They charged me for an oil change yet didn't add any oil. Oil level remained at less than 50% and I verified manually with the dip stick. read more

Down to earth guys that will get the job done. You can tell that they truly care about the customer's experience and being on the same page with them throughout the process. My car was making a bad grinding noise when turning, and a couple other shops had troubles diagnosing the problem. Nelson's was able to get it fixed. read more

Beware, Nelson Auto does not stand by its work! Do business with this shop at your own risk!! They replaced the Gearshift Knob of my van in March 2019. In September 2019, the keys would not eject fron the ignition. I took the vehicle to another mechanic for a diagnoses. Was told the problem was the Gearshift Knob and that it needs replacement. I told the mechanic that the Gearshift Knob was just replaced 6months earlier. The mechanic then told me to take the vehicle back to Nelson's Auto for a do-over; that the Gearshift Knob is defective. I took the vehicle back to Nelson's Auto. Doug Benson told me the work was warranted 2yrs. I said great! Except, this shop gave me the run-around and won't do the replacement. Each time I scheduled an appointment and took the van in, Doug Benson would come up with a counter excuse not to do the job. The excuses were one after another, and lies after lies!! One time he kept my van for 3days & did absolutely nothing while I missed 3days of work for lack of transportation. When I called to see when to pick up the van, Doug Benson told me they were not done working on it. I returned to the shop and took back my van. Then, he promised to give me a loaner-car. But he NEVER came true on his promise either. He had many excuses why the loaner-car was not available or drivable. He promised in October 2019 that he would call me when the loaner-car becomes available. To date, still no call. I have totally run out of patience with Doug Benson. SHAME ON YOU DOUG for not standing by your work nor your word! You lie too much and take customers for granted. read more

Doug and crew at Nelson's have been awesome, checking out my car before I bought it and readying it for a long trip. Thanks!

Went in for an oil change, they called and recommended an air filter change thinking I was going to get the run around like other place and knowing I had the ability to replaced it myself I asked how much, and to my delight was quoted basically the cost of the filter. Excellent quick friendly service! read more

I went in thinking I needed a new tire. They asked to see my tire and opted to fix it instead of selling me a new one, saving me a bunch of money. I'm glad I found a trustworthy place that will not try to sell me things I don't need. I will be coming here for all my car's needs. Ended up only spending $20 to get my tire fixed, instead of $100+ for a new tire. read more

I was HIGHLY impressed with the customer service at Nelsons. The crew consistently went above and beyond in taking care of my car. They were fair, honest, and trustworthy- I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great mechanic! read more