I have a 17 yr old vehicle thats rear left brake caliper was sticking. Upon further inspection, the…read morerear left brake pad had worn down to the metal because of the sticking caliper. So I brought it here to get repaired. The good: They do an inspection with photos and put it online for you to see. The service writer was patient and helpful in figuring out what work to get done and was upfront about costs. They offer free loaner cars, which I did not use. The are ASE certified mechanics. The bad: The original inspection addressed everything else they wanted to replace and did not address what caused the sticking caliper - the reason I was there. They did go back and look at it though once I asked, and said the pins probably rusted. They wanted to replace a strut, front brakes and rear brakes, secure a heat shield better, degrease the engine to pinpoint a leak, and do an oil change. It's good to know about that stuff but the rear left brake was the pressing issue. Was originally quoted $1,175 to replace just the rear brakes: new calipers, new rotors, new pads on both the rear left and rear right (but not the front.) The car is only worth $1500, it's a Scion/Toyota not a Mercedes or BMW and it's old. I had been quoted $850 to do all that somewhere else with 3 yr warranty, new parts etc. So I asked what's the minimum they could do to get all 4 brakes working and they said they could replace just the rear left caliper and rear left brake pads for $450. The brake pads come in sets for both rear wheels but the mechanic wouldn't put the rear pads on the right side because he wouldn't work with the rear right caliper - it's too old and rusty, might break (though I would've taken that risk.) He would want to replace it instead. Well if I replaced every old rusty part of my car that still works I'd have a new car, and they charge $300+ to put a new caliper in. And they don't machine resurface rotors even if they're thick enough to. They said they want to warranty the rotors for 3 years instead. Well my car might not last another 3 years. So I chose the $450 option. When I picked it up they gave me the breakdown of the work: $192 for a remanufactured caliper sold at NAPA a few blocks away from the shop for less than $100. $50 for brake pads sold at NAPA for $25. $178 for the labor to install a new caliper and pads on just the rear left wheel. The brakes vibrate because they don't resurface rotors. They gave me the extra set of brake pads that came in the box they wouldn't put on the right side without replacing the caliper. I see a lot of good reviews here but nobody is saying what they paid. And they don't want to work with old rusty parts, just replace them all. Maybe that's typical, but 4 or 5 stars would be going above typical. And the shop is only open until 5pm. It took a week to get me in. All that said, this isn't a negative review. I'm just saying this may be a small, honest family owned shop in Corcoran with just a few mechanics and service people, but it isn't a thrifty one. Far from it. But I do now know all the work my car needs done in the near future and how to tackle it with a more thrifty shop and a probably a parts dealer/service locator like Tirerack.

Mechanical Engineering very good skills for the cars and customers service very well trained…read moreprofessionals nothing more nothing less just excellent quality service

I recently brought our vehicle in to diagnosis squeaky noise with the suspension. Noise attributed…read moreto upper control arm ball joints wearing out and agreed to pay $1100 to replace both L & R sides. Immediately upon taking the vehicle home it was apparent the problem was not resolved and had the vehicle looked over again. This time I was told the lower control arm ball joints are the problem and the repair price was $1700, though they'd cover the inspection and alignment cost for our trouble. Being displeased with their effort I decided against having them replace the lowers and will take the vehicle elsewhere to be inspected. Very dismayed to be charged the $1100 and them sending me on my way as if the job was complete. I could literally push down on the hood on the front right side and hear the noise, which was all the more apparent when driving it. I'm shocked they wouldn't verify the problem is resolved after a repair before giving the keys back. Very poor effort on their part and I won't be bringing any more work their way.

From the owner: GVT Tire & Auto has been the community's trusted choice since 1975 for reliable auto repair in…read moreGolden Valley, Andover, Corcoran, Savage, MN, and beyond. With 50 years of expertise and multiple locations throughout Minneapolis, our skilled team is always nearby and ready to keep your vehicle running at its best, whether you need routine maintenance or a complex repair. Visit any of our convenient shops to experience friendly, expert service where your satisfaction is our top priority.

Valvoline app said 0-10 minute wait, wait was over an hour, lots of slow, standing around in the…read morebay. No air filter check, no headline check, no top off of fluids. We used to come here often with all the family cars....not any more. Needs a complete upgrade in service

It is a trap, in Maple Grove MN their drivway to the garage door is one way with no way out other…read morethan through the change bays. I waited in line for 50 minutes, then when I got in the bay the attendent went on a 30 minute luch break leaving me sitting in the bay with the garage door closed so I couldn't leave, I told the attendant in the bay next to me to open the door, I got out and told the attendant to open the door, he just look at me so I openned it myself and he told me I can't do that, the manager came over and told me he would change my oil, he did, took him 20 minutes with the help of the attendaent that returned from lunch. I paid my $127 and I left after almost two hours of my time, and I won't go back

Great team took care of my car well. Will be telling everyone to come check them out.read more

Tom and his staff are amazing. They are so flexible, helpful, and communicative. When I was in a…read morejam, they provided a loaner.

This store doesn't take any responsibility because I went in to do an oil change and they broke my…read moreoil filter and now tell me to tow my car to the dealership to fix it. They are claiming it's not their fault and I should be responsible for the towing fee and any other fees that needed to fix my car. I am so disappointed with this Valvoline and their customer service. I DO NOT recommend anyone use this Valvoline store because if they break something or you can drive your car anymore, they won't take any responsibility and will just push your car out of the shop and ignore you.

What can I say but wow. Parish was so nice and friendly. When changing out my cabin filter he…read morenoticed a screw was missing and replaced it while getting my oil changed no charge. He even had to try to locate a screw that would work. There was no line and it was quick and easy. I trust these guys and will continue to go to them.

After having a bad experience with the dealer for my Subaru, when my brakes started squeaking, I…read moredecided to shop around for alternatives. After calling several places, Nordgren impressed me with their clear upfront explanations for what they'd be doing and how much it'd cost. When I brought my car in, they confirmed the earlier pricing and then let me know that it'd be done by the end of the day, which it was. They also suggested some other service items, but didn't try to hard-sell me on anything. It's been a couple weeks and the brakes have been fine and my car runs great. I'll be bringing my car back here in the future for more service.

My family member was recommended by a coworker, tried them out, and was so happy with their…read moreexperience that now my whole family sends our car problems to Nordgren. Their staff is so fast but, most importantly, not pushy about getting your car in and out for more customers which has been my experience at other repair places. They find the problem (or all the problems if you ignore the little squeaks and rattles your car makes for way too long), send a list of what they can fix, and you select what you want to be fixed at that time. All at your timing. Nordgren is affordable and convenient and will definitely be having myself and my family as customers for a long time. I highly recommend their fast and honest service!

Fantastic service. Had a PCV, water pump, active shutter, and thermostat installed on my Audi Q7…read more3.0. Work completed on time and couldn't be more happy with the results and their pricing. Strongly recommend.

From the owner: At Welt Performance MN, we specialize in European vehicles, delivering expert care that general…read morerepair shops simply can’t match. Our factory-trained technicians use OEM parts to ensure precise, reliable repairs every time. We’re committed to transparency, offering detailed diagnostics and honest recommendations before any work begins. With top-tier customer service and a modern, spotless facility, we provide a personalized experience you can trust. Discover why drivers across Minnesota choose us for performance, professionalism, and peace of mind.

I have been trying to call them to order Service and I get a recording saying the call may be…read morerecorded and then they hang up. Guess they don't want business.

Friendly staff. I did mine oil-change first with mine Jeep…read morewrangler Sahara. Great Quality of work the did and great Value.(4 month later) I send mine other car over today and Again the did a great Service. Keep up the great work you guys doing. Thank you.

I had a friend in a very difficult time in his life and his car broke down. He had no other way of…read moregetting to work. I called a bunch of places but no one could get the car in to be fixed. I finally got in touch with Mike at JC automotive and within 2 hours my friend's car was brought into the shop and the very next morning (first thing) the car was ready. I am forever grateful to the team at this establishment for their compassion and for handling the situation with care.

I was visiting St. Michael, MN and my maintenance required light came on. I called JC Automotive…read moreand they offered to get me right in to run diagnostic - no one else offered that kind of service! No service was necessary but they gave me peace of mind. They were willing to run the diagnostic for free even after quoting me $105 on the phone. Truly amazing service!

10/10 service both times I've been here! The first time I went here was to buy 4 new tires, and…read morethey took little to no time at all getting it done! I was very impressed with their work timing! 4 new tires for my 2006 Toyota Corolla was about $480ish which was not bad at all!! And just recently I went back as one of my new tires unfortunately had a nail in it, which they replaced for free, and I was also reminded of updating my spare tire which was only $165! I highly recommend this place! Both times I've gone here, Tamera helped me out and she is so kind! She explains things very well, and professionally. She answers questions very well too! I'm very pleased with my experience here both times! :)

Had my tires rotated here and the service was prompt. They will patch your tire for free too! When…read morethey called to tell me my vehicle was ready they told me they have very good pricing on wiper blades if I was interested. I passed this time but would consider in the future.