I have been bringing my cars to Greg and the gang for several years. I know they have my best…read moreinterest at heart. I KNOW that I can trust them when they say something. I also recommend my clients, friends, and family to Greg (Smith) and company! I have been well taken care of. Are they the cheapest. No. Are they the most expensive. No, for sure. I think their prices are reasonable and they simply care about what they do and they seem to have a genuine love for cars. Thank you! Lastly - I noticed the 2 poor reviews and am not surprised they are crabby by the nature of their needs......those scenario's are not anything like I or any of my referrals to Smith Auto has ever experienced. Also, those people were Interlock "customers", not regular/retail customers.

Good deal and quick service during a time in need…read more gave me options and worked with me to help me understand what they were doing and why. Also called me to come stop by so they could show me the issue in person

Outstanding service, and they back up their service warranty. Great for local service and…read moreunderstanding of senior citizens with older vehicles. Shout-out to John and his folks at Main Street Automotive in Lakeville Mn.

I grew up on a farm and I know my way around an engine. I am also a trained diesel mechanic from…read morethe military for several years. It is not easy to find a trustworthy shop that will not try to overcharge you or charge you for work that wasn't done well. I can tell you that if i do not want to work on my car, this is the place that I like to go to for repairs. They have done some extensive repairs for me in the past but now the next generation is coming up and driving. My son wanted some noises investigated on his car that were driving him crazy, I didn't have a lift to look under the entire car. I asked him to stop by Main Street Automotive and they would take good care of him. My son, a 21 year old stopped by there after he got off of work to see how they could help fix his car. They treated my kid like they should, they were friendly and polite, they also explained things to my son who isn't interested in working on cars or had much know-how. My son didn't feel like they rushed him or talked down to him and as always, they do a good job. I even called to get the details from the mechanic on details that my son didn't know. They were happy to explain to me what the issues were and when i mentioned a noise that my son hadn't brought up, he said, "Yeah I heard that and I fixed that too, at no charge." it was just a shield vibrating underneath the car, it just took a minute. I will continue to refer people here for service. They deserve it.

I found their service above reproach. They not only took car of my car, but gave me advise on…read moretires and proper tires for the job. They do not do tires, therefore there was no incentive to help me other then treating me as they would their own family member. They found my problem was a very simple fix. Sense I am towing a camper, and will be putting on 5,000+ miles in the coming months. Asked to check it out on key points of ware. What they found was no surprise. I had noticed a possible problem in the last few hundred miles. The were able to fix it now, rather then having me turn. I am very happy with all aspects, in clouding how clean the place was.

BUSINESS IS CLOSED…read more Wish they were still open, sounds like one of the last honest auto places in Bloomington, based on reviews.

if you need an honest and efficient mechanic, you will absolutely find them here! I have been to a…read morefew different places around the twin cities and i've been astronomically over-quoted on repairs, competitively quoted without a good feeling that my car was in good hands, or told something was an issue when it was minor. As a female, I have felt 100% confident in Cedar Ave Repair. Their prices are super fair because the work speaks for itself. I am super grateful to have found this place, they've replaced my spark plugs, wheel bearings and even helped me with a windshield wiper motor issue. Coming here I feel the peace of mind about my vehicle that you search for whenever you have an unforeseen vehicle emergency or unexpected repair issue. Thank you for everything you guys do!!

June 1, 2023 - Regretfully, Cedar Ave Repair is CLOSED. It's been closed for a few weeks…read more I'm very sad to see it's gone. Wonderful service, wonderful people.

We live nearby in Eden Prairie and have been to these guys several times now for various car…read moreissues. Not only are they often less expensive than other places in the area, they take the time to explain your options and potential consequences for all of them. The customer service here is top notch. They also do good quality work for a good value and don't jerk you around. What more could you want in a mechanic shop? You will not regret going taking your vehicle here.

We get friendly, timely and reliable service from S&S every time we go. One specific thing I like…read moreis that they will help me prepare for repairs my car is going to need in the coming months or years. They will tell me if something doesn't have to be done right now, but it allows me to save up and be able to take care of my vehicle in the future.

i have been going to Nick , the owner for 17 years and nothing but honesty has been conveyed…read more He has done a Very good job , fixing only what he said was wrong. There is never a surprise with the bill at the end of the day. He has even found cars for me .

This guy tried to convince me something was wrong with my car over the phone. I just wanted my…read morebattery changed and he was convinced it was a different "problem". It doesn't matter if it is a different problem if I still need my 4+ year old battery changed. He didn't care that it was old, he was convinced it was this other problem. He wouldn't even let me set up an appointment to get a new battery installed and instead referred me to youtube videos on this other problem that he was convinced my car had. Some of the worst customer service I have experienced and it was just over the phone. I couldn't imagine what it would be like in person. I would not go here.

My tire had deflated on my Saab…read more I dropped my vehicle off and within a couple hours they called me back, said my tire was fixed, and it was ready for pickup. This was the fastest and best valued repair I've ever had from an auto shop. They have my business indefinitely.

Amazing guys. They actually went through everything that was needed. They made recommendations at…read moreno charge. Plus they even told me things I didn't need to do on my truck that the other place was going to charge thousands for. These guys are very fair and honest people to work with.

Uptown Imports came recommended from a friend and I can see why. I made an appointment there to…read morecheck out a used car before purchasing, and they spent about 2 hours going over every inch of the car. They take OCD to an entirely new level. I have to mention Matt. He is like a walking wikipedia when it comes to cars (except he seems to always be correct). He answered all my questions, and even coached me on haggling and it was a total success. He also gave me a free travel mug and a bottle opener keychain, too :) The downside, if you could call it that, was the $100 charge. But that's comparable to similar shops in the cities and it did come with two hours of testing and the peace of mind of knowing my car isn't going to fall apart like a looney tunes car. Looking forward to seeing them for other services. Now I just have to get over my buyer's remorse. (I have to pay what for how many years??)

Asked to have wheel shake and brakes addressed. They couldn't fix the wheel shake and the brakes…read morewere squealing 3 weeks later and needed to be redone at another shop. I would not recommend them to fix anything.