Wind. One of the things it's good for is blowing away unwanted stuff. A sideview mirror shouldn't…read morebe one. Sadly, mine had a showdown against the side of the garage door some time ago and it's been dangling freely in the wind ever since. Thanks to Trinh, the replacement mirror was successfully installed along with an oil change in less than an hour. I was thoroughly impressed that the people there didn't only patch up my broken mirror, they also cleaned up the traces of the gorilla glue that I used to hold the old unit up to the side of my car (#thereIfixedit). With all that amazing service, the total cost was only $70. I'm thoroughly amazed and satisfied with this place and I'll definitely return again for my future car-related needs.

My car was having a very sad day-- wasn't starting at all. Trinh walked down the block to where I…read morewas parked and used some kind of magical battery pack to get her running. Then he helped me drive to the shop. He called me with a quote less than 20 minutes later, and had all the work done within a few hours. Trinh obviously knows his stuff. Amazing customer service. Highly recommend!

I was referred to Flanery Brothers Auto from a friend of mine and I am delighted to have taken his…read moreadvice! The shop was able to replace the water pump and timing chain in Ford Explorer and their pricing was very reasonable. The repair was going to take a few days so the owner offered me a loaner vehicle, which was great! I highly recommend them!

I've been going to them for over 30 years now, with 4 different vehicles. Always got good service,…read moreand paid reasonable rates. Even better is their honesty on advice -- they are fair and will tell you if the vehicle is worth spending for a major repair or just drive it as is for as long as you can. And for services they don't do (towing, body work) they can recommend places that also do a good job. However, their good reputation and many return customers mean they are pretty busy -- phone ahead to make an appointment.

I come from a family that knows cars, my brother buys salvage vehicles, fixes them up, and drives…read morethem. My husband and son do most of the maintenance on our own vehicles, so we're not easily impressed when it comes to auto shops. But M & M Automotive absolutely earns our trust and business. What stands out most is their integrity. They're honest, straightforward, and don't pressure you into unnecessary repairs. In fact, we trust them to tell us the truth, even if it's that a car isn't worth putting more money into. That kind of honesty is rare and invaluable. They're also quick, reliable, and reasonably priced. The shop is clean, the staff is friendly, and it's clear they care about doing the job right the first time. Whether it's a small fix or something bigger, we know we're in good hands. Highly recommend M & M Automotive, whether you're a DIY car family or just need a place you can trust, this is it.

Great service by everyone there! Been getting our cars serviced there for years. Reasonable rates…read more Thanks guys great work!

This shop did good work and communicated well to keep me in the loop. I called a few shops in town…read moreto get an estimate on the repair I needed and they were the lowest. I wanted to use a re-manufactured part to keep costs down. None of their suppliers had one available but they had no problem with me finding my own. Based on what they quoted me for the repair and what I found shopping for the part online, they don't mark up the price they charge for parts at all. I hope I don't need any other major repairs but if I do, I'm bring my vehicles here from now on.

Every other mechanic was booked out and Chris understood my problem and took great care of me. I…read morewas driving from Montana to Pennsylvania and broke down in North Dakota. Towed my car to this shop to fix a rotor. They were very responsive and honest. Told me I may need a hub but ended up being fine and they were honest. Great shop. They care. I was expecting it to take 24 hours and they got it done in 4. Thanks. Also $600 cheaper than what the dealer quoted.

trust is important cuz repairs are expensive…read moregood mechanics rule ------ I've brought all our vehicles here (the Nokomis location) for work over the last decade because they inspire trust, do good work, explain things well, and are honest & hardworking folks. They have always given me an fair assessment and labor quotes, do the work correctly and on time, and tell me when/if it's outside of their scope of expertise. I don't want you to come here, cuz it's always been easy to get in for service, and I don't want that to change... but I owe them an honest review. Kudos to Steve's for their good work.

This place has a very good reputation with my neighbors. I went there to buy tires because of that…read more The price is high, but they seem to do a good job. Time will tell.

Slim's Auto Repair - Anoka, MN…read more Slim's came highly recommended by a close family friend, Dave Marrs -- a man who, even after moving away from Anoka, still drives back just to have Slim's work on his vehicles. That alone told me everything I needed to know about the kind of trust and loyalty this shop inspires. I showed up at Slim's tired, stressed, and honestly just needing someone real -- someone who'd talk to me like a human being, not a problem to rush through. I'd been through enough breakdowns lately (cars and otherwise), and I needed honest communication, fair pricing, and a genuine sense of care. Slim's delivered all of that and more. They explained what needed to be done without condescension or fluff, kept me updated, and finished my "blower motor surgery" along with a few other diagnostics quickly and efficiently. When I picked up my car, I slid into the driver's seat, turned the key, and just knew. You know that feeling -- when the engine hums smooth and steady, and your gut says, "She's good." That's the Slim's difference. It's not just about fixing cars; it's about restoring trust -- in the work, in people, and in the idea that good businesses still exist. Slim's Auto earned not just my five stars, but my respect, gratitude, and repeat business for life. -- Christina Evers #AnokaMN #AutoRepair #FiveStarService #HonestMechanic #CustomerForLife

I hesitate to tell others because these guys are my secret auto service guys. Kidding aside, the…read morecrew at Slim's is the greatest. They are so honest, they'll tell you when you don't need something done to save you money. They don't try to "upsell" everything by telling you 20 other things you should have them do to your vehicle. They will tell you if something truly needs attention though. They have always done super high quality work, and at a very fair price with good turnaround time. They are prompt with communication and never go silent. All around, this is the best place I have ever used. I put my trust in them with all my vehicles, and they never disappoint. You can't go wrong here.

I have been going to Starr for my service for about 18 months now. I used to dread taking cars in…read moreto get worked on but not since I started coming here. I make the drive from out in the suburbs and arrange rides to and from the shop when I need things done because the service and honesty is worth every bit of logistical hastle. I won't take my car anywhere else for repairs. Recently, I had an oil change done at another shop for convenience. They informed me that two of the CV boots had "blown out" and needed to be replaced. I scheduled a drop off to Starr, and sure enough the other shop was lying. Nothing wrong with the boots. The boots are $150 and surely even with Starr's reasonable labor prices I'd have been looking at least $200-250 in total to replace them. This shop is friendly, quick, and most of all honest. Their work is excellent, and they never recommend anything to be done if it doesn't need fixing. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.... and they don't! They won't try to get you to do things early, they won't hoodwink you, but they WILL meet you with a smile and an accurate timeline of when your car will be fixed and at least for me, the estimates have always ended up being accurate or the actual work being less. This shop is worth every bit of the drive to get your work done. I'll never go anywhere else.

I brought my 2008 Jeep Wrangler to Starr Auto because it wouldn't start unless I shifted between…read morePark and Neutral several times. I explained that I believed the issue was caused by the neutral safety switch, which is a known and common issue for this model. Instead of inspecting that part, the shop replaced my starter and battery terminal posts, charging me $966. The problem was never fixed -- the Jeep still has the exact same starting issue. When I returned, Starr Auto admitted it might actually be the neutral safety switch and said they could repair it for another $200. That clearly shows the first repair was misdiagnosed and unnecessary. I'm a disabled veteran with VA disabled license plates, and I rely on my vehicle for daily mobility. I trusted this shop to treat me fairly, but instead I feel taken advantage of and disappointed by their lack of professionalism and integrity. I've since filed a credit card dispute for the $966 charge and would strongly caution other customers -- especially veterans -- to avoid this business.

I had my non-starting car towed here and the service team here was very helpful. My car isn't new…read morebut I was planning to drive it a few more years. The team was very thorough with the diagnosis of the main issue, which turned out to require a new engine. The team listened to me even though the repair was to cost about what the car was worth - due to some other things going on in my life, I just wanted my car back in working order. The service team diligently pursued finding a used replacement engine for me to attempt this repair, but were very honest that both replacements had the same issue at least as bad as my existing engine. I appreciate that the team went the extra mile trying to get my car back into a shape that would meet my goal of being able to drive it for a few more years, and conferred with me each step of the way. In the end, I paid only for the work they had done to diagnose the issue and get my car starting reliably again. I would trust these folks with any repairs I need in the future for certain. They listened to me, were honest about the issues they encountered, and gave me good advice through every step.

I dropped my car off for a front end alignment, which they charge $159.95 for. Fair enough…read more I was told that during their pre-alignment inspection they discovered that the passenger side outer tie rod end was worn and needed to be replaced in order for the alignment to be done. This makes sense, so I said ok go ahead and do it. I was then told that with the alignment and tie rod end replacement, the total cost would now be $565.04! I decided to do it because my car was already there in the shop and it needed to be done, however this price is insane for the work that was done. They charged me $98.92 for the tie rod end, which is a very large markup. They charge $239.81 PER HOUR for labor, which is completely crazy. I was charged for an hour of labor, when I know for a fact that changing out one single tie rod end should only take a decent mechanic 15-20 minutes. It is ridiculously easy. Finally, they charged me $57.83 for "RO Fees" which include recycling, environmental, shop supplies and hazardous waste disposal. This makes no sense to me because I had no fluids changed that needed disposal, and the only shop supplies they would have needed for a tie rod end and an alignment would be paper towels, maybe a dab of anti-seize, maybe a pair of nitrile gloves. Nearly $60 is straight up robbery for the job they did for me. Yes, they are friendly. Yes, I think the work they do is fine. What they charge, however, is not reasonable and I think they are taking advantage of the many people who need their car fixed and don't know a whole lot about mechanical work. This is why I try to do most of my own repairs, but some things (like alignments) a guy just can't do in his driveway.