Sanderson Auto Repair

3.2 (11 reviews)

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Rico P.

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2 years ago

BEWARE!! They sound friendly & supportive @ FIRST but that's just to get you in the door. They told me they could get me right in & on the road & it took them 5 hours to get it in, then quoted me OVER double the other shops. THEN they charged me $144 just for looking at it. They are CRIMINALS & manipulate their way into peoples wallets. 0 Stars!!! read more

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Aaron B.

Apologies to you sir. You called us up and we did state we can get…

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Miriam M.

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5 years ago

They got us in immediately after we broke down on the highway. They communicated clearly and thoroughly and got us back on the road quickly. We are so grateful! read more

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Naomi T.

7 years ago

We really like working with Aaron. He makes it easy for our non car understanding brains. He takes good care of us every time. We have a 20 year old car that we recently bought and it was a bit of a lemon.They have given us choices for repair services and helped us plan out a repair plan based on what needs to be done now and what can wait so we can afford it. Our new repair place. read more

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Erin E.

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8 years ago

Our truck broke down on a Sunday 20 miles outside of Albert Lea. We were able to get it to Sanderson's parking lot, but had to continue traveling, so we left it there hoping we'd found a place that would be able to help us. I was able to reach Aaron at Sandersons the next day, who was very gracious. He called me back with a diagnosis and offered several options for us to consider. We were headed for vacation and couldn't come pick up our vehicle right away, so they also hung on to it until we were able to make the drive to come get it. Our repair was a big one and none of it was fun, but I'm truly appreciative for the excellent communication, kindness, and service we received from a business that we'd had no prior knowledge of. Thank you! read more

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Emmy W.

8 years ago

I love this auto repair shop. Always willing to listen to your needs and take care of your car like it is there own. More than helpful. I moved from out of State and established a relationship with them right away. I feel as if I've known these guy's for years. Awesome, reasonable and go way beyond what they should...... I love the fact I can trust them and always feel like they treat me with respect. It's hard to find a great mechanic, but I truly found mine. If you are a single woman and need a great auto shop, I suggest you give them a try. read more

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bob o.

15 years ago

A complete rip off joint. They recommend services not needed at all. Older ladies please watch out...they will tell you that you need all kinds of work that is not needed and don't bat an eye while ripping you off blindly. Very unethical business....stay away. read more

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Mark S.

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Denise B.

11 years ago

This place literally defines the phrase "highway robbery." They charged over THREE TIMES the price for parts compared to other shops. The alternator part they replaced can be found online anywhere from $70 - $120, yet the charged over $300 for it. They knew they had us where they wanted us, as we were several hundred miles away and our vehicle had been towed to their facility by AAA because they are AAA approved. When asked about the exorbitant prices, the response was one that essentially rag out, "We've got you where we want you." They knew it'd cost us as much to have it towed to a more reputable, fair place as it would to have them do the repair. The vehicle was on their property. We were pretty much screwed by them. read more

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Sheila P.

10 years ago

Friendly, honest and reputable service. The technician checked my car out throughly. He was fast and efficient. The price was very reasonable. read more

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Margaret W.

10 years ago

My ancient little class C RV was towed in off I-90 by AAA due to transmission woes. My service guy at Sanderson's was extremely helpful. He assured me first thing in the morning not to worry that it might not be as bad as I feared. After struggling to sleep in the motel all night, I was comforted enough to get some rest until check out. They offered me a shuttle ride, but I decided to walk since its not a large town and the weather was good for it. Just before lunch, they put fluid in and after lunch they tested it and it was good. Then they went looking for the leak. They found a leak and attempted to find a seal, but the seal was not a common one. In the interest of getting me back on the road quickly, they taught me how to check my fluid and how to fill it and gave me advice for next steps. They also replaced some missing bolts and fixed a bracket that held the transmission dipstick in place and was broken. The charges were extremely reasonable and they were polite and explained everything and discussed every option. It took pretty much all day, but they were very busy as they are a highly regarded shop and they couldn't just take me in first thing and bump their scheduled clients. However, I always felt they cared and that they did the best they could do for me. I took the day off from work, but I was the only one in the waiting room and could have done my work if needed. I was on the road and back on schedule by mid-afternoon. Thanks guys! I really appreciate all you did for me. This older lady felt very well assured and well taken care of. They definitely didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need and even suggested other ways I could make my vehicle live longer with less service work needed. Great folks! read more

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Joseph V.

11 years ago

Not to be trusted. I was given an estimate of over $900.00 for replacing 3 coils on the right side on my 2007 Rav4 (coils 1, 3 and 5.) I had the work done at another shop in town for a little over $400. After confronting them at Sanderson with this obvious overcharge I learned that the mechanic had originally written down that the number #2 coil was bad. Why then did they give me an estimate for replacing all 3 on the wrong side? Could it be that it was because the #1 coil according to them could only be accessed by taking off the manifold? (an extra $265 charge) Something is really, really wrong here. The mechanic who did the work for a reasonable price did not have to take the manifold off at all. And had I been given the right information from Sanderson in the first place I would have saved even more money not replacing coils 1, 3 and 5. I spoke to owner Mark Sanderson about this. He said "You need to find a technician you can trust." then hung up on me. read more

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Teresa K.

11 years ago

Ask for price before getting any work done. Was charged over $200 for an oil change and to have the antifreeze ready for winter. They did a flush and fill which I didn't ask for. Will not be back. read more

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131 W College St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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(507) 573-4386
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Your peace of mind is our first priority! Full service automotive and RV maintenance and repair facility. Tires, alignments, computer diagnostics, tune-ups, scheduled maintenance, etc. Authorized Boss and Snoway Snow Plow dealer.

History

Established in 1985.

This is it! You have found it! The place you have been looking for! Sanderson Auto Repair is your locally owned and operated full-service preventive maintenance and automotive repair facility. We have been going strong since 1985 and built a reputation for quality service and repair of all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. At Sanderson Auto repair you gain access to factory maintenance schedules, quality inspections, nationwide warranty, experienced Automotive Technicians, latest diagnostic equipment, up to date service information, seasoned Service Advisors, and quality parts. You get it all at Sanderson Auto Repair!

Meet the Business Owner: Aaron B.

Hello there, I'm Aaron Bjorklund. I joined the team at Sanderson Auto Repair in 2017. I began my career in the automotive world in 1991 when I joined the US Army Reserve as a Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. I have experience with many areas of the automotive industry including parts, manufacturing, design, performance, service, and repair. I'm a currently A.S.E. Certified in 23 areas including Master Auto and Heavy Truck Technician. It is my honor to continue guiding Sanderson Auto Repair down the road of high level customer service and repair! The future is bright and there is a lot more good stuff to come!

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HANSON TIRE SERVICE

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Got my tires rotated and an oil change best place I've ever been service wise and they didn't take…read morevery long either after I was able to see exactly what they checked the quality of the items they checked and what they recommend replaced best place to go 10/10

I was in town on Saturday for a family event and noticed a low tire. I drove straight to Hanson's,…read morethey took the tire off, found a nail, patched it, and got me back on the road in about 30 minutes. I drove 4 hours the next day without worry thanks to them. Easily 5/5 stars!

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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I knew I was in trouble when I had 4 techs looking under the hood and all I heard was, "I'm…read moreconfused". Make sure they explain what they are doing, or you may end up with a car full of the wrong kind of coolant because it was less expensive for them.

Waited in line for awhile but the guys Anthony and Brett were very pleasant, gave me a discount for…read morewaiting so long. My car didn't start after leaving there and I got stuck at a store, I called the shop and Brett went out of his way after work and offered what a man! So awesome and so nice of him to do that!

Jiffy Lube

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Looked at reviews before going, but realized how old they were. I was prepared for the worst, but…read morethey were respectful, nice, professional when dealing with customers and quick with my oil change and tire rotation. The oil change itself is on the expensive side ($110), but I think the convenience of walk in and the speed is worth it.

Shout out to Calvin and Damian for the five star service. Calvin with the personality plus!…read more Quick, friendly and professional. No hard sell, just helpful. A bit pricey for the oil change, but worth it for the great service & convenience. Nice job, guys!

Express Lube

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I have been going here for years and I think I'll be looking elsewhere or doing it myself from now…read moreon. The whole reason I went there was because they did a good job servicing my vehicle and they would wash the inside of the windows along with a touch up vacuum. Not only have prices increased but service decreased. Very Sad!

Back again with my daughters car. These guys are thorough and professional, they did an excellent…read morejob with oil change, air filter, tire rotation. Great value, thanks Scott and the guys, see you next time!

Firestone Complete Auto Care

(13 reviews)

We are in Austin, MN for a pig show and noticed after a full night of travel, we had a nail in our…read moretire. This location took care of us quickly and got us back on the road in no time! Thank you for your great customer service!

Last summer, I needed my AC system worked on and eventually replaced. Any questions I had were…read moreanswered thoroughly, and the man working the front desk was very nice and calm when it was obvious that I was a little freaked out. I also like that there is an area to sit while my car is getting worked on. Now that I'm living here full time, I plan to go here for my oil changes!

Ron's Repair

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Wonderful service. They were able to get my vehicle in right away and had repaired within 48 hours…read more Also, they kept me informed of the repair status via calls and emails. The free loaner car was appreciated as well. All in all a 5-star customer experience

Friendly folks. Very helpful and took care of my needs. Timely and explained what I needed to do…read morefor my repair and gave me options.

Midtown Auto Clinic

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Fantastic service. They provided us with a tow and were able to get us in first thing Monday…read moremorning to fix a broken valve on a specialized tire. Quick, efficient, and excellent work. Would highly recommend.

Have been there twice now. The first time I got a catalytic converter with resonator pipe and a o2…read moresensor installed for just $81! The second time I had the other o2 sensor, 4 spark plug gaskets, and a valve cover gasket installed for just $135. Their prices are outstanding! And the service was quick and Quality! I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

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I had my car worked on at Collins in March, I had to get a loan to get the work done and told them…read moreto do the brakes on the car and was told, " oh you are good you have 5% brakes left!" It would have cost me $450 to have my brakes done with the rest of the work, but a month and a half later it cost me almost $1,000.00 to have the front brakes done! Collins auto is out to get as much money from their customers even if it means putting their customers lives at risk! I will no longer do business at Collins Auto!

I would never recommend Collins. They work closes with cars and credit. Honestly from my experience…read morethey work closely because they work together to scam people. Our van were got from cars and credit. They repaired it for us knowing they had just done the exact same repairs they did when it was originally In there shop for cars and credit. They put after market parts in. Tried to charge us 1700 bucks. Overall a horrible experience with them !! Sucks to know they along with cars and credit they have absolutely no morals. No integrity!

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Linda H.

4 years ago

Absolutely amazing service. I was 80 miles from home when my car broke down on I35. I had it towed to Sanderson, knowing nothing about them at all. I was completely amazed at the service and level of care I received there from the time my car was dropped off until I was able to pick it up. John was so helpful, explaining everything to me and making the experience so much easier than it might have been. I would highly recommend Sanderson Auto and if I find myself in the area again, I would definitely return to them. Hands down best service. read more

Kris H.

13 years ago

Staff is very friendly, eager to help, and listened to my concerns and needs and helped me get only what I needed. Our van is AWD and I was just looking to replace 2 bad tires, they made a special phone call to let me know I may need to replace all 4 to make sure the sizes matched up, but they were happy to give me the measurements and it turns out I was ok just replacing 2 tires. They got them mounted and I was back on the road. I'll be back and would recommend to everyone. read more

Aimee J.

4 years ago

My car broke down on the hwy late at night and had to be towed in. I was on my way to CO and needed to be there by a particular time. They looked at my vehicle first thing when the other repair shop said they were booked out (which as a stranded motorist by myself I really appreciated) they repaired it and got me on the road much quicker than I had anticipated and for a really reasonable price. I can't say enough how much I appreciated their kindness, service and honesty! read more

Holly And Marv M.

9 years ago

My husband was driving to Alexandria, MN from Des Moines, IA when the wheelbearing started acting up. He pulled in to Sanderson at about 4:00 in the afternoon. They offered to loan him a vehicle and made hotel suggestions in the event they couldn't get his truck repaired. They found the part, stayed late and got him back on the road to home. Thank you for everything you did to help out a stranded stranger! Highly recommend this service station!! read more

Dana G.

4 years ago

My car broke down at work in ALbert Lea and I live 45 minutes away. It was a Friday in the winter. I called them and they were EXTREMELY helpful! They provided me a car for the weekend and ordered parts for my car. They fixed my car quickly, the communication between the shop and me was PHENOMINAL! I felt very taken care of!!! This incidence was 5 years ago and I have been a loyal customer since! They are THE BEST!!! read more

Heidi S.

11 years ago

When my car broke down in Albert Lea, I googled Mechanics and went with the best rated one, Sanderson's. Being from out of town, I didn't really know the area. When I called, Dan sent Allen's Tow Service to my location to collect my car. Sanderson's figured out the problem in a timely manner, handled all the warranty paperwork, and got me back on the road Asap. I recommend their services if you are in the Albert Lea area! read more

Dean C.

5 years ago

I expect great service on my vehicles from Sanderson's and they deliver! Actually... they pick up and deliver to my business. It's also so easy to make an appointment online. Sanderson Auto Repair has been doing our car maintenance for years and I never have any breakdowns or troubles because everything is always taken care of when I schedule it, rather than when trouble happens! read more

Shawn M.

10 years ago

Our truck broke down in Albert Lea, googled repair shops and called 2 different places. Over the phone, Sanderson was the best in customer service and all through the process they continued to do very well. While they repaired the truck, they gave us a car to use so we could run some errands and go eat. They got us back on the road, would highly recommend them! read more

Timothy H.

7 years ago

They jack up the repair costs from their estimates when the car is already in their shop so you have no choice but to pay their inflated prices. My twin and I made appointments for 8 am for our cars to be serviced. and they proceeded to take walk-ins ahead of him for the same service he was there for. I will not be back. read more

Anita C.

4 years ago

my car was purchased at an auction and I brought it to Sanderson to get it checked out. they broke down what needed to be repaired now and what could be put off. they gave me a timeline of what routine maintenance needed to be done as well. I feel they were looking out for my safety as well as the longevity of my car. read more

Mankato M.

3 years ago

Very thorough inspections and communicative service! They provide a complete break down via text message with pictures and explanations of what the recommend and why. If you're looking for a place that won't try to rob you, this is your place! And we love a place that offers a free loaner vehicle. Thanks Sanderson!! read more

James P.

4 years ago

Sanderson Auto Repair in my opinion is top-notch the best in their field they were able to get my truck in a full two weeks before anybody else and had it back out in 2 days less than the estimate they gave me this is a very honest shop did the tremendous work thanks guys keep up the good work read more

Kristi M.

5 years ago

I so appreciate the folks at Sanderson Auto Repair. They do such a great job working on our vehicles. They are also so positive and helpful!! For the last 3 weeks we have had a number of vehicle needs and now we have 2 vehicles that are running well again. Thank you!!! read more

Jay Y.

4 years ago

we were traveling cross country in a school bus and blew a fuel pump on the highway in Albert Lea. T&W towing did a great job and the driver recommended Sanderson. We couldn't have been happier. They got to work and had us on the road the next day. read more

Amy W.

7 years ago

We are so grateful to Sanderson Auto for digging in and figuring out what the issue was with our car before a big road trip. They got it fixed super fast so we could get on our way. We feel blessed to have such good service right in our own town. read more

Katie L.

7 years ago

I got snowed in nearby as I was passing through and needed to make sure my car was ready for a long drive in snowy weather. They checked a leak, cleaned the snow off my tires, and did everything very efficiently. So helpful! read more

Jason B.

3 years ago

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The guys there are an EXCELLENT crew. I was stranded on I-90 and was towed there because there AAA rating. They went above and beyond to get me back on the road in less than 24 hrs.. BRAVOOOO GUYS read more

Savanah S.

6 years ago

Traveled through from out of state and had an issue with my ac compressor. They were able to see me right away and offer a solution that got us back on the road in no time. Great guys! read more

Greg E.

6 years ago

great shop with home town spirit. i used to do my own services but the way vehicles are now they are a great service they are up to date on everything read more

Ruth H.

9 years ago

Service was friendly and helpful. Very grateful to this company and for the use of a FREE RENTAL CAR. YES I SAID FREE!!! Thank You!!!!! Ruth Hunecke read more

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