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 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.

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

Absolutely hands down the best repair shop I have ever been too. Tom's shop is spotless, no really,…read moreyou can eat off his floors. I truly believe that his work and how he works on your vehicle are reflected by how he cares for his shop. Now my whole family uses Lithgow's and will for years to come!

No one ever wants to bring their car into a repair shop, but I don't think I will feel that way in…read morethe future with tonka. They went above and beyond. Jake is incredibly personable, clearly a hard worker and super knowledgeable. He answered every single question I had. I had a lot lol. Their prices are literally unbeatable. They got me in super quickly and were even flexible with me being late from traffic (sorry guys). He even stayed 40 minutes later than their open hours to make sure my car got done. Paying people more than they requested for a service isn't something I would normally do but jake gave me such good service I couldnt not pay him extra. I literally will never go anywhere else. These are the type of people you can throughly trust to get the job done and do it well. Thank you jake and tonka auto center!!!!

I took a used car in for an evaluation by one of the mechanics at Tonka Auto Center. I wanted to be…read moresure it was a dependable vehicle. The mechanic scheduled the car promptly and didn't try to tell me what I wanted to hear. He gave me good advice and charge me a reasonable price for his services. Those are all good qualities in anyone I trust with my car.

They got my car in right away and did the maintenance on it in short order. Friendly, reliable…read moreservice.

Very friendly, attentive and complete customer service. I like knowing the estimate of the repair…read moreahead of time and the comments about what will need to be done in the future such as new tires or tire rotation.

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 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.

I worked initially with Aaron but several staff folks helped the day of my appt. These are good…read moreguys with excellent product knowledge. Aaron was so helpful with decision making on the new set of tires. They are super busy so be prepared to make your appt for new tires several weeks out. Patrick Brennan

I have never been the westside tire before. I heard about them through a friend, and on the radio,…read moreI figured it would be like any typical tire place but it was much more. I worked with a guy named Jon,and He did not pressure me or try to sell me the most expensive tire. I told him what I was looking for and directed me to a good tire for my truck. The guys that worked on my truck were fast and very considerate. I felt like I was at NASCAR. As they changed my tires. Fast, and efficient and great quality they made me feel like family. Westside tire staff are very honest, hard-working, I found a new home and it's called West side tires for all my tire needs. I want to send a special thank you to all at westside tire. I will definitely go back. I am also in a wheelchair, and they were very accommodating to my needs. I strongly recommend West Center. I will never go anywhere else for tires. tread, and it's time for tires

I cannot say enough good things about Rick and his team. We had our cars shipped in the dead of…read morewinter and in sub freezing temps. After two days in Minnesota my GMC Yukon flashed a warning light and immediately the car wouldn't drive higher than 25 miles an hour. Being new to the area several of our church families recommended JC Motors as the place to go. Rick found the issue and highlighted all the work my former dealership had done and gave sound advice to not fix unnecessary items. You can't beat his price on oil changes and he has great cost and advice on tires which is huge for a Californian living in snow. He has 20 plus years running dealerships and knows the ins and outs of he business. I highly recommend them for working on your vehicle in the NW Metro !

All around great experience they were very helpful and very knowledgeable walked me through the…read moreissue and explained everything to me as well as answered questions without all the hard to understand jargon. Definitely recommend!!