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651-458-5158

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651-578-0885

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Check the Lights on your Vehicle

  Keeping your vehicle in the most efficient condition is important. By keeping parts and components working at top performance levels, you can have the vehicle in the best condition. Some of these parts only require a quick check. Make sure that the lights on...

How Anti-Theft Systems Work

  Owning a vehicle is one of the biggest investments that you will ever make. It is important to bring the vehicle in for regular maintenance inspections. This way we can check the components and parts to ensure they are working correctly. Besides keeping the...

Do Not Make these Mistakes with your Vehicle

  It can be easily done, but you may forget to bring your vehicle in for regular maintenance inspection. Unfortunately, too often drivers find that ignoring a problem when it first arose was a bad choice. We want to help save you and your family from financial...

How to Drive on Wet Roads

  Most of us in the U.S. experience rainy conditions at some point during the year and it is important to know how to drive and handle your vehicle in such situations. Driving in such circumstances can be dangerous but there are certain things you can do to...

Get Your Vehicle Ready for any Road Trips

  No matter if you are going on vacation by yourself, or with your family, it is important to have the vehicle inspected. This way you can ensure it will be able to drive when you need to. There are several things that you should check on the vehicle so it is...

Check the Headlights on Your Vehicle Regularly

  When you inspect the vehicle, there are the major components of a vehicle that you know you need to go out and have checked regularly. This includes parts like engine, tires, and even the brakes. One are that might get overlooked are the headlights and...

Check the Suspension System of your Vehicle

  When you drive, you will want your vehicle to be safe and comfortable. The amount of traction that a vehicle has is important in making sure that it will be able to get the best fuel efficiency. It is important to check the air pressure of the tires for your...

Before your Next Road Trip, Inspect the Vehicle

Whenever you are going on a long trip in your vehicle, it is important to make sure your vehicle is in peak performing condition. This will help you to see better while you are driving and make it easier to stay on the road. As long as you are maintaining the vehicle...

How we can Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe

When you own a vehicle, you will want to keep it in the best condition possible. This means bringing it in for regular maintenance inspections. It starts with personal responsibility and ends with knowing trustworthy people and organizations that are professionals....

If there is an Issue with the Air Conditioner

Most drivers have become fully dependent on air conditioning for their cars. This is what helps you to stay cool and comfortable. What was once a luxury option, and only adopted by those who could afford it, has now become standard equipment in a majority of cars sold...

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Cottage Grove

651-458-5158
8799 E Point Douglas Rd S
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-5PM

Maplewood

651-578-0885
275 Century Ave N
Monday-Friday: 8AM-6PM

“Great service and friendly staff. They fixed my car at a very reasonable cost. It was ready when they said it would be. I highly recommend this shop. -Susan B.”

“Honest guys and good price. Good prices for professional services. A rare find. -Diana T”

“They have always treated us well. Glad to have them in the neighborhood. Honest and do their best to fix it right the first time. Thanks. -Rachel P.”