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651-458-5158

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651-578-0885

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Knowing What the Check Engine Light Could Mean

Part of keeping your vehicle maintained will deal with regular maintenance inspections. Another way to ensure that the vehicle is working in the best condition possible is to bring it in anytime dashboard lights illuminate. If you bring it in, we can inspect it for...

What Noises in Your Vehicle Could Mean

When driving, make sure you pay attention to any noises or odd sounds the vehicle makes. This is important because a screeching noise could mean that two metal parts are wearing on each other and causing friction. If there is a grinding noise, it could indicate that...

Safety Inspections for Your Vehicle

Now with winter around the corner, it is the perfect time to conduct a winter vehicle safety inspection. Winter driving brings special challenges that you will not face in the summer. By bringing the vehicle in, we can help to inspect it for any issues that might be...

Maintaining the Tires for Better Safety

The tires are an important part of your vehicle. They are the only part that connects the surface of the road to the vehicle you are driving. They are also important because they allow you to accelerate from a stop, as well as stopping when you need to. They also help...

Inspecting the Tires on Your Vehicle this Fall

As winter approaches, now is the time to have your vehicle inspected properly. This includes internal parts of the vehicle, as well as the exterior parts. When inspecting the vehicle, it is best to bring it in so we can inspect the parts for you. This will include...

What is an Alternator?

The alternator is an auto part that produces electricity that flows to the battery in your vehicle. It is then used to run the electrical components in your vehicle. The alternator keeps the battery from losing its charge and eventually dying. When the battery dies,...

Improve the Mileage with Regular Maintenance 

When owning a vehicle, it is important to have it inspected on a regular basis. This can help keep it operating efficiently and at top performance when you drive. Any time you own a vehicle, there are many different things that you will be concerned with. Among the...

Improve the Safety of the Vehicle

Most vehicles come with basic safety and protection features these days. Even with the seatbelts, air bags, and anti theft systems, there are still things that you can do as far as maintenance to make sure that your vehicle will keep you as safe as possible. The most...

Improve the Safety with your Vehicle

When owning your own vehicle, make sure that you keep it operating the best that it can be. To help keep the vehicle performing at top efficiency, make sure to bring it in for regular maintenance inspections. It is important to have a professional inspect the vehicle...

Improving the Safety of Your Vehicle 

To help keep you vehicle in the best condition possible, make sure to bring it in for regular maintenance inspections. These are important because by inspecting the vehicle on a regular basis we can notice if any issues are starting to form with the parts and...

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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.”