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Northwestern Tire Co
Schedule A Repair
“There were opportunities they could have upsold me on services that weren't worth it but they were always honest and would tell me when something wasn't worth the money and effort.”
Brakes Repair & Pad Replacement near Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has 43 experts of its own; this list adds 21 from towns including Minnetonka (13), Plymouth (5) and Burnsville (2).
24 listed · 3 in Minneapolis · 23 rated 4.5+
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Uptown Imports
Brake Repair and Service, Alignments, Heating & AC Repair
“My interaction with John (the owner) and Dana (his super front desk manager) at Uptown Imports was great from start to finish - clear communication, appointment scheduling, loaner car, vehicle service and inspection.”
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Fixt Rite Auto Repair & Tire Center
“Had difficulties finding a discontinued part, spent extra time trying to look for it and couldn't, so through some barely noticeable innovation they were able to replace it with a different yet functional piece.”
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DJ Foreign Auto Care
Sprinter Repair, Vintage Car Repair, Other Vehicles We Service
“Bringing a nice care to a non-dealership can seem intimidating however they caught items during pre inspection that BMW did not (BMW performed an inspection the day before them) and had missed that my brake pads were wearing out.”
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Auto Truck Service Co.
“My car was inoperable because of something that seemed small yet it was a big deal and could put my life at risk if I ever got involved in any car crash.”
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Action Auto Systems
“Action Auto really saved me back in December of 2023 and I never got around to giving a review because it was a very chaotic time for me, but I am SO grateful for the work they did - both quality and without insane prices / lying like Midas did for m...”
Area overview: Minneapolis, MN
Their ratings run from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,895 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (78%) and value (78%). The services they list most often on their websites are oil change (4), wheel alignment (3), brakes (2), car care tips (2) and cooling system service (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 5 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page replace pads, rotors and calipers in and around Minneapolis, MN. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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All J's Tire Center
Tpms Service
“They service all types of vehicles, but if you drive a high-end luxury automobile, especially German made ones, then these are the experts you'll want to see.”
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Cook Automotive Enterprises
- Mechanics
- Price
- Work
“I was leaving for a long trip and needed my oil changed and a thorough ounce through for the trip, which they were able to get me in very quickly, which I did appreciate.”
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Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service
“These guys saved my 2008 ford explorer, the rear heater core was leaking and there are no replacements available, They by passed the rear heater core and there's still a front heater so we'er good to go.”
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Starr Automotive
- Value
- Honest
- Price
“We're all good now =) Services Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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Southeast Auto Service
- Dealership
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Not only did they do good work for a good price, the fella at the counter was knowledgable, friendly, and spoke to my knowledge level about my vehicle.”
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Parents Autocare
Wheel Alignment, Brake Repair, AC Repair
“Moe did a great job of explaining what all the scores meant on the inspection, and what timeline I should keep in mind for the not-urgent repairs that were identified.”
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Mr Tire Northeast
Oil Change, Brakes, Engine Repair
“They charge very reasonable prices, and complete the work on my car within a few hours, all while communicating with me in great detail throughout the whole process via phone.”
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Clausen Service Center
- Light
- Charge
- Price
“My car was pouring gas out the bottom and he was able to tell me what the problem was in less then a hour, got thr part the next day, fixed the car and I was able to be on my way, to 4 hours back home.”
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Brake & Equipment Warehouse
“Have been using them for years, just a few months ago they made custom brake lines for my '62 Pontiac while I waited👌Very fair pricing, great service!”
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Kennedy Transmission
Minneapolis, Apple Valley
“I've been really impressed by the service and pricing over a wide range of different repairs and services, really glad to have found a place close to home that I can trust to do good work and I can refer to others!”
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Sterling Auto Care & Tires
12 Month 12000 Miles Nationwide Warranty
“He is upfront and honest about part quality, what services are actually needed, and when he gives you a time frame, it's actually in the ballpark, unlike so many other mechanics, who stack your car in their lot for days.”
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Dimond Auto Repair LLC
- Price
- Vehicles
- Work
“He has recently purchased the business (formally known as Savorens service) as well as he has been working there for many years and continues the great service.”
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California Street Auto Repair
Auto Inspection, Auto Repair, Transmissions
“I highly recommend Services Painting, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Transmission replacement, Transmission repair, Brakes, Auto brake replacement, Battery, Oil change”
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Affordable Auto Works
“Good prices”
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Ron's Auto Services Inc
- Work
- Price
- Oil
“Ron is more than fair with his estimates on the work, he is incredibly ethical and honest, and I highly recommend Ron's Auto for all repairs and services.”
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Wilson's Auto World
“After a pretty catastrophic failure resulting in a broken axel, these guys swooped in and fixed it much more quickly and much more fairly than I could've guessed.”
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Great Brakes Inc.
- Quality
- Honest
- Price
“He's great at his job, he is verrrrry fairly priced, he's nice, he always explains everything, and you never have to worry that he'd pull any kind of shenanigans that maybe you've experienced at some other places.”
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Roaldo's Auto Service
- Job
- Price
- Vehicles
“Very good experience everyone was very polite and helpful my van was fixed the same day i was very happy to find this place the owner and his staff are very honest people I have already referred 2 people to take there vehicles to Roaldo's auto servic...”
Brake Services in Minneapolis, MN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$50
Maximum cost
$681
National Average
$186
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$161
$372
Average price range is based on 458 cost profiles
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Which shops in Minneapolis check brakes for free?
5 of the 24 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
What customers near Minneapolis say
- “ABSOLUTELY trustworthy. I would do more business with him, except that he keeps my car running so well” — customer of Great Brakes Inc.
- “Absolutely lovely people. They took care of me incredibly quickly and could not have done a better job.” — customer of Roaldo’s Auto Service
- “Helpful, friendly, quick service and affordable. Called them on a Saturday morning needing all my brake pads and rotors replaced and they were able to see me almost immediately and quoted $300-$400 less than a couple other places I went.” — customer of California Street Auto Repair
- “Action called within hours with a quote for both as well as recommending breaks and rotors (which we new was coming).” — customer of Action Auto Systems
- “Have been using them for years, just a few months ago they made custom brake lines for my ‘62 Pontiac while I waited👌Very fair pricing, great service!” — customer of Brake & Equipment Warehouse
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.