I've been coming to this location for years to get my oil changed. always super friendly. today I…read morewent to see if they could replace a lost splash guard bolt. there were a few cars in front of me. a super polite man came out to ask what was needed. next thing I know he's on the cold wet driveway, now this February mind you, under my car replacing the bolt. this is why I keep coming back, great service.

I used Valvoline for an oil change for the first time on my Subaru Crosstrek. It's a great option…read moreif you're in a pinch, but I definitely would avoid it if possible. It is time consuming, it took 45 mins of waiting before they got to my car which makes sense (15 min per car, 3 cars a head of me), but you're also stuck waiting with your car. The other reason, and the reason I'm writing this review, they recommended me also changing my air filter, saying that its recommended for my car at 10k miles. According to the manufacturer its actually +15k, so they also lied to me which is annoying. If I did go back, I would definitely not take their recommendations.

We've had our Jeep Wrangler serviced twice here. He always beats the quotes I get from other…read moredealership. Great experience!

I brought my 2008 Jeep Wrangler to Starr Auto because it wouldn't start unless I shifted between…read morePark and Neutral several times. I explained that I believed the issue was caused by the neutral safety switch, which is a known and common issue for this model. Instead of inspecting that part, the shop replaced my starter and battery terminal posts, charging me $966. The problem was never fixed -- the Jeep still has the exact same starting issue. When I returned, Starr Auto admitted it might actually be the neutral safety switch and said they could repair it for another $200. That clearly shows the first repair was misdiagnosed and unnecessary. I'm a disabled veteran with VA disabled license plates, and I rely on my vehicle for daily mobility. I trusted this shop to treat me fairly, but instead I feel taken advantage of and disappointed by their lack of professionalism and integrity. I've since filed a credit card dispute for the $966 charge and would strongly caution other customers -- especially veterans -- to avoid this business.

if you need an honest and efficient mechanic, you will absolutely find them here! I have been to a…read morefew different places around the twin cities and i've been astronomically over-quoted on repairs, competitively quoted without a good feeling that my car was in good hands, or told something was an issue when it was minor. As a female, I have felt 100% confident in Cedar Ave Repair. Their prices are super fair because the work speaks for itself. I am super grateful to have found this place, they've replaced my spark plugs, wheel bearings and even helped me with a windshield wiper motor issue. Coming here I feel the peace of mind about my vehicle that you search for whenever you have an unforeseen vehicle emergency or unexpected repair issue. Thank you for everything you guys do!!

June 1, 2023 - Regretfully, Cedar Ave Repair is CLOSED. It's been closed for a few weeks…read more I'm very sad to see it's gone. Wonderful service, wonderful people.

Avoid this place at all costs, they're either completely clueless or intentionally manipulative. I…read morebrought my truck in because the check engine light kept coming on -- code said it needed a new thermostat. They charged me an arm and a leg for the repair, which I decided to just eat at the time. But when I got the truck back, it was overheating after about twelve minutes of driving, to the point the A/C was blowing hot air. Which it was not doing at all before they'd touched it. I called them up, explained the issue, and they told me to bring it back so they could "take a look." I dropped it off the next day, and they claimed they couldn't find anything wrong. Then they offered to "fix" my A/C with a $300 freon recharge -- which made absolutely no sense. Even though I'm no mechanic, I wasn't born yesterday. When I got back in my truck, I also noticed they'd somehow damaged my driver's seat adjustment controls. At that point I took it to another mechanic in town, who immediately spotted the issue: the thermostat they installed was a cheap, faulty part. The second shop replaced it for half the price and I've had zero problems since. If they want to reply with some generic apology, that's fine -- it's too little, too late. I gave them a chance to make this right, and instead they tried to upsell me on something I didn't need. Either they're completely clueless or intentionally manipulative. Either way, I wouldn't touch this place with a ten-foot pole.

Can you leave no stars? I have had my car serviced 3x by this location. The first time was an…read morealmost 4 HOUR ORDEAL. They DID allow me to use a loaner car after hour 2. They said it was taking the parts department a long time to bring the oil filter for my car, even though I made the appointment a week in advance and specified my vehicle make and model. They also comped the service since it took to long. The second time still took FOREVER over an hour, again blaming the parts department. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS SPICY. The 3rd time took a somewhat normal time. BUT I ended up with oil dripping out of my car. I waited to see if maybe it was oil spillage from the change left over on the pan. But it continued leaking. I drive a 2019 vehicle and drive like a grandpa. I brought my car in today and they got it on jacks and said "nothing looks wrong". "I had to put 2 quarts of oil in" I told them and they didn't really respond to that. "We don't see a leak and we tightened the bolt on the oil pan." To which I questioned "I thought you said nothing was wrong?" "Well yeah except the bold was not all the way tight" So they brought the car down and I went inside just to cancel my appointment I made later in the week so I wasn't taking up an open appointment. AT THIS TIME THE OWNER Tim Gleason said "yeah this is why we hate doing oil changes. I would be happy if I never had to do an oil change again. We lose money and it's a headache." I will be watching my oil leak situation and have them address it if it continues but I will NEVER BRING MY CAR HERE FOR SEEVICE AGAIN! I thought it was good customer service but it seems they attempt to be nice even though none of this should have happened. Oh well.

If you are looking for honest people to do reliable, affordable and quality work on your car then…read morelook no further. They were able to get my daughter's car in, fixed and back on the road in less than one entire afternoon.....of course this was also in the month of December, during a snowstorm and her car had been encased in ice and snow from being broken down. Not an exaggeration!! The guys are super friendly and were happy to answer all of our questions. As a recent transplant to Minnesota, I am thrilled to have been recommended to this business from a neighbor. True gem!

Small place but they communicate reliably and they got my oil change done within a couple hours…read more Was cheaper than most places I've gone to and it was nice to support a local place.

Would give this location. 10 stars if I could. Carlos the manager is such a great guy and the…read moreteam.there follows his example. Everyone was super friendly, fast, and knowledgeable, everything you want in a customer service situation!​

BEWARE, a year ago Valvoline ruined my car. 15 minutes after they "professionally" changed my oil,…read moremy oil filter and all the oil in my car was gone. I called made a claim and it was denied. The same manager of the location (St Anthony) that obviously made some kind of mistake is the person that determined that my claim. Ok, so I'm trying to take them to court for my damages. Go through the process, I have to have them served the court paperwork at their Corporate location in Lexington Kentucky. Paid to send the summons and have it served by the local sheriff department there. Get this, the attorney at the Valvoline Corporate Office would not accept the service. He would not accept the paperwork, and told the Sheriff that they were not accepting/allowing the court summons to be served to them. In fact nothing can be served there. Look everyone makes mistakes. Why this Corporate giant is acting so thirsty is beyond me. I have had my cars serviced at Valvoline for as long as I remember. I am so disappointed at how shady and irresponsible they are acting. On the whole I know they provide reliable service to thousands if not millions of customers. But everyone makes mistakes so why lie and dodge legal paperwork? This is not right!!! I lost my job behind this. They never even properly investigated my claim. This is a company that is trusted nationwide and they should be held responsible for their screw ups. The manager at the St Anthony, MN location told me "you're on you own". 15 minutes after I got my l oil changed, there was no oil nor oil filter on my car., the engine seized. My receipt from Valvoline says all systems are go. So if there was a previous oil related problem they would have caught it. The fact of the matter is that before I got my car serviced there, it ran just great. I honestly had no issues with it. Now it just sits behind my house. This thirsty irresponsible behavior is not acceptable. Stand behind the service you provide. Do what is right! I know there are probably thousands of people with simular stories. We should all get together and hold them responsible for their screw ups. No one is perfect, Own up Valvoline!!! You are ruining lives and putting lives in danger with this faulty service you don't stand behind. My car seized while driven on the streets. What if I had been on the freeway? What if my car stalled and caused an accident that cost someone else their vehicle or their life? VALVOLINE, A NAME YOU CAN TRUST? I THINK NOT, BEWARE!!

This place has a very good reputation with my neighbors. I went there to buy tires because of that…read more The price is high, but they seem to do a good job. Time will tell.

I called to make an appointment to get a tire taken off a car wheel and installed on s different…read morewheel to be put on the car. I was greeted and after getting the work order prepared I was told it should take no more than an hour. After 45 minutes my car was ready. The tire was installed on the new wheel and balanced and TPMS connected. The old wheel was placed in the trunk as requested. I was pleasantly surprised at the cost. Very reasonable.

I went to the Valvoline Rapid Oil change at the 5800 Lyndale Ave S location in south Minneapolis,…read morebecause I didn't want to deal with the dealership, or their 1 hour wait time. I was the first in line, and the doors opened promptly at 0800 hours. The staff was professional, and I got the full service synthetic oil service. I even had a $15.00 off coupon, and I was surprised there was no attempt at an upsell for other maintenance, just a reminder what may need to be done on my SUV. Everything was done efficiently, and I was in and out of the service bay doors in exactly 15 minutes! I read a lot of mixed reviews on Yelp before going here, but I was happy to report that I didn't encounter any problems whatsoever. Great service, great employees, and the oil change was done in record time.

Been here a hour and a half only one car moved and there is no one here scary to see that you have…read moreenough time when you arrive then you see their procrastination or intentionally stalling until closing time at 4pm as I sit in line I hear horse play as well as workers walking from up the street offsite,I'm a super of a Security team and I deal with Valvoline all over the Metro,This by far has been my worst experience yet unacceptable

I came in and it turned out I didn't need an oil change. The guy working there asked me if I still…read morewanted air in my tires and if I wanted him to check my fluids. I said yes and he did so quickly, free of charge. He was extremely professional and kind about it. I tipped him because he did so much to be helpful and kind to me!

I dread getting my oil changed and avoid it as long as I can without my car blowing up. I came to…read morethis location and was greeted warmly by JR who I believe is the manager. He asked me some questions about my vehicle which I had no clue and he was able to work out exactly what kind of oil I needed based on my previous services. My oil change was super quick and painless and it was nice to hear the team having fun banter with each other as they completed the service. JR even took the time to let me know that my air filter was not the kind that could be replaced by his team, but a reusable one meant to be cleaned. He took the time to explain how I can clean it myself, which he didn't have to do. I'm a 20 something girl who panics and calls her dad when her car starts making weird noises. Having JR complete my service and walk me through vehicle maintenance gave me the same reassurance I get from one of those calls to my dad. He and his team are doing an amazing job!

Bobby and Steve's Auto World is a massively convenient one-stop-shop in downtown Minneapolis. The…read morecombination of 24-hour towing, repair, gas, a car wash, and even a restaurant under one roof is unmatched for drivers on the go. While the sheer scale of services is impressive, the experience can feel more functional than personalized. A highly practical choice, especially if you're near the stadiums, but it may lack the specialized focus of a smaller, dedicated shop.

Honest friendly staff that do a great job. Everything I need in car service, they can do. They help…read morekeep my car running well.