Fast, friendly service! I had snow tires installed with an appointment lasting less than 30 minutes…read morein and out!

Had a punctured tire 41 miles away, out in Castle Danger. Drove back on my spare the next day…read more Called at 8am and had an online appointment at 12pm scheduled. Ed said over the phone if I showed up, they'd help us do everything. Appointment wasn't officially scheduled until 2:28 for that 12 appointment which makes 0 sense unless you're a time traveler. They put a new tire on and disposed of the old one for $107. I had to do everything else out front on my own, in the snow/sleet. They helped get the lug nuts to torque spec for free at least, when I pulled around. But, I feel I should've been deducted the labor charge after all of that and only paid for the tire itself. I get that you're busy, but it seems painfully obvious that you're prioritizing higher paying clients and not an emergency who needs to drive another 180 miles to get home. Thanks, but no thanks.

My car had engine issues and was chugging and losing power. I called around to lots of different…read moreplaces and everyone was two weeks out. Called this place and they said that if I could limp my car there right now they could squeeze me in, and take a look at my car. They looked at it, and were able to get it repaired and ready for pick up the next day in time for me to go to work. They also gave me an accurate quote so I wasn't surprised with the bill. All in all, I highly recommend if you have car troubles.

Bought one car there, all good. Heard recently they want $500 to look for a vehicle. I always…read morethought it was how a sales person earned their commission? Has good service come to that?

These guys are terrific. Always professional, always friendly, always kind, and always crazy fast!…read moreThat team is a "well oiled machine," pun intended! : D Highly recommend!

I usually do my own oil changes however things get busy so I have gone to this store a few times…read more Every time I have gone I have spoke with Jamie. He is very professional and knows what he is doing. The techs are quick and professional with their work and create a good environment for customers to be in. I would recommend this place.

I'm from out of state and have brought my truck in here twice. Both times everything went great and…read morethe people were friendly and communicated well. They also could have easily had me replace some parts I thought might be bad for over $1500, but they said I could probably wait a while, so I only ended up paying them $30 for a separate inspection. Not upselling customers on stuff they don't need is a fine quality in a mechanic, so I felt like it earned a positive review!

January 2025 my daughter took her Ford Explorer in for a nail in a tire. While in the shop the…read moretechnician filled out an unexpected estimate sheet on all the work that was felt needed to be done to the SUV. Mind you this same SUV had been gone over for safety prior to the school year exactly 1 month earlier on 12/23/24 by a friend and owner of a well respected auto shop in Excelsior MN outside of MPLS and was given a clean bill of health. The only complaints for the SUV was a known nail in the passenger front tire of which they charged an acceptable $26.99. What was "found" during the visit was the need to Remove and Replace both front lower Control Arms $986.32, Computerized 4 wheel alignment $159.95 and Remove and replace Valve Cover Gasket $757.88 for a total of $2093.27. We drove to Duluth and took the SUV to another auto shop and that shop was given the estimate sheet from 4th Street Auto as kind of a "cheat sheet" to guide them on what possibly needed to be repaired. After a full day of driving to and from Duluth and the expense of another car exam the final diagnosis was.....none of those suggested repairs were needed. I would personally suggest using caution if you are a young female student or anyone with no car knowledge taking your car in for repairs to this establishment.

I hired Ben to replace a failing head gasket, a very labor-intensive job. He offered an extremely…read morefair quote, nearly $3000 cheaper than the auto shops quoted. He was quick to provide next-day availability, and worked away for three long days, staying late on the last night to make sure my car was ready for work the next day. Unfortunately, we encountered some technical difficulties late at night that stumped us. Ben spent the night researching what the problem could be, determined to get my car back on the road as soon as possible. My car runs like new, all thanks to Ben's hard work and determination. Ben is experienced, reliable, genuine, friendly, and will get the job done no matter what it takes. Thank you!

Needed brakes worked on. He was friendly, wasn't condescending, efficient, and effective. Plus he…read morewas very generous on the total I owed him for his work. I will definitely contact again!

Foreign Affairs is the best place in town. Excellent knowledge of cars and thorough reliable work…read morethat you can count on! I wouldn't go anywhere else. THE BEST!

I brought my 1993 300 ZX convertible to Foreign Affairs last summer because it was running rough…read more I pointed out to them that it might well be the fuel injectors. However they thought it was spark plugs. When i went to pick up the car they informed me it couldn't be picked up because they didnt realiize the didnt order coils.That was the first delay. . After spark plugs failed to make a difference, they then agreed it was probably the fuel injectors. For a period of 4 to 6 weeks they kept the car and informed me that they though they were trying every day they couldn't locate fuel injectors. I finally became so frustrated that I searched for them and found them in one phone call. Things got worse though, when they installed the fuel injectors for what they told it was going to be $1500 and then me an additional $700 with no explanation. When I point that out,they took the $700 off, with no explanation as to why the overcharge was there in the first place. They had also represented that they would keep this collector car in the garage while they were holding it ,but they clearly never did ,as it was clearly dirty from several rains, and more importantly there were several stains on the door upholstery from the mechanic getting in and out. This is the worst experience I've ever had with any auto repair shop, and having car disease that has led me to purchase many older cars over the years I have dealt with several.

Friendly staff. When it comes to muffler repair, they are quite knowledgeable.read more

From the owner: Muffler Clinic & Brake has been offering expert muffler, brake and under-body car repair services…read moreat our Duluth, MN, garage for over 50 years. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in mufflers and brakes. However, our ASE-certified technicians have all the knowledge and resources to diagnose and fix any your car's problems. We work on all makes and models, domestic and import. No matter whether you have a car, truck, SUV, van or RV, we can take care of all your vehicle's maintenance and repairs. Our muffler services include: Custom exhaust systems and pipe bending Dual and performance exhausts Catalytic converter or muffler replacement Tail pipes We also offer general auto repair, including: Brakes and rotors Radiators Heating and cooling Axles, shocks and struts Ball and U-joints Inspections and diagnostics Batteries and alternators Oil changes and tune-ups We honor most extended warranties and offer free inspections and loaner cars. From mufflers and brakes to wheel align

I had 3 different issues with my 2011 Chevy Malibu. I am not from the area, so I didn't know who to…read moretake it to for repairs. I read their reviews and decided to reach out to see if they could get it in to diagnose it. They got me in the next day and had my car fixed the following day. And the work they did was exceptional. Marissa is a wonderful lady. They close at 5 pm, but my ride hadn't gotten there yet, so she stayed late and let me remain inside the office until my ride came at 5:20 pm. She went above and beyond, which was was very much appreciated. I highly recommend them and will be taking my vehicles there for any repairs needed. Thank you so much to Anderson Automotive.

From the owner: For complete auto care and repair in Cloquet, look no further than Anderson Automotive. We've been…read morekeeping our customers' cars running like new since 2001, and we've enjoyed every second of it. From oil changes to transmission overhauls, no job is too big or too small for our team of skilled, professional mechanics. We're here to ensure your safety and satisfaction, so you can always expect an honest, prompt, and reliable experience here with us. Only the best for the community we love so much -- we're glad to be along for the ride!