Requested a quote and got a quick, detailed response. I scheduled an oil change and the price was…read moregreat. Oil change included a car inspection now I'm going through my maintenance checklist, will be scheduling more services soon!

Got me a quote right away, great communication. Loved that they had a loaner car to use! Will…read morerecommend to everyone

This crew is amazing to work with for my oil change. I dropped my car off around 9 and it was ready…read moresoon after. They were incredibly gracious to me as a first time customer. Will definitely be back

Very friendly staff and clean establishment! I make it a point to fuel up at Sipe's over other…read moreShell stations even though they're eight miles from my home. Side note, I only fill up my Subaru's tank with Top Tier fuel! I will return to Sipe's for my car's other needs in the future!!

I searched for a local Automotive shop after moving back to the Twin Cities. Golden Valley…read moreAutomotive gave me a good online quote for an oil change. They needed to replace the plug which had been stripped bare and after going to pick up a new one, replaced it for an additional charge of $8.00. I'm accustomed to Texas, which has higher rates on auto work so it was a pleasant surprise! And it's a 5 minute drive from my new home. Highly Recommend.

This group began a well staffed mid sized auto repair shop about a year ago…read more The building sits on the north side of the General Mills headquarters at the junction of 394 and 169, and been through previous iterations with which I'm not familiar, but these people seem likely to succeed. If I had to give a one word review it would be: integrity. Call it a hunch if you will; my experience with them has been a couple of light maintenance visits, and some very valuable diagnostic information. As well as a number of visits to their drive through car wash. I've quickly gained confidence in their service and their advice, and I'd highly recommend them.

Thank you Thank you Thank you Troy! My brakes were so bad…read morethat my car was not drivable anymore and I was in a pinch. The family mechanic was out of town for the next two weeks and I need a full break & rotor replacement quick. A friend of the family referred me to this shop and I am pleasantly surprised! Not only did he call with a very precise estimate before working on my car but he called me again with other things he found asking if I'd like to fix them. For once I did not get ripped off!! I drive a VW so the cost to do anything is always a chunk of change but I did not gasp when I was told the total repair costs. Very friendly and very prompt service. I asked about a fuel filter that Precision Tune suggested I get replaced and Troy did that for me for $70 CHEAPER than Precision Tune quoted me. HELLO?! I will always support small businesses over large chains. The little guy is a person....probably someone that lives by you that cares. Thanks again guys!!

I have taken cars to Troy when I could for at least 10 years. What I appreciate most is dependable…read moreand courteous service which is reliable. Troy is also honest and explains the repairs he suggests in easy to understand language. I have recommended Troy to friends and co-workers too.

Been my #1 go to mechanic for many years! Always honest and always does amazing work on my cars!…read moreGood customer service and always puts a smile on customers faces! Never overcharges and has the best prices in Minnesota!

Nghia is a lifesaver! My wife and I are from Texas and moved to Minneapolis for an internship but 2…read moredays before we were supposed to start our 20hr drive back my car wouldn't start. Nghia ensured me that he would do everything he can to get it running for us and that he did! He worked until 9:30PM on a Friday night so we could leave as scheduled on Saturday. Talk about world class service.

Words truly cannot describe how much I appreciate and love Ray's Car Shop! As a woman, finding a…read moretrustworthy car shop has always felt like a nightmare--you never know how you'll be treated or if someone will try to take advantage. From the very first visit, everyone at Ray's made me feel welcomed, respected, and valued. Katie at the front desk is such a breath of fresh air. She's incredibly kind, transparent, and upfront about everything she knows. She never tries to upsell or pressure customers into unnecessary work, which is so rare in this industry. Her honesty alone gave me confidence that I was in the right place. I originally came in with my 2017 Mercedes AMG after becoming completely frustrated with the regular Mercedes dealership. Their outrageous quotes and unnecessary suggestions made it clear that their only priority was money, not the customer. After doing a ton of research, I decided to take a chance on Ray's--even though it meant driving all the way from Bloomington, MN--and I am so glad I did! Ray himself is one of the most genuine and meticulous mechanics I've ever met. He was honest with me about what needed to be done, careful with my car as if it were his own, and never once made me feel pressured. The entire experience was so positive that I immediately started recommending Ray's Car Shop to everyone I know. Now, I don't just bring my Mercedes here--I also trust Ray and his team with my Toyota. That says a lot, because once you find a shop this reliable and sincere, you stick with them for life. I can't thank Ray and his team enough for their honesty, professionalism, and the peace of mind they've given me. If you're looking for a car shop that truly cares about you and your vehicle, Ray's is the place to go!

Ray is the only guy in town who I will trust with my Chevy Duramax/Allison pickup. He is…read morecompetent, incredibly honest, and always keeps you in the loop. His pricing is competitive. I've been his customer for a number of years, and every job he's done on my truck has been top notch. I have a story to emphasize his honesty. I recently had a few "nagging issues" that I asked him to estimate for me. One of the issues, a loss of fluid problem, was initially estimated well north of a $1,500 dollars to fix. The truck has over 300,000 miles on the clock, so you sort of expect those things, but this one was "one I could live with", so I deferred that repair until my budget would allow. Meanwhile Ray had the truck for another issue "in the vicinity" of that loss of fluid problem. Contrary to his original diagnosis, his other work around that problem area uncovered a hidden loosened tubing connector. A couple of wrench turns (free gratis), and we're able to discard that expensive estimate. I've been in shops before where I might have never been informed of that discovery, and would have paid for the original estimate.

So my right front driver side wheel bearing went out on me while I was working and I had to find a…read moreshop closest to me that was still taking appointments to get me right in And I called these guys up and they said they could get me in right away they're working on it right now I'm very impressed how clean and well-maintained the shop is very friendly people I would highly recommend to come here

Lean and kear are my two men at the shop and Kears wife. To bad I'm not in minnesota anymore…read moreotherwise this is the number one shop. No bs no waste of time real business. -juan

I spoke to 3 other auto body shops in the area and none of them gave me the time of day. I found…read moreKurth's on google and they were extremely helpful. I had them place a hitch on my 2019 Equinox and they did a excellent job! I didn't know Mr. Kurth but the new owners Pete and Calvin were incredible kind and helpful. They were very detailed and transparent around costing and the work they would have to do to complete the job. It truly was a hometown feel. Lastly, I appreciate Pete and his missionary work in Haiti with his wife and 4 daughters. Very cool story and exactly someone you want to work with if trust is important to you. Thanks guys and I wish you the best in your new venture. I will recommend your operation to others as it comes up!

if I could do no stars I would. I used to go here all the time…read more I took my car in cuz I knew my timing belt was needing to be changed. they were very rude when I had to come In at 3pm cuz I work until then. they barely looked at it and called me back in 10 minutes when they were supposed to see what was wrong. I know it takes longer than that to see what's wrong. they told me I needed a $7000 new engine, and that's what the problem was. I know that wasn't true. so I took it to a different shop that ac fixed my belt. so they tried to rip me off and seems like take my engine. I will never go here again even with the new name change!

Proceed with CAUTION Under new ownership…read more... This is no longer the family owned customer first Skips auto that your friends may have told you about. This business has now been purchased by Golden Valkey Tire. I brought my personal vehicle here right after the transition, before I realized what was different. I had a fine experience and got quoted slightly above competitors for some repairs. The experience was reasonable overall, although I did feel like everyone behind the front desk was really judging me for not wanting to proceed with some repair options that I were presented to me. I came back a few weeks later with company vehicles since my employer had used this place in the past, and the vibe had deteriorated so much more. This truly is a Golden Valley Tire owned operation and it's not good. Things went wrong from the scheduling of the appointment. The person on the other end of the line was completely fumbling through the system and muttering to himself. He couldn't figure out how to get things to save even. Of course he didn't tell me that though, so when I showed up there was no appointment. I gave them the simple instruction to give the vehicle an oil change so that it would be ready to pick up later. They emailed me a full inspection report which was thorough and detailed, but guess what? They didn't do the oil change. I guess they wanted some sort of approval, but it was a busy work day and if I tell them it's the only reason for my visit I expect it to get done and the vehicle to be ready when I come to pick it up. This place is a mess right now. I hope they can find a way to improve, I understand transitions can be hard, but...proceed with caution if you're considering being a customer here.

Re-review. I can do…read morebasic auto work. But it's not always easy. I don't have a car lift. I don't have specialty tools and have to borrow or head to O'Reilly Auto Parts (did you know O'Reilly's has a tool rental program? To rent tools from your local O'Reilly Auto Parts, simply purchase the auto parts you need and put down a deposit on the rental tool. Return the rental tool in its original condition and receive a full refund when you bring it back.) Regardless, Skip's has been my go-to for auto work. Sometimes I don't have the time (or focus or room) or I'm in over my head. They will suss out the problem and do the work at a competitive (it used to be *too* low) shop rate. Apparently it's a different company now. I brought my car in to replace a purge valve. It's a busy time of year for a lot of us, and I was willing to pay to get it done. I walked in and explained the issue. They asked for a diagnostic fee. I had a flashback to my local auto repair shop where I had an ignition coil out and it wound up costing $1,800 total for a 15-minute, top-of-the-motor, single-bolt, $75-dollar-part coil replacement. Which I have done twice since with a ratchet and a $75 coil. I left and changed the purge valve myself. 30 minute, top-of-the-motor, single-10mm-bolt replacement of a $55 part. And now I'm back on the road. I'll stop back, but I'm not so sure I like the way things are going.

Had a great experience at Northside Auto. My car had an AC issue, and instead of trying to sell me…read morea whole new system, they were able to identify and repair the leak in a very quick turnaround time. They had the whole job done in under 2 hours and provided a 1-year/12k mile warranty. A very professional and hyper-local experience delivering excellent value.

I have been a customer for about 8 years now and have had the best experience with Northside Auto…read morethan any other shop.