1. Doran-King Auto Repair

    1. Doran-King Auto Repair

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    Saint Paul, MN

    Doran-King Auto Repair

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Doran-King Auto Repair

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

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    2 months ago

    Immediate assistance with a tire issue and a super reasonable price--and very friendly service. My new "go-to" auto repair shop in St. Paul.

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    5 years ago

    Long-standing reputation. Good work done our cars. Respectful and let us know work beforehand.

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    Doran King is exactly what I hoped for in a Garage. Tom the owner and the mechanics feel like part of the family. I trust them.

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    Tom's dad, an original owner and creator of this shop, has taught all there at Doran King what integrity means.

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    Troy's Corner Auto Care

    Troy's Corner Auto Care

    5.0
    (33 reviews)

    It's hard to find a new place to work on your car. And it's difficult to know if you can trust…read morepeople especially if you're not mechanically inclined but at Troy's - I could just tell that I would be taken care of. It's a small shop with minimal waiting room so if your car is going to take more than 45 minutes - you might consider waiting at a coffee shop or something. I had an appointment that I arranged via email. They were prompt with bringing my car back for the oil change and I was out within half an hour. During my wait - I had a lovely chat with the guy behind the front desk, he talked to me about the history of the shop and the experience Troy has. Another patron brought them fudge while they worked on her car and a second patron tipped them for pumping gas - in this economy?! To me those were clear signs that these people take care of their customers and the customers keep coming back! I'm glad I found this place for all my future car maintenance

    It's rare to find an auto care shop where you immediately feel like more than just another…read morecustomer, and this is one of those places. The owner truly cares. Not just about doing quality work, but about people. You can see it in the way he treats his customers, the pride he takes in his work, and the respect he shows his employees. There's a level of integrity here that's hard to come by. No pressure, no upselling, just honest explanations and work done the right way. You can tell this is a business built on trust, not shortcuts. The team is knowledgeable, professional, and clearly supported by leadership that values them, which says a lot about the culture behind the scenes. If you're looking for an auto care shop that operates with honesty, heart, and real craftsmanship, this is it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Signal Garage Auto Care

    Signal Garage Auto Care

    3.6
    (74 reviews)

    I had my non-starting car towed here and the service team here was very helpful. My car isn't new…read morebut I was planning to drive it a few more years. The team was very thorough with the diagnosis of the main issue, which turned out to require a new engine. The team listened to me even though the repair was to cost about what the car was worth - due to some other things going on in my life, I just wanted my car back in working order. The service team diligently pursued finding a used replacement engine for me to attempt this repair, but were very honest that both replacements had the same issue at least as bad as my existing engine. I appreciate that the team went the extra mile trying to get my car back into a shape that would meet my goal of being able to drive it for a few more years, and conferred with me each step of the way. In the end, I paid only for the work they had done to diagnose the issue and get my car starting reliably again. I would trust these folks with any repairs I need in the future for certain. They listened to me, were honest about the issues they encountered, and gave me good advice through every step.

    I dropped my car off for a front end alignment, which they charge $159.95 for. Fair enough…read more I was told that during their pre-alignment inspection they discovered that the passenger side outer tie rod end was worn and needed to be replaced in order for the alignment to be done. This makes sense, so I said ok go ahead and do it. I was then told that with the alignment and tie rod end replacement, the total cost would now be $565.04! I decided to do it because my car was already there in the shop and it needed to be done, however this price is insane for the work that was done. They charged me $98.92 for the tie rod end, which is a very large markup. They charge $239.81 PER HOUR for labor, which is completely crazy. I was charged for an hour of labor, when I know for a fact that changing out one single tie rod end should only take a decent mechanic 15-20 minutes. It is ridiculously easy. Finally, they charged me $57.83 for "RO Fees" which include recycling, environmental, shop supplies and hazardous waste disposal. This makes no sense to me because I had no fluids changed that needed disposal, and the only shop supplies they would have needed for a tie rod end and an alignment would be paper towels, maybe a dab of anti-seize, maybe a pair of nitrile gloves. Nearly $60 is straight up robbery for the job they did for me. Yes, they are friendly. Yes, I think the work they do is fine. What they charge, however, is not reasonable and I think they are taking advantage of the many people who need their car fixed and don't know a whole lot about mechanical work. This is why I try to do most of my own repairs, but some things (like alignments) a guy just can't do in his driveway.

    Doran-King Auto Repair - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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