North St Paul Automotive in
North St. Paul (MN)

Used to go here for all my repairs, but got bad brake pads and rotors last time I went there and they refused to warranty their work! I ended up paying to have them redone at the dealership and was pretty pissed. Dealership said North St Paul Auto must have used low quality parts. I do realize that brake companies were switching to non copper parts back then, but any other repair shop would have stood behind their work and warrantied them out!

I just had a really great experience here. They diagnosed the issue, went above and beyond to make sure I understood what was going on, as well as what may have caused it. 100% made me feel like they were interested in making sure I was safe comfortable in my car, and informed about its operation. 10/10 would recommend.

I have had nothing but great experiences here. Recently, my old 2009 Vibe bit the dust (they looked it over and advised me that it probably wasn’t worth fixing for the cost) and they not only let me keep my car on their lot while I figured out what to do, they helped me find a way to dispose of it and never charged me. They are very trustworthy and I highly recommend!

I see a lot of positive reviews so I decided to give this place a shot. I checked the website and it says they provide wheel alignment services. I decided to call for an appointment. The guy answering the phone didn't give a name, I asked to book for a wheel alignment service and he said he they provide that kind of service and can't help me with it. What the heck??? Maybe the website needs an update???

I felt like I was taken care of by my uncle. Professional, competent, and caring. Price was incredibly fair.

Kelly and his team are one of NSP's best kept secrets. Friendly service and can get you out of a jam in a good time frame too! Doesn't try to sell you on stuff you don't need. Does inform you of any car issues to look out for in the upcoming future too. Definately reasonable prices. Not a huge place so dropping off the vehicle is a better solution.

Kelly and the guys always do quality work, I go out of my way to bring my vehicle here from Minneapolis because I trust the work.

My mom and I had a flat tire on basically the side of the road. Unfortunately, I did not pay attention during that part of driving lessons. Luckily, Kelly and his wife pulled up and offered to help. He changed my entire tire by himself, while explaining all of the steps so if this does happen again (god I hope not), I will know how to fix it myself! His wife and him were so incredibly kind and did not ask or take anything for their help. So extremely grateful!

One of the workers at this shop pulled out of their driveway and t-boned my truck. The truck is now totaled, and the driver still has not spoken to either insurance company. Every time my insurance calls, the shop says he’s busy. They seemed nice after the crash, so I hate that they are prolonging this, and avoiding admitting fault. It says a lot about the shop as a whole.

First time using this shop for auto repair estimate and work and they did not disappoint! Brought in my vehicle for a check engine light diagnostic and they not only got that figured out but they also were able to troubleshoot and repair a loud exhaust for way less than the dealer had quoted out for repair. Will definitely be using them for service again!

I've had to come here twice in the past month and everyone I've talked to (Jake, Kelly, Ryan) is very nice, informative, and straight to the point when it comes to their work. The price is very reasonable and the work is done quickly. They were able to get me in right away and I can drive comfortably again! Thank you guys for all the hard work!

The owner is fantastic. I've had an array of questions and he's answered them incredibly quickly and patiently. Has offered help where he can and has a great team of people who work effectively and efficiently. Thank you for all you do!

Always have great service here. I saved $600 on gas line repair quote from my auto dealer. Got it done sooner,too. Very happy withe the work I've had done at N. St. Paul Automotive.

These guys are the real deal- this is your "local repair shop" to patronize! I brought my car in for them to fix an exhaust leak, part of my catalytic convertor had rusted off. They quoted me a fair price and kept the cost at that estimate. I asked about a catalytic convertor shield to deter cat thieves (which is becoming a very big problem in my area) They fabricated a shield and installed it for again, a fair price. I'm a fan of this shop, I recommend them to friends, and I'll be back with my other vehicles.

Great mechanics and great owner. Love supporting local businesses and North St. Paul Automotive is a local company that takes care of their customer's every time. Thanks for great service that was affordable and finished in a timely manner. Understand this is coming from someone that does not have a lot of extra time with work, kids, and of course sports. Support this company, you will be extremely satisfied. Thanks Jake!!

These guys are the best! They do great work. They are thorough, honest and fair. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. And our families go there now too!

I have never been more pleased. My ac compressor was shot and seized my compressor clutch so my car wouldn't start. I took it to a place that told me it was going to be $2500 to get it fixed - I called NSP Automotive and they got me a new ac compressor, installed it, filled it with frion, gave me an oil change even replaced a brake light out in the back all for $680!! And the same day!! This place is amazing and Jake was super friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly helpful without ripping me off. I am so thankful I called this place and will be coming here in the future for oil changes and any other car maintenance. I highly recommend this place!!

This shop is the BEST! I've used them twice now, and both times they have proven to be honest and transparent, more than competitively priced and very professional. In both instances, I had first taken my car to the dealer and was told (1) they couldn't fix the problem and (2) gave me a laundry list of items that "needed repairs" estimating over $4,500. In the first instance, NSPA found and fixed the problem (at a very reasonable price) and in the second instance they gave me an honest second opinion about what needed to be done and what didn''t and their price tag was just over $400!!! Unless you have warranty work, I will not be bringing my vehicles to the dealer. These guys are great.

I absolutely love this place. They are great guys. I have had them diagnose and fix a couple of my cars. My most recent experience, they put in a new serpentine belt. Well, it rained and it fell off. It was a pain in the butt, BUT they made my experience that much better when my bf brought the car back and asked what was going on. The mechanic ended up showing my bf some tips for if it slips off in the future, all while putting the belt back on for free in a matter of 5 minutes. Thank you!

Always happy with the service. Will do diagnostics without charging you a fee and always willing to answer questions. We have been going to them for years and they have always done a great job. They even fixed an issue with my vehicle that the dealer couldn't even fix!

Jake and Nick went above and beyond to help me out today. Jake came and got my vehicle, fixed a tire, made the spare available, and returned my vehicle to my parking spot! Great customer service and I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing repairs! Thanks again!!

Have all my cars serviced here! Nicest guys to work with and no hassling with prices or car parts. If they can't fix it they'll give you recommendations. Parking is a little tight and not much of a waiting room but the jobs done right. Great summer location, next to DQ. Breakfast place across the street if you have to wait. Update (4.9.18): I've been disappointed within the last 6 months. Had my belts on a '99 Odyssey replaced there and two weeks later, belt broke off. Haven't taken back in because I can't pay for the tow. Had another oil change there and literally the next day, oil start leaking from the filter. Luckily I saw the leak and they replaced it. Now my son's car started rattling after we just replaced spark plugs and coils. Make sure to check under the hood right after each service to make sure parts are put back correctly. Either they replaced some mechanics or just lazy services now. May need to start looking for another place for my cars.

There are not enough stars available for this place. They are kind, honest, friendly, helpful, and again, honest. They treat all their customers fairly and are excellent communicators. There is a reason thier lot is always crazy looking, they are amazing and their customers don't mind a little car Tetris for the level of service. All for absolutely fair pricing.

These guys are great! Fair, flexible, fast, and they'll even air up the tires on your stroller, just to be nice :-P They're upfront about all charges on your bill, and won't do any unauthorized work.

I've had my car there twice and without further experience I can at least rate them as very good. The first time it was a fairly simple problem, windshield washers failed and needed a new hoses and fittings. They fixed it for a really cheap price with new parts and all. Can't remember the exact amount, but it was about half what another garage I've been loyal to for years charged me for a less complete job on the same problem a couple years ago. The second time I thought I had a cooling reservoir leak, but the leak was actually coming from the FWD transaxle and I needed the axle replaced. That was at rather low cost - plaudits - but they advised me that I needed my rear struts replaced, which I chose to do. It ended up being a rather expensive repair bill, about $850+. While it was in the shop they apparently dinged the passenger side front brake backer plate and it began rubbing on the brake disk making an awful noise. I brought it back and they recognized the problem right away, put it on the hoist and bent it back (it's just a tinny piece of metal that keeps dirt off the brake disk) and I was out of the there in 15 minutes with no charge. I had problems with the car several times since then and they've been great for me each time and very reasonable. Right now I'm waiting on a fuel system problem which I need them to fix and hoping for the best.

They are honest, fair priced and accommodated my schedule. The spark plugs in my model, tend to break when removing them (stupid design by Ford). They were able to remove them without any problems, and didn't break any, while coming in under budget. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my cars.

Great place to get what you need done with a great price. Fuel pump replaced with no issues. Good service and honest as well. Will let you know what the problem is and will not push any excessive repairs on you. Hate to say it but you do not see this anymore in the automotive industry. Would recommend to anyone.