Central Automotive in Stillwater

They are great and honest. Saved me thousands by replacing a gasket that was bad.

This shop is top notch, and I recommend them to everyone. They go above and beyond in all areas of their service.

This is where we take our family fleet . Everyone there is kind, responsive and honest.

They were nice enough. Looked at my car last minute as it broke down on the side of the road. However, they said my problem was just that it needed oil. I got about 7 miles down the road after picking it up and my car stopped working, so I dont think their diagnosis was very complete.

Good service, a little pricey but you get what you pay for

Fast and reliable service .Highly recommend

Awful service lack of communication has messed with my mobility and my travel to work disgusting customer service

They are always able to help as soon as can and no gimmicks. Awesome place!

Honest mechanics, which these days are hard to find. Great people, great service!!

Professional. Clean. Great staff !!

Great people and great service. I brought my car there to have the timing components replaced. They were honest and upfront with me the whole time. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that they take their time informing you of delays. Overall, I would recommend this place to any of my friends.

The staff at Central Automotive were absolutely fantastic. Our car broke down on vacation. Not only did they provide us with a loaner vehicle, they fixed our car quickly so that we were able to continue on with the rest of our trip with minimal interruptions. Very friendly staff to boot! Highly recommend!

Excellent service . Very pleasant experience

Honest place. Good work.

Always honest. Always fair. Will continue to give buisness even though we moved out of the area.

Fast

Fast service, great prices and the guys are awesome. Highly recommended!

Was recommended this place by a friend. I just needed a check up on my car and was quoted $60 when I called and asked but after the check they kindly didn t charge me.

I brought in 2 headlight bulbs to be installed. They said it was $155 an hour for the labor. They came stating that one bulb didnt fit and it would be $400. Then they said I would need new wiring and a new harness, and thats $850. Stay clear of this place. Unless you like getting ripped off.from. I went to another shop. They told me what bulb to get. They installed it without having to change out the wiring and harness. Simple fix.

Jack is awesome and honest.great customer service.

Jason and Jack are amazing!! One of the best service ever I highly recommend .

These folks are the best at honest car repairs and maintenance. Friendly staff and great techs. Reliable and fair prices.

Its great when you have a place you can bring your vehicle that you can trust. Quality service every time. Will always take my vehicles here for their maintenance needs.

This place is great. Had radiator replaced and brake job done, in and out time was a few hours. Amazing people doing amazing work. I will return as my vehicles need repairs. Thank you for a job well done.

Excellent service.

Very friendly. Got my car in when they were super busy for a quick tire fix.

Very knowledgeable. Quickly serviced my vehicle and I am totally satisfied.

Ive used them several times. Once I explained what I needed done only to find out that part of what I thought was in need of repair was actually okay. They were the ones to let me know and they saved me money. They could have done the complete repair as requested but they were honest and stopped at only the needed repair after notifying me. That repair was excellent and the honesty was too. Btw, their prices are also reasonable . I highly recommend.

A last-minute appointment was available with excellent service

Wonderful mechanics, and a great place to go when in need of car care.

The heater on my 2011 Ford F-150 failed on a cold winter day. Central Auto diagnosed and repaired it effectively and efficiently in a one day appointment, as promised. They have earned me as a new customer for all my automotive needs. Thanks you. J M

Super helpful and they didnt nickel and dime me to check a few things out even though they would have been justified in doing so.

I ll start by saying Dave was nice and had great customer service skills. I was quoted $38 for an oil change over the phone which is why I went here over TGK. My total for an oil change was actually $61. A week prior to this, someone I know got the same thing for $38, prompting me to take my business here and not with TGK. The timing is a little too convenient, and seems very sketchy. Don t offer a price on the phone and charge something else, then blame it on the computer or the person behind the counter who read it wrong. That s on you to cover the difference of the mistake, not me. Posting a review so someone else doesn t get ripped off like I was.

They replaced the alternator but never checked the alternator drive gear.Started the car and it failed in their parking lot. Her 400 alternator replacement turned into 1000 dollar replacement. I wouldnt trust them to repair a flat tire. The manager gave her a song and dance that she didnt pay the 100 diagnostic charge that the drive gear wasnt covered. So a code check is going to tell you about a bad drive gear? My opinion is they just forgot to check the drive gear or tighten a bolt and she payed the price but never again with them. Since the owner decided to chime in thought I would do an update. A simple seach for alternator replacement for a 2007 Volvo XC-90 states that the drive gear needs to be checked when replacing the alternator and his mechanic missed it and double billed the customer for his mistake. Called passing the buck.The owner actually using the customers name in his reply screams of unprofessionalism.The pulley that was replaced was taken to the Volvo dealership in maplewood and inspected by both the parts department and a Volvo mechanic. They determined that there was nothing wrong with the pulley. They stated that the very rarely sell the pulley but the bolt that holds it on is purchased frequently. Seems she probably didnt need an alternator or pulley but a bolt replaced witch wasnt. Hopefully they enjoy their 1000 dollars of ill gotten gain.

Great experience with Central Automotive. Pricing is very fair. Will not be taking my vehicles anywhere else.

Im quite grateful for the professionals at Central Auto. I was able to get my vehicle checked out quickly, and repaired after taking a curb too tight, wondering if I had damaged anything. They were kind and efficient, repairing things quickly for me. I would very much recommend Central Auto in Stillwater! - Thanks again!

My first choice always for vehicle issues.

Jason, the Service Manager, kindly helped me with my battery. The upbeat, professional atmosphere actually made dealing with my car FUN! Service was top notch and friendly! Im so glad I stopped there! Ill be back!

Great place fast and friendly i will always bring my truck here

Had a flat tire on my way home which is not Stillwater. Stopped at Central Automotive @ 5:30 pm and asked if they could change the tire. The person behind the counter said he couldnt spare anyone to do it. I had to change it myself in their parking lot. During the process of doing it, I somehow cut my thumb. I go inside to grab some tissues or a rag and there, standing behind the counter, are SIX people staring at me and not saying a word. I grab tissues for my bleeding thumb and proceed to walk out. At the door I say loudly, Thanks for the help! to which the guy who said they were too busy respond with, Youre welcome!. After 20 minutes a gentleman walks out, apologizes for there being no stalls available, and proceeds to help me outside. I greatly appreciated the help from him and another guy who came out after, but it was too little, way too late.

Great shop to work with fare pricing and excellent service

Absolutely love Dave & his crew at central! The only place I will ever bring my vehicles to and will ALWAYS recommend them to others

Great experience for a quick oil change. They also provided a list of a few other things that my car needs work on. The big difference though was that there was no pressure from them to complete the work right now. I will definitely return to them.

If you cant handle Covid, dont want to wear a mask or gloves to get or return the device to my car, maybe you shouldnt be in customer service. Dont tell me that if you have to get the device from my car and put on gloves it will cost me 1-2 more hours waiting. That is so unprofessional. This is your job, and being you are the owner, you should know better. Thank you.

Top notch service at local garage prices! A lucky find for me 3 years ago but now theyre my go to guys

Brought my truck in for a repair. Then noticed a leak in the same area, so I thought it wasnt fixed correctly. I brought it back & spoke to Dave, the owner & he was quick to get to the bottom of the issue, which was unrelated & repaired it at no cost to me!! Now, thats customer service at its finest! Will continue to bring & recommend Central Automotive any day! Thanks Dave, you guys are great!

Fixed my air conditioning perfect, honest and fast service!! Thanks guys

Great crew!

It is so nice to have a local repair service in our city. Dave came very highly recommend and I see why. They will have my business when we have any problems. Thanks for the great service

Davey is honest and a great mechanic. I trust him with all my loved ones vehicles!

Thanks for getting my car repaired so I could get to the church on time. Geez it would have been stressful to have a major mechanical malfunction on the wedding day! Im so thrilled you guys could get me in and repair the problem in a timely and professional manner. Thanks for being sensitive to my timeframe.

Highly recommend Family owned and operated Great Service , Excellent Work Thanks for keeping my family safe throughout the Years ! 2021

Good experience working with Central Automotive. Very knowledgeable and good turnaround time. Appreciated their help and expertise.

When you look up honesty in the dictionary there should be a picture of this place. I wouldnt bring my car anywhere else.

These guys are great! Honest and polite...They took the time to talk with my warranty company..and fixed the problem the first time..my car runs like new..absolutely my spot from now on!

Good work and fair pricing.

These guys are AWESOME. Ive been going to them for years. My boyfriend even goes to them now. They are trust worthy, honest , down to earth, reasonably priced and they do awesome work.

Always great service. Great prices. Only fix what you need. Great asset to the community.

Great Service, and a mini-golf putting green!

I ve had my vehicle into Central twice in the last month or so. I came away from both experiences more than impressed with the knowledge and more importantly, the service. The first experience was a fairly simple repair, but the first place I brought it to didn t fix it. Central did. Dave (the owner) also explained what had caused the issue and recommended some additional service, which I knew was necessary soon, but opted to delay fixing it. The second time, my wife, kids and I were on our way out of town and the heat index was 115 and our AC was showing signs of failing. I called late on a Friday afternoon and explained this to Dave and he says swing on in and we ll take a look. I was there 10 minutes later, camper in tow and pulled up to an open bay door and was met by Dave and another mechanic. They had my AC fixed, fluids topped off and radiator cleaned in about 15 minutes and we were on our way. I will never go to another auto repair shop. These guys, especially Dave, are what you hope your repair shop would be like.

Absolutely the best place to get auto repair in the St Croix Valley!

Two neighbors suggested I go to Central Automotive, and the web reviews were great so gave it a try. Had some challenging brake issues and they worked hard to find and resolve the issue. Wish that I had learned of them long ago. Thank you!

They are always very helpful and understanding with my many questions.

Great guys to work with. They go above and beyond and are great at communicating. Prices are very fair also!

I cant recommend Central automotive anymore. Dave used to run things a few years ago and he was responsive and honest. The new guy there is rude and dishonest. Go elsewhere.

Always incredible service at less than expected cost.

They got me in on a snowy Monday in order to get my sons SUV running. Fast accurate work at a reasonable price.

Very honest and great prices. Theyve seen me for emergency maintenance multiple times and always offer quick and reliable repairs!

Dave, and his crew are hard working and honest. He has put together a crew of the finest mechanics Ive ever dealt with. I started going there in late 2017 havent been anywhere else since, all our vehicles we take there, have always been taken care of properly, promptly, and almost always under bid. Thanks Dave!

The people at Central Automotive are so helpful, honest and ethical. On top of that, their prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend them for any auto needs.

Great shop! I will always bring my vehicles here.

Is there anyway I can mark this place witg 0 Stars? Super rude up front, extraordinary long wait times. The fact that I worked for a competitor of theirs at one point has no bearing on my review. My customer unsatisfaction does

Great service and fast service.

Ive had a great many broken cars. Central Automotive is the only place Ill bring my cars now. They are extremely fair priced, always are able to fix my cars, and theyre able to do it fast so I can have my car back all fixed up. The staff is always very nice. Other paces in town will tell you to fix things that dont need fixing or charge you double what Central will charge you for the same work. Hands down best Auto repair in town!

They let me bring my own oil and filter in and did the work for me relatively cheap since my car did not fit up on to my ramps and is too low to the ground

The guys are always very pleasant, they dont try to sell you services that you dont need. Honest place to get work done on your vehicle. Would recommend them to anyone!

Always ready to help with problems.

Dave and his crew are always pleasant, trustworthy and knowledgeable!!

I usually dont write reviews unless im extremely impressed or extremely dissatisfied. Here are the reasons ill never go back. 1) The tech left grime from his hands on the inside door handle. 2) I was told an alignment was 68 and I was charged round 94.00. 3) I left the car there for two days for work and instructed to leave the car locked because I was going to pick up on Sunday with another set of keys I have. It was not locked. 4) They did not provide the info sheet on the alignment. My wife (the primary driver) questions if one was really done and I also noticed no difference. When I called on this I was told it was fine when they drove it but its interesting because there was hardly any fuel left in the car before I took it in. Ill gladly spend double for service at a local dealer after this experience.

My daughters car died on the freeway while I was out of town. Central Automotive had her up and running the next day. This is her first time dealing with a problem like this. Dave and his staff made it very easy for her. They probably have a customer for life. Thanks for taking care of her.

I have had to go in 3 times in a week and If my car needs repairs it will to to this shop. They are prompt and pleasant. !!!

Great experience! Would definitely recommend.

I have used several shops in town for auto repair, and I have found Central Automotive to be about as good as it gets. Consistently honest, fair prices and excellent communication. I highly recommend Central Automotive to anyone needing a mechanic.

Took a lot longer than they said it would, an oil change with an appointment shouldnt take an hour with no other customers there

Excellent work. Competitive prices. Will advise you but not try to up-sell.

Best shop in the east metro. Honest, straight forward and fast.

Love the wonderful and friendly staff at Central Automotive - Alex, Pine Creek Services

Rolled in on a whim Saturday afternoon. It was hot and muggy and I needed my a/c sucked down and charged due to a recent DIY engine swap. I owned a Napa auto care center for 16 yrs so I am extremely particular about my vehicle care. 40 minutes to closing and they jumped right on it anyway. They had the right equipment, used it well and wasted no time banging it out. The price was fair and I would definitely use them again.

Did a great job on my car and super friendly staff. Had a long conversation with a few of the staff even after closing time, almost like I ran into a long lost cousin....

I was in town for a wedding and my car was acting real strange. We brought it in and these guys had the problem diagnosed and fixed in an hour! Super friendly and fast service!

These people alis truly amazing

Dave is extremely helpful and honest. He always explains exactly what is wrong and gives details about how hes going to fix the problem with that price upfront. Its extremely hard to find an honest mechanic, but I highly recommend Dave at Central Automotive!

Weve had a great experience at this place. Every time my wife has brought in the car theyve been very honest to her about what is really worth fixing / whats not and how we can save money while also taking care of the car. Thanks for the great service!

Good price on oil change with tire rotation, $22. Arrived early for appt. Out in 30 minutes.

Great service!

Ive been going to Central Auto for over a year now for all my needs. I think theyre very down-to-earth, and if you have a limited budget they will work with you to find the best solution for the lowest cost. I fully recommend Central Auto for service on any vehicle.

Wow. I will never go anywhere ever again. They have the most fair pricing, and it cost me way less to have my belts replaced and other things fixed than anywhere Ive ever been. Jason and his team take their time to explain everything to you and are completely transparent. They are also kind and humorous, and make you feel completely comfortable once you walk through the door. HIGHLY recommened

Really friendly guys who charge fair prices and dont try to sell you a hundred other repairs. I definitely recommend them.

Best prices and best service in Stillwater! I highly recommend. I know the owner. Hes an honest and friendly guy. I never feel like Im upsold into more services than I need, and they do a good job fixing only what needs to be fixed with fair prices. Best car mechanics in town. Been going there for years. Great place!

I had a right window regulator replaced more than 3 years ago. I had to take it back 4 times and it still wasnt quite right. The window really struggled to go up. I got weary of going back there after spending $400.00+ for this...... 3 years to the date, the window fell through the door. They had closed early this particular Saturday, so I went over to Freds Tires and low and behold, there was one of the 3 guys that had worked on my window. He at least helped me to get it up to tape it. He remembered working on that window. So, due to the high cost, I rode around with the window taped up for over a year until I found a very thorough and trustworthy mechanic in Lake Elmo through word of mouth. Theyve got my business now. Even though I had to dish out over $400.00 for another regulator, it is working like a charm, so fine and smooth, the way it should have been done the first time. The new mechanic said the cables were all twisted and messed up when he originally looked at it. :(

Took a vehicle for a used car inspection and got a detailed report for 42.00. I was told I could come back with two more for free essentially because that price covered 3 inspections. Bought said vehicle, very satisfied. Straight forward mechanics with great prices, which is very appreciated.

If I could give this place negative stars I would. Dave was really nice, but Jason (dark skinned guy) was extremely rude. I purchased coupons from a nice guy , but when I told them who the guy was, they proceeded to bash him and call him an alcoholic. Theyre lucky the advertising agency they used are helping them get business. I would not be patronizing this place ever again, and Ill tell everyone I know to steer clear, they dont appreciate your business here. Dave, hire new guys, and get rid of these ones. Theyre bad for your business, and Jason should not be the face of your store, he doesnt handle paying customers well.

The only place I will take my vehicles! Dave and the crew take time to listen to the customer. They are honest, professional and fair. They also offer pre purchase vehicle inspections which can save you money in the long run. I highly recommend them over any of the other shos on the stillwater area.

Ive been taking my vehicles to Dave for many years now which I will continue to do so! Dave is a very knowledgeable and honest mechanic with good prices. I have nothing but GOOD things to say about Dave and the guys at central automotive!!

thanks guys , did a great job and was on time with my repair will definitely go back.

The guys at there have treated me great. Especially on the tires I have bought.

The only honest mechanics in town! Quick turn around and priced fair. I cant say enough good things about Central.

Dave and his guys are the best. They take great care of my truck and horse trailer.

Excellent service. Great prices. Highly recommend getting your vehicle services done here.