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831 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55414

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(612) 331-1889
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Bradan Automotive - Minneapolis, MN
Bradan Automotive - Minneapolis, MN
Bradan Automotive - Minneapolis, MN
Bradan Automotive - Minneapolis, MN
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Best

My wife's Neon was overheating and we needed it fixed quickly. I dropped the car off that morning and within an hour they had looked at the car and diagnosed the problem. I aske...

Worst

This shop tried to charge me $600 to replace my alternator and battery. This included a $150 labor charge and a $295 alternator. Thank goodness I called around to get a better e...

Excellent Mechanics 1/15/2007

Had then work on some brake and suspension issues I was having, and got new snow tires (as well as my new brakes and shocks) all in one day. It all works GREAT, especially the snow tires. Very happy with the level of service I received here. Will for sure go back in the future if the need should arise. Pros: Good work, good price, great customer service, timely more
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great shop! 1/14/2007

I recently visited Bradan Automotive because my Honda had been experiencing some brake problems, most other shops will just tell you what is wrong and hand you an estimate, but not at Bradan. Dan actually took the time to explain to me how the brakes in my car work and showed me exactly what had failed. My husband could not believe how well versed I was in brake terminology when he picked me up! It feels really good to have someone really educate you about your car and what is wrong with it, I love Bradan! Service was quick and top notch! I would highly recommend Bradan to anyone who wants good service and a friendly HONEST mechanic! Susan. more
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best shop in town period! 1/11/2007

Dan and Brad are the best! Bradan has a very friendly and honest staff, they are very knowledgeable and have never disappointed. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a great auto repair shop A+!!! Pros: great service, on time, trustworthy more
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great place 1/8/2007

As a young lady, every time I got an oil change some weasel from the local Jiffy Lube tries to get me to spend an extra $80 on junk for my car....... Well I got sick of it and decided I?d pay more to go to a real mechanic. Turns out I didn't even have to pay more to find the world's greatest mechanic's - who tell it to you straight, don't make you feel uncomfortable and actually appreciate your business! Where else can you get an oil change in less than 20 minutes over your lunch for less than $25, a cookie and a smile? No where else - only at Bradan! Pros: The People are GREAT more
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Best Mechanics I've Been To 11/7/2006

Thanks, Bradan, for fixing my car. The way you dealt with my husband and I was extremely impressive. We are very happy with the state of our vehicle's repairs, too. We are glad to have found you and will continue to use you for our repairs and any maintenance that comes up. Thanks again, Grace Pros: Good location, good customer service, good work Cons: None more
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Really Easy 10/27/2006

I called Bradan and they answered my questions with out rushing or heavy handed sales tactics. I ended up bring my car to them ,it was fixed right, on time (same day), and on buget, EASY. This shop is the way it is supposed to be. Thanks guys. Pros: Great Riverplace location more
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Outstanding service 10/9/2006

I have been taking my car here for over two years and I have had nothing but good experiences. The level of customer service is outstanding. They clearly tell you what the problem is and why they need to fix it. Their prices are very fair and you can be assured that they will fix the problem correctly the first time, and in a timely manner. I would recommend this shop to anyone I know and will continue to take my vehicles there. Pros: Professionalism, service, quality workmanship Cons: N/A more
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Dependable Honest Mechanics 10/2/2006

if You want To go to a dependable Honest mechanic, you'll want to know about Bradan. thanks to them i've been able to keep my car running dependably and for a good price. i trust my mechanic and know they are looking out for my car's best interest. that's a good feeling. Pros: thorough, service, nice Cons: no cookies more
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fixed it right the first time 10/2/2006

i'd brought my suv to a couple other places over the past few months and the rattle in my front end just wouldn't go away. dan and the guys at bradan were able to fix it, finally! it's nice to deal with people who know what theyre doing and are a pleasure to deal with on top of it. Pros: skilled fast good cust service more
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You won't be disappointed 10/2/2006

Heard about them from a co-worker (thanks Jon) and have been using them consistently for about 2 and a half yrs. Have never been disappointed and have passed the word along to many. Thought it was about time I put my two cents in. Try it, you'll like it! Pros: close to downtown, super nice people, don't have to go to dealership for my maintenance anymore more
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Convenient, Personal Service 10/2/2006

I live in SW Minneapolis and the owner personally met me at a local coffee shop after his shop's normal business hours. We talked about my car and he drove it in to work the next morning, did some repairs and some maintenance I was due for and drove it back to me that night. I really appreciated this gesture. It made it really convenient for me to get my car taken care of. He explained everything thoroughly and we agreed on a price I felt was a fine value. I don't know many mechanic shops that will personally pick your car up and deliver it back to you like this. I will surely be using Bradan again. Pros: Customer Service, Professional, Honest more
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best service 10/1/2006

It's nice to have a shop so close to school that I can trust to do only the repairs I need. also it's a lot of fun to shoot the sh*t with the guys more
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these guys know cars 10/1/2006

Everything just went so smooth. My car was broke the told me how much it would be to fix. Then they fixed it And I paid the same price I was quoted. couldn't ask for more more
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Very Pleased with This Place! 9/25/2006

I'm a student at the U and drove my car here from my hometown and didn't know what to do when my check engine light came on. I did some research online and decided to go to Bradan and I'm so glad I did. They were able to get me in quickly and tell me why my light was on. The owner, Dan, explained to me different stuff about my car and I felt like I received some good education about my car, which makes me feel more empowered. All of the staff were so polite and courteous and treated me with respect. My problem turned out not to be a very big deal and I was so relieved. It was very affordable. I had my car back the same day I brought it in! My dad also spoke with Dan over the phone regarding my car and he was also very impressed with the place. He said they sounded like good guys. I will send all my friends here if they have car problems. Pros: Friendliness, Timeliness, Informative Cons: None more
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Here's The Deal 8/28/2006

These guys didn't even fix my vehicle and I'd recommend them. I was looking at a very expensive repair job on a vehicle with high miles. The guys at Bradan actually took the time to explain all my options and very professional on the phone. Repair shops can be daunting to the average Joe, like me. The Bradan guys made me feel comfortable. After all was said and done, and I said I was jsut going to trade my nightmare in for something new, he said "Great idea." He could have really tried to get me in the shop and take all my money, but he didn't. I'm in sales and I know when someone is trying to sell ME. If I ever need and actual repair, these guys will get my business. Pros: Great Advice more
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Great Communication 8/24/2006

I moved to minneapolis three weeks ago and owning several cars, Ineeded to find a good repair shop. I found Bradan on citysearch and decided to give them a try. I love this shop. I have had them do several different repairs and the work and parts have been top notch. They spend time discussing your options and the price is exactly what you agree to. Pros: honest, fast, good natured Cons: bad coffee more
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PROBLEMS SOLVED 8/24/2006

These guys are great! My car was towed in and within one hour they were calling me to authorize the repair. They gave me options for the parts and waived the diagnostic fees. My car was repaired and I was back on the road in no time. Great guys great shop. Pros: Quality and communication Cons: none more
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WAY Overpriced!! 8/22/2006

This shop tried to charge me $600 to replace my alternator and battery. This included a $150 labor charge and a $295 alternator. Thank goodness I called around to get a better estimate. I'm sad that shops like this try to fleece women over-especialy after requesting to keep the job reasonable as I'm a student on a budget. Dishonesty makes me sad. Pros: Fast service Cons: dishonesty, bad customer service more
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A great find 8/8/2006

After moving from Milwaukee, where I had a great mechanic, I was having trouble finding a reliable and fair service shop for my 220,000+ mile honda in the twin cities. Through citysearch I came across Bradan and decided to try them out when a hole developed in my exhaust system. They priced the job fairly and did the repair in half a day. Appreciated the very thorough description of the work they did. Fast, Friendly, Fair, I'd recommend them to you, but I'd rather keep them to myself. Great shop. Pros: Quick, Friendly, Fair Price more
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Great experience!! 8/3/2006

Dan was very prompt and helpful. Very honest, almost too good to be true, but it's not! I will definately go there again, it's always good to find a repair shop that you feel comfortable with so you know right where to go next time. Everything was done very quickly and my car is running great, I have complete confidence in Bradan. Pros: Service, Location, Price more
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Owner Message

  • Yes, we are certified by AAA, approved by the Better Business Bureau and our mechanics are ASE certified. Yes, we have the latest in diagnostic and mechanical technology to handle your domestic and foreign vehicles, as well as the specialty parts your vehicle may require. Yes, we offer an 18 Month/18,000 mile warranty on all our work.

    Services offered include:
    Scheduled Repairs
    Incidental Repairs
    Preventative Maintenance
    Alignments and Alignment Checks
    Tune-Ups
    Check Engine Lights Including Imports Through 2008
    Computerized Diagnostics Including Imports Through 2008
    Seasonal Readiness Services
    Performance Upgrades
    Customization

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  • ASE certified technicians at this auto shop provides maintenance and repairs on brakes, suspensions, alignments, fuel injection systems and transmissions.

  • 6/6/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Beltrami, Northeast
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