Parent's Automotive & Tire

Ok, i have used parents auto a dozen times. Usually for minor things like oil changes. Last year, my car did not start, so I took it to Parents and they charged me 150 bucks and changed the battery. A week later, the car didn;t start again, and when i called up parents, they said ah the tuning is off. So i took it back there and they charged me 500 dollars to tune the engine. I also got my brake pads and cylinder changed there. This year, when i took my car to a different mechanic with brake problems, they more

I have heard some fantastic word-of-mouth by fellow South Minneapolis residents about Parent's Auto, located on the corner of 36th & Lyndale Ave. South. My husband and I have been their customers for 6 months now, and here is what we like about them: *They diagnose efficiently & thoroughly give accurate estimates within 90 minutes of dropping off your car. *If you can't afford all the repairs, there is absolutely no pressure to get a $700 job done. In fact, for those of us who do not know much about cars, they help you determine what is high priority and what can wait. *They work with your budget. *They have excellent customer service and as a woman, I feel that I can trust them. Here is what we don't like: *Their tires are more expensive than other tire centers. *The service costs are higher. *I brought in my car for a tune-up and oil change and got a laundry list of other things I need, jacking the cost up $500 above what I expected to pay. HOWEVER, see above bullet points. Overall, if you have had it with the big chains that keep nickel-and-diming you, try Parent's Auto. more