Southeast Auto Service

Southeast Auto has serviced our cars for 50 years. Above all, they are honest. You’re never led to unneeded fixes or service. They always discuss what they do before they do it. They always know the way to fix odd problems. Their prices are fair, not too expensive. They offer advice when asked about such issues as what new car to buy or whether to keep or retire an older car.

Southeast Auto is great. I am naturally wary of auto shops, as many people are, and I first went here only because it was nearby, but now I go out of my way to return. (It is still very convenient to the University of Minnesota — drop off your car as early as 7 AM, walk to campus along the river, and walk back at the end of the day when your car is ready.)
It’s a small shop, and they can get quite busy, but even at their busiest times, they’ve always been super nice and helpful. I do my own oil changes and stuff, so I don’t come in too often, but still these guys know and remember things about my car better than I do. Turnaround times are fast, pricing is fair, and they are upfront about everything, even telling me when certain repairs aren’t really necessary for safety (which keeps me from investing too much in my older commuter car).
They do used car inspections too, if you want a professional opinion on a potential purchase. They found a number of little issues I didn’t notice, which I then got the dealer to address before buying.