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Mikes Garage
1515 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021, United States
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Aa
Review №1

Mike and his team are exceptional! Mechanic was great and went over our brake issues in detail. Great service!

Ka
Review №2

Friendly, helpful staff. Appreciated being able to use courtesy vehicle while my car was being repaired.

Mi
Review №3

Very nice team. They’re thoughtful, responsive, affordable and took their time to explain things. I even received a text with a link to their overview of the health of my vehicle.. with pictures of some issues they felt needed to be addressed. Pretty much the first time I’ve had my car worked on and I felt confident it was repaired thoroughly. I can’t imagine taking my vehicle anywhere else. If you’re on the fence, just give them a call and talk to them.

Da
Review №4

I just got my dodge diesel back from Mikes, couldnt be happier. Dealership tried three times and couldnt fix it . I m an hour away and will be driving that hour when any of my trucks have issues . The guys in the shop are pretty dang good . They replaced the cyl head and its running like a champ . Very clean and professional, exactly what I need .

Kr
Review №5

After my oil change, I noticed that I didnt have my coupon on me that they sent me. I apologized as I had to cancel my previous oil change due to emergency surgery. Long story short, I couldnt find the coupon, she was very snippy with me when I paid and very unprofessional.For $60, I should not have got my car back in worse condition than when I left it. The van has been making bad noises ever since the oil change. I refuse to deal with the 2 at the front desk, attempted to contact Mike via email and heard nothing back.

Je
Review №6

They were very informative. Great communication and honesty. Even though no one likes to pay for repair work on their vehicle, if I need it, I will definitely take my car back to Mike’s Garage for service.

Mi
Review №7

Very knowledgeable of the repair need. Repair was made in a timely fashion without any delays. Job well done. Will use their services again.

Ge
Review №8

Quick service and polite reception. I will come again. Thank you!

Da
Review №9

Steer clear from this place. They couldnt fix my Audi and they used all generic parts. They also had me late for multiple jobs in the Faribault Area. 🤮

Er
Review №10

They were very professional, fast and courteous throughout the entire experience, highly recommend!

JD
Review №11

These guys found and fixed the problem with my Jeep that another shop couldn’t find! They were honest and had me leaving the shop happy and with my issue resolved. I will be returning for all my other car repairs I have.

El
Review №12

Very satisfied. Timely appointment. Will come back again.

Ti
Review №13

I hired Mikes Garage by phone to do a vehicle inspection for me on a vehicle I found on the web.They did a thorough professional job for much less than I anticipated.All correspondence was handled in more than the timely manner I expected.Thank you.

Ja
Review №14

Being new to the area, I didnt know where to take my vehicle for service. I received an oil change special from Mikes Garage and called for an appointment for two of my vehicles. As part of that they do an inspection and send a read out of what they feel should be addressed. They were very kind, courteous and very accommodating. This my new service center.

Ad
Review №15

Great service had tires redone on trailer before moving west cheapest quote around and needless to say we made it

Te
Review №16

I like the diversity in the staff, 🇵🇷👍 . They treated me very well and were very professional. As a disabled veteran I am on a fixed income and they didnt overcharge or have any supprise bills like Ive encountered at other garages. Good service! And monkey motors I give the same review!

Li
Review №17

The price was very high. Even higher than high priced competitors.

Da
Review №18

Super prompt, diagnosed my issue quick and fixed it.

Ca
Review №19

You did a great job at taking care of my concerns and the van feels great. Thank you!!

Mo
Review №20

Definitely going back again

Je
Review №21

Good experience. Nice Mikes Garage checked over whole truck for issues and gave nice report

Le
Review №22

They are very kind and helpful

Ja
Review №23

Great service, and they take and provide photos of what repairs are needed.

Ka
Review №24

Mike’s Garage team are friendly and dedicated to taking care of their customers. As an out of towner, I am completely impressed with the service and willingness to help, right away. Thank you!

Bo
Review №25

Matt at the front desk was exceptional. Friendly, knew what he was doing, very helpful. I am knew to Faribault and received a flyer in the mail. They are close to my home, so I thought what the heck. They treated me well and I would recommend you.

Al
Review №26

They got me in and out. 25 bucks for a tire plug. Very convenient. Thanks guys!

Lo
Review №27

I got a coupon in the mail advertising oil change for $19.99.. it ended up costing almost $40.Coupon misleading...but I fight was to good to be true. Otherwise they seem to be good people.

Mi
Review №28

Extremely quick service. Took our 6.0 diesel in at noon and they had it diagnosed and a quote by 4pm. Although we did the euro ourselves after the initial diagnostic they still were very helpful and charged a fair price for the diagnoses. Highly recommend.

Le
Review №29

Friendly service and got me in the same day for an oil change

Je
Review №30

Super straight up service on my 15 F250HD. Searched far and wide for a shop to take care of my vehicle for the life of it, I hope I can stop looking now.

ja
Review №31

Friendly happy place. Waiting area shows they care about customers waiting time. Ive found they may cost a tiny more than other garages in town, but their knowledge of car situations is vast, and they, so far, have had time to work me in when in a car crisis. To me, they are worth the little extra $$!! This business shines with integrity in my book. Good, honest, friendly place.

Pa
Review №32

They got my car in exactly when they said they would, took the amount of time estimated, for the charge given me at the time I made the appointment! It was very convenient not to drive to the cities for an oil change! The cup of tea in a comfortable waiting area was great too. Give them a try!

Th
Review №33

I would like to thank Mikes garage for such the wonderful quick service and the hospitality, they treated me like I new them and where very kind, my situation was, I was on my way from Delano, MN to Mason City, IA in the kinda pouring rain and my wipers decided to just stop working and not a good place on 35w I pulled off into there exit and googled a mechanic , they were the closest to the interstate considering I couldnt see very well, all said and done they had my truck back on the road in less than an hour and at a very very reasonable price, I thank Mikes garage again! and I will always highly recommend them, THANKS AGAIN FELLAS!! Thomas Sturman

Ke
Review №34

The customer service at the front desk is fantastic. The ride service and offer of a loaner vehicle was also a great part of what the shop offers. Mike’s Garage has always followed through with a guarantee of their work. I will continue to go back even though I no longer live in Faribault. Good people who provide excellent service!

Fa
Review №35

We are new to town and we were dreading finding someone trustworthy to work on our vehicles. I got lucky on the first try! Tyler gave me a quote just as a walk-in, they got me in the very next day, and it was even less than the original quote! It was nice to deal with a service provider who will only do what needs to be done and not try to up-sell or over-do it.Thank you!

Ro
Review №36

Not so happy with the service here feel like Im being milked every time I go in for something it seems to get another problem sorry but not sorry.

Jo
Review №37

I am driving my moms car as she is out of town and it has AWD where mine doesnt. The check engine light came on two days before I was taking it out of town for 3 weeks. Not only did they fit me in at the last minute, they discovered that it was a bad battery that she had gotten there 2 years ago. New battery and no charge! And great service from Dan. This is not the first time I have gone there and have always gotten great service.

De
Review №38

Needed an oil change and once over for an up comming trip, very friendly and timely couldnt ask for more than that

Jo
Review №39

My truck broke down right in front of this shop, so I limped it on in and told the front desk what was going on. I am skeptical of every repair shop due to past experiences elsewhere.Meeting with Dan the shop manager about my service, I knew this shop would take care of my truck. Dan is a genuine guy and I trusted him to take care of the situation. Mikes Garage put a new Clutch in my 2002 Cummins Ram. Everything went as it should and they even recommended a new transmission mount while they had it all apart which I am really happy about.

Br
Review №40

They do good work.

As
Review №41

I have not had the opportunity to receive auto repair service here yet, but I had the great fortune to stop by when I was dealing with a check engine light before I needed to drive for a long ride home. I was helped immediately with a computerized diagnosis and a verification I could drive to the repair shop near home, at no cost, with no fuss. Great service. I would happily point people here in the future based on that encounter.

Ar
Review №42

Friendly, fast and reliable:)

Jo
Review №43

Fast, very nice to deal with

Ed
Review №44

The crew at Mikes always does a great job. Ive brought my vehicles in there for the last few years and they are always very efficient and courteous. Fair prices, and they dont try to talk you into repairs you dont need like some places.Theyre always my first choice. Im glad we have them in town!

Ry
Review №45

Nice guys but very professional. Went on to program a couple key fobs nothing big hence the 4 rather than 5 stars.If it says anything I going to be switching my mechanical needs to them to try them out.

DB
Review №46

Timing belt was not tightened enough and car sounded like a stuck pig.

CJ
Review №47

Went out of there way to fit me in there schedule that day. Service was great, I cant complain about a single thing. Thank u!

Am
Review №48

The crew at Mikes Garage are very good and honest. Brought the car in for scheduled oil change. Mechanic came in from garage to see how many miles were on the car from previous oil change.I had missed on reading the inside oil change sticker, had 5,000 miles to go. Great honesty as always at MIKES GARAGE 😊

Pe
Review №49

They were very honest with me about what I really needed which I really appreciated! Will definitely go back!

ma
Review №50

Great service and a very knowledgeable staff! I am amazed at the amount of work I had done for such a reasonable price! I called Chris numerous times while they were working on my truck to add things to my fixed it list and they were all completed with the utmost professional is. Thank you all at Mikes Garage, I will definitely be back!

Wh
Review №51

Came to Mike’s Garage for a second opinion on a super expensive alignment issue. Their experienced mechanics were able to get me back on the road for 1/10th the cost of the original quote because they were able to loosen some bolts the first place told me “we’re impossible” to remove. 👍👍 Can’t thank them enough for going the extra mile instead of going with the more expensive route. Won my business for sure!

du
Review №52

Very helpful got me in right away. Work was done fast great price and they have always been honest with me and family i wont go anywhere else.

Am
Review №53

I was on a road trip and needed a shop. I was referred to Mike’s Garage, and have never had better service than I had here!!! Everybody was very welcoming the guys did everything they could to help me. They were very good honest people that didn’t try to hassle me out of money they did amazing business. They were able to diagnose the problem and gave me the knowledge and reassurance I needed to make the rest of my trip safe and sound. Would highly recommend Mike’s Garage to anybody! Not to mention they also sent me a thank you card in the mail, that in my opinion is going above and beyond for their customers!! Thanks again to everyone at Mike’s Garage for being awesome!!

Mi
Review №54

Beautiful shop. I told Chris that Im picky about shops and that Mikes shop impressed me a great deal. The vehicle reports are innovative and very useful. Mike the diesel tech was top notch. I dont use a shop often but when I do going back to Mikes. Im recommending Mikes all over the south metro.

Da
Review №55

I posted a one star review due to him not being professional when I came to him with an issue with an employee. After I gave this one star review, he found me on facebook to message me about it. It made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

As
Review №56

Taking my vehicle to Mikes Garage has always been a great experience! The staff and mechanics are very friendly, professional, and welcoming. The waiting area is beautiful and provides refreshments, lounging, and a kids play area for those that have little ones. When looking at your vehicle, they take digital photos and document what the issues are with your vehicle then show and communicate with you thoroughly on the actions that should be taken and the pricing. Ultimately, they leave it up to you to make the decision. They arent pushy or deceiving- which is hard to find in an auto shop! I know that I can trust Mikes Garage with my vehicle and receive quality service every time! Keep rocking it guys- you are amazing!

Bl
Review №57

I had a great experience at Mikes Garage! Not only did they go through great lengths to ensure I had a rental car, they also were very reasonably priced compared to others in town. I wouldnt even care if they were more because their service was so awesome that I know they will do whatever is needed to take care of me! I got my tire patched, my delivery car interior detailed, and they helped look at my AC drain. Thank you Mikes -- I will be a repeat customer!

Ca
Review №58

Had a great experience taking my car to Mikes Garage finally the issues with a battery and alternator have been resolved. Will take my car next time I have issues with my car.

Pe
Review №59

I brought my 14 year old pickup into the shop to have the rear end rebuilt and Mikes Garage did a wonderful job. It was diagnosed properly, fixed in a timely manner and they provided me with a courtesy car which was a necessity. Great job over all, and I will return for future service.

Ad
Review №60

What I like about Mikes Garage is they show you pictures so you know the exact problem. I had my timing belt replaced and they paid for a rental car while mine was being fixed. Very nice customer service and thanks to Tyler for the awesome help! You guys are the best and super nice. I have never felt so welcome. Definitely going back there for all my repairs! You guys rock! Thanks again!!!

Dr
Review №61

Mikes garage provides professional and honest service. What a refreshing experience. They thoroughly diagnose the problems with your vehicle, show them to you with their digital pictures, and then provide a prioritized list of recommended repairs. You decide what you want to have done. There is no pressure or scare tactics. I highly recommend Mikes Garage for all your automotive repair and service needs!Jason

An
Review №62

The staff at Mike’s are extremely accommodating to their customers! From their face to face attentive service, knowledge and ability to explain in detail in simple terms, to their ultra-comfortable waiting area, it’s definitely the place to go!

Te
Review №63

Fast, great service.

An
Review №64

Weve been loyal to Mikes for a couple of years now. Theyre very easy to work with, provide excellent services at very reasonable rates. Trustworthy, honest and polite. I especially appreciate the comfortable, kid-friendly lobby with decent wifi and a few snacks. The free loaner is a great bonus, too. I cant imagine a scenario where Id go anywhere else.

Sc
Review №65

Unbelievable cheats! They said brake pads needed replacing and it was needed right away. They also said the rotors needed replacing. All for the tune of $967. I thought I would tackle the job myself to save a buck or two. The brake pads were only half gone both front and back ... the rotors were in perfect condition. I spent $90 for the best ceramic pads (that didn’t need replacing) and they wanted near $1000 for the job. BEWARE of these crooks.

De
Review №66

I have been to Mikes several times throughout the year and they always take care of the problem as quickly and expertly as possible. They have a comfortable waiting area and have given me rides as well as a loaner vehicle when the wait was going to be too long. They stand by their work, communicate the progress and are creative in figuring out solutions. I highly recommend them.

Ch
Review №67

I brought in a shuttle bus with a 7.3 diesel that had a rust hole in the oil pan. Too big of a job to tackle myself at home. I had limited funding to get the repair done and Mikes worked with me to get everything repaired that had to be repaired or replaced. Happy to say I have a leak free bus!! Will be back soon for the next round of repairs. If your looking for a shop that gets it done right, Mikes Garage is your shop, give them a call!

Le
Review №68

Just started going to Mikes this winter when we moved to the area. Service is prompt and straightforward and communication is a breeze. The cost of the work theyve done has never exceeded the quote theyve given me beforehand. The staff is friendly and their waiting area is the nicest Ive ever seen at a garage- they have a small play room for young kids, comfy seating with a variety of reading material, a TV and a complimentary coffee/ snack bar. Ive never used their loaner car, but the fact that they have one on hand is awesome.

Br
Review №69

Good oil change

Ro
Review №70

Did everything I had asked and called and discussed additional items before performing work

Ma
Review №71

I brought my vehicle in for the first time today, it was for a simple oil change, but I was treated the same as a customer that was in for a full work up. Mike came out and introduced himself and when there was a question on something with my vehicle, he personally went into the garage to look at it for himself, and than came back and gave me the answer to my question.I truly appreciated his kind, caring, genuine attitude of customer service.Thanks to Mike and staff. I will be back.

Da
Review №72

Mikes Garage was THE only local shop willing to install aftermarket lowering springs and upgraded anti-sway bar on my year old Explorer. They got me in quick and finished the installs quick [and correctly] and the Explorer drives like its on rails, worth every penny. Id recommend them to anyone. The staff was very professional and responsive.Previously, Mikes did a wonderful detail cleanup on my Wifes car and we thought it looked better than new when they finished.

Je
Review №73

They did a great job replacing a few brake lines in my truck. Will definitely be going back, and with my luck thatll probably be soon

Jo
Review №74

Ive been taking my vehicles to Mikes Gargage for several years now. They can get you in for service right away which is great. The staff are all very friendly and I like their rewards program and specials offered. The oil change/tire rotation card is a must to buy! Having my a/c back working with 90 degree days ahead is a wonderful think! Thanks!

Ap
Review №75

My immediate and extended family go to Mikes Garage for their vehicle needs. The passion and drive of the workers truly astounds me. They take pictures of the vehicle issues to show you exactly what is wrong so you dont have to worry about getting taken advantage of.You will not only know whats wrong, but you will have a better understanding of your car and the needs it has. Thank you Mikes Garage for being such a great family focused business with the tools and knowledge of a top-notch facility.

Ma
Review №76

I had an oil change, they were very efficient and helpful, and fast it didnt take long at all. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend them.

Sc
Review №77

I had an odd problem that repeated about a month after the first event. Chris made sure that the problem was resolved at no expense to me. This type of customer service is almost unheard of anymore and he has earned my repeat business. If you are looking for an honest car mechanic that will treat you fairly and with respect, look no further - Mikes Garage is your place!

Me
Review №78

My scheduled time was met, my requests were met and I was able to wait for my vehicle in a nice clean open comfortable lounge area. I requested windshield wipers also and this was also done.I was very happy with the service, the guys had smiles on their faces and were vere polite.Thank you

Mi
Review №79

Got a quote for front brake pads & rotors, they wanted $690! Over double than anywhere else in town. Even the dealerships in the area want $350-$400 and youre still almost $300 over them! The fact your quote was so outrageously high tells me this is NOT an honest business.

Co
Review №80

Nice guys and seem to be honest, for a mechanic :), I’ll be taking my truck there in the future.

Kr
Review №81

My Pontiac visited another shop at the beginning of the year to replace my fuel pump. Fast forward to a few days ago. Came to Faribault to visit friend on Friday and it wasnt starting. Had it towed to Mikes Garage and they checked it out. Fuel pump went out again. Yey. So they got a new one Monday, put it in. When I came back to pick it up, my Pontiac didnt start. It was really close to closing time and I went back in, asked Dan to come out and listen to it. He did, and they ended up keeping it over night again. Today is Tuesday and I have my car back. Last time it went to the shop for this problem, it was gone for 2 weeks! This time it was only a few days. Awesome job. Awesome service. Awesome people. Thank you guys.

Ch
Review №82

Mike is worth the gas for me to when I drove 40 miles to have his team repair and update. I recently bought a 1958 that need extensive work done. And now even though I live in St. Cloud, MN which is 154 miles from his shop to my door there is no one else I want working on my vehicles except Mikes Garage. He is trustworthy and stands behind his team and their work. He is worth the money and gas. Thanks for being awesome Mike and doing $4,000 repair on a vehicle that I know will last a long time.Happy Customer Since the Beginning of Mikes GarageChris Cortte

Wi
Review №83

The best group of guys in southern Minnesota to go to for a repair job

St
Review №84

Very pleased with quick service and price of work completed.

Pe
Review №85

Working out at town on my way through and Mikes garage got me in immediately and got me and my crew off to our job within hours! Fantastic job very personal people

Li
Review №86

You know how as a woman we can be talked down to? Yeah, none of that here. It was fast, efficient and I was well pleased. Some of the things I had in the back of my mind to have looked at maybe at a later time were brought to my attention and I had them all done.Something as simple as, Your windshield wipers streak. Yes they did and it drove me nuts, they were switched. I am a permanent customer.

Da
Review №87

Excellent service did the job same day I called. Very pleasant staff.

Ni
Review №88

Brought van to Mikes after Faribault Co-Op messed up power steering repairs. Had been without transportation for over a week but Mikes provided loaner to use while they fixed other shops errors and a new issue identified and discussed professionally. Great people who got van running perfect again. Greatful to the people at Mikes Garage!

Ch
Review №89

Best thing I can say about Mikes Garage is that they treat you like neighbors. Had two different vehicles at Mikes in the same week, one for tires and one for shudder sensation on breaking. Service was excellent and all work was done quickly. I highly recommend them.

Da
Review №90

I love my job, my bosses and my co workers! I also like the humor from Our customers!

He
Review №91

If your looking for friendly, helpful and all around amazing service I would recommend Mikes Garage for all your car needs!!!!! Thanks again for the amazing detailing!!! My car looks and smells amazing!!! I will be back in the near future :)

Mi
Review №92

Quickly found the problem and fixed only did the work required.

Lo
Review №93

Being new to the area I was hesitant to find a new place to service my Mitsubishi. Troy was great to work with and had superior communication with me thru the repair process.

Ma
Review №94

Had a good experience first time I went there with Tyler working on the car. The second time I took my car in, Tyler was out on vacation and whoever looked at my car told me they were charging me $500 for taking a look at my car. After giving the estimate of what was needed in mechanical work, I decided it wasnt worth the price and wanted to pick up the car. They informed me some of the work had already been done on the car, without asking me first. I went in the next day, and they then told me it was $350 and it turns out that they hadnt done any work on the car. Feels like they were just making things up as they went. When I asked for a print out of everything theyd done and the price, they took two hours to figure out why the trunk wasnt working. I already knew what was wrong, as Id taken it to my saab mechanic before I moved. It took them 2 minutes to find the broken wire and tell me the replacement would cost $100 and 5 minutes of installation. I guess I assumed whoever looked at it wouldnt charge me $96 to tell me I had a broken wire.

Sa
Review №95

First place around that gave me only a half hour wait (Ive waited on average an hour and a half at other places) for a scheduled oil change. Didnt push for anything I didnt ask for and wasnt very expensive either! Will be back

He
Review №96

Very helpful and honest. Will definitely be going back as a regular customer!

Li
Review №97

They were quick and very responsive to what I needed done.

To
Review №98

Friendly service and good price

Kc
Review №99

I didnt end up having work done but they were honest and helpful about what was wrong with my vehicle. Would definitely return if I need repair work done in the future.

Go
Review №100

Poor

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:1515 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021, United States
  • Site:http://www.mikesgarage411.com/
  • Phone:+1 507-334-2886
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Brake shop
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Diesel engine repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30am–5pm
  • Tuesday:7:30am–5pm
  • Wednesday:7:30am–5pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:7:30am–5pm
  • Sunday:7:30am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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