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All for $69.99 (synthetic oil extra). I couldn't be more pleased with the service. They were friendly, fast, and communicative. Not only was their estimate more reasonable than I had received at another place, when I went to pick up my car the bill was actually less than the estimate. I won't hesitate to return.

Been taking my cars to Frenz for 10 years now and I'm happy to experience the same great level of service with new management! Consistently helpful, honest, and friendly. I hope Green Garage remains in business for many years to come because I have yet to find an auto repair shop as reliable as them!
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Also the owner of Nelson's Automotive, his experience in the industry includes 10 plus years working at the 3 other shops. Over the years, Nick has always stated that he did not choose auto repair as his profession, but it was more like vice versa. Green Garage offers top-quality auto repair and maintenance services to residents of Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
What started off as a shop that only performed brake service has grown into a full-service auto repair facility. There is nothing that we can't handle! We employ ASE certified master technicians who are skilled in all areas of auto repair. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.
Here at Green Garage, we are your premier Minneapolis brake repair shop. Maintaining your vehicle's brakes is an optimal way to ensure they're always in top shape and the safety of your vehicle is in top condition. From car brake pads and shoes to calipers, rotors, master cylinders and brake hardware, we've got the knowledge for most brake jobs.
Come to Green Garage Automotive for steering repair and suspension repair. Stability, balance and smoothness - that's what ensures a comfortable ride for you and your passengers; your car's steering and suspension are what make this possible. Steering and suspension are responsible for keeping your wheels firmly intact with the ground, and a major player in keeping your car from veering to one side on the road.
If you are looking for a tune up come to Green Garage. A tune-up is regular maintenance performed on any vehicle to maintain the efficiency of the engine. Most automobile manufacturers recommend a tune-up be performed at an interval of 30,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first. As with all preventive maintenance performed on an automobile, tune-ups can prevent a plethora of problems from occurring on a vehicle.
Reviews (28)
Zach W.
Zach W.
Nov 26, 2021
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Positive: Quality, Value
I was having battery issues and went to these guys to have it checked out. Turns out nothing was wrong, but instead of lying and telling me it could be any array of things, they were honest and didn’t try to rip me off. Even better they didn’t charge me any inspection fee. I highly recommend these guys as trustworthy mechanics. 5/5.
Service: Battery
David R. Quamme
David R. Quamme
Sep 18, 2021
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Car died (alternator) on the way to work on a Friday morning. I called when they opened and I managed to jump it long enough to get to these guys 2 blocks away at 4pm. They somehow got it done by Saturday at 11am. Great team with a fair price and efficient work--highly recommend!
Ashton S.
Ashton S.
Sep 11, 2021
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Took a while to get ahold of them but they were straight up and to the point about my repair, left me with some info about what my car might need done eventually, and what they were able to do with her while they had it. I was frustrated with not being able to get ahold of them previously but they were kind and friendly. Parking is pretty tight but they were off a bus line which made it easy to get home without a ride and they parked my car somewhere easy to access the street with for me when I came to get it. Overall I was satisfied with the price and care that my car was given.
Kelly R.
Kelly R.
Sep 10, 2021
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He tried to add on all these extra costs. And when we first discussed the cost I only needed my brakes and rotors replaced which ended up only being one tire, he then tried to rack up the cost on extra things like air filters, shop supplies and more strange things. When first I walked in he said he would keep in mind that I'm a teacher on a budget and after that then he tried to add all these extra things that were not necessary or discussed. Doug seemed trustworthy when I walked in and was extremely disappointed with how he tried to add things onto my bill that were not necessary and I did
Mark Mayers
Mark Mayers
Aug 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Was just getting my car checked before a road trip and was in and out in 45 minutes, they are very honest and will come back for future service!
Service: General repairs & maintenance
Gregory McAlister
Gregory McAlister
Aug 16, 2021
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Friendly, professional mechanic who is very knowledgeable. Reasonable prices, exceptional service. 5/5 take your vehicle here for anything from an oil change to a new transmission.
Michelle Mason
Michelle Mason
Aug 12, 2021
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I really want to thank Doug, Nick and the guys at Green Garage for coming to my rescue again. This was not the first time this summer I needed my car towed to the shop. I'm sure they are tired of seeing me car . But no matter what they always make the time to fix it as quickly and affordable as they can. That is the only place I will take my car and I highly recommend you do the same. They are all an awesome bunch. Thanks again for everything you have done for me!!
Jack L.
Jack L.
Jul 28, 2021
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My car was having issues with the brakes and was making a terrible noise whenever I was driving. I put in preferred times to drop off my car late last night and was called right away this morning to drop my car off. Got a call a few hours later with the issue and quote and before 3:00 was driving home with no issues. Extremely fast turn around, incredible service. Very happy with my experience.
Rebecca E.
Rebecca E.
Jun 10, 2021
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Initially I had taken my car to Turbo Tim's, and they told me I needed new brakes, a belt, and a water pump, and wouldn't give me an estimate of when the work would be done, except that I wouldn't get it back before Monday (I brought it in Thursday morning). I thought the estimate was high so I called around - Mike at Green Garage gave me a lower estimate and without me even asking he told me if I brought it in before the end of the day he'd have it back to me the following day. I brought it in and the next day he told me that he'd be happy to take my money, but my brakes
Jake D.
Jake D.
May 14, 2021
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Shopped Around for brakes locally, called three shops, they could take me that day and we're highly competitive in pricing. Everything works, am back on the road. Also be very clear what you need done with all things. Be aware, parking is a hot mess, so call ahead for an appointment. Will be back again
Christine Blood
Christine Blood
Apr 17, 2021
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I’ve come to this garage for years and cannot imagine going to a different garage! They are so wonderful and accommodating. Any little problem I notice, they’re more than happy to see me and explain everything in detail to me. It’s comforting to know that I can count on a garage to be completely above board, honest, and not take advantage of me because I’m ignorant of cars. I’m moving soon and will happily drive across town to have them service my car. Seriously, take your car to them. You won’t be disappointed! And a big THANK YOU!!!
Megan Klaers
Megan Klaers
Mar 17, 2021
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These guys are wonderful! fair prices and friendly service. 100% recommend them.
Martha Riley Bryan
Martha Riley Bryan
Mar 16, 2021
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Their diagnostics and work are excellent and fairly priced. People are great!, straight forward, easy to work with. I love this shop!
Zada Mailer
Zada Mailer
Mar 12, 2021
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I've used many garages in the Twin Cities, and must say that I have been favorably impressed by several, but Green Garage consistently stands out from the crowd. At this point, they're the only mechanics I go to. They do quality work, are up-front about pricing and have never tried to "up-sell" me on anything, and generally get things done with a very quick turnaround. But perhaps what I've appreciated the most is the quality of communication. They're very good at making sure that customers understand what's going on with their vehicle, and keeping them informed as repairs progress. Highly recommended
Judy Gronquist G.
Judy Gronquist G.
Feb 19, 2021
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These guys care about cars and the people who own them. They gave me honest information about what did and did not need to be fixed and are truly delightful to work with. My battery died during the cold spell, I got it jumped by AAA, called to see if they could help me out and they not only took care of it immediately, they did a thorough job of cleaning off all the corrosion and topped off fluids and checked tires. Why on earth would I go anywhere else!
Lisa H.
Lisa H.
Nov 12, 2020
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I'm not one to write reviews, but my recent experience with Doug at Green Garage was so seamless and awesome, that I feel obligated to do so!
I have lived in the uptown area for years and have never found a shop I've been happy with, until now. From start to finish, the process was not nearly as painful as expected, especially for us gals who are a little out of our element in an auto shop. Engaging and accommodating, Doug and his brand of customer service, plus quirky humor, made the experience almost fun! The ease and timeliness of scheduling an appointment, the offer of a loaner vehicle
Chris O.
Chris O.
Apr 08, 2020
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Nick, the owner, contacted me shortly after my previous review (still included below), took full responsibility for the mistake, and refunded me in full for the battery and second alternator (at cost to them, if my math is right, as I still have the new battery installed). Seems like this was indeed a one-off experience and I am very impressed by Nick's integrity and ownership of the mistake. As I said below, I will definitely be back here next time I need a repair (which with how old my car is, is unfortunately often).

[Original Review]:
I've had good experiences here in the past, so
Ellen W.
Ellen W.
Jan 28, 2020
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I have no knowledge about cars and was very nervous about being taken advantage of. The mechanics at Green Garage were extremely friendly and kind. Turns out my car had a relatively quick-fix issue. I took it in without an appointment, the mechanics took 45 minutes to fix it up and then didn't charge me anything for their service. Highly recommend Green Garage! Very friendly, excellent customer service, and a comfortable waiting room!
Joey M.
Joey M.
Jan 07, 2020
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I brought my Subaru CrossTrek to Green Garage after getting a timely and fair estimate from their team. I brought my car in for normal scheduled maintenance because the dealership vastly overcharges and seems to blindly replace things even when it's not needed.

I chatted with Caleb at Green Garage and he was always timely in his responses and easy to chat with. I asked that his team inspect the prescribed maintenance before fixing/replacing anything. His team was honest in their inspection and it helped me avoid hundreds in unneeded maintenance!

I will be bringing my CrossTrek back here
Alyssa M.
Alyssa M.
Sep 10, 2019
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Wonderful place to get work done on your car! The staff was all personable and friendly! Work was done quick and on top of that, they did the job for about $150 less than the dealership quoted me at! Thanks!!!
Anthony Coxx
Anthony Coxx
Aug 28, 2019
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Update: July 10, 2019:
My experience with Nelson's Garage (Green Garage) did a 180-degree turn for the better. I am incredibly satisfied with the service provided by Nelson's Garage (Green Garage)-East Hennepin Ave location. I had a very honest, open, productive conversation with Nick Nelson owner of Nelson's Garage-Green Garage. Once he read my initial review he contacted me by phone and asked how he could make my experience with his auto repair shop better. I explained the issues I had with the Nicollet Ave-Green Garage/Nelson's Garage location and he graciously offered to see if he could get
Kevin F.
Kevin F.
May 09, 2019
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AMAZING people. Got me in right away, very fair prices, and such amazing customer service. The head of the shop even gave me a ride home after my car had to unexpectedly remain at the shop overnight!
Desmond G.
Desmond G.
Mar 08, 2019
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Customer service was awesome my 1st day I got good estimates on the service jobs but after that my car came back with a serious transmission leak havent driven it since I got it back a over a week ago the the leak that was supposed to be fixed was way worse tranny shift horrible now I called and can't even get in for them to fix the PROBLEMs they caused i should have been a top priority best part about this place was the guy I dealt with at the desk the 1st person I met he was AWESOME !I WONT EVER GO BACK THOUGH!!!!
Mair W.
Mair W.
Nov 20, 2018
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I went in for my low beam lights not working. Turns out I has a setting wrong and they fixed my broken car door for half the cost it would have taken to order in the part itself.

Thank you very much!

I'll be a repeat customer.
Jason Y.
Jason Y.
May 24, 2018
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Look no further! If you're looking for a friendly, quality shop that doesn't pull punches or give you the high-price runaround, you want to go here, trust me.

I scheduled an appointment over the phone after a light in my 10y/o car inevitably lit up hoping for the best, and I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised!

Along with the light, I stared hearing grinding noises so I was convinced that I was going to walk into a "hefty-bill" situation so I had my fingers crossed.

I arrived early and was greeted warmly by Dana (she's amazing!) at the front desk. She
Michelle D.
Michelle D.
Feb 27, 2018
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Had a really great experience here. Great customer service, quick turnaround. No complaints! I will be coming back.
Jocey N.
Jocey N.
Oct 27, 2015
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My husband recommended Frenz to me when we first started dating, because I needed an oil change. He said then and still says now that they are the most honest mechanics in the business, and I couldn't agree with him more.

Speaking only from my own experience with them, they are awesome. They give honest advice geared toward a customer's needs, not their own profit. I asked them to give my car an overall checkup when I was getting that long-ago oil change, and they called back and gave me a brief overview, mentioned some potential repairs that would help but that weren't necessary
Travis H.
Travis H.
Sep 29, 2014
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I couldn't be more pleased with the service. They were friendly, fast, and communicative. Not only was their estimate more reasonable than I had received at another place, when I went to pick up my car the bill was actually less than the estimate. I won't hesitate to return.