Anoka Automotive

The well-trained staff at Village Auto is well versed in all makes and models of high-speed people transporters. Regular oil and filter changes are vital to ensuring that an auto's engine runs smoothly and stays free of gunk and freeloading field mice. During your 22-point inspection, a master-certified technician will check your vehicle’s antifreeze and all fluids, brakes, exhaust system, belts, hoses, the fuzziness of your mirror dice, lights, battery, and charging system. Once your vehicle is thoroughly diagnosed, Village Auto’s car gurus will concisely and honestly explain its condition while avoiding confusing terms like “belt-powered thingamajig” and “susurring 1.21-gigawatt flux capacitor.”

Dave Juntunen made his foray into the automotive industry in 1996 by working as a restoration technician for Kirk's Volkswagen—one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States at the time. He started out with washing and waxing, but his detail-oriented personality prevented him from cutting any corners. Eventually, he progressed to exacting tasks such as paint correction, clear-coat restoration, and wet sanding. He also studied stain, scratch, dent, and paint technology.

With this knowledge, Dave started his own auto garage for exotic and European vehicles, which he dubbed Top Gear Autoworks. He later founded Twin Cities Detailing, where he and two other technicians primp elite chariots such as Lamborghinis, Mercedes, and ancient Roman quadrigas. They offer everything from basic details to in-depth sessions featuring clay-bar treatments, Menzerna products, and a three-step polishing process. When they aren't washing roadsters, Dave and his team repair upholstery, apply tinted window films, and decorate façades with pin striping to make autos look slim.

Plymouth VIP Carwash & Auto Service extends the reach of a typical wash ‘n’ go center with professional detailing services and a full-service repair shop. For more than 25 years, cars have pulled up to the pump for a full tank of gas and then headed into the 112-foot wash tunnel for a date with soft cloths and high-pressure jets. The Plymouth crew also doles out complete interior and exterior detailing packages, calling upon mink oil to condition seats and paint sealant to leave exteriors as spotless and glazed as an immortal donut. In the garage, ASE-certified technicians tune up engines, change oil, and perform a list of other maintenance and repair services

The automotive professionals at Honest-1 Auto Care repair vehicles with a commitment to eco-friendly standards and practices. Technicians Dave and Shawn tackle every square foot of vehicles with an extensive battery of services while educating owners on the unique needs of their roadsters. Customers can lounge in a thoughtfully tiled waiting room equipped with TVs, an Internet café, free drinks, and free oxygen. There’s a free shuttle available as well, and the shop also offers a complimentary pickup and drop off service.

Bobby & Steve's Auto World repairs, maintains, and spruces up autos across eight Twin Cities locations, each decked out in vintage Coca Cola and Chevy memorabilia. On-site mechanics tackle all kinds of transportation-related jobs, from oil changes and flat tires to broken glass and sputtering exhaust pipes. The specialists can also tow your car, replace feeble batteries, and calmly persuade doors to open after extended lock-outs. At the detail shop, a team of highly trained reconditioning techs uses specialized tools to gussy up your car. They'll remove oxidation with orbital polishers or deep-clean carpets with hot water extractors. The shop also has an arsenal of more than 20 chemicals to treat all types of surfaces; enlist their help for vinyl and leather conditioners or Rain-X solution, which fends off stains due to precipitation or truck beds full of sports mascots with super soakers.

For more than 35 years, the highly trained technicians at Precision Tune Auto Care have been the sworn enemy of check-engine lights around the globe, battling auto troubles with a full array of maintenance and repair services. They tackle problems both cosmetic and mechanical on sedans, SUVs, minivans, and even hybrids, which require special care since they’re half car and half human. From 350 locations in six countries, these car clinicians hone their expertise by servicing 2.5 million vehicles each year.