[ Saint Paul · Est. 2001 ]
We beat any
written estimate
★★★★★“An honest and professional mechanic on a level I've never seen in the entire area — very fair prices.”
★★★★★“The owner Sam is awesome, very knowledgeable. Cheapest prices I’ve seen. He did a mid muffler deleted and flowmasters installation on my 5.7 Jeep GC.”
★★★★★“Brought in my BMW X5 on a towing truck without an appointment… finally somehow figured out the problem, even though it didn’t show on the car scanner… got the car running again within a couple days with a very very decent price! Absolutely the best!”
★★★★★“Reasonable prices and got me in and out on the same day, can’t beat it!”
★★★★★“Great place, owner/operator is straight forward honest guy. Very good repair prices and stand behind their work 100%”
★★★★★“My boys Brian and Justin are legit. People in here are honest, and empathetic… made me realize that my other mechanic was basically rippin me off. I will most def come back with these honest men.”
★★★★★“They only charged me $100, while all other auto shops ask for $1000 for the same thing!! And they fixed all the issues!! Thank them a lot!!”
★★★★★“The owner/manager Sam is very professional and pricing there was pretty darn good! All in all, 5 stars and I will be bringing my business there in the future. Quality people and quality work.. highly recommend!”
★★★★★“The only place you’re gonna go for exhaust. I spent the day shopping around, in this place beat every place.”
★★★★★“They do great work and Sam is a reasonable person. I wouldn’t take my car nowhere else but AutoMax.”
★★★★★“The only place I go in the Twin Cities!! Awesome team doing amazing work at a great price! New owner, Sam, is the best! Great customer service!!!”
★★★★★“Came in today for a muffler. The work was completed quickly and efficiently. I came across town for the outstanding service and great price. This is an amazing shop!”
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[ 001 ] Our specialty
Two decades of brake jobs and custom exhaust work — pads, rotors, lines, mufflers, welds and full diagnostics. Quiet, confident stopping and a clean note off the tailpipe, most done same day.
Ask about brakes↗
[ 002 ] Diagnostics
Check-engine light decoded right the first time. From no-starts and misfires to sensors, batteries and charging systems — ASE-Certified diagnostics with a written estimate before any work begins.
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[ 003 ] Maintenance
The everyday care that keeps a car honest: fast oil & lube, four-wheel alignment, suspension and steering, transmission service, radiators, timing belts and seasonal Minnesota prep.
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No haggling, no gimmicks. Show us a real written quote from a dealer or another shop — same parts, same job — and AutoMax beats the total. Just honest, straight-up pricing by ASE-Certified hands.
From a dealer or any other shop, same repair.
In person or read it over the phone. One minute.
Same work, lower total — by ASE-Certified hands.
No runaround — here's exactly how we work, so you know what to expect before you ever hand us the keys.
No appointment needed for most work — call ahead or just stop by 555 University Ave W. A quick call first lets us have the right parts ready and quote you faster. We're open Mon–Fri 8–5 and Sat 8–3.
We service most makes and models, foreign and domestic — brakes, exhaust, engine, electrical and full maintenance. If you're not sure about your vehicle, just call (651) 221-0300 and ask.
Bring us — or read us over the phone — a real written estimate from a dealer or another shop for the same parts and the same job. We beat the total. No dollar games, just a lower price by ASE-Certified hands.
Always. We diagnose the problem, show you what's actually wrong, and give you a written estimate first. Nothing gets done without your OK.
Most jobs are done the same day. Call (651) 221-0300 and we'll tell you the soonest we can see you.
Yes. Call or text (651) 221-0300, or leave your number with the callback request below. Written quotes are free, with no obligation.
Leave your number and a quick note about the car. A real person from the shop gets back to you — usually same day during business hours.
Rather talk now? Call (651) 221-0300 or text us.
