Smog test service near Saint Paul, MN

There is no one else I would trust to diagnose my car! They have saved me hundreds of dollars compared to my dealership quotes. Love the local, small business attitudes that are so far and few these days. They are proud and stand behind their work!! Tracy Lee

I brought my car in for a brake job after a couple years of general negligence. I am just over 100k miles so it was no shock that they had many recommendations for additional repair other than brakes. They called before doing any work and explained in detail what was needed. I was able to decide what I wanted done and what I would like to postpone or do myself. When I advised what I would like them to skip doing, they didn't lecture me or question why I didn't want that particular service done. They were very patient. I felt that their prices were very fair. Much less expensive than chain shops. My total ended up being less than what was quoted as a particular job (replacing a seal) took less time than they had anticipated. Through personal experience, I know a lot of shops charge for the hours that is standard for a particular job regardless of the hours it ends up taking. I almost expect it at this point and was shocked that they were honest about the hours worked. I tend to avoid car repairs due to the fear of getting ripped off and generally dealing with poor business practices that are common with car repairs. I was so pleasantly surprised that this is not at all the case at Action Auto. I will absolutely be back and will likely take better care of my car because I feel comfortable with the staff and the business. Claire Byerly

I've had nothing but good experiences with Alexander's.

Home of the Honest Mechanics The name Honest-1® speaks to an important point of difference. Honesty and integrity are the pillars which hold our system together and apart from competition. We thoroughly train and reinforce integrity in every service offering to the customer. Welcome to the Home of Honest Mechanics®. Honesty, Value and Support, and an unwavering commitment to our customers and our environment are the priorities of our corporate philosophy. We work hard to develop our brand through superior training, support, and a variety of franchise offerings including Area Representative/Master Franchises. We are America’s most trusted family of automotive maintenance and repair centers. This is not only our goal; it is our mission, and the heartbeat of how we work with our franchisees and our customers, making Honest-1® the most powerful automotive franchise experience in the industry.

The word "Honest" is part of our name for a reason. We train our managers and owners to do everything possible to kill the old stereotypes associated with mechanics and car shops. At Honest-1, 66% of our customers are female, and we recognize that. We endeavor to ensure no customer leaves the lobby until she is given an explanation of all charges (complete with diagrams, computer models, and technician advice with a smile). Customer service and customer experience is our top priority! All our centers across the country maintain an upscale lobby with features like leather easy chairs and couches, sparkling tile floors, complimentary soft drinks and bottled water, gourmet coffee stations, large flat-screen televisions, secure children's play areas, pristine restrooms, and exceptionally clean work areas. We have taken years of auto-shop experience and coupled it with an unparalleled attention to detail and a keen ear. We listen to you, and we hope to continue to cater to your needs as we grow.

Excellent service. They changed my oil, headlight, and gave me a much needed vehicle diagnostic on the other things I needed fixed in record timing, and for a really good price. The people there were all super nice and friendly. 10/10, will visit again!