Kennedy Transmission, CVT & Auto

Paul Nelson

★★★★★

9 years ago

After being told by the dealership that my mother's 2004 Chevy needs a new transmission to the tune of $3,600, I began calling around. A couple of transmission shops gave me a price of around $2,500 to fix it, but Matt at Kennedy told me that this particular transmission generally does not need a rebuild (only 75,000 miles, but it would not move in drive at all). I had it towed to them and they diagnosed the issue as a cracked pipe inside the transmission. They repaired the pipe and even saved it to show my mother and I. The total repair was less than $500 and the car drives perfectly. The service from Matt and Mark was excellent and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Some of the nicest people I have ever met!

Maggie Falco

★★★★★

3 years ago

I appreciate how respectful the employees are and I appreciate the super detailed explanations of everything that needed to be fixed with my car. Even though I decided to not sink anymore money into repairing my car, the staff were really friendly and didn't try to push a sale on me. I really recommend this shop for a very thorough, honest, and professional look over of your car.

Heather Brandon

★★★★★

6 years ago

This place is fantastic. I receive a high quality experience every time. They only do the work that is necessary, and they do it well and as inexpensively as they can. But they never take shortcuts and are clear when something is a safety issue. Everyone that works there is very respectful and professional AND they have a sense of humor! I’ve been going for years and have never been disappointed and have witnessed others getting the same treatment.

Terry Sistad

★★★★★

6 years ago

My transmission on my truck recently went out, my gut told me to tow it to Kennedy, but I went to a local shop. After the other (shop) ridicules amount quoted and $250 later, I called Kennedy, and after speaking with Matt, I knew that my gut was right and I needed to tow the vehicle to Kennedy. They even covered the tow cost. I am 47 and consider my self very knowledgeable about cars and trucks (Thanks Dad). They did a great job and have no doubts my truck will get several hundreds of thousands of miles more. Matt was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I can say enough about the confidence I had after talking with him. I also spoke with Mark when he called me to confirm diagnostics and again extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Don’t mess around take your vehicle to Kennedy for a job done right! Kennedy, I suggest you take care of your team and retain these guys, you can’t replace this expertise. Thanks, Terry

Tylor Betit

★☆☆☆☆

Edited a year ago

They charged me few hundreds $$ more for what was done on my car comparing to other place. I was not comfortable how I was treated there as a non-white race. Will not return. Update: Yeah please thrive to not be racist first before anything else.

Pedro Delgado Hernández

★★★★★

Edited 6 years ago

Went there to get my car’s transmission fixed and they were amazing people, welcoming and trustworthy. They stand behind their work and take their times to get things done right. And the warranty on their work is really good, meaning that they work hard and do it right in the first place. Prices are really good and even if they are a bit higher it’s worth it to get a job from people who do it right and care for the customer. Went there to also change trans fluid on mother one of my cars. Got it done for $126. If you want a good job done and done right go there. Would recommend!

Nick Spangler

★★★★★

4 years ago

I have brought cars to Kennedy for over 10 years and I have always had a good experience. They are personable, timely, and work hard to make sure you know exactly what is wrong with your vehicle. They have always given me accurate estimates for costs and their rates are affordable. I highly recommend this shop.

Carissa Thaemert

★★★★★

a month ago

Extremely helpful, respectful, and kind, 10/10 would recommend them!

Eva Morriseau

★★★★★

2 years ago

Great service! Very honest! Went in for transmission work on my jeep compass. Earlier this month. There was a miscommunication about what was done and what I was charged for. They called me IMMEDIATELY to fill me in on what happened and get me right! Not a lot of places would do that. I appreciate the work and honesty of the people who run the place. Also, my jeep is running like I just bought it! I would absolutely recommend Kennedy transmission to friends and family!

Randall Blomlie

★★★★★

11 months ago

Brought my vehicle in and was expecting an expensive bill . Blaze did a fabulous job. Kept a lid on it and the car drives better than it ever has. I recommend Kennedy transmission on Lake Street.

أنس قطب

★★★★★

11 months ago

Great service! Very professional handling and helpful advices! I went with a very confusing problem and I was not sure of what to do, I was literally couple of days away of throwing away my car but they handled the situation with 0 stress. They also have advanced in a proper and convenient repair, and the results are very promising.

daniel jensen

★★★★★

8 months ago

Beth at the front desk is very friendly, good at communication, and informative. The whole crew there is knowledgeable and clearly knows what they're doing. I highly recommend going here to get your transmission diagnosed/worked on!

Dr. Chris

★★★★★

a month ago

I found that the staff (Matt) goes out of his way to help. Wonderful service and great customer care

Nichole Detmar

★★★★★

a year ago

I recently purchased a 2013 Malibu that was not treated well by the previous owner - I noticed some problems when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, so my father told me to have Kennedy Transmission check it out! My father was born and raised in the Twin Cities, has worked with Kennedy many times over the years and had nothing but positive things to say! I called Kennedy Transmission and spoke with Blaze twice - he was so incredibly helpful, polite and professional; he listened to my concerns and offered a ton of great advice, then gave me a quote of a couple hundred bucks for a transmission fluid flush. Because I had to stay there while they worked on it, they were kind enough to book an appointment for me. Upon arrival, Mark kindly greeted me at the front desk - after taking my info and keys, I waited outside. After about 1.5 hours they wrapped up working on my car, and Mark spent a good chunk of his time to explain what they found, what they did, and educating me on transmissions and how it all works! Mark went on to knock a few small items off the invoice to bring the amount owed down to what I was quoted! I told Mark how I heard about Kennedy Transmission and it seemed to make his day - he told me that their entire team strives for excellence to ensure they're always doing good business for their customers, and from what I can tell, that is definitely how they run things! The entire experience was fantastic, and I would highly recommend Kennedy to anyone having issues with their transmission! Side note: While I was waiting, I noticed a vehicle had seemingly broken down across the street - I saw two mechanics walk to the vehicle with a jump starter to help get the driver on their way, and I thought that was just absolutely amazing. These people are awesome!!!!! :)

Stacey Combs

★★★★★

4 months ago

Super honest and kind and friendly. They gave my cat her death sentence and were super transparent about it and provided me with the info to tell the dealership, should I choose to try to have them fix my transmission.

Cory Anderson

★★★★★

a year ago

I recently took my Mitsubishi Outlander to Kennedy Transmission for a CVT transmission rebuild. They did a fantastic job – the car is running smoothly and feels brand new again. But what truly impressed me was their commitment to customer service. After the rebuild, I encountered a separate issue with the transmission (not related to their work). Kennedy Transmission could have easily pointed the finger elsewhere, but instead, they went above and beyond. They covered the cost of towing my car back to their shop and took care of the warranty work on the original repair at no additional charge. This kind of dedication to customer satisfaction is rare these days. Not only is Kennedy Transmission highly skilled in transmission repair, but their genuine care for their customers makes them a true stand-out. They have earned my trust and my continued business.

Renethia Clemons

★★★★★

a month ago

Kennedy transmission is AMAZING!!!! There staff is so friendly, everyone that I spoke with was kind. Beth went over and beyond to help with a warranty claim, she eased a lot of my anxiety and kept me in the loop of everything going on truly appreciate all of her help.