University Auto Repair

Alex Kurutz

★★★★★

4 years ago

Excellent service! My car had engine trouble the Sunday before I was supposed to drive to WI, he was able to take my car in immediately after calling and had the part replaced by that evening, same day. Very professional and well priced as well, I could not recommend this business more!

hiya boya

★★★★★

4 years ago

Excellent service:) I had a car brake job done where I payed 250$. Normally at other shops in the metro area, I have received quotes that are 300+ dollars. Thank you again for the quality work my new car brakes are excellent.

Vang Xiong

★☆☆☆☆

a month ago

Not friendly, bad customer service.

zakariya Muse

★★★★★

a year ago

Great work at a great price and it doesn’t take a week for you to get your car back. They work quickly and leave you wanting to come back for future work

Mar Rihn

★☆☆☆☆

4 years ago

Honestly, I'd rather have my deceased grandmother try to fix my car than this auto shop. When you try to find this place, it's packed full of junked vehicles and feels like you're walking into an abandoned building. The owner will try to sweet talk you and act like your friend when servicing your vehicle, but all that customer service goes out the window the moment they get their money. I brought my car in for a misfiring cylinder. They replaced the wrong parts on my engine and three days later I had multiple cylinders misfiring, my thermostat had an error, throttle position sensor error and my car smelled, sounded, and felt like a go-kart that was ready to explode. I presented these issues to the owner, who said to bring it back if I had any issues, "Warranty," and he told me to take it to a dealership to get a diagnostic, where I'd have to spend additional money, since he didn't have the equipment nor the knowledge to fix my vehicle at that point. At one point, in a phone call, he had told me "don't take it to another shop," to which I took it to another shop because I couldn't drive a go-kart that smelt like burning oil for half a week. After getting it fixed by a different shop, the owner blatantly ignored my calls, never returned my calls, and wanted to text. ("RED FLAG") Should have read the other one star reviews, because they seem more legitimate than the five star reviews. I would recommend this place if you're getting a super simple repair that doesn't require a lot of knowledge or equipment, like an oil change or changing a tire, but if it's anything else, save yourself the stress, frustration, and money and DEFINITELY go somewhere else. Regarding the cost, labor cost twice the amount of parts, which was a complete waste of money considering they didn't even fully fix my vehicle and instead created more problems that they couldn't fix. ***Side Note: After giving an unsatisfied review on their square app receipt, the owner responded "Sounds like a rude customer or jealousy." Of which I was polite the entire transaction until he stopped returning my calls. Not sure where the jealousy thing came from though. Buyer beware, you're in for a scare.

Sage Holt

★★★★★

3 years ago

Had my catalytic converter stolen, Bashar got my car diagnosed and fixed within a few days. He was so transparent about the timeline, where he would order the parts, and even lifted up my car to show me the damage underneath. He's such a nice guy. He also told me I needed my tires replaced, but didn't push this service on me and just said to come back if I notice anything wrong with them. I've had far worse experiences at big name auto shops trying to upsell me; this place is great for their honesty and treating me like a human being. We communicated mostly through text, which I loved since I tend to miss phone calls a lot of the time. I'll be coming back here for anything else I need.

yelena babashova

★★★★★

3 years ago

10/10. This is my go-to place for any auto body work! I have been here for 2 separate issues (side mirror replacement and bumper replacement). Both times the work was completed in a very timely manner and the price was very, very generous when I compared it to using a large, corporate auto body shop like ABRA. The aesthetics of the shop are not what you get at large, corporate shops but frankly that is not important to me given the quality work, affordability and service I receive at University auto and body repair. Thanks so much!!

Dennis Cammon

★☆☆☆☆

2 years ago

Absolutely horrendous auto shop couldn’t take three measly Lugnuts off of a wheel because they don’t work on Sundays. Even though online says they’re open and they have a sign in front of their place that says open.

Dan Shank

★★★★★

7 years ago

The guys were super nice and did a great job on my car! I had the brakes and rotors replaced on my Lincoln at a great price. They were great with communication, letting me know the cost and time estimate via text message and updating me when it was ready for pick up. I’ll definitely be back for all my cars repairs and maintenance. Thanks again!

Haroon Mohammed

★★★★★

a year ago

Very professional! They focused on the issue and only did what was needed, They got it done right away, and then I was able to pick it up a few hours later when I was done with work. which is always a plus.I will definitely be a regular customer here! The staff was awesome and made sure I was happy throughout the time my car was there! Lastly,I highly recommend people check out this great neighborhood place!

Egypt Cairo

★★★★★

a month ago

I got my brakes and oil change done here today. Bashir took care of me.

adan adan

★★★★★

4 months ago

If you get car problems this guy know what he doing and prices are affordable customer service is great

Devon van Tyn

★★★★★

a year ago

After years in the twin cities going from mechanic to mechanic, not finding one who would be fair priced and decent to women overall, I finally found these guys and I am beyond THRILLED! Each time they have done quality work for reasonable prices and every one I have spoken with took time to walk me through the analysis of the car issues and what they did to fix it. Very refreshingly transparent! Highly recommend!

Ina Yusuf

★★★★★

8 months ago

I had a great experience at University Auto Repair! Bashir is one of the most patient and respectful people I’ve ever met. I brought in my car with a small scrape, and he fixed it perfectly, just the way I asked. He kept me updated throughout the whole process, made sure everything was covered by my insurance, and called me right away when the car was ready. His work is amazing and the service is top-notch. I’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you so much, Bashir!

Sarah Addicks

★★★★★

6 months ago

I don't know if I've ever been treated so kindly by a mechanic. Thank you to Bashir and team for swiftly addressing my issue. I am a customer for life! Do not be scared off by the somewhat rough exterior of the business.

Monica Rg

★☆☆☆☆

2 months ago

Very rude. My car broke in the middle of the road and it was the closest. He said he was full. I had to call a towing company and the owner started screaming at me to move my car because I was using his space. When I was trying to move it he gave a woman a car and she literally was behind us giving us no space to move.

Ahmed Ceyni

★★★★★

a year ago

I always had my car serviced at University Auto Repair Shop on University Ave in St. Paul, MN, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Abdikadir, the owner, was incredibly professional and friendly, making sure to explain every detail of the repairs needed. He was transparent about the costs and completed the work in a timely manner. My car is running smoothly now, and I feel confident in the quality of their work. I highly recommend University Auto Repair Shop for anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy auto services.