Bradan Automotive Reviews
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Overall Rating
- Honest and Awesome Job
Read More On Citysearch VmtSce 7/29/2010 - Horrible service, quote not honored, car not fixed
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/19/2010 - DO NOT GO HERE - owner does not care about customers
Read More On Citysearch tacyray 5/18/2010 - Glad to find
Read More On Citysearch kheila 4/21/2010 - Dont go here!!
Read More On Citysearch wendyjuk 3/15/2010 - honest hard working guysI have brought a few different vehicles to Bradan Automotive over the past few years. I always get courteous, respectful service when I make the initial call. Once I bring it in, I have always been treated respectfully and kept informed of what they are doing on my vehicle. I asked them not to continue to fix if we a reach a certain dollar amount / They called to ask for my permission to do ...
Read More On Citysearch mtheresa 8/13/2009 - Bradan Automotive--A blessing!!Went ABOVE and BEYOND to help out this out-of-towner in distress. The mechanics (Dave) were extremely friendly, generous, and accommodating. Drove me to and from my work training that I was down there for and even stayed open late to get the job done, as I was just going to be there for the evening! Price exceptionally fair. Seriously, great people.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/13/2009 - Bradan Automotive is AWESOME!I am new to Minneapolis, and when I began experiencing issues with my car I was really leery of a lot of the auto shops. I wanted to find a shop that was honest, and would really tell me what needed to be done without going overboard. I found Bradan here on Insider Pages, and after bringing my car in twice, am extremely satisfied with all that they've done. They are honest, fair, and ethical. ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/18/2009 - Sad day!!6 months ago, my car?s engine died sometimes while driving my car. So I decided to go this shop after reading these reviews. At first, they said to me that oil leaking would be the source of my problem. So I trusted them. The cost? Over $900. But my problem did not disappear. So I went again. This time, they said to me confidently that the distributor assembly would be the source. And I was to...
Read More On Citysearch gildong 2/13/2009 - fast and fairAfter deciding to keep my accord I began shopping around for someone to do my timing belt and some front end noise. Dan and Nate at bradan seemed fair and realistic, they did everything they said they would and stayed by their price. It went just like the reviews said. Thanks guys.
Read More On Citysearch circler 1/11/2009 - Great work I was up against doing head gaskets on my forester. Big job. Bradan combined it with my 90k maint. threw in some rear brakes in on tues out on wed, awesome. Could not be happier.
Read More On Citysearch soobieluvr 1/10/2009 - Thank You For GOOD SERVICE!Good service is hard to find! I've only owned my car for 3 years, so it's not an old car, but it sure has given me plenty of trouble in that time. There were miscellaneous things that had been bothering me for some time, a turn signal that kept burning out repeatedly, an oil light that kept coming on, and a squeak under the hood that I (or mechanics) just couldn't find the source of. But thankful...
Read More On Citysearch nowrnevr 1/10/2009 - Maintaining My Beamer Was Never So PleasureableHaving owned my BMW for 7 years, I've had my share of trips to the mechanic. I live in the Riverplace area and Bradan was conveniently located just down the street. My service message was coming on so rather than go to the dealer, which I did in the beginning while the car was under warranty, I went to Bradan. When I brought the car in, they knew just what I needed, which was my 90,000 mile servi...
Read More On Citysearch patgers 12/22/2008 - Did a great job on my JettaHad a check engine light on my Jetta for a year and a half and just never got around to getting it checked out (car ran fine, seemed like it was probably an exhaust issue). Within the last month however, my AC quit working when the car was stopped and my car was having overheating issues. Then my car took 7 attempts to start and decided it was time to get the car fixed.
Did some research to fin...
Read More On Citysearch minnesnowta 9/29/2008 - Wonderful service, close to downtown!Great place to have work done! The owner Dan actually took the time to walk me through exactly what he was doing and gave me a more than reasonable price for the work done. I would highly recommend Bradan to anyone looking for an honest and knowledgeable mechanic.
Read More On Citysearch joorry 8/14/2008 - Best shop in town!About a year ago I was looking for a place to rebuild my Audi S4. It was really difficult to find a shop willing to work on a high performance German car with aftermarket work. A friend recommended Bradan Automotive. After talking to the friendly staff at the shop I decided it was a good place to take my vehicle. It really ended up being an excellent place! The owner was very knowledgeable (even ...
Read More On Citysearch lanjus 8/13/2008 - Best Service Garage EverOn a recent visit to my daughter in Minneapolis, I took her 99 Subaru to get groceries. It took a few turns to start the car and it ran rough. A few miles from her house it smelled hot.. seconds later all power shut down and smoke started pouring out from under the hood and it reaked of burning rubber.. I coasted to the curb, jumped out and ran for a phone, something exploded behind me and I turn...
Read More On Citysearch jacast 7/21/2008 - 5 starsIt's refreshing to see an auto body shop that cares so much about customer satisfaction. Good work at a fair price.
Read More On Citysearch mn77 3/5/2008 - Bring your Volvo to BradanThis place is amazing. Don?t let the structure fool you; the customer service at this place beats any dealership.
I brought my Volvo s40 here to have some maintenance done after paying too much at Borton (Kline is even more expensive than Borton), and they missed obvious issues such as a leaking power steering system.
After some internet research, I decided to try Bradan Automotive to pe...
Read More On Citysearch ezyd23 2/18/2008 - Honesty! Trust! And Results!What more can you ask for? I have brought to them two Volvos and a Mercedes and they ALWAYS fix them right the first time. No BS. Other places claim to be honest and customer service oriented but these guys are for real. And at a fair price! Honestly I can't say enough good things about these guys. My guess is they can't be on it 100% percent of the time but they are are as good as it gets. Beli...
Read More On Citysearch RonniedaSaint 1/28/2008 - Good Mechanic ShopI went to this mechanic shop to get my car fixed, it was making this crazy noise when I turned the steering wheel. They were so nice and explained to me what the deal was, it was a problem in my steering system of course, and they made it right. I hate car problems and hate having to deal with them. But I have to say that going to Bradan made it much less of a big deal than I was afraid it was g...
Read More On Citysearch melthom84 1/8/2008 - good mechanic shopI went to this mechanic shop to get my car fixed, it was making this crazy noise when I turned the steering wheel. They were so nice and explained to me what the deal was, it was a problem in my steering system of course, and they made it right. I hate car problems and hate having to deal with them. But I have to say that going to Bradan made it much less of a big deal than I was afraid it was go...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/8/2008 - the best car experience i've ever hadI bought a used 2004 Audi A4 this past summer and recently my check engine light came on. I brought it to Bradan after finding them on the internet and they diagnosed and fixed my car in one day (dropped it off one day, picked it up the next). They said they had dealt with this certain problem on Audis before and didn't seem to have any trouble getting the parts they needed. They were very polite...
Read More On Citysearch cher_perk 9/26/2007 - Very friendly, experienced guysA friend recommended this place to me and I am glad I went. Dan immediately made me feel at ease and was upfront with everything about cost and repairs, etc. I really appreciate their easy-going attitude because it can be intimidating for a woman to go to autoshops alone. They did exactly what I wanted and the cost was very reasonable. I will definitely recommend this place to everyone I know.
Read More On Citysearch gr8salmon 5/18/2007 - That's the Way to Run a BusinessDan was making jokes on the phone with me before I'd even met him.
One of my coil springs broke as I was leaving for work last week. I picked the mystery metal up from my driveway and took it in. I walked in with the piece, and he knew exactly what it was and what kind of car I drove, without even looking outside. He let me in the shop so I could see my car up on the hoist, and explained and fi...
Read More On Citysearch reedesign 4/17/2007 - Won't take my car anywhere else!I found Bradan Automotive by accident, my car broke down close by, the tow truck driver said he know a place around the corner and the next thing I know not only was my car repaired that day, the repair itself cost only 1/2 of what I would have paid anywhere else. Love this place! Thanks guys
Read More On Citysearch sandiego36 3/1/2007 - Most Reliable and Trustworthy Mechanics Ever.I have found that all of the guys at Bradan Automotive are very professional and respectful. I have been to many different mechanics, and the guys at Bradan have by far been the most helpful. They always explain things clearly, and are extremely fair in regards to time and charges. I am more than pleased with their service, and I cannot imagine going anywhere else. I would definitley encourage an...
Read More On Citysearch rjohnson22 2/15/2007 - Fantastic Service!! Highly Recommended!! Thanx Guys :-)Bradan was recommend by a friend of mine.. I am very satisfied with the service & friendly/Cute staff there (John) ;-) I had a complete brake job done & had my car back the same day I dropped it off! Thanx for explaining/Showing me what was wrong with my brakes. I am happy to find mechanics that are friendly & trustworthy. Thanx Guys!!
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Read More On Citysearch 1985 1/17/2007 - Excellent MechanicsHad then work on some brake and suspension issues I was having, and got new snow tires (as well as my new brakes and shocks) all in one day. It all works GREAT, especially the snow tires. Very happy with the level of service I received here. Will for sure go back in the future if the need should arise.
Read More On Citysearch billnyan 1/16/2007 - great shop!I recently visited Bradan Automotive because my Honda had been experiencing some brake problems, most other shops will just tell you what is wrong and hand you an estimate, but not at Bradan. Dan actually took the time to explain to me how the brakes in my car work and showed me exactly what had failed. My husband could not believe how well versed I was in brake terminology when he picked me up! ...
Read More On Citysearch susan_a 1/15/2007 - best shop in town period!Dan and Brad are the best! Bradan has a very friendly and honest staff, they are very knowledgeable and have never disappointed. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a great auto repair shop A+!!!
Read More On Citysearch porsche73 1/12/2007 - great placeAs a young lady, every time I got an oil change some weasel from the local Jiffy Lube tries to get me to spend an extra $80 on junk for my car....... Well I got sick of it and decided I?d pay more to go to a real mechanic.
Turns out I didn't even have to pay more to find the world's greatest mechanic's - who tell it to you straight, don't make you feel uncomfortable and actually appreciate ...
Read More On Citysearch mmmosher 1/9/2007 - Best Mechanics I've Been ToThanks, Bradan, for fixing my car. The way you dealt with my husband and I was extremely impressive. We are very happy with the state of our vehicle's repairs, too. We are glad to have found you and will continue to use you for our repairs and any maintenance that comes up. Thanks again, Grace
Read More On Citysearch carterg2go 11/8/2006 - Best Mechanic I've Been ToThanks, Bradan, for fixing my car. The way you dealt with my husband and I was extremely impressive. We are very happy with the state of our vehicle's repairs, too. We are glad to have found you and will continue to use you for our repairs and any maintenance that comes up. Thanks again, Grace
PROS: Customer Service, Work Quality, Efficient
CONS: none
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 11/8/2006 - Pleased with my mechanicI know many people aren't pleased with their mechanic, but I am. I recently brought my car in because the check engine light was on. They looked at it with their computer and found the problem right away: an oxygen sensor. It was replaced that day and I haven't had a problem since. This is one of 3 vehicles I have had repaired or serviced at Bradan. Each time I feel like I'm treated like a friend...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 11/5/2006 - Really EasyI called Bradan and they answered my questions with out rushing or heavy handed sales tactics. I ended up bring my car to them ,it was fixed right, on time (same day), and on buget, EASY. This shop is the way it is supposed to be.
Thanks guys.
Read More On Citysearch freddesser 10/28/2006 - Outstanding serviceI have been taking my car here for over two years and I have had nothing but good experiences. The level of customer service is outstanding. They clearly tell you what the problem is and why they need to fix it. Their prices are very fair and you can be assured that they will fix the problem correctly the first time, and in a timely manner. I would recommend this shop to anyone I know and will co...
Read More On Citysearch biglmn 10/10/2006 - Consistent and HonestI have had all my auto repair done at Bradan for the past 3 years or so. Even though the business has grown they have still delivered the quality and honesty that won me over in the beginning. These people are great. The shop is in a safe area. I am sold.
PROS: Fast, honest and fair
CONS: none
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/4/2006 - Convenient, Personal ServiceI live in SW Minneapolis and the owner personally met me at a local coffee shop after his shop's normal business hours. We talked about my car and he drove it in to work the next morning, did some repairs and some maintenance I was due for and drove it back to me that night. I really appreciated this gesture. It made it really convenient for me to get my car taken care of. He explained everything...
Read More On Citysearch mndlicher 10/3/2006 - Dependable Honest Mechanicsif You want To go to a dependable Honest mechanic, you'll want to know about Bradan. thanks to them i've been able to keep my car running dependably and for a good price. i trust my mechanic and know they are looking out for my car's best interest. that's a good feeling.
Read More On Citysearch foxbikes 10/3/2006 - You won't be disappointedHeard about them from a co-worker (thanks Jon) and have been using them consistently for about 2 and a half yrs. Have never been disappointed and have passed the word along to many. Thought it was about time I put my two cents in. Try it, you'll like it!
Read More On Citysearch jeanette_forsythe 10/3/2006 - fixed it right the first timei'd brought my suv to a couple other places over the past few months and the rattle in my front end just wouldn't go away. dan and the guys at bradan were able to fix it, finally! it's nice to deal with people who know what theyre doing and are a pleasure to deal with on top of it.
Read More On Citysearch lawlakeed 10/3/2006 - these guys know carsEverything just went so smooth. My car was broke the told me how much it would be to fix. Then they fixed it And I paid the same price I was quoted.
couldn't ask for more
Read More On Citysearch bigboy22 10/2/2006 - best serviceIt's nice to have a shop so close to school that I can trust to do only the repairs I need.
also it's a lot of fun to shoot the sh*t with the guys
Read More On Citysearch shawnr01 10/2/2006 - Very Pleased with This Place!I'm a student at the U and drove my car here from my hometown and didn't know what to do when my check engine light came on. I did some research online and decided to go to Bradan and I'm so glad I did. They were able to get me in quickly and tell me why my light was on. The owner, Dan, explained to me different stuff about my car and I felt like I received some good education about my car, which...
Read More On Citysearch arielmad86 9/26/2006 - Here's The DealThese guys didn't even fix my vehicle and I'd recommend them. I was looking at a very expensive repair job on a vehicle with high miles. The guys at Bradan actually took the time to explain all my options and very professional on the phone. Repair shops can be daunting to the average Joe, like me. The Bradan guys made me feel comfortable. After all was said and done, and I said I was jsut go...
Read More On Citysearch ozman33 8/29/2006 - Great Communication I moved to minneapolis three weeks ago and owning several cars, Ineeded to find a good repair shop. I found Bradan on citysearch and decided to give them a try. I love this shop. I have had them do several different repairs and the work and parts have been top notch. They spend time discussing your options and the price is exactly what you agree to.
Read More On Citysearch hanshawg 8/25/2006 - PROBLEMS SOLVEDThese guys are great! My car was towed in and within one hour they were calling me to authorize the repair. They gave me options for the parts and waived the diagnostic fees. My car was repaired and I was back on the road in no time. Great guys great shop.
Read More On Citysearch gagedoug 8/25/2006 - WAY Overpriced!!
This shop tried to charge me $600 to replace my alternator and battery. This included a $150 labor charge and a $295 alternator. Thank goodness I called around to get a better estimate. I'm sad that shops like this try to fleece women over-especialy after requesting to keep the job reasonable as I'm a student on a budget. Dishonesty makes me sad.
Read More On Citysearch koobear 8/23/2006 - A great find
After moving from Milwaukee, where I had a great mechanic, I was having trouble finding a reliable and fair service shop for my 220,000+ mile honda in the twin cities. Through citysearch I came across Bradan and decided to try them out when a hole developed in my exhaust system. They priced the job fairly and did the repair in half a day. Appreciated the very thorough description of the work t...
Read More On Citysearch twister47 8/9/2006 - Great experience!!Dan was very prompt and helpful. Very honest, almost too good to be true, but it's not! I will definately go there again, it's always good to find a repair shop that you feel comfortable with so you know right where to go next time. Everything was done very quickly and my car is running great, I have complete confidence in Bradan.
Read More On Citysearch dolcevita83 8/4/2006 - Great Customer ServiceExcellent customer service and communication, especially from Dan, I will definitely return to Bradan!
Read More On Citysearch chrgrs872 8/3/2006 - BEST SHOP IVE EVER DEALT WITH!!!!!!!!!!Where in the world can you go from one minute thinking you'll be without wheels for a week to the next minute having your trans rebuilt and on the road in one day? Bradan automotive has impressed me by leaps and bounds. Not being from the area i went on citysearch to find a reputable shop. Once i read the reviews of other customers i felt that bradan was a no brainer. Before i went i was wonderin...
Read More On Citysearch slappytheman 8/3/2006 - great service, friendly peopleI came in with my 2000 subaru lagacy. they fixed me right up and I was down the road the very same day.
Read More On Citysearch benusa 7/31/2006 - Excellent ServiceI was so impressed with the Honest, Objective, Accurate, and VERY PERSONABLE Service that i recieved from these guy's... That i would recommend them to both my Family and Friends.
My truck broke down on a busy street, the owner Himself assisted me, then gave me an Excellent diagnosis, performed the repair I needed, and had me back on the road before I had to make any other transportation arangem...
Read More On Citysearch isotanic 7/31/2006 - Great service start to finishI've taken my vehicles to Bradan over the last few years now because they always able to explain to me the problem in terms i can understand. Its hard to find a "Car Guy" that you can completely trust, just stop in and talk to them and you will feel like your bringing your car to an old friend, definately makes the stressful situation better! Highly recommended
Read More On Citysearch jgutz20 6/30/2006 - Fast Friendly FixersI have been taking my car to Bradan Automotive now for about one year and have yet to leave without being impressed. About four months ago, I took my car to their shop thinking that I needed a new transmission, which would have cost me some serious cash. I left my car at their shop and gave Dan my cell phone to call me when he had diagnosed the problem. Instead of just telling me that yep, I n...
Read More On Citysearch chamberlinedmonds 6/23/2006 - great service, honest people, overall the best shop in town! I can not say enough good things about Bradan Automotive. Dan and Brad really did a wonderful job on my car. Bradan was quick, thorough, and most of all completely honest about what I did and didn't need to get my car back on the road. I don't think there is another shop in Minneapolis that could even dream of offering the good honest service that I got at Bradan.
Read More On Citysearch plymouth37 6/23/2006 - Best auto shop in the twin citiesWhat can one say, These guys are great. The service is fast. The price is right. Everything is explained well. Why would you go anywhere else.
Read More On Citysearch ctultra 6/21/2006 - Trustworthy Customer ServiceOkay, let me start by saying that I don't know a lot about cars and how much things are supposed to cost at a mechanic shop. I drive a Honda Accord so I first took it to a Honda dealership to get my brakes done. They just didn't treat me very well and gave me a really high price to fix my breaks. One of my friends told me about Bradan Automotive, so I stopped by. One of their mechanics looked...
Read More On Citysearch e19191919 6/21/2006 - Highly RecommendedBradan automotive has provided me with great service over the years and I have recommend them to my friends and family.
Read More On Citysearch thebee1 6/8/2006 - These mechanics are great!Brad and Dan, the owners of Bradan, have helped me maintain my car well over the years. They are fast and friendly, always willing to explain the mechanics repectfully (even to women), and have always gotten the job thoroughly done right on the first shot. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else!
Read More On Citysearch zapplets 5/16/2006
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