Car Repair in Prior Lake, MN
Honest1 Auto Care Prior Lake is your one-stop shop for vehicle repairs
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Even if you're a seasoned technician yourself, fixing your car or truck is never fun. Luckily, the team at Honest1 can guide you through any vehicle repair. Our Roadworthy Experts™ are ready to tackle anything from diagnosing to fixing or replacing. With every visit, they arm you with the what, why, and what next—how car repairs should be.
What Drivers are Saying
Chelsea Johnson
The management and mechanics here are truly great to work with. They were honest from the very beginning and never tried to mislead or pressure me. They kept my vehicle safe and secure over the weekend while I was out of town, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. My car required a fairly high-end repair, and the Honest-1 team worked diligently to get everything taken care of. I really appreciate their transparency, professionalism, and hard work. Highly recommend!
Gavin Bunker
Did an excellent job, and had reasonable prices. Took my girlfriend here for a much needed break pad (and possible rotor, she was VERY overdue...) change on the front - They confirmed this was needed and changed the pads/discs. They had significantly better pricing/quotes than other local mechanic shops (over $200 better than other shop quotes for the pads) and they did not push for extra maintenance she had done on it with myself and my dad (oil change, filter change, easy stuff) but had...
jmhalvorson
I highly recommend Honest-1 Auto Repair in Prior Lake. Their communication and updates were most appreciated. We had our vehicle in another local shop where we were told a number of things that might have been wrong, that they only had one mechanic who could fix our particular car, etc. The communication was poor. They had no loaners or transport. This is our only vehicle and they had it for 7 days - even over the weekend with no signs of fixing it. We had it towed to Honest-1, they...
Newell Fisk
Called to get my alignment done, got in the next day. Great service and great price. Most definitely thinking of switching to here for any routine maintenance instead of the Honda dealership.
terry farland
They were great. It was my first time there. They identified the bad wheel bearing and replaced it. It was faster than they had told me on the phone. My Subaru drives great and is much quieter. I trust these guys, and will go back.
Car repairs 101
Regular maintenance and a keen eye are the best ways to keep your ride Roadworthy™. However, knowing the signs and symptoms of common vehicle repairs can help you get ahead of expensive issues.
Look for leaks
- Yellowish-green, pastel blue, or fluorescent orange: Points to an overheating engine or a leaky cooling system.
- Dark brown or black: Could be an oil leak from a bad seal or gasket.
- Red: Might mean a transmission or power steering fluid leak.
- Clear: Likely condensation from your A/C and nothing to stress over.
Listen for trouble
- Squeal: Could be a loose or worn belt or brake system issue.
- Click: Probably the hardest to pin down; can mean a stuck valve lifter, low engine oil, brake issues, an axle issue, or something in your tire.
- Screech: May be a problem with your brake, wheel bearing, or drivetrain.
- Rumble: Often indicates worn drive-line components.
- Ping: Usually the result of using lower octane gas than recommended.
- Heavy Knocking: Might be a worn crankshaft or connecting rod bearings.
- Clunk: Possibly a loose shock absorber, suspension component, exhaust pipe, or motor mount.
Focus on the ride
- Trouble steering: Likely misaligned wheels or worn steering components.
- Pulling in one direction: The tendency to steer left or right could be due to under-inflated tires, a misaligned front end, or failed brake components.
- Rough ride and handling: Worn shock absorbers, suspension components, or improper tire inflation can affect cornering. A vehicle that bounces twice or more when pushed down hard at each wheel might need new shocks.
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