Auto Repair in Bloomington, MN
Honest1 Auto Care West Bloomington 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
Lori Northrop
Had an emergency this morning and I needed immediate car service. Thankfully Honest A1 Automotive was able to help me out. I was given a loner car no charge too. Service was awesome and very thorough. My car was fixed and very reasonable price. I have peace of mind knowing that I now can drive safely and without stress and anxiety. Thank you. Very satisfied customer.
Dennis O'brien
I was looking to get my car a 60,000 service and I asked a service employee at a local Hyundai dealership. He told me to go to honest 1 in west Bloomington and save a good deal of money. He was right. I saved over $100 and I was very impressed with how they communicated what was going to be done and why. I give them 5 stars and my future business.
William Neve
Have gone here a few times and will go back again. The service is friendly, understanding, pressure free, well priced and honest! They provide reports and photo/video evidence so there's complete transparency. They are very good at working with your schedule as well. Add a courtesy vehicle where you need to top the tank off, I can't give less than 5 stars!
Erin Wozniak
Last year I had visited a different service station (over on Lyndale) for an issue I was having with my car. After their assessment, I was told I needed over $11k worth of work done!! Out of curiosity, I decided to take my car to Honest 1 Auto Care for a second opinion. Just through conversation the team at Honest 1 determined that there was no way the issue proposed by the other location was what was wrong with my car (didn’t make sense with the age and mileage of my car). They performed a...
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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