Maxi Auto Center

Mechanic (Jaime), who has been there for years, ruined my engine while doing a timing belt repair. I towed it back to them to give them the chance to repair their work and damages, but the mechanic only blamed the engine failure on me, and the owner Helmer, blamed it on the part they put in. The next shop said the part was overtightened causing the tensioner bolt to break in the engine block. I demanded a refund for the work they did, but HAD TO replace the engine at another (competent) shop and will be litigating for the full monetary damages they caused. What an awful experience! The previous owner, Helmer, who I knew and used to trust, pawned it off on the new owner. A total clusterF!.. Do not trust your car to these people. Previous owner, or new! Also, they asked for me to pay in cash for repair. Shady.
**Yelp Review posted by Susie, is a fake review, she is an employee of Helmer’s. I’ve talked to her a few times at the shop! These people are unbelievable!

I had a lot of work done over the years at Maxi and the work was always fast and affordable.
However, I can no longer recommend them. I caught the owner being dishonest with me twice. For me, integrity is paramount in my relationship with my mechanic.

My niece gave me the phone number for Maxi after having her car repairs done here. I originally brought my car to Bonfe’s Auto in St. Paul and they pretty much took advantage of me in a really horrible way. See their listing for my review and the details!
I read my estimate from Bonfe’s (minus the price quote) to Helmer over the phone. Helmer called me back and quoted me LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE of Bonfe’s Auto in St. Paul! My repairs went from $ 2200.00 to $ 1058.00, and, they even gave me a loaner car!
They finished in less than 2 days, even in a horrible ice and 10″ snow blizzard! When I picked up my car, the price was not a penny over $ 1058.00. :)
TOTALLY WORTH DRIVING TO MINNEAPOLIS!!!