Clyde’s Service

Rarely do I write review after just one visit, but I am so impressed by the service at Clyde’s. I brought in my 16 year old battered but still functional Honda Accord for an oil change, and came away knowing that I probably will never bring my car anywhere else. I don’t have a terrible amount of automotive knowledge, but I definitely know when someone is taking care of my car, and the approach to auto care at Clyde’s was different that I experienced anywhere else. They basically treated my car like a patient, and started out by developing a patient file and doing a diagnostic, even though I was only paying for an oil change. They identified a few other issues with my old girl, and were very transparent and thorough when explaining what the issues were and how to it affected the car as a whole, and gave me what I felt were very honest recommendations about what I could do to fix them. When I asked about something specific, the mechanic asked if I wanted to see it, then put the car back up on the lift so I could take a look. I have never had a mechanic actually try to (non-​condescendingly) educate me about my car, and that really proves to me that they really want to do well and earn the trust of their customers. I’m never delighted when my car breaks down, but knowing that I can bring it here and receive this type of service is a relief.

Clyde’s service is absolutely fantastic! Brian is a stand up guy, who is honest and fair. He and Tom are very thorough. They care about safety first and foremost, over money, and it shows in their detailed estimate reports. I have NEVER felt pressured by them. They always greet their customers with a smile and seem to genuinely care about the people who come into their shop. I could talk to Brian about life for hours, let alone cars! I can’t say enough positive things about these guys. They are topnotch in every aspect, including cost, repair, and customer service. They will go over all your options and are upfront about pricing while explaining estimates. They will not perform any repairs unless you okay it. Clyde’s also provide loaners, which is incredibly helpful and rare nowadays. But most of all, Brian and Tom are great men who treat customers with the upmost dignity and respect. They will go above and beyond when helping you with any car issue. They are the epitome of what makes a local business great, and they operate with integrity and professionalism that is not always prevalent in the auto repair industry. Clyde’s is far and away the best! A true treasure right in South Minneapolis. I promise they will not disappoint.

Recently, I took my car in to have my breaks replaced. This was the first time I had gone to Clyde’s. When making my appointment, I talked to Clyde and he was very personable and down-​to-​earth. He put me at ease just over the phone, especially bringing my car to a new place that is in my neighborhood. What I appreciate about Clyde and his staff is they are straight talkers, do top notch work, and have reasonable pricing. So many other places I have gone to tend to bring up extraneous suggestions for things they think I should consider doing as well. That was not the case at Clyde’s, and it was a breath of fresh air!

Honest, friendly service. Fair prices. Its clear they are very knowledgable. They often have a loaner car available if you need one.

Been a Clyde’s customer for about 4 years and I always feel I can trust them. Very helpful!

Been there twice already and they’ve been fast and very friendly, even offering us a loaner while they work!