Powderhorn Garage (Minneapolis, MN) Mechanic(s): Dave Bicking
2004 E. 35th Street , Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612) 729-8580
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Survey results:

They are always honest
They are competent
The repair price is always reasonable
They fix the problem the first time
They complete the work in a timely manner
They respond well when they screw something up
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood
The hours of operation are convenient for customers
They treat male and female customers in the same manner
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed)

Reviewers Comments:

Dave is GREAT! He's honest. His prices are really good. I trust him with my car. I'd even trust him with my dog if he knew anything about veternary medicine. I can call him for advice over the phone. He's talked me through the procedure for removing a very, very stuck flat tire. He's done "little" jobs without even charging. He's one in a million. He has his own little shop and does everything. A dying breed. When Dave eventually retires, many years from now I hope, I'm going to sell my car and buy a horse.

Dave was, in a former life, an engineer until he decided hands-on work was far more rewarding. He is patient to a fault and will explain anything about cars in endless detail until you understand, even if your knowledge of cars is that they have wheels and generally should move. He is honest and funny (and has great politics). The only down side is that he is a "solo practitioner" and can't keep up with the business he has. So he is slow. But he can fix anything grand and small and willingly does so. So all those tiny things that cause problems can get fixed. yes fixed, not replaced. We have had him repair our cars for 10-15 years now. we would nominate him for "car hero of the millenium/century/year". We trust him with our cars, kids, whatever. and also with the planet.

I completely agree with the other comment listed. He truly is one of a kind. Honest as they come. Plays the sax too.

There's only one mechanic, the shop has a herd of dead Ramblers outside, and he won't be able to schedule you for two weeks. But it's worth it. He's very good, and the prices are reasonable. He says the Car Guys are good, but the guy who writes a car column for the local paper isn't.

Since Dave works solo, he can't always fix my troubles as fast as I need them fixed. He is very good at taking a few minutes to diagnose and estimate cost so I can take my sick car elsewhere armed with good information. He thoroughly explains what he has done or is doing, or cannot do, so you end up feeling respected and valued as a customer.

Really good (the owner was a mechanical engineer until the company he worked for went down the tubes). Very helpful. Very honest. Very reasonable (and if his estimate is too much, he'll suggest other options). Maybe a little slow (it's a one-man shop, and sometimes there's a government hearing or demonstration he has to be at). But well worth the wait.

DAVE KNOWS MORE ABOUT CARS THAN ANYONE I KNOW...AND HE IS HONEST, KIND AND NOT SHORT ON WORDS...HE EXPLAINS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS VERY GOOD. AND HE CAN FIX THEM. HE CAN GET VERY BUSY WORKING ON CARS TOO...........AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT.

Dave is, just as everyone else has said, a one-in-a-million person AND a fabulous mechanic. He keeps meticulous records, has an encyclopedic knowledge of things mechanical,is a first-rate diagnostician, and makes me feel safe in my 10+ year-old Toyota. He's simply terrific.

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