Ironclad Auto Repair (612) 555-0100 Call
ASE-Certified · Family-Owned · Minneapolis

Tell us what it's doing. We'll tell you why.

Free diagnostic scan with every visit, a written price before we touch a bolt, and technicians who explain the problem in plain English — not a scare tactic in sight.

ASEMaster certified
12/12KMo/mile warranty
5.0★Rated by local drivers
Free 10-minute diagnostic scan

WHAT'S IT DOING?

Pick what you're noticing and we'll walk you through the likely cause, what we'll actually check, and what it takes to fix it — before you ever pick up the phone.

Likely cause

Worn brake pads

That squeal is almost always the built-in wear indicator scraping the rotor on purpose — it's designed to get your attention before the pads wear down to metal.

What we'll check
  • Pad thickness on all four corners
  • Rotor surface & thickness
  • Caliper slide pins & hardware
  • Brake fluid condition
Every option above starts with a free diagnostic scan — no charge, no obligation, before you approve a dollar of work. Talk to a technician
Free diagnostic scan Written estimate first 12/12K warranty, in writing Locally owned & operated
Why drivers choose us
ASE-Certified TechsWarranty-BackedUpfront PricingSame-Day Service
Under the hood

Everything short of the body shop

ASE-certified technicians and same-day turnaround on most repairs — with the work explained before it starts.

RO #1042

Brakes

Pads, rotors, calipers & fluid — inspected free, fixed same day.

RO #1043

Check-Engine Diagnostics

Real code-reading — we confirm the fault before quoting.

RO #1044

Oil & Fluid Service

Synthetic or conventional, with a free 21-point inspection.

RO #1045

Engine Repair

Timing, gaskets & cooling — OEM-spec, road-tested before pickup.

RO #1046

AC Service

Leak-tested before recharge, so you're not refilling a leak.

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Tires & Alignment

New tires, rotations & computerized alignment.

How a visit works

No surprises between the estimate and the bill

1

Free diagnostic scan

We pull codes and inspect the car — no charge, no obligation, even if you don't book the repair.

2

You approve the price

A written estimate before any work starts. Nothing gets touched until you say go.

3

We fix it right

Most repairs finish same day, using OEM-spec parts — not the cheapest ones on the shelf.

4

Road-test & warranty

Every job is road-tested before pickup and backed by a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty.

UpfrontPriced before we start

You see the number before a single bolt gets touched.

CertifiedASE Master techs

Every technician, every bay, no exceptions.

Backed12mo / 12k warranty

Parts and labor, in writing, on every job.

ConvenientFree local shuttle

Drop off, get a ride, we'll call when it's ready.

Neighbors, not strangers

What local drivers say

★★★★★

"Check-engine light came on and they pulled the actual code instead of guessing. Turned out to be a $40 sensor, not the $900 repair the dealer quoted."

— Megan H., driver
★★★★★

"Brakes were squealing for weeks. They showed me the worn pads on the lift before doing anything — no pressure, just facts."

— Tom R., driver
★★★★★

"Car wouldn't start on a Monday morning. Free tow to the shop, diagnosed by noon, back on the road same day."

— Alicia P., driver
Service area

Proudly wrenching in Minneapolis & nearby

  • St. Paul
  • Edina
  • Bloomington
  • Richfield
  • St. Louis Park
  • Roseville
  • Golden Valley
  • Maplewood
Drop-offsOPEN NOW
Mon–Fri7:30 – 18:00
Saturday8:00 – 14:00
SundayClosed
Call (612) 555-0100

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