Hawkins Automotive

Name: Hawkins Automotive
Address: 4500 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, US
Telephone: 612-827-2971
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4500 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-827-2971

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55 ratings
95% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 9% lower than average
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Consumer Comments for Hawkins Automotive

Consumer from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Jan 29, 2025

We have been using Hawkins automotive for 40 years. Over that time, we have NEVER had an issue with recommendations, flexibility, responsiveness, completion of repairs on time, referrals to auto specialists for services they don't provide. We have always felt that the cost of their services were fair or even less that we would have expected, either recommending or not recommending remanufactured or used parts. They are available when needed, make suggestions for cost reductions and product selection always has been top notch. Highly recommended and we have referred many others to their service.

Consumer from Minneapolis, MN
Sep 12, 2023

Went to them for years, until I found one closer. But... they are partners on certain services not handled by my current auto service provider. Family owned, now second generation.

Consumer from Minneapolis, MN
Oct 10, 2022

I don't know how their prices compare, but they have always done a good job in a reasonable time.

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