Store Info

1201 White Bear Ave St. Paul, MN 55106

Welcome to Car-X Tire & Auto
1201 White Bear Ave St. Paul, MN

We are here to serve all of your auto care needs.

Our fully qualified, trained and certified technicians are ready, willing, and able to properly diagnose the condition of your car or truck and provide the appropriate service, repair, or advice. Come in for a free inspection and allow us to earn your trust. We handle all your car's needs, including brakes, tires, oil changes, exhaust, batteries, inspections, and maintenance.


Not sure if you can afford the required service on your vehicle? We provide flexible financing options so that we can get you back on the road safely and affordably. We stand behind our work with our Car-X Guarantee.


Store Info

1201 White Bear Ave St. Paul, MN 55106

Store Hours

  • Monday:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday:
    • Closed
  • Sunday:
    • Closed

Amenities

Courtesy Car
Scanning
Towing
Financing
Special Offers
Store Coupons
Computerized 5-Wheel Alignment from $89.99
Oil Change, Tire Rotation, & Wiper Blades
Combo Special $44.99
$20 Off ANY Air Conditioning Service
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Car-X consistently exceeds expectations and my fiance & I always feel as though we're being treated fairly. My car was recently repaired there and John explained things very clearly and did exactly what he said he'd do. I'd recommend Car-X to others who want a good value for their money and don't want to feel like they're getting screwed.
Good service up at Car-X. Had my rotors and brake pads replaced there a while back. My vehicle was shaking when braking and they replace the warped rotors under warranty. Very nice!
One of the best places to bring your car hands down!!! I was literally looking for a place to get an oil change for 4 hours called car x and got right in. Not being over charged is an extra plus and the service is fast. John always answers the phone with so much joy he literally made my day after having a horrible one. CarX is the place to be!!! Thank you for excellent service!!!
Very bad customer experience. Came here to check what was wrong with my tire. They found out a nail was in it and was unrepairable. Decided all new tires and they said that they were going to give me a call the next day around 12:30pm-1pm when it arrives. NEVER GOT A CALL FROM THEM. Went in the next day and the front desk guy name John said he said he was just expecting me to come in at that time. It got chippy with him and I and then he ask for my phone number. I replied with “that’s probably why you didn’t call me yesterday” and he then replied with “we did call and it was out of services”. I gave him the side eyed and ask him to please go and work on my car. VERY BAD CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ON TOP OF LYING. DONT RECOMMEND THIS SHOPEdit: John was trying to make me “happy” by asking if I want $100 off. I replied to him, “what would make me happy is me giving you that $100 and for you not lie to me or if you admit to lying to me”. He probably couldn’t face dealing with me so he had another worker ring me up after.
Called and spoke with a rude worker named John on 12/18/23 @ 3p.m. I've asked if they replace Starters . He replied yes . I've stated that I have a 2012 honda pilot, when you turn the key in the on position all lights turns but wouldn't click when trying to turn over the ignition. I've advised that I've purchased a starter online and had just received it . John quickly cuts me off and says he isn't going to install anything purchased online or to be specific amazon that's worth $50. I told him I purchased the starter for $350. In John's response he said "Nope, I don't install any online parts . I mean I can if you want but it'll be pretty much worthless and you can just pay me for the labor if it ends up dead . "If this is the type of person you feel that going to uplift your company business and isn't money hungry. Look elsewhere.He then said it's your battery . I told him I've replaced my battery already. Everytime I jump start the vehicle it'll work.but would struggle to click as if the issue is the starter.Seems like the more I explained John was more unprofessional in the help I called in for and yet kept criticizing me. And so I hung up .Rude , disrespectful, inconsiderate, and unprofessional.
From loose battery cable to major transmission overhauls, these guys always come through for me. Knowledgeable and friendly, they take the time to really explain things and are a pleasure to work with. I can’t say enough about them! The neighborhood car place you can trust to take good care of you and your car!
Definitely take your car to John! He’s trustworthy, professional, fixes the problem, and always reasonable. I always feel like he cares. Not taking my car to anyone else, & he’s also corrected work done by others. Truly God sent. Appreciate it John.
John at this location is absolutely amazing and has become my go-to for all things car related. I have been going to this location for five or six years now and receive exceptional service at a fair price EVERY TIME.This is a very honest shop that doesn't trump up charges and will explain things in a way that a non-mechanic can understand. I no longer worry so much when my car breaks down because I know I can take it to John who is very knowledgeable, friendly, and fair. Highly recommend this shop. Thank you, John and staff, for your great service!
John and the staff were amazing. They helped me after I totaled my car and were very understanding. Held onto the car until I could get it moved and gave great advice and well wishes along the way. Excellent and honest service.
Very patient and knowledgeable people. Services were also quick and reasonable. Additionally I asked for some diagnosis on my dashboard lights, and after a quick look, they found the issue. Since it wasn't hard or didn't take any time, they offered not to charge me anything from it.I waited in the lobby while I had my tires worked on, and they kept me up-to-date, informed, asked, verified anything needed. It is always annoying and pressuring to fix a costly vehicle, but Car-X made me feel great going there.I was struggling on instructions/car terms, but they were very patient. They were also very understandable if I put off unwanted services, and they weren't pressuring or shy to talk to, so this is also a great place to recommend new customers.
One of those speedy oilchanges places caused a tube to break off and get sucked into my gearshaft.Had my car brought here and it got fixed fast. It could have been a lot worse, but the knowledge and ability here is top notch. That and found out the oil-change costs there are cheaper!Highly recommend!
Amazing service; incredibly reasonable pricing; very knowledgeable and friendly staff! I’ve brought my car here three separate times (for 3 separate issues) and each time the appointment was booked quickly and the service was very fast! Convenient and efficient! This will be my go-to from now on. I highly recommend!!!!!!!!! 5+ stars!
Went to get my brakes replaced. They were awesome! Was able to get it done same day and the price was so reasonable! The lowest we found! Firestone quoted us $1200 and told us front and back brakes needed to be done. The CarX tech advised otherwise, turns out that was a lie from firestone, the front breaks were like new! The guys here at CarX were very honest. Definitely reccomend this place!
I came in for a simple headlight replacement with just a short notice, drop-in situation. They did not disappoint. Very nice, courteous people. Got me lit up again. Great for urgent needs and probably everything else.
John is awesome! He always takes care of me when I go in. He does not hide around the bushes and tells me exactly what needs to be fixed and if its worth fixing. He never tries to sell me anything, just takes care of what is needed.
Sean and John took great care of me! Nice guys, fast service- would definitely recommend getting your work done at this location!
This place isn't a good good auto shop as you think. They're just gold digger, they charging parts and labor fee extra money that you/we couldn't imagine.
I blew a tire on WB Ave and limped to the business here. I went to go change my tire but found my lug wrench didn’t fit the key to my locking lug nuts. The very nice folks here let me use a socket set to get that locking lug nut off. THANK YOU!!
Got me in the same day where other shops had me out over a week plus. Finished the inspection in under 30 minutes. Great people.
Car-X is my go-to garage and I don't go anyplace else. I always feel like I'm getting a good value.
Great shop. Most things are affordable and they generally have availability.
Good service.
I was hesitant to use the national name of car x, but John is very informative, not pushy, doesn't 'over repair', but discusses options and goes out of his way to make sure we are satisfied. We have only had good experiences with several of our vehicles so far.
They do a great job. Thank you guys.
Very Disappointed things was not fix that i paid for ! Been going here for years never again
John is one of the best mechanics and people I have meant. Always takes time to help.
Outstanding service from start to finish. I was in and out under a half hour with no appointment, and the Manager John treated me like one of his own. I will be back in the future and will be recommending this place. Keep up the professionalism and welcoming atmosphere.
Staffing keeps giving me the run around about the services i needed for my car. Had to go in atleast 3 times just to get my car working properly (not fixed) and it cost me a arm and leg for it. On the first check up they even forgot to take out their device from my car but luckily for them i had to go back 15 minutes later because my car was a ting up again. The service writer seems nice and friendly and knowledgeable but still a no for me.
These guys went above and beyond to make sure my car was fixed correctly and in a timely manner. I greatly appreciate their service. I would recommend them and I would definitely come back. My car runs amazing!!
I came there almost a month ago with my Escalade due to smelling gas. There was no check engine light on my truck, and my gas meter was working. Needless to say, they replaced my fuel pump, but cause a second issue which caused my check engine light to come on later that day. I took it back three days later for them to repair the problem. I add that I had the truck scanned at Auto Zone to see what it was before I went back. The mechanic wasn't happy that I had it scanned at Auto Zone before I came, but said they would fix the problem. The only thing they did was erase the code that caused the light to come on. That weekend, the light came back on again. Haven't had time to address this with them directly due to the fact I had to attend the funeral of my sister. I just want them to know that 908 dollars is a lot of money to pay for poor work. If we pay you to fix a problem and then you cause another and is not willing to correct it the first time, but instead mask your work by just removing the light code, that's not quality service.
I love how nice the guys are there. Super reasonable and flthey do awesome work.
John has taken his time to go above and beyond. This man has stopped what he was doing and spent time with me and answered questions until I was satisfied. Thank you for being there. Single mom. Nervous about everything. I'm super chatty. And he let me be all of that. Clone him.
John and his team continue to provide excellent customer service in a most timely and respectful manner. Most recently they went out of their way to secure and install a very hard-to-find replacement part for my lovely 2002 Subaru Forester. Made me a most happy camper.Their service level in this instance was similar to what they did this past winter when my car's front end was making weird sounds following travel in deep snow. They put it up on the lift and determined compacted snow was the problem they quickly resolved...what a relief. Recommend them highly.
Seriously this place rocked and I would refer anyone with car problems to John. Got a quote for $390 on parts and labor, brought car in, was done in two hours, paid $340! This was so awesome compared to the crappy service I got last week from Midas and quote for $950 for parts and labor (on top of having to leave my car overnight in their tiny lot for a total of 21 hours to get an inspection and oil change done).
I don't know what these are guys are getting paid, but whatever it is, it is not enough. John and his guys run an excellent shop! Normally affordable and done right do not end up in the same sentence when it comes to repair shops. Not the case with CarX of St. Paul. John and his staff get done right, at an affordable cost and they get it done quick. I would not dream of bringing my vehicles anywhere else!