Classic car raised on a lift inside the GDL Auto service bay

Est. South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Straight talk.
Solid repairs.

Full-service engine, transmission, brake and diagnostic work on most makes and models. We tell you what's wrong, what it costs, and what can wait.

4.9from 28 reviews
157 Bridge Point Drive, South Saint Paul, MN
4.9★
Average rating
28
Customer reviews
Most
Makes & models
Real
Diagnostics, not guesses

What we do

Everything under the hood, done in house

Engine & Drivetrain

01
  • Engine repair and diagnostics
  • Transmission repair and replacement
  • Cooling system flush

Brakes, Suspension & Alignment

02
  • Brake service and repair
  • Suspension and steering repairs
  • Wheel alignment

Tires & Wheels

03
  • Tire installation
  • Balancing
  • Flat and puncture repair

Maintenance & Fluids

04
  • Oil changes
  • Scheduled factory maintenance
  • Fluid checks and top-offs

Electrical & Diagnostics

05
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Check engine light diagnostics
  • AC diagnostics and recharge
  • Electrical diagnostics and repair
  • Battery, starter and alternator service

Inspections & General Repair

06
  • Prepurchase vehicle inspections
  • General repair for most makes and models
Close-up of an engine timing chain and gears inside a GDL Auto repair bay

The shop

A working garage, not a sales floor

GDL Auto LLC is a full-service repair shop in South Saint Paul. We handle the heavy stuff — engines, transmissions, electrical gremlins — and the everyday stuff like oil changes, brakes and tires. Same crew, same bay, every job.

We've built our reputation one repair at a time. You get the diagnosis in plain language, the price before we start, and your vehicle back running right.

  • Diagnostics before parts — we find the fault, not a list of maybes.
  • Written estimate up front. No work you didn't approve.
  • Repairs on most makes and models, foreign and domestic.
  • Straight answers about what's urgent and what can wait.

Word around town

Rated 4.9 by 28 customers

4.9

28 reviews

"Truck had a check engine light two other shops guessed at. GDL found the bad sensor in an hour and charged me fair."
Marcus T.Check engine diagnostics
"They rebuilt my transmission and kept me updated the whole time. No surprise add-ons at pickup."
Dana R.Transmission replacement
"Had them inspect a used car before I bought it. They caught rust and a leaking axle seal. Saved me thousands."
Alex P.Prepurchase inspection

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Shop
157 Bridge Point Drive
South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55038
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Hours
Mon – Fri, standard shop hours. Call for weekend availability.

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