Great place, they fixed my Subaru Outback transmission and it works perfect. Staff was great, not an issue with anything. I did not even care about price but they did not over charge me for repairs and did the job right the first time. I will repeat business again.

Everyone there is sure to talk with you to make sure you feel confident in understanding what is going on with your car and what your options are! Super great service!

Went in with a suspected transmission issue from late winter, but after thorough discussion and having no check engine light were advised to go to a shop that would address our tire and exhaust issues. Very kind and thoughtful questions and clear communication from their front desk folx.

I called this shop to ask about transmissions, and Matt was so helpful. He explained so many things for me . Ive honestly called 6 shop and gotten the run around although I just need a transmission put in. Matt explained that wasnt what they do at the shop, but he gave me a shop that would. He also explained how much all these parts and labor cost, he took the time to tell me about warranties . I wish I could use Matt because he was so patience, kind, professional 10/10 I would recommend this place! Just from an 8 minute conversation with Matt. & to Matt if you read this, Thank you. During this pandemic its easy to just say no and move on, but you took the time to help me and show me kindness. I truly appreciate you!

Had our.transmission repaired here mark was.so easy to work with . these guys.do a.fantastic job. We always bring our vehicles here professional work.

Got a free estimate, price was reasonable for repairs. Repairs were finished in time and the car looks brand new again. Happy with the service. Will be back here again.

I came in to get an idea about cost and turnover time for a transmission rebuild for a project car of mine. I was told that unless the transmission was in the car they wouldn’t look at it. If you are working on a project and need some transmission help, this is definitely not the place. Disappointed to hear that a transmission shop wouldn’t help.

I highly recommend these professionals. Great service! They don’t waste time.

I wish I could give them more than a 5 star rating. They went above and beyond what they had to and didnt charge and arm and a leg.

My transmission was done here last summer and its still shifting smoothly. They did a great job upfront letting me know how much it was going to cost and how long it would take - then they actually finished it a bit early! I put a couple thousand on it and its still like a brand new car. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs transmission work.

I don’t recommend this is the worst place ☹️

Mark and Matt and their team have a grateful customer in me, for as long as Im in Minneapolis.For a total auto novice like me, its hard to find a trusted mechanic. The Kennedy team has earned my trust, over the course of several repairs. Ive got an oddball Jetta Hybrid, with an even more oddball transmission, which most shops in the area Ive contacted have said they wont touch, due to unfamiliarity with it.But the team at Kennedy has gone to great lengths and done a considerable amount of research to get me back on the road when Ive had issues with it, even digging into obscure materials when necessary, beyond the normal documentation provided by Volkswagen. And theyve been incredibly generous in doing so, calling it a learning opportunity on their part, rather than something theyve passed on to me in billing.Theyve made sure the repairs are done right, and theyve repeatedly followed up with me afterwards to ensure that. I cant recommend them more highly!

Used them once before many years ago and was happy. Brought them my 2013 Subaru Forester because it was making a whining noise that I was sure was from the transmission and was ready to pay a big bill. Got a call from them mid-day to say they heard the noise but determined it was coming from an idler pulley and not the transmission (a MUCH easier and cheaper fix). I am grateful for their honesty, for treating me with respect, for not talking down to me and for good work.

Always excellent service. Very helpful. Reasonable price. .

Very professional shop. Highly recommend, they do great service and quick turn around.

This place is fantastic. I receive a high quality experience every time. They only do the work that is necessary, and they do it well and as inexpensively as they can. But they never take shortcuts and are clear when something is a safety issue. Everyone that works there is very respectful and professional AND they have a sense of humor! I’ve been going for years and have never been disappointed and have witnessed others getting the same treatment.

I write this review on the same day I pick up my car. I am utterly satisfied so far. So, if my review is still up, Matt deserves all the five stars. I wasted time and money at another shop that could not resolve my issue. I then went to Kennedy, and they fixed my car in two and a half days. Frankly, the labor costs are quite high, but it is worth every cent. They will have my business from now on.

Very professional shop. Highly recommended.

Shares a space with tireplus

Good people. They always get me in and out quick for my oil and filter changes and their prices are amazing, I highly highly recommend!

I wont go into price because it varies car to car. However the staff is PHENOMENAL. Call you before anything is done for your situational awareness and permission to proceed with the course or seek alternatives. Technicians know their stuff. PARKING is a little tight thanks to Subway.

Very quick to figure out what was wrong with my car! Friendly and helpful! Not too expensive and helped in ways I can never express!!!

My transmission on my truck recently went out, my gut told me to tow it to Kennedy, but I went to a local shop. After the other (shop) ridicules amount quoted and $250 later, I called Kennedy, and after speaking with Matt, I knew that my gut was right and I needed to tow the vehicle to Kennedy. They even covered the tow cost.I am 47 and consider my self very knowledgeable about cars and trucks (Thanks Dad). They did a great job and have no doubts my truck will get several hundreds of thousands of miles more. Matt was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I can say enough about the confidence I had after talking with him.I also spoke with Mark when he called me to confirm diagnostics and again extremely helpful and knowledgeable.Don’t mess around take your vehicle to Kennedy for a job done right! Kennedy, I suggest you take care of your team and retain these guys, you can’t replace this expertise.Thanks, Terry

Their knowledge of high pressure solutions excels.

Arrogant, unpleasant to deal with.

The most reliable and honest car service in the area. Highly recommended!.

The people here are great and straightforward. One bummer is that they have no loaner car, BUT they are right on the bus lines.

Went there to get my car’s transmission fixed and they were amazing people, welcoming and trustworthy. They stand behind their work and take their times to get things done right. And the warranty on their work is really good, meaning that they work hard and do it right in the first place. Prices are really good and even if they are a bit higher it’s worth it to get a job from people who do it right and care for the customer.Went there to also change trans fluid on mother one of my cars. Got it done for $126.If you want a good job done and done right go there.Would recommend!

I wouldnt take my car for service anywhere else. Thank you for the great service.

By far the best car repair experience I have had. My Nissan has a CVT style of transmission that is very expensive to replace. The dealer quote of $5200 for a rebuilt replacement almost gave us a heart attack. Maybe it was my tears, or that he was leaving his job soon, but the servive manager told us to call Matt at Kennedy. We called and after 5 minutes my husband said we had to tow the car there. The transmission could not be fixed so they rebuilt it on site. It took almost a week but was almost half the dealership price. Matt and his team were great from start to finish and they obviously love what they do. We are very thankful to have our Rogue back driving like new and to have met such great people. Thank you so much!Judy

Their attention to detail is excellent.

Great place to go to all the workers that work here are amazing!!

Nissan dealer shop said my car needed to replace the Cvt transmission. $5200.00. They were able to fix it. Very caring customer service.

I was referred here by my long time service writer (and neighbor) at a local dealership. The owners were very thorough and good to deal with. Overall a great experience and saved me about $1000.00 on a top notch rebuild.

After being told by the dealership that my mothers 2004 Chevy needs a new transmission to the tune of $3,600, I began calling around. A couple of transmission shops gave me a price of around $2,500 to fix it, but Matt at Kennedy told me that this particular transmission generally does not need a rebuild (only 75,000 miles, but it would not move in drive at all). I had it towed to them and they diagnosed the issue as a cracked pipe inside the transmission. They repaired the pipe and even saved it to show my mother and I. The total repair was less than $500 and the car drives perfectly. The service from Matt and Mark was excellent and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Some of the nicest people I have ever met!

Great experience with Kennedy!I had my car towed here a month ago after a loud bang stopped my car while driving. Feared it might have been a transmission issue, but turned out to be a broken front axle. They had it repaired and back in my hands within the day for much less than I feared it would cost!I talked with both Matt and Mark who were super friendly and helpful taking time to explain the issue to me and eagerly answering all my questions! I had a great experience and my car has been running great since the repair.

Could not diagnose what was wrong with ac in over three days. I had to take the vehicle back after three days and make an appointment to complete ac work. No one was able to work on it for almost two weeks. Paid 1200$ for breaks and diagnostic, and still have no ac. Does it take days to diagnose what is wrong with ac? Does it take over a week to have someone competent to complete work that was already paid for? First and last time i ever went there, and i would never refer anyone i know to Kennedy Transmission in Mpls.

I was having trouble with my vehicle, and Kennedy Transmission was great to work with. In trying to determine where to bring my Jeep Commander, these folks were the best. I made contact with 3-4 places and Kennedy-Mpls emailed back sooner than I ever expected with the most comprehensive information and knowledge. Matt has been amazing and provided me with information before I ever brought my vehicle to them, when I picked it up and even after the service was completed. They asked a lot of questions and provided great service and care. I trust them, would go back to them and rely on them with any of my vehicle needs!

I recommend the Lake Street Kennedy shop if you have any issue, big or small. Ive used them a few times for light general repairs with success, but recently needed an engine replacement and was overwhelmed by how thorough, quick and detailed they were. Leo and Bruce are a credit to their profession.Knowing it was a big job for me to understand, they walked me through step by step, making sure that even before we started, other major mechanical parts(transmission) were in good shape, making my investment in a different engine worth while. These guys are super detailed, and meticulous, and I have found they only replace the parts that need replacing.Seriously, these guys are pros. It seems they have a steady business from repeat customers which really says it all.

I took in my 2013 wrangler to have the front assembly and some other work done. I was so happy with the results and just to sum it up their work ethic and the customer service that Mark and Matt provided is not something I can describe in words. And for some reson I felt like family there. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FIRST TIMERS TO TRY THESE GUYS AND YOU DEFINITELY WONT BE DISAPPOINTEDALI

This place is awesome! They truly have amazing customer service, they are honest, care about the work and people they are serving and do great affordable and timely work on my cars.

I went in for a transmission fluid check, which they did very very quickly for a last minute appointment. They were very understanding and explained everything to me that they found, theyd also checked on why I was having low fluid to begin with, and gave me estimates as to what those things would cost to fix and a rough time frame in which to do them best and what I should focus on first. The staff was excellent and kind and Id highly recommend them. Ill be going back

They were the only place that could fix my CVT transmission! Great service and saved me a ton of money from the dealership! Thanks Mark and Matt and everyone else who got my Nissan driving like new!

I brought my truck in there for service and they over heated it to the point where they ruined my headgask et they recommend a coolant flush which it did not need they botched it and ruined my engine worst place you could ever go total f ups

AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE! I was having issues with another transmission shop and called up Kennedy Transmission for a second opinion. The guy on the phone (I think his name is Mark) took the time to ease my mind about the bad situation my car was in and gave me GREAT advice. I really appreciate his honesty and definitely recommend their services!

Great owners/ great shop. Used them 6 or 7 times now. Worth the 20 minute drive for honest diagnosis and quality work.

{response to shop reply: I apologize for not raising my voice or whatever you needed to show I was upset, I thought that would be counterproductive. Perhaps you should revisit with Mark what he told me, because he never told me that separate charge thing about the ABS, nor did he mention the words Transfer Case Control Module when he told me what was broken. Those were very important details. Had those things happened, we would not be here now. In fact, i would have moved forward with the ABS repair. I still dont think you understand why I am disappointed in my experience with your shop. Its communication, not expense. You personally never said a thing about remanufactured parts or warranty of said parts. Honestly, I dont care about use of remanufactured parts, i care about that you ensured me it was an OEM part and it wasnt. Also, you called ONE time and left a message simply to call you back, nothing more. I did not return the call because I feel like you had two chances to make it right already and didnt, and I was moving on. Your focus on what everyone else charges for this is misplaced, I was going to fix it myself when i knew what the problem was. }Was referred to kennedy when my repair shop couldnt figure out problem. Dropped Ranger off at shop open, didnt hear from them until i called at 20 min to close to find out the 4x4 didnt work because of a broken circuit board and they could fix it tomorrow. Okd repair for $575(!), and when I inquired about ABS was told it was another $100 to diagnose that. Despite me asking for both repairs when I dropped it off. I declined that. They called the next day when it was done, but It was after hours when i could pick up the truck, so i paid via credit card on the phone and asked them to leave the replaced part with the invoice. Was told they couldnt leave me the part because it had to be returned for recycling, unless I paid them an additional $185. When i picked up the truck later, I saw the part replaced was the Transfer Case Control Module, and charged $316.16 for it, $90 for labor, and the $120 diagnostics fee. I know the part costs about half that at any parts store, and literally takes 5 minutes to replace, so i called to ask the service manager about it. He assured me that the part was from the Ford dealership, and that it was a quality repair, and that the dealership would charge me over $850 for this repair. Didnt seem to get that I was questioning why I was told the repair was different from what on the invoice, not the part quality. His solution was for me to bring my truck back for them to swap the parts back out and refund me the cost of the control module. I agreed to that, but I decided to take the part out myself and bring it back to save time. Lo and behold, I find the replaced part was a remanufactured aftermarket part that can be purchased for $102, and NOT a dealership part at all. I called Rosedale Ford to confirm manufacturer information and part numbers, they sell it for $289. I ordered the OEM part for $145 online, which i installed in less than 5 minutes. I returned their part to them and was refunded the money. They didnt make a big deal out of it, and neither did I but I was very deeply disappointed in this experience.

They went the extra mile to help me.

The customer service was awesome. They are willing to work with you in any way possible.

My 100,000 mile Toyota Tacoma broke down and wouldnt shift into or out of any gear. The guys at Kennedy were recommended to me (by Ron from Tires Plus next door who are also great), and I had the truck towed there. They were honest and straightforward. Total cost, including labor, parts and new fluids, etc? $270. Yup, only $270. No typo. If you have a transmission problem, see Mark and Matt.

Outstanding service, knowledge, price, and timeline. I brought my 1991 Cabriolet in for an automatic transmission overhaul and axel replacement and they did a fantastic job. Would recommend to friends and family. Mark and Leo are the best.

Great service and quality work every time I go to service my cars

If you live in the area it would be foolish to go anywhere else to get work done... unbelievably professional, kind, courteous, honest, fast, and affordable... youve found your place!

Mark, Matt, and the rest of the crew at Kennedy are amazing! Its always a pain when your car breaks down, but working with them makes it less painful. They are considerate, ethical, and genuinely kind people who also happen to be great mechanics. :)

They do good work but youll pay tbe price threw the nose for it . .

Great service and great work! I highly recommend them!

I took my truck in for what I thought would be a very expensive fix. They were able to diagnose and fix my problem in only a few days and for much, much less than I thought. I will definitely be coming back again when/if I need to. They were very friendly and honest as well as reasonable priced. A+ rating

I had a Ford Focus 2001,which has a transmission problem for the last Seven months. I took to different auto shops to seek a solution to my car, but it was notsolved until I came to Kennedy Transmission which is located in Minneapolis, MN.My car is over shifted, sometimes the car has noise but doesnt move...The engine light was on.They diagnose the problem which cost me $240 which is a bit cost. But they diagnose the details and we discuss for further fixing with Leo, and on the next day we got a call that my car is good to go.I drove and check the car. Unbelievable!! The problem is gone, now my car is just doing great. I suggest Kennedy for everyone. Its great place with hospitality and serve me in timely manner!!Thank you Kennedy!!Martha BekeleMay 2013

My recent experience was not the best, I took my car and after they charge me 150.00 dollars I ended up with no diagnose at all. they say they need to disassemble the whole thing and will cost me anything between 2500.00 and 5600.00, to me that is a little bit of an odd price range. I expected them to be able to diagnose my transmission and tell me what was wrong with it, since they are experts and should be able to find out. but again I am out 150.00 and still dont know what is wrong with my carWhile they might be friendly, they certainly have no idea about transmissions, and they suppose to be certified techs... sorry that was my experience

Im a proud owner of a 1996 toyota corolla with 330,000 miles on an original engine. I experienced an issue with delayed shifting on my automatic transmission. Thankfully, I came across Leo and Mark from Kennedy Transmissions. From the moment I made my initial appointment, I was greeted with kindness and respect by Mark. Once I arrived, Leo (the owner) took the car for a test drive and he was very forthcoming about what the options were, taking in consideration the high miles on the car. His mechanics ran the necessary tests and found that a cable needed to be replaced - that was the best possible outcome. The cable was ordered and a few days later I had my car back. Not only does the car shift like a new car and the repair price was absolutely reasonable but the team at Kennedy Transmission made sure my car was returned with a clean interior and kept me informed throughout the repair process.Marcelo J.

They were fast! Front desk was helpful and professional. Cant speak to the price but im sure it was legit...

The best place for high grade work in Minnesota. When we moved our fleet transmission work here our problems with junk rebuilds went away. Probably $200 more than others we used before, but their biilds are rock solid on our 2500s and 3500s. Even Had them do the owners Mercedes MLK. Great guys and They do great work! Thanks, Harry

Great shop! I hate car problems but Matt and the team here are the absolute best of the best! Very smart people!

WOW...Last December I was told by the audi dealership that I needed a new transmission for $4900. I was calling around for a better price and a friend of mine who is a regular customer there said to call them. The guy offered to tow the vehicle to their shop for free for them to re-inspect and said they would be cheaper than the dealer if it did need a new transmission. 3 days later they called and said it would be $900.00 to fix. I was thrilled! They ordered the parts - fixed/ replaced them and some electronic problem and it runs like new!! they cold have charged me thousands, but they were honest and saved me huge money! I didnt know there were shops like this still around! The did a tune-up for me last month and as before the service was top notch! I cant say enough about how great these guys are!!!

Excellent service, friendly techs, price was even lower than originally quoted. I would definitely come back again.

Friendly and Honest. Did great work on my vehicle.

Excellent customer service, they explain me everything before and after they fixed my truck. The best in town

The people at Kennedy are some of the most professional people I have not only worked with within the auto industry but any industry in general. Matt and Mark and their team are extremely helpful and I cant speak high enough of their services. If you have to do anything with your car check with Kennedy first. These guys are incredible. I had a 2009 Hyundai Elantra that had its TCM/ECM go out and while it took us over a week to find the right solution, I am sure glad that we explored all options and that they didnt take any shortcuts in figuring out what had to be done. Runs great, will definitely return.

I had an unfamilar noise that another general auto shop was not able to identify. Leo and team made the time to look at my vehicle quickly and ensure there was not an issue at minimal cost.

Great service. Matt took care of us. Thanks guys!

Charged me $150 to diagnose my tranny problem. Ended up not knowing what the problem was, and telling me it would cost me about $3500 for a transmission rebuild on a car that is worth half that price, plus about $2000 labor for a total of $5k+ I ended up finding a used transmission for $800 and finding someone to drop it in my car for $750 labor with a year warranty. These guys just wasted my time and money. If youre looking to get ripped off, then Kennedys is the place to go.

Jim was very professional of his work!

I brought my car in with a question about a gasket that appeared to be leaking. He came out in the parking lot, diagnosed it, and told me how much it would cost. I didnt end up hiring them, but it was a sound diagnosis and a fair price. Most places make you believe the problems are worse than they are, and charge you more. Kennedy seems to be honest and fair.

Kennedy did a great job! They found parts and saved us over $1000 from what it would have been at the dealership.

Great service as allways

A+ service...want it done right ?These boys dont play around

Very friendly stuff and get the job done

Tell them you want to know the full price in advance before work is done then you should not have issues.

Just called and they said they dont do transmissions anymore.Wow then maybe take it off your website. False advertising

Fast, no nonsense service .

Excellent, honest service

Awesome customer service!

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