Valley Motor Sports

Reviews

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  John Miller
4 months ago
I started shopping for maintenance supplies for my boat a couple years ago at Valley. I found Jean to be the best I ever worked with. If she can't find a part, it likely doesn't exist!! She is very resourceful, and because of this, I highly recommend Valley Motor Sports!!

  Charlie Baker
6 months ago
Long term customer(>15yrs), high quality, honest service for all three of my boats (pontoon, fishing, ski boat). My first visit, Jean went to bat for me with Mercury to get a warranty repair completed. I was sold!!Services: Tune-ups, General repairs & maintenance, WinterizationServices: Tune-ups, General repairs & maintenance, Winterization

  Trevor Brink
a month ago
Great service. Fast turn around. Friendly people. This is my go to boat repair shop.

  Michelle Craft
9 months ago
Thanks Mark and Jean and the guys in the shop. Been bringing my boat here for years to get it winterized. Just took it out after a long winter s rest for the first time and it started right up and is running great yet again! it s like this year after year! thanks again for another great boating summer aheadService: WinterizationService: Winterization

  Dean Dinndorf
5 months ago
UPDATE - 10/25/2023 Its been 4 years since my last review and I continue to come back for their excellent maintenance and customer service. I don't know of too many businesses that remember your name from year to year and the specifics of your boat and boating style. ;-) Recently, Mark and Jean were more than accommodating and generous when tragedy struck a fellow boater and Valley customer. Thank you guys for your understanding and help in the situation!!1999 REVIEW:I've been coming to Valley for over 20 years now and I have to believe that the reason my 1997 SeaRay 190BR never had any major issues all these years and with over 1500 hours on it was because of the solid maintenance done on it at Valley. They always remember me by name and are very personable to deal with. Thank you!Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Alan VanWyngarden
5 months ago
As always they did a great job of getting my boat ready for winter. Great staff!Services: Boat trailer service, WinterizationServices: Boat trailer service, Winterization

  Joe Hahs
a year ago
Mark and his team are hands down the best boat mechanics in the Twin Cities. I have a 2001 1890 warrior with a Mercury Optimax 135 HP. The team took my boat in, found some battery draw issues, fixed my oil tank and filter, reinstalled the cowlings. Engine runs like new. Best part about River Valley is their honesty and willingness to solve problems. Without charging you to find the issues. Their pricing is better than anyone in the south metro.Services: Tune-ups, General installation, Engine repair, Winterization

  Brian Dahl
11 months ago
I have now called Valley Motor 3 times for services the last year. Plow work, wiring and a trailer I need assistance with. They all 3 times they tell me they will not do the service.. For what ever reason they make up. I talked to the "GUYS" once. They said they are busy and only taking certain jobs.. That's my last 3 experiences with them. I live about a mile from them. I guess I will go somewhere else. I am tired of wasting my time with them.

  GARY
4 years ago
For the last year, I have so appreciated the customer service from everyone at this location, they think of things to help your boating needs, and make suggestions I never thought about, will not store my boat anywhere else ever, thanks to the team!!

  Lee Aronen
3 years ago
I brought my boat in for a warning beep coming from my 115 Merc 4 stroke. They looked at it in couple of days and determined that it needed ECU. It was ordered right away. They kept me up-to-date throughout the order process and installed and tested the day it was received. When I got my boat back home I noticed that they had also fixed a couple of snaps on my boat top that I hadn't even mentioned to them.

  Noah Zenzen
6 months ago
Valley does great work and my go to for all boat maintenance and repair. Thanks Valley!!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Winterization, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Winterization, Oil change

  Laura Miller
3 years ago
Outstanding service and work! We bought a powerboat that needed a new engine and are so happy we choose Valley Motorsports! Mark was straightforward, timely and honest. We have been boat owners for 20+ years and have experienced the service and work of other local shops - nobody can beat Valley Motorsports! This shop has it all!Service: Engine repairService: Engine repair

  Aaron Slagle
3 years ago
Newer to the boating world. Always was on them as a kid but didn't know much about them. I now own my first boat and they have been nothing but professional and patient with me. They're willing to take the time to show you how things work if you're just unsure. They'll have my business for many years to come. I'm north of the cities and it's worth the drive for me for their service. I appreciate you guys being patient with me.

  Anthony Howard
3 years ago
I've been doing business with Valley for 4+ years now. Always treated me with respect and gave me peace of mind that my boat was being cared for. I've done basic winterizations, more in-depth winterizations, trailer service and even used their summer storage service for a couple years. I'll continue to do business here as long as I have a boat. Beats the mainstream dealers service and price hands down. If you're looking for a place, you've found them!Services: Boat trailer service, Winterization

  Martin Berry
a year ago
This outfit charged my insurance company 3k+ to rebuild my lower unit!Then the first time back on the water my 21' searay 5.7 ltr. Couldn't get up on plane with the RPM's At 5k.Wrong gears installed!!!Tried to charge for eng. Alignment when when no attempt had been made.

  Steve Hutter
4 years ago
Very convenient location and very friendly people to put your trust in for boat repair and maintenance! Knowledgeable up front and if she didn t know the answer she put me in touch with the shop guy Eric who was helpful and patient with my lack of boating knowledge! Thanks for the great service ! I will always use Valley Motor Sports for any boat maintenance in the future !

  Amari Burrell
4 years ago
I love valley motor sports they are always ready to help with whatever you need. They have taken care of my boat for the last year, and they always have me coming back. Jean is great and very knowledgeable when it comes answering any questions concerning your boat. If you haven't been to valley motor sports you need to stop.in or give them a call you wont be disappointed.

  Brendan Downes
2 years ago
I brought in my 2003, 16 foot, 4 stroke Mercury outboard fishing boat to Valley Motor Sports becuase it stopped working while running. They found there was water in the fuel. In good faith, I decided to have them drain the gas, replace the carborator and perform a tune up with some trailer fixes. The cost was $2500, and I brought it out and it stopped working again and needed to be towed to shore near Afton on the St. Croix with my 2 small children. I brought it back and Mark the owner found there was water in the gas again and convinced me it was becuase the fuel vent cover was damaged. They drained the gas and installed the fuel vent and charged me $500 after they assured me they would "make it right", and not charge extra. There was no follow up for weeks, I paid it just to get out on the water, and when I brought it out it stopped working again. I brought it to Stillwater marine and there was gas in the fuel again. I wouldn't trust this business with anything but minor repairs and don't let them convince you to add anything other than what isn't working. There were mulitple "add ons" that I shouldn't have agreed to that increased the cost. I'm issuing a BBB complaint as well.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Bobcatt Rich
9 years ago
Been doing business with Valley Motor Sports for over ten years. Ihave always been very satisfied with the quality of their work. They have always done their work in a timely manner, and the work has always been done correctly.I was in the service business for over forty years, I am saddened to see the comments about this company. I would encourage anyone who has had a problem with any of the work done with this company to speak directly to the people there, communication gets lost I know, but we must all strive to communicate clearly with the people in charge in order to make a better working relationship.I live over forty miles away from Valley Motor Sports, and I drive past many other dealerships, but I think they do the best job, I drive past the rest to get to the best.Mark and Jeannie, and great staff, THANK YOU.

  Patrick Fey
3 years ago
They do a good job. It s not cheap but I ve always been satisfied with the work. They are honest and helpful. I ve never been recommended anything I didn t feel was necessary. I have however more than once come in with something to fix that was trivial and instead of upwelling or talking down to me they fix it and explain. You get what you pay for.

  David Mandel
4 years ago
I have been going to Valley Motor Sports for many years. They havemaintained my 1980 Mercury 50 hp and have worked on my boat, also. They do it right the 1st time. Top technicians, Good People. Highly recommend.

  Donald Rora
3 years ago
Winterize your boat at Valley Motor Sports. Get the best all year round service too! Boat motor trailer hit the road and water with confidence. You will never leave jacked up! Quality work and fair pricing.

  Dallas West
3 years ago
This is the place I have taken all of my boats over the years for maintenance and service. I feel the service is always done with the highest quality and the turn around has always been pretty fast. I would recommend giving Valley Motor Sports a try if you have not done so. You won t be disappointed.

  Mike Gerend
2 years ago
I took my Polaris Ranger in for a basic tune up, a winch replacement and some engine issues. The estimate for all three was over $3,000. I passed on everything except the tune up and didn t bother to ask for the price. I got charged $250 for what ended up being an oil change. When I took the machine to Red Wing I got the engine work and wench done for $1,100. There is a shortage of Polaris repair shops in the metro and these guys know it.Services: Tune-ups, General repairs & maintenance

  Jason Kirschman
8 years ago
We were also referred to Valley by longtime customers of theirs that had nothing but good things to say about them. We had a great experience there, the boat was repaired quickly and now runs better than it ever has, the service was great and the costs were appropriate. Found our new repair shop. Thank you!

  Nathan Eklund
5 years ago
I've been going to VMS since we purchased our boat back in 2010. Here's the true sign of quality workmanship: I've never been stranded in the middle of the river or broken-down on the side of the road. I have complete trust in the workmanship I receive from VMS. Some of these reviews are awful. Not once have I felt taken advantage of at VMS. They are the pros. They often give me advice over the phone. Jean and Mark are very easy to work with. Thanks for the great service.

  Randy T.
8 years ago
I was referred to Valley Motorsports by friends who have been going there for years and speak highly of them. Bought my first boat the beginning of summer and had maintanence done at Valley. Fairly priced, very friendly, and very informative as I asked lots of questions of Mark and Jean. First outing on the lake and I couldn't get boat started. Called Mark and he patiently walked me through the solution, including texting boat pictures to him. Excellent Customer Service! I would highly recommend Valley Motorsports!

  Gene Harris
6 years ago
I had my 25 horse Merc. outbound serviced here and they did a first rate job at a fair price. I went to another repair shop first and they messed up my motor and tried to fix things that were not broken. It was obvious that Mark and the team at Valley Motor are true experts in repairing marine engines. I will go back to them again.

  Richard Yoch
a year ago
They have done boat motor repairs on my friends boat 2x's , good group of people.Honest treated him right. Don't change this ! This would be my first place of choice

  David Denham
5 years ago
Exceptional, personal service with knowledgeable and approachable people. Mark is the owner of the business and his family/daughters support him day-to-day. Had engine problems with my 5.0 Merc TKS and they were quick to diagnose the problems and called me each step of the way so I could be a part of the fix. Quality repair with Mark taking the time to walk me through what was wrong and what they did to fix it.We all know what B.O.A.T. stands for and it is hard to part with that money, but the team here made it worth it and the engine performance is above expectations.Thank you Mark and Jean.