Spring Lake Park Auto

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  Tan Tuohy
a month ago
Faster than Amazon prime. Dropped off vehicle yesterday for paint work. Back in my driveway less than 24 hours.Highly recommended local business. Can t say the same for myq garage door opener that malfunctioned.It s a small location so not much parking on the lot but there is plenty of street parking.There is a small bathroom for customers. Great place to drop off a vehicle. No place to really hangout so if you re into that -be aware.The auto body tech has over 30 years of experience. That s a good thing and he likes what he does.

  Antonio Raquel
4 months ago
Pavel was amazing at getting my Tesla Model Y fixed after I scrapped my passenger door on a yellow pylon. It was super quick service and I also learned they sell used EVs. Once I m ready to upgrade I know where to go.

  Rick Johnson
5 months ago
Pavel took care of my Tahoe and it looks great. Easy to work with, easy to schedule and completed as promised. Great place to have your auto body repairs done. Highly recommended!

  Pete Arnold Jr
a year ago
I brought my Toyota RAV4 in for dent in the hatchback to get repaired. Pavel had the repair done in no time. Damage was repaired and painted. Very good job Pavel. I will bring all my vehicles to you shop when work needs to be done on them. Thanks Pavel...

  Pierre Arnold
a year ago
I've purchased a lot of cars in my life, but the experience of purchasing from Spring Lake Park auto is NOT like buying car from a dealership. Pavel the owner is a genuinely good person who must have figured out a long time ago that if you treat people right, they will keep coming back. The Tesla pictured is the 6th vehicle I've purchased from them.They are also amazing with body work with staff that has not only been doing it for decades, but with experience on even the newest of vehicles like Teslas. They fixed up a 2018 Model X I had from a deer accident, a 2014 Model S (That I purchased from them) when a taxi ran a stop sign, and my dad brought them his Toyota when he got rear ended. All completed like they were never damaged in the first place.Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed.

  Alisha Arnold
a year ago
We've had such a great experience buying electric vehicles from Pavel. We've bought 5 cars from him with a 6th that will be ready at the beginning of the New Year. Just a great guy to work with and the reason we'll continue going back!

  Michael Klaas
a year ago
Last month I had my Tesla P90D Model S wrecked by a rogue deer that smashed the side of my vehicle. The entire right side of the vehicle and front bumper including glass had to be repaired/replaced/repainted. The quality of work coming from this shop is like no other. Pavel and his team are very talented, quick, honest, detail orientated that go above and beyond. Not only do they focus on the damaged area of the vehicle but try to make the entire vehicle look like new again. I was quoted a price and they did everything in their power to stick to it. I have purchased 3 vehicles from Pavel in the past and will only go to Spring Lake Park Auto to have my vehicles worked on. Thank you Pavel for offering such a great service!

  Jessie
a year ago
Pavel is very friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. We had a great experience with our purchase and would definitely recommend the this dealership.

  Mary Knak
6 years ago
I just bought my first car from Jon. I haven't taken ownership yet probably next week. Jon seems very knowledgeable and a lot of "prayer" went into this purchase. I had many people give their opinions on Toyotas and ALL were positive. I appreciate people's comments regarding Jon, that gave me confidence on his reviews. Integrity can't be beat !! I have had my car about a month now and I absolutely love it. I am SO thrilled with the decision I made and I tell others about my experience!!

  rebecca norton
4 years ago
Jon Skon is the only Honest Car dealer I know. I have bought many cars from him over the last 10 years. He is always fair and the cars NEVER have any issues. I have also asked his advise on many car issues and he is always willing to help. His advise is GOLD. This company is amazing. I have referred MANY people to Jon and everyone is happy. Thank you Jon for being one of the good guys.

  S M
a year ago
Pavel and his team fixed my M3 quickly, did a great job and it was a fair price. Highly recommend. Lamettry's was booked out several months and quoted me almost 4x more.

  Andy Bryce
4 years ago
Jon is one of the most honest people I know. Our family has (unfortunately) had to utilize Jon's body shop for mishaps and fender benders for our vehicles, and he ALWAYS treats us fairly, and makes the process smooth. We have purchased 3 vehicles in the last 15 years from Jon, and like the body shop, he has been more than fair with pricing and how he treats us.

  Brad Johnson
3 years ago
I've bought 2 cars from Jon. Also had some body work done at his shop on another vehicle. Fair pricing and he's been great to deal with. It is tough enough shopping for a used car and Jon made that process easier.

  Aaron Olson
5 years ago
Spring Lake Park Auto provides outstanding auto-body service and I would highly recommend them! Jon and his crew did a great job fixing my Honda Civic after a fender bender; my car now looks like new. Jon was easy to work with and very reasonable with pricing (another shop quoted me $2,000+ more!). Thank you, Jon and SLPA!

  Samuel BellMobile
4 years ago
Spring Lake Park Auto is the best buying experience in the twin cities area! Jon s amazing to work with, phenomenal customer service. My company has purchased several cars from Jon over the years. Their Body Shop is amazing, every car is restored to perfection:). We refer all our friends and family to Spring Lake Park Auto!

  Larry a
9 years ago
I have done business with Spring Lake Park Auto for over 10 years and have placed high value on the honesty and integrity of Jon Skon. He has a keen eye for selecting his cars. Jon's specialty is Japanese cars--he knows them very well. He also has a body shop which I have used with the same great results. I have had friends and family that have purchased cars from Jon and each of them have spoken well of the experience. He takes much of the guess work out of car buying.

  Travis Lancaster
4 years ago
Came in a few weeks ago to low at some value used cars. Selection was fair, but John was extremely rude. After reading all the good reviews I thought he was going to be an amazing person, but my experience was the complete opposite. He must have such a wide customer base that he doesn't care about getting new customers. Do not recommend.

  Ruth Hamberg
10 years ago
Jon Skon is the best. He will tell you about the vehicles available, let you test drive, and sell you something that runs well and will work for you. I bought my car here in 2007; I've had people offer to buy it from me, but I'm in love with it and it's still going strong! If they don't have something you want, just wait a few months and they will have something different. Spring Lake Park Auto is 100% trustworthy and a good value and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

  Elliot K
4 years ago
Our son bought his first car from Jon @ SLPA over a year ago and it's been a gem. Everything he said about the car's condition was accurate & true. We knew about the business from body work done there on our cars, all of which was super high quality.

  Holly Schmidt
4 years ago
Over the last 23 years we have bought more than 18 cars from Jon for ourselves and our family (9 children) as our kids went away to college. We have also referred friends and in-laws who have bought 4 more. None of us has experienced a real problem with any car we have bought from Jon. All have been reliable. In only one case had a part that needed replacement been overlooked, a suspension link, which he immediately replaced at no cost. Having spent 30 years as an insurance agent we have also referred numerous insurance clients to him for auto body work and for replacement cars. The fact that we would risk a client relationship with a referral to him should say it all.

  dave kallemeyn
4 years ago
Great place to buy a used car. Picked up a used '16 Toyota Rav4 for my daughter a couple weeks ago. Great car she loves it. Low miles, super price. Over the past 25 years I've purchased 9 vehicles for my myself, my wife & our 3 kids. All from Jon. Each of them were nicely priced and all worked well requiring no more than regular maintenance. I'm looking to replace my car in the next couple months and will be buying a Camry from Jon. No need to look anywhere else

  Whitney Strus
2 years ago
Jon is our "go-to" for any sort of body repair. He will go out of his way to find the right replacement part for the best possible price. Anyplace else you go will cost 2 or 3 times as much for the same repair. Since the shop is so busy, expect to be on a waiting list for up to several weeks out.

  Mike Boardley
10 years ago
Jon Skon is the most honest & hardworking car dealer I know. I've purchased a few cars from him and recommend Spring Lake Park Auto to anyone looking for a QUALITY used vehicle. You can't go wrong.

  Shubhrojyoti De
6 years ago
I have bought a 2003 Honda Accord car from Jon and am expecting my experience would be great.. Jon seems to be a reliable person who you trust and who will never cheat you.I am sure my experience with him would be nice.

  Kay S
9 years ago
I have gotten all my cars through Spring Lake Park Auto for over 20 years. I won't go anywhere else. Jon really takes good care of me. (I had a crash once, and they did great body work too - my car looked and drove just like new)

  Aidan Hendler
a year ago
Great pricing. Very honest and straight up. Quoted me a price and stuck with it. Got my car back with a few days. And looks brand new! Would recommend to anyone.

  Matthew
10 years ago
These guys can paint anything, and for a fair price, too. My Civic needed a new front bumper, which they ordered, painted and installed; looks better than new. I bought a large spoiler for my Kia Forte and they painted it to exactly match the factory Bright Silver (3D color code) paint for only $80. They also did an excellent job painting the same car's roof gloss black to give it that luxury look. Motorcycle trim pieces aren't out of the question either. Whenever I need a good paint job I come here.

  Steve Tubbs
4 years ago
Bought several cars for my family at Spring Lake Auto and refer people to see Jon all the time. Nobody knows this market better and he s always listening to what his customers need. Excellent pricing and service, I wouldn t go anywhere else.

  Beverly Magnuson
8 years ago
I can echo the other positive remarks here about doing business with Jon Skon. I have referred many friends & others to him because I have complete confidence in his integrity and expertise. He makes dealing with car issues almost pleasant! :-) He is a humble, hard working, patient man who takes good care of his customers. I hate to think of the day he retires from business. He should definitely be cloned!!

  Ryan Caldwell
4 years ago
My prior experience with SLP Auto was exceptional, six years ago. However, this no longer holds true today. John's customer service skills are atrocious and insolent. When parking at the dealership, the only available space was next to an unimpressive and grotesque baby-puke yellow mustang. When parked and exiting my car, John rushed out of his store and exclaimed, "DON'T PARK NEXT TO THAT CAR!" As it being the only available spot to park, I asked where he would like me to move and he then changed his mind and said "UGH don't move it, why are you even here anyways!" Maybe learn how to speak to prospective customers, John. In the past, I would have recommend SLP Auto, however, after this experience, John does not deserve a single customer. His terrible customer service will hopefully put him out of business.