Auto repair
with book-time
labor estimates.
Shop-based auto repair at 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345. Labor is estimated at book time × $80/hr, plus parts. The labor quote is an estimate, not a fixed price — if a job runs into rust, seized or broken parts, or other unexpected problems, the extra work is billed at $80/hr plus parts and is quoted before it is done. Service is by appointment / drop-off.
📍 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Hours: By appointment · Get Directions →
Services
Diagnostics, maintenance, brakes, steering & suspension, cooling, timing & engine work, A/C, exhaust, and driveline.
See services →Prices
Typical totals for the jobs customers ask about most — diagnostic, oil change, brakes, alternator, and the Ford 3.5 timing package.
See prices →Prices by Make
Well-known repairs for GM, Chevrolet, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen — book time, average labor cost, and average parts cost for each job.
See prices →Policies & Warranty
Appointments, deposits, payment, and warranty terms. Shop-supplied parts carry the manufacturer's warranty.
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Spark & Start Mechanic · 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Hours: By appointment · Drop-off · (320) 431-4599
Find your price
Pick your vehicle, a parts category, and the part, step by step. The price shows after the last pick. Labor is book time × $80/hr. Parts are priced off O\u2019Reilly figures — exact parts cost is confirmed by VIN before work begins.
All work done at 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · By appointment · (320) 431-4599
Parts prices checked Nov 8, 2026.
Repairs & maintenance
Diagnostics, maintenance, and repair for cars, SUVs, and trucks — done in-shop at 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345. Every job is quoted by VIN before work starts. See the Prices page for book time, average labor cost, and average parts cost by make.
📍 Spark & Start Mechanic · 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Get Directions · Hours: By appointment
Diagnostics
- Check-engine light
- No-start and hard-start
- Electrical faults
- A/C diagnosis
- Safety and pre-purchase inspections
Maintenance & Fluids
- Full synthetic oil changes
- 100k-mile service
- Coolant and transmission service
- Brake fluid and power steering service
- Differential and transfer case service
Brakes
- Pads, and pads & rotors
- Calipers, hoses, and brake lines
- Master cylinder
- ABS sensors and modules
Steering & Suspension
- Wheel bearings and CV axles
- Tie rods, ball joints, control arms
- Struts and shocks
- Rack & pinion
Cooling, Starting & Fuel
- Radiators, water pumps, thermostats
- Starters and alternators
- Batteries, tested and installed
- Fuel pumps and injectors
Timing & Engine
- Timing belts and timing chains
- Ford 3.5 / 3.7 timing, phasers & water pump
- Turbos
- Engine replacement
Air Conditioning
- Compressors, condensers, evaporators
- Hoses
- Recharge — R-134a and R-1234yf
Exhaust
- Mufflers and cat-back systems
- Catalytic converters
- Flex pipes
- Broken manifold stud extraction
Transmission & Driveline
- Clutches
- Transmission replacement
- Transfer cases and U-joints
- Differentials
Not sure what it needs?
Start with a check-engine diagnostic — $30. The affected system is tested to find the failed part; a code read alone does not identify it. No-start, electrical, and A/C problems are diagnosed the same way.
Know the job already? Get the price for your exact vehicle first.
Drop off at 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 — by appointment.
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Spark & Start Mechanic · 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Get Directions
Shop location
509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Hours: By appointment · Drop-off
Appointments
Shop location: 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls, MN 56345. Hours: By appointment. Drop-off service at 509 1st Ave NW, Little Falls — not a mobile service. Brakes, oil service, alternators, starters and suspension work are generally completed the same day when parts are on hand. Timing, cylinder head, engine and transmission work requires 2 to 5 business days.
For an exact price
The VIN is required — or year, make, model, engine, and mileage.
Deposits
A parts deposit is due before parts are ordered. The remaining balance is due at pickup. Special-order and electrical parts are non-returnable after ordering.
Labor estimates
Labor is estimated at book time at $80/hr, plus parts. The quoted labor price is not fixed — if a job runs into rust, seized or broken parts, or other unexpected problems, the extra work is billed at $80/hr plus parts and is quoted before it is done.
Additional work
Additional damage or required repairs found during disassembly are quoted and approved before the additional work is performed. No additional charges are added without approval.
Customer-supplied parts
Installation is available at the standard labor price. Customer-supplied parts carry no warranty of any kind, and labor is charged again if a supplied part is defective, incorrect, or fails. The correct part number can be provided before purchase.
Rust & seized fasteners
Book time is based on components that disassemble normally. Broken exhaust studs, seized fasteners, and rusted brake or fuel lines are additional work, billed at $80/hr plus parts, and are quoted when found. Broken manifold stud extraction is $50 per stud / bolt.
Warranty
Shop-supplied parts carry the part manufacturer's warranty (commonly 12 months / 12,000 miles; some parts carry lifetime coverage — the exact term is the manufacturer's for that part). If a covered shop-supplied part fails inside its warranty term, the replacement part is provided under that warranty. Customer-supplied parts carry no warranty of any kind, and if a supplied part is defective, incorrect, or fails, labor to remove and reinstall a replacement is charged again at the standard rate.
Payment
A parts deposit is required before parts are ordered. Parts are at cost, not marked up. The balance is due at pickup. Shop supplies and fluid disposal: 5% of labor, maximum $35. Minnesota sales tax applies to parts. Storage: $25 per day beginning 3 business days after completion notice.