Welcome to Gary's First Class Car Care
Premium Automotive Service in Excelsior, MN
If you’re looking for auto repair in Excelsior, MN, you’ve found us. Here at Gary's First Class Car Care we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Excelsior car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Excelsior, we are totally confident that Gary's First Class Car Care is the best option in town!

Gary's First Class Car Care
366 MN-7
Excelsior, MN 55331-3039
(952) 401-6211
Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Gary's First Class Car Care
366 MN-7
Excelsior, MN 55331-3039
(952) 401-6211
Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Why Choose Gary's First Class Car Care

For years Gary's First Class Car Care has been there for the people of Excelsior. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Excelsior has to offer.
Gary's First Class Car Care was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Gary's First Class Car Care the best car service in Excelsior!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Warranty on Brake Pads & Shoes
- Trained Automotive Technicians
- Serving Excelsior, MN since 1999
The Absolute Best Car Service in Excelsior, MN
What sets Gary's First Class Car Care apart from all of the others in Excelsior, MN?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Excelsior, MN, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Gary's First Class Car Care, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Excelsior auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Excelsior, MN, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.



Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2009 BMW 328xi
Mileage191,818Service Date3/7/2025Services Performed- CHECK COOLANT LEAK FOUND HOSE DISCONNECTED FROM WATER PUMP REATTACH AND BLEED SYSTEM
JAKE E. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/7/2025 -
2014 Ford Explorer
Mileage198,006Service Date3/5/2025Services Performed- R&R BATTERY, CLEAN CORROSION AND REPAIR CABLE CONNECTION
HEATHER K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/5/2025 -
2017 GMC Terrain
Mileage156,204Service Date2/20/2025Services Performed- POWER STEERING COOLER LINE BROKEN AT HOSE CONNECTION. NEED TO REPLACE COOLER
- POWER STEERING HOSE – Remove & Replace – V6 Return,Gear to Reservoir,Cooler
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection.
- CLEAN NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
HEATHER K. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/28/2025 -
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage92,998Service Date2/25/2025Services Performed- CAR DEAD IN KOWALSKIS LOT
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Main Battery – [Includes: Test.]
- SERVICE CALL
- TRUNK / LIFTGATE ACTUATOR – Remove & Replace – Liftgate Latch Assembly – [Includes: Perform Relearn procedure. Serviced as an Assembly.]
- ADJUST REAR TAIL GATE FROM IMPACT
TIM D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2025 -
2013 Ford Flex
Mileage143,700Service Date2/10/2025Services Performed- STARTER DISABLED CODE STORED IN ECM. CLEARED CODED SAME CRANK, NO START CONDITION. CHECKED FUEL PRESSURE AT RAIL 0PSI. FUEL PUMP FUSE GOOD, TESTED OUTPUTS TO FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE AND ALL SPECS TESTING OKAY. INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FUEL PUMP MODULE AND RESET SYSTEM. VEHICLE STARTED WITH 60PSI FUEL PRESSURE (WITHIN SPEC)
NATE A. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/12/2025 -
2005 Audi TT
Mileage86,914Service Date2/6/2025Services Performed- AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – One Side – [NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, Axle Shaft Assembly consists of Axle Shaft, Boots and Joints.]
- NOISE IN DRIVER FRONT WHEN ACCELERATING HARD. FOUND DRIVERS OUTER CV AXLE HAS PLAY IN JOINT
STEPHEN G. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/7/2025 -
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Mileage179,222Service Date1/17/2025Services Performed- REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. CLEAN/LUBRICATE SLIDE PINS AND CHANNELS.
MIKE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/20/2025 -
2016 Audi A4 Quattro
Mileage101,069Service Date1/16/2025Services Performed- MOUNT/BALANCE 2 TIRES
JON D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/17/2025 -
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
Mileage36,870Service Date1/8/2025Services Performed- R&R WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING
CAROL E. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/15/2025 -
2020 Volvo XC40
Mileage53,432Service Date1/6/2025Services Performed- START/STOP MESSAGE IS DUE TO LOW CHARGE WITH SUPPORT BATTERY. CODES STORED IN ECM; P0300 RANDOM MISS FIRE P0133 BANK 1 SENSOR 1 LOW CIRCUIT HISTORY CODES PERTAINING TO ROUGH RUNNING, BUT TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THIS CONDITION UPON MULTIPLE TEST DRIVES. REMOVED ONE SPARK PLUG TO INSPECT. SPARK PLUG SERVICE RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER AT 60K
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection.
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – 12V,Support – [Includes: R&I Fender Liner.] – [Includes: Test.]
ANDREW J. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/6/2025