We're Smith Nielsen Automotive of Hopkins, Inc.
and Transmission Shop, Inc.
302 N. Blake Road. Across from Pizza Luce.
​952-938-8587

Here at Smith Nielsen Automotive of Hopkins, we're pretty easy-going folks. But when car or truck repair on any make or model, you can count on us to leap into action.

Whether your vehicle needs routine maintenance--like an oil change or a radiator flush and fill--or more serious attention, like a brake job or transmission work, we're ready to help. Plus, we offer many more extra benefits.

Stop by or give us a call. Heilen, Scotty and Michael are here to answer your questions, do diagnostic tests on your car or truck and give you an honest appraisal on timing and cost.

Being reliable, trustworthy and straight forward. It's how we've built our reputation--and why our customers are happy to provide testimonials for our website (see below). 

We look forward to serving you!

If you rely on your vehicle, ​you can rely on us.
For professional service, maintenance and
transmission work.

Service & Maintenance
From oil changes to brake jobs, we pretty much do it all, on all makes and models. Got a vehicle issue? Give us a call!
Tranmission Shop Inc
Are we a transmission shop? Or a full-service car repair shop? YES! All of the above! We do it all!
Because We Like You
We like going that extra mile for our customers. Check out all the extra benefits we provide our customers!

TESTIMONIALS
Customers' compliments make us blush,
but we still love to hear them.
Bonnie L, Hopkins
A picture of Bonnie, a satisfied Smith Nielsen customer.
“A friend recommended Scotty at Smith Nielsen years ago and we’ve been taking our cars to him ever since. Like me, Scotty’s from the Duluth area, so I appreciate his down-to-earth, honest approach. He tells it like it is and, if there are budgetary constraints, he’ll give me a list and say, ‘Here’s the order in which I think you should get these things done.’ He won’t try to sell you something additional. That’s why I’ve recommended him to at least ten other people.”
Paul S, Minnetonka
Paul from Minnetonka, a satisfied customer, stands next to his red truck.
“I trust Scotty because he’s a straight shooter. He works fast, he’s fair and if he doesn’t know the answer to a problem, he does the research to find out. I’ve got nine kids, they’ve all got Scotty's number and they all bring their cars to him at Smith Nielsen. He’s one of the hardest working guys I know. And he can do it all.”
Tony W, Elk River
Satisfied customer, Tony from Elk River, sits in his truck.
“I've owned 8 vehicles over the last 15 years or so and I trust Scotty with every one of them. He's totally honest, straightforward and thorough. He really knows his stuff. Once I sent him a video of noise my car was making. He was able to diagnose the problem by a sound he heard on the video. There's a reason Smith Nielsen has such a good reputation. They treat customers like they should be treated."
Linda W, Edina
Smith Nielsen customer, Linda from Edina, is seen smiling at the wheel of her convertible.
“The guys at Smith Nielsen Automotive saved us $1000s on our old Audi. Two other repair shops had told us the transmission needed replacing, with both estimates over $6K for repair. We were ready to donate it when Scotty told us the Audi’s transmission was fine, it just had a small ignition problem they fixed for a few hundred dollars. Now it works great! Scotty and Mike literally saved us from having to buy another car. When you find a mechanic that’s fair and doesn’t take you for a ride, you won’t go anywhere else.”
Pam L, St. Louis Park
Pam from St. Louis Park stands behind her blue Honda CR-V, which has a bike rack on the back.
"I always take my vehicle to Scotty and his team. A friend who is a car guy, recommended him. Scotty does an excellent job of letting me know what to expect with no surprises or hidden fees. This is a shop of straight up hard working guys. My older car has been running strong for many miles, and I hope for many more thanks this great crew. I recommend them to everyone. Honest, hard working guys."
Jeff W, St. Paul
Jeff from St. Paul, who sits behind the wheel of a convertible, smiles at the camera.
"I have been bringing my vehicles to Scotty and Mike for more than 10 years and will continue driving across town for their fantastic service and knowledge. They have helped me keep my old jalopies on the road and have always been more than fair on their pricing. Thanks for the help guys! This review is long overdue."