Mike Wall and OHV Motors have been taking care of my cars and families' vehicles for over 15 years. Since we met Mike, maintaining a car has gone from a chore to a pleasure. He keeps our cars tuned up and when we have had rare car troubles, he's been right on the spot to help.

Mike is honest, a superb mechanic, and his prices are fair. We are currently looking at buying another Honda - my car choice is actually influenced by whether or not I can keep OHV Motors as my car service.

Carol Hartle
Plymouth, MN

Mike and the OHV crew have been doing my service and repair on my Hondas (4 of them) for 15 years. The things I really appreciate about OHV are: 1) I know everyone there (great guys!), and they are all very knowledgeable about Hondas; 2) the work is done right the first time; 3) I know I can trust them; 4) they are flexible and accomodating.

I plan to keep buying Hondas or Acuras so I can continue to avoid the service hassles and problems I keep hearing about from people who take their cars to dealerships for service. Plus, I have always thought of taking my car to Mike was kind of like having John Lennon work on my car.

Bobbi Bunnell, MN

Our family has been bringing our Hondas to OHV since 1987. Our decisions to buy a third, fourth, and fifth Honda have been largely driven by a desire to keep Mike and the guys at OHV as our mechanics. As a result of this we have never had a breakdown on any of our cars. This is a very big issue for us, as we live in the country and rely heavily on our vehicles.

When we bring one of our cars in for its scheduled maintenance Mike tells us what we can expect to fail in the next year and how much it will cost. By doing this we've been able to manage our automobile expenses and run three of these vehicles to well over 100,000 miles without any unexpected repair problems.

We like OHV so much that we feel very comfortable recommending OHV to our friends and neighbors. What's even better, is that we still have these friends, as they too are satisfied OHV customers.

Laurie Lindor
Victoria, MN

Mike and Dave have been servicing my 1991 Honda CR-X for over 4 years now. I was just starting to add performance parts at the time and needed a shop that I could trust, knew everything about Hondas, and had experience with racing. I definitely found all three things at OHV.

They have been a wealth of knowledge during my project. OHV know what works on Hondas, and what is reasonable. If you ask them what they think about anything from general repairs up to performance enhancements, they have all the answers because they simply know Hondas. You can read performance magazines all day long, but without expert real world advice, you might be throwing your money away. I have spent countless of hours talking to Mike and Dave asking questions like "if I want to add this part or change this part, what will happen, and what should I expect?" They always have advice that applies to my driving style and the manner in which the vehicle will be used. Last year they installed a Jackson Racing Supercharger and the installation was perfect. They took the time to organizes and route some hoses and other components where they made sense and made a real clean installation.

OHV is the only shop that I will let touch my car…ever! I bought a Subaru to battle the winter months in Minnesota and my only regret is that it is doubtful I will ever be able to find someone as good as OHV, when it comes to time to service and/or enhance the Subaru after the warranty expires. Thanks OHV, you guys rule!

Andy Jerisch
Burnsville, MN

I drive an '89 Honda Accord with 375,000 miles on it. I have had incredible performance from this car.

I discovered OHV a year or two after buying the car. Mike and the mechanics at OHV deserve all of the credit for keeping the car in top running condition. I travel in my job and a reliable car is very important to me.

The people at OHV always provide friendly competent service. The mechanics are experts in diagnosing problems and making recommendations pertaining to maintenance and repair. I have never had an incorrect diagnosis or a repair that need to be done again. Mike and his staff are excellent communicators and they carefully explain what needs to be done in language that I can understand. They always provide me with cost estimates for work that needs to be done and they do not exceed the estimate.

There is only one hitch…they only work on Hondas and Acuras, so I will never be able to buy any car again other than a Honda or an Acura - of course I don't know why I would want to.

Thanks OHV for 375,000 worry free miles and still going.

Ione Tollofson
Bloomington

I have owned a Honda Accord since 1990. After driving my car for 220,000 miles, I finally decided to buy a new Accord this year. There were two reasons why I chose to buy another Honda. The first is that I have discovered that Honda makes a great product in the Accord, and the second is OHV.

I have found a great place in OHV to care for my car. I have developed the greatest trust and faith in Mike Wall and his co-workers over the past 11 years. Except for the first oil change my Accord was touched with care by Mike, Dave, and their co-workers over the years. If they would recommend that something should be done for my car, I would have no hesitation to do it. Their skill and knowledge about the Honda is outstanding. The service at OHV is always timely and friendly. Plus their values and customer service are beyond expectation.

My 2001 Accord is a dream to drive and I know this will continue, as the only place I will take my car is OHV.

Bonnie Lerberg
Eden Prairie, MN

Relationships are important in many areas of life, and that's also true about the person you trust to take care of your car. OHV Motors has been taking care of my Hondas since the first one I purchases 8 years ago. Having moved 30 miles away, still have OHV do everything from simple oil changes to replacing my A&B pipes.

When things go wrong in the late hours of the day, and they do, all I had to do was pick up the phone and call Mike at OHV. Mike would say, "I'll have a battery waiting for you over the weekend. Just send the money next week." That's why I keep coming back.

Most people like to visit their auto mechanic about as much as they do their dentist. But it's always a pleasure to have OHV maintain my car and they don't drill you on the price. You may rinse now.

I only have the best people work on my assets. That includes my home, investments, and automobiles, too. Hondas are a great investment and the best people to keep these car humming along is OHV motors. I've been going to them for years and tell every Honda owner I know about their great service and friendly style. Once you use them, you'll want to tell your friends, too.

Todd Streeter
St. Croix Beach, WI

Reviews from CarTalk X-Files:

All the mechanics at OHV are honest, personable and helpful. They really listen to your description of the problem. They will tell you when the work can wait awhile and when it should be done right away. Usually they offer several options for the repair or parts. I highly recommend this shop.

-- reviewer #6093, September 1997

These guys aren't really cheaper than a dealer, but they really know Hondas and Acuras, and do quality work.

-- reviewer #19969, date unknown

Highly recommend this shop. These guys are great...listening to my description...establishing cause and fixing. Always let me know what HAD to be fixed and what could wait. I've never had a problem of any kind with them. Flexible hours to help me get into the shop. I don't ever want to have to find another mechanic.

-- reviewer #19970, date unknown

The mechanics at OHV KNOW Hondas and Acuras. They are very honest and explain to you (in a non-condescending manner) what the problem is with your car and what the options are for fixing the problem.

They're just darn nice guys who do not patronize you when they're explainging to you what the problem is with your car. This is a very non-stressful place to bring your car in for service.

They are not less expensive than the Dealer BUT they know what they're doing and their deep experience fixing Honda's and Acura's is far greater than any mechanic you'll find at any Honda or Acura Dealer.

-- reviewer #19971, date unknown

The mechanics at OHV always looks out for the best interest of the customer (and the car). They advise customers when they should see a dealer for warranty work; they fix only what needs to be fixed; they are very good at diagnosing problems. For example, Mike noticed a costly problem with my car(I can't remember the problem), and he sent me directly to the dealer with instructions on what exactly needed to be done. At this time I had only 150 miles left before my new car warranty expired. I saved a significant amount of money by taking my mechanic's advice.

I now own a Saab. It's a nice car, but OHV mechanics only work on Hondas and Acuras. I may by another Honda to get my old mechanic back!

-- reviewer #13271, December 1999

Hats off to the excellent people out there at OHV. They are honest and excellent at their work and if you value integrity you would go only there .But the only sad part is that they repair only Acuras and Hondas.

I had been told by 2 major mechanic shops that I would have 2 replace the CV boots and also the Front and Rear brake discs and also the Rear rotor for my Acura Integra. They even quoted around 650 bucks for that. Luckily I came to know of these people and took an appointment.The minute you walk in you feel you have come to the right place and they are very friendly and try to understand the problems. Later I was called up and told that I need not do any repairs and my brakes could go another 5000 miles and no problems with my CV too !! I was shocked to hear such honest words and walked out a happy man and determined to come back here again !! Mike and Chris who run the show need special mention!!

-- reviewer #25768, November 2000