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Supporting Local Shelters & Nonprofits
Donating Repairs for Those in Need
Partnering With Vocational Schools
Championing Affordable Auto Access
Proud Minneapolis-Based Family Shop
Committed to Building a Stronger City
At Nelson’s Automotive, we’re not just your go-to for brakes, diagnostics, and oil changes. We’re your neighbors, and neighbors look out for one another. Born and raised in Minneapolis, we’ve made it our mission to give back to the same community that’s trusted us with their cars for decades.
Whether it’s fixing up a donated vehicle, working with youth job training programs, or supporting local shelters, we believe auto repair can be a force for good. Because when people have access to safe, reliable transportation, they can get to work, care for their families, and move forward. That’s what community is all about!
Life in the city moves fast. And when your car breaks down, everything slows down — unless you have help. At Nelson’s Automotive, we pitch in wherever we can to keep our Twin Cities community moving. Whether it’s repairing donated vehicles or teaming up with organizations that serve the homeless and low-income families, we believe everyone deserves a dependable ride.
From hands-on repair donations to mentoring future mechanics, here’s how we help drive change:
Fixing cars is what we do. But helping people? That’s who we are!
We’ve been turning wrenches in this city for nearly 20 years, and none of it would be possible without the support of our loyal customers. That’s why giving back isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s our way of saying thank you. We work with several Minneapolis-based organizations that are out there every day making a difference.
Here are just a few of the organizations we proudly support:
Access to safe shelter is a basic human right. We’ve partnered with Agate by offering car repair services and helping restore donated vehicles to get families back on the road toward stability.
Transportation shouldn’t be a luxury. The Lift Garage provides affordable car repairs for low-income Minnesotans, and we support their mission by contributing parts, labor, and service to help keep costs low and wheels turning.
We love what Newgate stands for: free, hands-on automotive training for underserved youth. We work with their students to give them a real-world look at what it takes to thrive in the automotive industry. It’s about passing the torch and empowering the next generation of techs.
Families with hospitalized children have enough on their plates. We’ve supported Ronald McDonald House by helping maintain their transportation vehicles and donating time to ensure families can stay close to the care they need.
Whether we’re fixing your brakes or helping get a donated van ready for a local shelter, the heart behind our work is the same: to make life a little easier for all the people who make our city so great.
Need a repair? Got a nonprofit that needs a helping hand? Or just want to support a local shop that gives back? Contact Nelson’s Automotive today! We’re here for your car and your community.