Our mission
Apple Valley Car Clinic is a full-service, family-owned automotive repair shop. We work on all vehicle makes and models. Our goal is to get you back on the road quickly, explain what your car needs in plain language, and go the extra mile on the details that matter.
Apple Valley roots
Apple Valley Car Clinic is the business you know today. The shop’s story starts in 1997, when Doug and Karen opened under an earlier trade name with help from friends and loyal customers. In 2001 the operation moved to its current location on 147th Street for more space and better visibility. In 2012 it was renamed Apple Valley Car Clinic—a change the family describes as one of their best decisions, allowing them to serve customers without franchise constraints.
The team
Doug has been the face of the shop for decades, with more than thirty-five years in automotive repair. Karen has supported the business behind the scenes for years and took on a more permanent role after the 2012 name change. Justin grew up around the shop, learned the trade from the ground up, and after college joined full time—continuing to learn every day with an eye toward the shop’s future.
Community
When they are not under the hood, the family enjoys travel—especially escaping Minnesota winters—and time outdoors together.
Recognition
Apple Valley Car Clinic has been recognized as Best in Apple Valley in the automotive shop category—a reflection of the customers who trust us year after year.