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Auto Care 1 Stop

Service while you work

Keep your day moving while we service your vehicle

Working at a state office, private business, healthcare facility or neighborhood shop? Tell us what your vehicle needs, where you need to go and when you need it back. We are developing convenience options to help coordinate service around your workday.

I need a ride to work or back to the shop. Ask about customer transportation. We will confirm whether a ride can be arranged, the provider, timing and any agreed charge before you book. Customer rides and vehicle transport are separate arrangements.

I need my vehicle picked up and returned. Ask about planned vehicle collection and return. The service area, availability, vehicle handoff arrangements and convenience fee must be confirmed before booking. The convenience fee is separate from repair labor and parts.

Can my vehicle be returned the same day? We confirm timing after reviewing the service scope, parts availability and appointment capacity. Delivery follows completed work and final checks. If additional findings change the plan, we contact you before further work and agree on revised timing.

These convenience options are being developed and are not yet confirmed services.

Ask about a customer ride Ask about vehicle pickup and return

Book your own ride to or from the shop

Use 159 Pennsylvania Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 as your destination when coming to the shop, or as your pickup address when leaving. Confirm your service appointment before traveling; book your return ride after we confirm your vehicle is ready.

Find an Uber ride Find a Lyft ride

These links open the providers’ local ride pages. Enter the shop address and confirm the pickup pin, fare and availability with your provider. Customer-booked rides are paid directly to the provider unless we separately agree on transportation assistance.

Work nearby? Keep your day moving.

Vehicle care should fit around your work, appointments and everyday plans. Whether you work for the state, a local business, a healthcare organization or a neighborhood shop, tell us where you need to go and when you need your vehicle back.

1Plan your serviceShare your vehicle concern, destination and pickup needs.
2Continue your dayCompare walking, transit or a customer-booked ride.
3Return when it is readyWe confirm completed work, final checks and pickup timing.

Find your destination

These local destinations are a starting point. The walking and transit links start at the shop location from our shared map pin. Check the pin and route before traveling; Google may display our address as 159 W Pennsylvania Avenue. Construction, weather and building entrances can affect your trip.

Looking for another workplace on Rice Street, in the Capitol area, Frogtown, North End or downtown? Plan a transit trip to your exact address or choose a destination in Google Maps.

Location information checked October 9, 2026. Listed organizations are destination references; no employer partnership or endorsement is implied.

Choose how to continue your day

Walking or public transit

Use your destination’s walking and transit links to compare the route, transfers and current travel time. Check sidewalks, crossings and detours before setting out.

See the downtown bus guide

A ride or vehicle collection

Book your own Uber or Lyft, or ask us about planned transportation assistance and vehicle pickup and return. Shop-arranged options require confirmation of availability, timing and charges.

Find ride options

Tell us what your day needs

Include your vehicle concern, preferred service date, destination address and the time you need to be there. Tell us your preferred vehicle pickup time and any transportation help you need. The button below opens an email draft with these prompts; review and send it yourself. We confirm availability, service scope and timing before booking.

Vehicle service for your workplace

Employers, office managers and business owners: ask us about coordinating employee service requests or maintenance for business vehicles. We can discuss vehicle needs, available appointment capacity, individual approvals and transportation arrangements before any booking. Repair quality and final checks remain part of every agreed plan.

Plan service around my day Discuss workplace service

Get downtown while we service your vehicle

Leave your vehicle with us and use Metro Transit to continue your day in downtown St. Paul. Confirm your service appointment and check the next bus before leaving the shop.

1Drop off at the shop159 Pennsylvania Avenue West
2Walk to the bus stopComo Avenue & Rice Street
Downtown-bound stop #973
3Ride downtownRoute 3 eastbound or 62 southbound
Cedar Street & 5th Street

Check the stop before you walk. As of October 9, 2026, construction affects the Rice & Pennsylvania stops. Metro Transit lists Como & Rice, stop #973, for downtown-bound boarding during the detour. This trip overview is a guide, not a street map; check current alerts and walking directions.

Route 3

Eastbound to downtown

About every 15 minutes during most weekday daytime hours, combining the 3A and 3B branches.

Serves Cedar & 5th and Union Depot.

Route 3 schedule & alerts
Route 62

Southbound to downtown

Generally every 30 minutes on weekdays, with some additional trips.

Serves Cedar & 5th; some trips also serve Minnesota & 4th.

Route 62 schedule & alerts

For reference, scheduled travel from Capitol/Rice Street Station to Cedar & 5th is about 6–9 minutes. Walking, waiting and the trip from your boarding stop add time. Evening, weekend and holiday schedules vary.

Check live bus departures Plan your transit trip

Coming back for your vehicle?

Wait until we confirm your vehicle is ready and agree on pickup timing. Take Route 3 westbound or Route 62 northbound. During the current detour, Metro Transit lists Como & Rice, stop #49895, for the return trip. Confirm your downtown boarding stop and destination in the trip planner.

Bus fares are paid to Metro Transit. Schedules, stops and detours can change; use the linked official information on the day you travel.

Request service that fits your day

Start with your vehicle concern and two preferred dates. We review the assessment needed, appointment capacity and your transportation plans, then confirm the next step with you.

1Send your requestTell us about the vehicle, the problem and your preferred dates.
2Agree on the planConfirm the appointment, assessment scope, charges and handoff arrangements.
3Know when to returnWe agree on pickup timing after the work and final checks are complete.

Request a service appointment Plan travel during service

This button opens an email draft for you to review and send. A request is not a reserved appointment or authorization for paid work. If no email app opens, send the same details to info@autocare1stop.com.

Common scheduling questions

Does my preferred date reserve a spot?

We confirm availability with you before booking. Include an alternative date and any deadline so we can discuss a workable plan.

Can I drop off before work?

Drop-off can be arranged at any time with confirmed instructions. Agree on vehicle access, keys and the authorized assessment before leaving the vehicle.

Will my vehicle be ready the same day?

Timing depends on the agreed work, findings, parts availability and capacity. Tell us your deadline; we confirm the plan and discuss revised timing if findings change the scope. Return after we confirm readiness and pickup arrangements.

When can I collect my vehicle?

The general pickup window is 9 a.m.–noon, Monday through Thursday, after work and final checks are complete. Tell us your preferred time so we can coordinate your visit. Evening service is planned in phases and is not yet a confirmed booking option.

Can I book tires, alignment and maintenance together?

Include each requested service in your inquiry. We review the vehicle, assessment needs and scheduling before confirming the combined visit.

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