We offer a wide range of garage services to vehicle owners located in the Mankato area.

The Service Rack has been serving greater Mankato areas residential and commercial automotive needs since 1981!  Originally opened by Arlo Zander, the Service Rack focused on providing expert auto service and an affordable price.  His formula worked and the business added many loyal customers and several commercial fleet accounts. Arlo worked with many quality ASE certified technicians over the years and also built relationships with many quality vendors to provide support for a range of residential and specialty commercial vehicles.  The Service Rack is the trusted auto service provider for the local FedEx Express, Bimbo Bakeries, and several more commercial fleet accounts as well as having a loyal following for many residential customers.

In 2018 Arlo Zander retired and sold the business to his next-door neighbors in business at Starr Cycle, the Zender Family.  After years of working closely with Arlo and the technicians at ‘the Rack,’ John and Nathan were eager to be a part of their story.  Nathan Zender and the great staff continue the commitments Arlo has made to the great customers at the Service Rack.

if you want to work with an expert locally owned and operated auto shop, if you want an honest service provider that will show you value in their services, if you want to feel trust and confidence in your auto service advisor and experience, let the Service Rack take care of your automotive needs.

 

Why Choose Us

  • We are affordable.
  • We are reliable.
  • Our staff is very experienced.
  • Your input is valued.

Our Services

Laura Z

Knowledgeable staff! Will use The Service Rack again!
5.0
2019-08-07T10:29:29-06:00
Knowledgeable staff! Will use The Service Rack again!

Julie C.

I totally trust taking my car to the service rack! They are professional, knowledgeable, prompt and will not try to "fix anything that is not broken"! Highly recommend!
5.0
2019-08-07T10:32:44-06:00
I totally trust taking my car to the service rack! They are professional, knowledgeable, prompt and will not try to "fix anything that is not broken"! Highly recommend!

Jessie P.

Spencer and crew at The Service Rack are everything you would want a mechanic to be. Knowledgeable, communicative, honest, and good at what they do. Every issue I have ever taken to them has been fixed fast, and done right. I’m glad I found them.
5.0
2019-08-07T10:36:31-06:00
Spencer and crew at The Service Rack are everything you would want a mechanic to be. Knowledgeable, communicative, honest, and good at what they do. Every issue I have ever taken to them has been fixed fast, and done right. I’m glad I found them.

Tyler G., North Mankato

The staff at the Service Rack communicated with me very well and were very upfront on the possible costs associated with repairing my vehicle.  Great service!
5.0
2019-02-11T19:50:16-06:00
The staff at the Service Rack communicated with me very well and were very upfront on the possible costs associated with repairing my vehicle.  Great service!

Marc C.

Great service and easy to deal with. Clear communication, took care of my extended warranty work.
5.0
2019-06-25T09:24:58-06:00
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Matt J.

They were able to get my car in and out of the shop, the same day! Thank you very much!
5.0
2019-06-25T09:27:02-06:00
They were able to get my car in and out of the shop, the same day! Thank you very much!
5
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    • Spencer Sonnek

      Spencer Sonnek

      Automotive repair industry for +6 years. From the area – born and raised in southern MN. friends, concerts, spending time with family, and here to help with automotive needs. Shop manager for +5 years.

    • Steve Anderson

      Steve Anderson

      Certified ASE master technician with +30 years of experience. Steve is a trusted local resource for many of our customers and gives our shop expertise and credibility with his years of experience.

    • Jake Delly

      Jake Delly

      Automotive Service Tech with the Service rack for 1 year.

    • Nate Lampert

      Nate Lampert

      Automotive Service Technician with the Service Rack for 1 year.