Community Involvement

Food Drive

Monticello Auto Service ran a Food Drive to help support the Bravera STMA Food Pantry and the Monticello Food Shelf. With the support of the community, we performed 66 Oil Changes and received more food and hygiene donations than we could have imagined! Thank you so much for your support and we look forward to making this an annual tradition!

Teaching Car Care Basics

At Monticello Auto Service, we believe that empowering our community with automotive knowledge is just as important as keeping their vehicles on the road. On April 17, 2025, we were proud to host the Monticello Royal Ambassador Program at our shop for a hands-on car care workshop.

Our team — Calvin (Manager), Troy (Foreman), Matt (Technician), Logan (Technician), Caitlin (Advisor), and Misa (Advisor) — spent the day teaching the ambassadors essential vehicle maintenance skills. Together, we covered how to safely change a spare tire, check vital fluids like oil, coolant, washer fluid, and transmission fluid, and even inspect and replace air filters and wiper blades.

We also walked through each participant’s vehicle to make sure they had the necessary tools for a tire change. Along the way, we explained which components are safety-related and which are not. It was a fun, educational day focused on building confidence, promoting safety, and helping the next generation feel more prepared behind the wheel.

First-Time Drivers Program

Confidence Before the First Breakdown

Your teen just got their license.
Now make sure they’re not guessing when something goes wrong.

Our First-Time Drivers Program gives new drivers real-world, hands-on training with a certified technician
— using their own vehicle — so they know what to do before they’re stuck on the side of the road.

This is practical. It’s preventative. And it builds confidence fast.

What This Program Does

During a routine oil change, your teen works 1-on-1 with a certified technician to learn essential
car-care skills every driver should know.

No classroom.
No lectures.
Just real skills, on their car.

What Your Teen Will Learn
✔ How to check and change engine oil
✔ How to inspect and replace air filters
✔ How to check tire pressure and inflate tires properly
✔ How to replace wiper blades
✔ How to safely install a spare tire
✔ Warning signs that should never be ignored

These are the moments that cause panic when drivers don’t know what to do. We eliminate that.

What’s Included
– Full oil change (standard oil change cost applies)
– Dedicated 1-on-1 training with a certified technician
– Hands-on practice using the student’s own vehicle

Time Required: About 2 hours

Who This Is For
– First-time drivers (ages 15–18)
– Driver’s ed students
– Parents who want safer, more self-sufficient teens

If your teen drives alone, this program pays for itself the first time something goes wrong.

Special Introductory Price

Only $99.97
(A $200 value)

This is not an ongoing class.
This is limited, hands-on technician time.

Schedule Now
Waiting doesn’t make new drivers safer. Training does.

Call 763-314-0689 or Schedule online today

Learn the basics. Build confidence. Drive safer.

Monticello Youth Baseball Association

Monticello Auto Service is proud to support the next generation in more ways than one. We proudly sponsor the local Youth Baseball Program, helping offset the cost of uniforms and equipment so that every child has the chance to play without added financial strain.

Ambassador Car Care Program

Each year, we welcome the Monticello Chamber Ambassadors into our shop for a hands-on Car Clinic. During the clinic, our team teaches participants how to safely change a tire and install a spare, replace air filters and wiper blades, and understand the basics of routine vehicle maintenance. We also walk them through key vehicle components—explaining what they do, why they matter, and how they impact safety on the road. The clinic always wraps up with an open Q&A, giving attendees a chance to dive deeper into anything they’re curious about.

Heels & Wheels Program

Starting this winter, we’re launching a brand-new annual Car Care Clinic for Women. This event will focus on empowering women with essential vehicle knowledge, from maintenance basics to safety-related systems. We’ll provide demonstrations, answer questions, and walk through different components—explaining what they are, how they function, and how they contribute to a safer driving experience. It’s all about building confidence, encouraging independence, and helping drivers feel more prepared behind the wheel.

Veterans Day Free Oil Service's

Each year, on a Saturday either before or after Veterans Day, our team volunteers their time to give back to those who served. With the support of local sponsors, Monticello Auto Service provides free oil services to veterans’ vehicles as a way to say thank you. We also treat participating veterans to donuts, coffee, and lunch—creating a warm, welcoming space to connect and honor their service.

Monticello High School Football team Sponsorship

We’re proud to sponsor the Monticello High School football team, helping cover the cost of essential equipment and apparel. Our goal is to support student-athletes and reduce the financial burden on families so that every player has what they need to succeed on the field.

Monticello Moose Youth Hockey Association

Monticello Auto Service is committed to investing in our local youth. Through sponsorships of youth associations and sports teams, we help offset the cost for each child to participate. Whether it’s contributing to gear, uniforms, or registration fees, we believe every child should have the opportunity to be part of a team.

Monticello High School Varsity Hockey Team Sponsorship

We proudly sponsor youth hockey teams to help cover the cost of ice time, equipment, and team apparel. Our support helps reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for families and ensures players have the gear they need to play safely and confidently.

Monticello High School Dance Team

We proudly sponsored the dance team to help offset the cost of uniforms and custom performance attire. Our support helps lower the financial burden on dancers and their families, ensuring every participant has the opportunity to shine on stage.

Monticello Fishing Team

Monticello Auto Service also supports the local Fishing Team by helping cover the cost of uniforms and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for each team member. We’re proud to contribute to their success both on and off the water.