Next Generation Auto - Baldwin

Lucky Dog Garage in Lakeland, MN, first opened in 2017 by Billy Kaye, who has been around cars since birth. His passion for vehicles was directly inspired by the relationship and time spent growing up with his father, Bill Sr. Bill Sr. and Billy’s uncles love cars - it just runs in the family! Billy and his younger brothers would go with their father on his car hunts or "wild goose chases." Billy fell in love with the hunt and enjoyed spending quality time with his dad. Billy went to an all male military academy in high school, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota, and was a former tech entrepreneur and commodities trader. Fun fact: he was also a cheerleader at the U of M :). He has been very fortunate to turn his hobbies, or rather, his passions, into a full time career. He loves to spend time with his family in his spare time. In 2016, Billy Kaye left his career as a commodities trader in Kansas City to return to his hometown and open up an auto dealership called St. Croix Classics. He quickly realized that there was no way that he could build a sustainable independent auto dealership without accessibility to an auto repair shop. He ended up buying a local repair shop to ensure St. Croix Classics put the best quality vehicles on the marketplace. Lucky Dog Garage was originally to be named “St. Croix Classics Sales & Service”, however the same month that Billy was set to buy the auto repair shop, tragically his 16 year old yellow lab, Hunter, was hit by a car. This experience deeply impacted him, and it was extremely difficult to make the decision to put their beloved family dog down. He also didn't realize how many other people have also gone through a similar experience with a family pet. He wanted to take this negative experience and turn it into something positive. Hence the name, Lucky Dog Garage. Our shop proudly donates $10 for every brake job we do to our local animal shelter with the hope that we can have a positive impact on a dog’s life. St. Croix Classics and Lucky Dog Garage were Inspired by love and are driven by integrity. Being a former commodities trader in the Kansas City Area gave Billy training to manage and mitigate risk when managing hedge accounts. This gave him an entirely different perspective on used cars and auto repair than most independent auto repair shop owners might. The software programs used at Lucky Dog Garage, the upgrades in equipment we make, and the formal processes we have in place at our business are all geared to manage and mitigate risk on our customers vehicles.

Welcome to Interstate Automotive, the premier family-owned and operated automotive service center in the Chippewa Valley. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have dedicated ourselves to providing the highest standard of auto repair services to the Eau Claire, WI community. At Interstate Automotive, we pride ourselves on being the Chippewa Valley’s comprehensive one-stop automotive shop. Our services extend across various domains, including mechanical repair, collision repair, and a selection of quality pre-owned vehicles for sale. We are equipped to handle repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including cars, vans, SUVs, and trucks, ensuring that whatever your vehicle type, it is in skilled hands. Our facility boasts the latest in diagnostic technology, operated by our team of factory-trained technicians. This combination of cutting-edge tools and expert knowledge enables us to diagnose and repair any issue swiftly and accurately, minimizing your vehicle’s downtime. Furthermore, we specialize in diesel and electrical diagnostics and repairs, tackling even the most complex automotive challenges. Understanding the inconvenience of major vehicle repairs, we offer our customers the use of loaner cars at no additional cost, ensuring that your daily life remains uninterrupted. At Interstate Automotive, we are committed to excellence in automotive service and customer satisfaction. We invite you to experience the professional, efficient, and comprehensive care that has defined our reputation in the Eau Claire automotive community for over two decades.