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About Joe

Navy veteran. Former tattoo artist. Lover of old iron. Precision isn't a marketing line — it's how he was built.

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U.S. Navy Veteran Psycho Joe's Custom & Repair LLC
Psycho Joe at work
"Precision is in the DNA — every job gets the same attention whether it's a DeLorean or a daily driver."

Joe served in the United States Navy American Flag — and that military discipline didn't stay on the ship. It came home, walked into the garage, and never left. When Joe touches your vehicle, it gets the same meticulous attention he was trained to give everything.

Before opening the shop, Joe spent years as a tattoo artist — a craft that demands the same steady hands, attention to detail, and zero tolerance for sloppiness that great automotive work requires. The transition from skin to steel made perfect sense.

Joe is a lover of old iron. Classic builds, forgotten cars, vehicles other shops won't touch — those are the ones that light him up. He has worked on everything from DeLoreans to Chargers, El Caminos to Jeep Gladiators, and he treats each one with the respect it deserves.

Psycho Joe's Custom & Repair LLC is located at 8384 County Road 144, Brainerd, MN. Call 320-232-5275.

What Drives Us

Built on These Values

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Veteran Discipline

U.S. Navy trained. That means showing up, doing the job right, and not cutting corners — ever. Your vehicle deserves that standard.

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Precision

Whether it's a tattooist's needle or a mechanic's torque wrench, precision is the standard. Every bolt gets the same attention.

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Honesty

You get the truth about what your vehicle needs. No upsells, no scare tactics, no runaround. Just straight answers and fair prices.

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Passion for Old Iron

Classics, customs, forgotten machines — these are the builds that matter most. No vehicle with a soul gets turned away.

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Every Job Matters

An oil change gets the same care as an engine rebuild. No job is too small to do right. That's what separates us.

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Community First

Brainerd is home. We're not here to make a quick buck — we're here to be the shop this community can count on for years.

The Journey

How We Got Here

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Joe serves in the United States Navy, developing the discipline, precision, and work ethic that defines everything Psycho Joe's stands for today.

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Tattoo Artist

Years as a professional tattoo artist hone the steady hands and obsessive attention to detail that later translate seamlessly to automotive craftsmanship.

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Love of Old Iron

A lifelong passion for classic vehicles, custom builds, and the kind of mechanical work that most shops won't attempt. Every old car tells a story worth preserving.

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Psycho Joe's Custom & Repair LLC

Brainerd's go-to full-service shop. Veteran-owned, precision-built, and 5.0 ★ rated on Google. Best Auto Repair Shop in Brainerd 2025.