I was passing thru Denver when my power locks on my Lexus seized. I couldn't operate the door handle to open the door. I called several places and Jason came highly recommended. He acknowledged my hardship, and had my truck in a bay within the hour! I'm in the auto industry, and I can't say how extraordinary his approach to my problem was. I would recommend Autolab for any of your auto maintenance needs! read more

crook 900 to get my keys back a bs 4000 estimate for what i know is fact is a hour laber maybe 900 part. i know what is what but i was broke down 1500 from home and destination.. i would have done it myself but the job required a calibration and i didnt have the resources to get that .. because i was broke down and i need some help the helped themselves to 900 dollars crooks read more

Autolab - What i think of autolab - Auto Repair Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]People like the owner of Autolab, Jason, are the reason it's scary for people to take their cars to a mechanic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you usually hesitate to go to a shop but have been considering this one maybe because you don't know much about transmissions (like me) or whatever the case may be, please allow me to confirm your worst fears and save you the nightmare that I went through with Autolab.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To be fair, I can't speak to their actual mechanical knowledge or ability (I will explain this further), but the level of negligence, disrespect, and unprofessionalism I was shown makes me glad they didn't get work on my truck. So when the transmission went out on my truck early April 2026, I decided (even though I do most of my own repairs) to take it to a shop to have it fixed since I don't know much about transmission. Autolab had really great reviews and I decided to give them a try. They were quick to diagnose it as needing a rebuild or replacement, and quoted me around 8,000 for that. To their credit they did try to help cut that down, finding a used transmission for 2,000 less or giving me the option to just bring them one if I could find it for less. I told them I needed a few days to get the money together for it, and they said no problem. So far so good right? Well after a week had passed and I realized I probably wouldn't be able to get quite that much together, I decided I should have it towed back home and put it in myself. My dad, who is part owner of the truck, paid the diagnostic fee and I called and told the shop I would let them know when the tow truck driver would come by for it. Well as soon as their fee was paid they moved my truck out to a 2 hour limit parking zone for 4 hours while knowing the plates on the truck were bad. The reason I know that they knew this was because on the first day they had it, they had called and said they had a momentary hiccup when they tried to look the vehicle up on their systems by the license plate and it didn't match so they used the VIN. Now it is certainly not their fault I had the tags from my dad's old Chevy Colorado on this truck and hadn't switched them over yet because the transmission went out and it didn't seem very urgent, but they lied to my face saying they had no idea the tags were bad. Regardless, I find it extremely negligent to park a vehicle that you have been entrusted with on a public street for any amount of time. Their argument was that the tow truck can't get it off if it's on the property, fine, but you wait until the tow truck driver is there to move it, not dump it on the street as soon as you get your money in a spot that you clearly can't even see from the shop since somehow nobody noticed it getting impounded later that afternoon, and I only found out about it when my tow truck driver arrived and told me he couldn't find the truck anywhere and no one at the shop knew about it or where it was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To me the least they could have done in this case was offer to pay the impound fee, since they were the ones who parked it on the street which I never agreed to, or even apologize that it had happened but instead the owner was short and rude with me, never once apologized, and just to top off the disrespect they blocked my number from their shop (and no, I hadn't been spam calling them or anything) so they wouldn't have to deal with it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got my truck home from impound after several hundred more dollars that should have gone into getting it repaired. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can say for sure that this shop doesn't care about you or your vehicle. They care about money and once they realized there would be no further money in it for them all pretense of caring came to a very abrupt halt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have no respect for their customers, and the extreme level of unprofessionalism makes me question if they actually did anything when they diagnosed it or if they just tell everyone they need a new transmission that'll be 8 grand. Do yourself a favor and stay away from Autolab. read more

Way overpriced in general. I got taken advantage of. Dumped 6K into my car; then when it wouldnt start another 2 days later they charged me for a third diagnosis. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner Jason is a sad little man.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I took my car for an oil change. They charged me $140 for a simple oil change in a small car, didn't rotate my tires, and took four hours to do it. I didn't think I'd get my car back until the next day. On top of all of that, [[HIGHLIGHT]]they acted like I was being rude when I called after 2.5 hours to check on the status of my car and gave me attitude when I picked it up at seven PM.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The good news is this experience has I soured me to learn to change my own damn oil and quit getting scammed. TL;DR, would not recommend. read more

In my opinion: We are currently in the process of suing these shops for FRAUD among other things. Jason & shops are in for a rude awakening soon! Jason, I have video evidence of what you "never installed", yet you fraudulently charged me thousands of dollars $ for parts never installed. You never replaced anything in my van, not my radiator or my radiator cooler. You scammed me. All factory parts still remain pal! I got you, for straight-up FRAUD! You're a complete con man period! You're ripping off the public daily with your fraudulent practices. In my opinion, Guys like you (Jason) don't deserve to be in business but rather in prison. It's time the law gets involved and finally takes you & your fraudulent shops down! See ya in court Auto Lab! Or should I say Auto Fraud read more

Autolab - In my opinion they should change the name of this company from Auto Lab to Auto FRAUD! - Auto Repair Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

One star? No Negative Fifty Stars! Avoid AutoLab at All Costs! I recently had the worst experience ever at Autolab Denver and the owner, Jason. From price gouging to shoddy workmanship, this place left me utterly disgusted. Here's why you should steer clear: Cost Comparison: $10,800 bumper repair job charged by AutoLab -AutoLab is $4,680 more expensive than a Certified Lexus Dealership for the exact same work that was abysmally done by AutoLab. Hourly rates at Autolab ($300) Lexus Dealership ($195) - Part markup of 100% where Lexus was at 0%. - For 16 hours of labor, he charged $4,800, Lexus would have charged $3,120 (AutoLab is $1,680 more) - Autolab charged me $6,000 for parts where Lexus would have done it for $3,000. Quality of Work: The craftsmanship was abysmal. I've seen better work from a 16-year-old with a wrench. I got my car back with visible screws--50 of them! Clearly, they can't even put in screws properly. They put 2 plastic screws in on the engine covers instead of 15, really? Same with the wheel well coverings or even securing the bumper appropriately, the only job they had to do! Owner's Claims: Jason, the owner, claimed a 6% loss on my vehicle. Basic arithmetic disagrees, 6% profit margin loss maybe, not loss, get your business acumen straight. He also insisted my car should have been totaled, but Progressive disagreed and said it would only be totaled if I left it at Autolab. He also stated excess hours were used that weren't billed, well that's where the mechanic's book comes into play, not my concern. Hire better instead of having your staff walk out on you all the time! Smoke and mirrors, indeed! Customer Service Nightmare: Jason's confrontational attitude left me regretting my decision to support this local business. I would not let any female go there alone, nor myself as a 6'1" male. I don't trust the ethics or integrity of the business or the man, that exist in this horrible establishment. His parting words? "This is non-negotiable." Not exactly reassuring. In summary, run--don't walk--away from Autolab. Save yourself the headache and find a more reputable shop. ‍ read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Jason is a very bottom line up front businessman and mechanic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We discussed price of labor and parts and he promptly established a timeline for getting my vehicle back on the road. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I find this way of communicating necessary to establish trust between two parties with a vastly different knowledge base.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I drive a heavily modified diesel van, so it was necessary that I supplied some of my own parts. He bluntly (and fairly) established how this would effect pricing. After completing the work, Jason sent me a highly detailed and very professional vehicle-report that listed additional, and pertinent maintenance items. If you appreciate straight talk that is backed by expertise, then I highly recommend this team. read more

I wish I had read some of the comments on the business FB page before finding myself in Autolab (AKA ColoradoMotive) grips. I was told to give Jason Colson of Englewood a call as he would help out a person in a need. Turns out he is looking for those in vulnerable states.... Careful Front Range.. Especially the ladies, he isn't afraid to use the client information he has on you to physically threaten, and intimidated you into doing what he wants - His wife will back up his actions, as if she doesn't know better - perhaps she needs help herself. Please be cautious. Please be gracious too. Let's keep them so busy, they don't have the time to be shady to the community that keeps its doors open. Ladies, I sincerely recommend just steering clear, but please at least take a friend. Be sure to keep your receipts & video rolling. Please share read more

Autolab - Auto Repair Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

I've had work done at this location a couple of times, and they've always been quick, upfront about price, and accommodating. They've become my go-to for any service in their purview in the area. read more

Great place, everyone who you deal with does their very best and is great to work with. There are some reviews that might seem odd but after being in the shop and listening to people complain about things that are outside of the shops control you understand some people just don't understand how the world works. Our car came back looking and driving brand new! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I always appreciate the straight talk and explanations given by Jason and his staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have been a customer for several years and will continue to be one in the future! read more

As a 73 year old woman, I am accustomed to being "mansplained" or condescended to when I visit mechanics. My experience at AutoLab was completely different! I brought my car in for some electical problems that had been misdiagnosed at another mechanic. Jason not only found out what the problem was, and fixed it at a reasonable price-he also completed a thorough inspection of my car, free of charge. After my repairs were complete, Jason delivered my car to me at my apartment-a real bonus! Throughout the entire process, Jason was respectful, courteous and knowledgable. I would recommend Auto Lab to anyone. read more

Steals from his own employees. He is currently losing everything and is very desperate. Stay away

Huge shout out to Eddie! Blew a tire on my trailer and helped me out no hesitation! quick, easy and very helpful. Got to me when no one else could! read more

Autolab - Blown tire - Auto Repair Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Terrible and dishonest place. Take your car anywhere but here. Worst customer experience I have ever encountered

Eddy and Jason took care of my car over the past couple days and the service they provided was great! My car is in great shape, which is obviously the reason I would take my car anywhere, but the comfortable and accommodating environment they provide in their shop is great too! I'm happy to know they're here, I'll be going back! read more

My experience with Autolab was great (5 stars). The owner, Jason, was very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I had a long standing oil leak in my Ford F250 7.3 liter diesel engine that was diagnosed and fixed. They also addressed several long standing issues that required attention. It has been hard to find a reliable diesel shop, but now I have found one. In addition I had a starter fail on the same truck and Jason got me in that day and the repair was done by noon. I will return for ongoing care. Note: Their address in there web site is not their present location which is further north by a mile on Broadway--Bates and Broadway, I believe. read more

In short they quoted me thousands of dollars to fix things that were not even broke, tightened the oil pan bolt that has a plastic washer so tight that it stripped even with a boxed end wrench the next time I tried to change my oil, and they lost one of my lug nuts and replaced it with a smaller regular nut that my tire iron won't fit without even telling me so I'd be in quite a jam if that tire went flat before I happened to notice it. Take your vehicle to absolutely any other place but here. You're right - WAS an Autolab customer. Add PR to what is wrong with this company. read more

Autolab installed new Fox shocks on my 2022 4runner. They did a great job - very good communication and got me in to complete the job quickly. I was under quoted for labor, as the install involved more than previously anticipated however AutoLab honored the original price . read more

If you want to be called racial slurs by employees you are in the correct spot. If you want to be charged $300 regardless of what you are there for great choice! If you want oil all over your car, bay doors dropped on your car, and to support a crook who steals wages come on down! Hands down scummiest business I've ever seen, avoid at all costs. read more

Ask for Yoni by name. My car was a mess. Yoni Turcos was a real asset in getting my issues addressed in a timely fashion and at a fair price. His understanding, communication, and resolution in addressing my problem makes him stand out as an auto repair facility. He even offered to bring my car to the Libertyville Ford dealer for a free software update. From loaner cars to dropping off my car, I was impressed and I strongly recommend. read more

Would never trust with my vehicle

Potential Scam I took my truck in for warranty work on the engine and had to take it back multiple times after the fact potentially for reasons relating to the install. They told me that the company who provided the parts would pay to replace a faulty one that was causing the truck to leak oil. Auto lab told me the provider would not pay for labor costs though so they wanted me to pay for labor approximately $1300. When I called the parts provider they told me that was incorrect and they would be paying for labor costs. When I contacted Auto lab and confronted them about this inconsistency they said that they would not do the repairs because it was no longer profitable. It seems like they were trying to get paid twice for the labor costs, once from the parts provider who already acknowledged they would pay and once from myself. I also caught the owner in a lie when I went in. The initial story was that the parts provider was not going to pay for labor costs and then it changed to him admitting they would pay for labor costs just not as much as he wanted. I can't recommend them. read more

PLEASE Take a moment to review all the negative reviews shows how much he cares about his customers in his responses!!!!My mercury was stolen and they towed it to Auto lab. They diagnosed it and replaced the switch door handle worked when i dropped it off when i got home i couldn't get out of the car. They Charged me more than the dealer quoted. Steering column covers fell off and they didn't even use the correct bolts to fix the switch (requires a bolt that can't be taken out for thieves.) Ant to top it off it was a Used switch. I had another mechanic correct the issue. I called and Jason the owner just blamed everyone else. Then Yelled at me when i told him i was seeking legal representation as a single mother its expensive enough with out being ripped off by some one making a quick buck. Ill be seeing them in court. Another Shop down the road felt back and corrected the issue for me. read more

Former employee of auto lab and worked for Jason. Would not recommend this shop or his other location to anyone! Jason is a crooked individual who takes advantage of people for his benefit. He almost got arrested for assaulting one of his employees and hence the reason 3 technicians no longer work for him. If you care about the quality of work and the environment your car will be in. Don't trust this place or the owner read more

Just read the 1 Stars and you will see how this company operates. Will not go back.

Went to Autolab to get by Grand Cherokee ready for a cross-country trip after getting ripped off by the dealer on a repair that they failed to do correctly. Autolab fixed the problem, and also changed the oil in the process. In a fluke, the oil drain plug wasn't fastened back in all the way, causing oil to leak on my driveway. I called and talked to Jason the owner, who was extremely embarrassed, and sent out an ASE certified tech to my house to clean up the oil and fill my car back up with replacement oil. Bottom line: I've had probably a dozen repairs done with the guys at Autolab, and they've offered to have me bring my cars back in after a few days or weeks to make sure nothing went wrong with their work, free of charge. They stand by their work, and if there's a mistake, they make it right. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my repair needs. read more

I found a low mileage car that I wanted to have inspected. Autolab did the most comprehensive car inspection I have ever seen. It gave me the information I needed. Would highly recommend their car inspection service! read more

Had a disappointing experience here. Was quoted 169 for a complete diagnostic (have gotten the same at other local garages for around 50), but told the diagnostic would be waived if I got work done. Spark plugs were the culprit as I suspected, and I was quoted 194 for plugs and wires (parts only), then later told (by a different mechanic) the wires alone would cost 194. Then the 169 diagnostic fee became the labor cost, which was of course not waived. I ended up coughing up the 169 because they had my signature. Too many red flags here, find an honest shop with honest people who all tell the same story. Big rip-off read more

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS PLACE!!. We used them because our regular mechanic was overbooked. We had to take our truck back 3 times! $4600. AND it never was fixed right. Our regular mechanic had to do $1300 work to make it right. He was astounded at the shoddy work. A lot unfinished or incorrectly installed areas. Jason acts all friendly and nice until there's a problem with the work. He claims to have fixed something they didn't do correctly. Then JASON spews insults instead of acting like an adult and fixing the problem. Whole experience VERY OFF-PUTTING and expensive. AVOID THIS PLACE! VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, VERY INEXPERIENCED MECHANICS AND HUGE RIPOFF!! read more

I needed new rotors and after calling around to several shops, Auto-Lab not only was the best priced but was able to get me in on a Saturday. With my schedule that was a big help for me. I'm extremely satisfied with the work. I have to say that as a single mom, finding an affordable and trustworthy shop is super important. Thanks to the GM, Sean Barbee, I'd say that The Auto-lab has a new repeat customer :o) read more

Went in because my A/C wasn't blowing. Their diagnostics first of all was around $250 which they don't charge if you use them to fix the problem. That's fine I thought. First full day into the job they've performed their inspection which consists of them examining everything from the cracks in my window to the joints in the wheel wells. No wonder it was so expensive! They then tack on more labor hours for all the time they spend taking pictures of ALL the problems they find in their multipoint inspection. They then told me it would be around $650 to fix the blower motor on my A/C. I drive a 2005 Toyota 4Runner and they said that that was 1.8 hours of labor. Watched a YouTube video and it took them 15 minute to unscrew a total of 4-5 screws and plug in a new motor. They run up the labor hours bc of all the time wasted inspecting everything on your vehicle. Their labor is around $225 bucks an hour which is INSANE! Took them all day to get a common part on one of the most popular vehicles in Denver. Total scam and will never go back! read more

Check my car through, fix a cable at no charge Let me know he cost of repairs.. No pressure to commitment to fix. Give a Paper for the repairs. And there back there work. Not many fair mechanic out there, these GUYS. Are one of the GOOD GUY ONE'S. High recommend them. For Consultation/repairs! read more

If I could give this place negative stars I definitely would. Do not waste your time and money coming to this "shop". I have never felt more disrespected/taken advantage of in my entire life. I was charged IN FULL for a replacement part that DID NOT need to be fixed (if they actually looked at my car they would have known that) and then quoted me twice amount of money to get the problem fixed that I originally brought in and was charged for. When I confronted Jason the owner he told me it's "not his problem" and that I was being "frustrating". Absolutely disgusted by this place and staff. read more

Please be careful. You may be up sold on services and quoted prices for parts that are well outside the going market rate. If you hire AutoLab, be sure that you understand the service being performed, how much they are charging you for parts and for labor, and what the going market rate is for the service being performed. The bottom line here (and the reason for my two-star rating) is that I ultimately paid AutoLab a fair market rate for a competently performed service that was completed in a timely manner, but only after I questioned the original quote and declined what I believe to have been unnecessary (and expensive) additional services. You can read the rest of my story if you want all of the details. I had my wife's car towed to AutoLab on a Saturday. I filled out an online service inquiry and received a prompt phone call on Monday morning. I explained the problem and dropped off the keys Monday morning. Mid-day on Monday, I received a call with the estimate. AutoLab wanted to perform the repair on the issue that caused the breakdown as well as change the timing belt and the oil. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but the total estimate was $2,599. I was suspicious of a couple of things. First, I changed the oil the same day I had it towed to AutoLab. I changed it myself, so I know the oil was new, and I had driven less than 50 miles since the oil change. There was even a sticker in the window showing next change Feb 2017 or 181,000 miles. The car has 178,000 miles on it. Secondly, while I was grateful for the added inspection, I took the care in for a very specific problem that had nothing to do with the timing belt, so the estimate was kind of screaming, "upsell." The service advisor was patient when I told him I needed to do some checking. I asked for the parts and labor breakdown of the job that would be required to get the car back on the road. It came in at $1,470 or so, but he said he could do it for $1,300 of which over $1,000 was for the required part. I did some checking of my own after I looked at the car and knew what needed to be replaced. List aftermarket price for the part was around $600, and the dealer sells the original equipment manufacturer part for about $650. Indeed, the dealer I spoke to quoted me $950 total parts and labor for the job to be done at the dealership. Upon verifying the work to be done, I contacted AutoLab again. I informed them that the price they were asking for the part was over $400 more than what the dealership charges. That's almost double the going market rate. The service adviser said he'd do some checking, and the next day, he called me to confirm the dealership's price and match their quote for parts and labor. I ultimately had AutoLab perform the service because I didn't want to pay for another tow or for a $139 diagnostic fee on problem that was apparent as soon as the vehicle went up on the lift. (AutoLab would have won a third star had staff volunteered to waive or reduce diagnostic fees because the fault was so obvious once the vehicle was on the lift. I don't have a problem paying even $50 to put a car up on a lift, but $139 seems excessive in this case.) If I had not questioned and rejected the original quote or I did not know just a little about cars, I would have ended up paying $360 more than the going market rate to get the repair done. The excellent online reviews really made me want to trust AutoLab, but after my experience, I wonder if the owner knows what his staff is up to. At some point, I may encounter some unknown issue with my car that isn't as obvious as the one I had fixed at AutoLab. When that happens, I need to know that I can trust the mechanic to quote me a fair price for parts and not to attempt to sell me services that I do not need. Sadly, my experience with the overpriced estimate (for parts, not labor) and the recommended unnecessary work just isn't going to win AutoLab any repeat business from me. Pros: Approachable, responsive staff, timely repairs, final cost matched estimate given, guaranteed workmanship, Prompt response to inquiries, very good communication, offers courtesy ride to customer when repairs are being performed Cons: Recommended oil change that was not needed, tried to sell me timing belt job for over $1,000 (market rate is around $500), original quote for repair was way out of line with market rate (by about 30%), no cost savings compared to dealer. read more

Used to be a good place to have your car worked on. Not sure what happened to the staff or the owner. Didn't recognize a single sole. I got charged 170$ for them to shake a tire and tell me I have a bad wheel bearing. Never have been charged a fee for a quote before but apparently they are hard up for cash. Im guessing there are some serious issues at hand if you gotta shake down your regulars for payment right now. The pressure to fix my car and lying to me about saying you informed me there would be a charge regardless is complete and utter BS read more

I took my car to this place as their review were very good and it was nearby my office. Had been experiencing alerts on my dash that my oil pressure was too low on my Audi A4. After having my car all day they said I had two oil leaks and quoted me $1800! I told them I would need to wait on that. They charged me $125 for diagnostics in order to get my car back. In the meantime I took my car to get a 2nd opinion. A mechanic my father has trusted for 20 years. This shop let me know there are NO oil leaks at all and I simply needed an oil change, which cost me less than your shop charged me for diagnostics only. Thanks for showing me you guys try to take advantage of people. I will be sure to spread the word. read more

I had a totally different experience than other reviewers. My hunch is: friends of owners. We tried to use them for our business. Our fleet of 5 vans. Twice the message wasn't communicated from phone and person who dropped off and they didn't even know where the van came from (they turned around and blamed us) Another time they fixed one thing but not the other. Again a communication problem on their end. Finally the straw that broke the camel's back. They offered the possibility of a loaner van. When I asked about it while we had a van in (busiest business day for us of the year) and needed an alternative, we were told they just needed to empty it out and it would be ready before noon. Call 1:00 because we NEED it. Told the guy is "at lunch". Later I got chewed out by the owner for trying to manipulate the employee. The loaner was OFFERED to me. I literally have never in my life had a worse experience with a business. Never have I felt so humiliated by a business owner. I couldn't say worse things about these losers. read more

Recently visited this shop for a second opinion on an engine issue and was given a grave answer for my car. After taking it to another shop, I found out that the issue wasn't what they said it was and I would have spent thousands of dollars to have something fixed that didn't necessarily need it. I'm rating them a 3 stars because the shop seems like it could be legit but I wasn't overly impressed with my experience. UPDATE: Jason personally called me to talk through what he could do to help me and help his shop do better business which is great customer service and shows integrity. Thanks! read more