the edited-shortened edition. Purchased a used '13 Jeep GC @…read morea dealer in Denver last autumn and last friday I brought it to our local dealer to remove the snowtires, check the factory recalls and to have an oil-filter change (first one while in our possession of the vehicle). They were unable to remove oil pan drain plug and said the bolt head became "rounded" with repeated attempts and that the oil pan would need to be replaced at a subsequent visit & at a cost of $1400 (initially I was told over the phone 1400 and later was told between 1100-1400). I was told the ONLY alternative was to remove the oil pan but that I could contact the dealership conglomerate that last changed the oil in Boulder and/or that my auto insurance company might reimburse us for the necessary repair. I asked if the oil pan drain plug could be removed by some method or drilled out....No. When I picked up the vehicle, I reviewed the printed invoice (#1 - 01F: CHANGE OIL AND FILTER ON A GAS ENGINE Work performed by _____ COULDN'T PERFORM LOF. DRAIN PLUG WOLD NOT COME OUT. RECOMMENDED OIL PAN REPLACEMENT. CUSTOMER DECLINED and scheduled the earliest available return appt for the oil pan in two weeks. At home, I crawled under the vehicle to view the rounded drain plug bolt head and found the bolts on the skid plate didn't appear to have been touched (to remove the skid plate for better tool access like with a pipe wrench) and GOOGLE searched (rounded oil pan drain plug head). Monday, drove to Doc's Auto Clinic to discuss the use of pipe wrench after removal of the skid plate vs. an alternative method like an Irwin bolt grip socket and to schedule the next available appt. Doc reassured me that he couldn't recall having to replace an oil pan because of stuck-rounded oil pan drain plug. Yesterday (thursday) @ Doc's, the "rounded" drain plug did require two bolt grip sockets (first one cracked) for removal but didn't require removal of the skid plate. In their opinion a flush of the crankcase was not required, based on inspection of the drained oil (coincided with previous documentation of the oil changes/mileage on the Carfax when we purchased the car). They placed/gently torqued in a new magnetic drain plug (I had prepurchased @ auto parts store), replaced the filter and filled the crankcase with synthetic blend (my request) all for $60. Happily (relieved), my credit card payment and thank yous were accompanied by a couple of cold, six packs of assorted microbrews from Arctic Liquors and my assurance that both of our vehicles would now be serviced by Doc and his adept team. The four indiividuals that I had any contact with (@ Doc's) could not have been more professional, amiable, competent and confidence inspiring. Disclaimer-My only previous contact with any of the individuals at Doc's was with Doc during a group mtb trip to the Hillyard-Fowler-10th Mtn Div hut last summer. (On the drive home I did stop by the dealership to cancel the oil pan replacement appt, speak with the service manager about the experience-outcome and that we would no longer be bringing our vehicles to their service dept-previously 10 yr relationship with 4 vehicles).

1-Off is 1 and done! Stay far away from this family-owned rip-off joint. Asked, "How much is an…read moreoil change?" I was quoted that it would be between $125 - $150, depending on how many quarts of oil was needed. Okay, dropped my vehicle off the next day for an oil change. Picked it up later that afternoon, $285 said the girl at the desk. The owner/manager came out and gave me some BS reason why it was twice as much as quoted and twice as much as any oil change, I had ever done prior. Steer clear of this place for sure!

Let me just say- I went to this shop earlier today. I was so impressed by the great and quick…read moreservice that I took time this very evening to write this review. First- I called a couple other shops first and they could not see me within the span of several weeks. I get it, busy days. Then I called Rush's. From the moment the phone was answered I was treated like family. The woman who made the appointment was the kindest person- I felt like I had called my aunt! Then I was an hour late for my appointment. I had written the time down wrong- totally my fault. They accommodated me instantly anyway and had no issue or attitude with me! Amazing service and wonderful kind folks.

Very unprofessional & a lot of attitude. I have had many unpleasant experiences at this shop!! The…read moreonly reason I decided to write this review is I have had continuously bad experiences there and I would rather someone else not have a bad day. If you're wondering why I kept going back I needed the SmartStart service. If you don't know what that is, it is an interlock device in your car. If you're needing to get any services done for SmartStart I wish you luck through this experience but Rush's has overcharged me multiple times !!!!! My experience with this auto shop is quite unbelievable. Thumbs down!!

Literally called Mikes shop TOO early in AM and couldn't believe he picked up Xmas week. Had driven…read moremy wife's Jeep to Airport to get my grandson and noticed some shake. When I got out I checked tires and front right was cupping and very worn due to us not rotating tires consistently. My bad...My whole family grandkids visiting us and I was feeling sick about taking the chance with bad tires up front. I went to his shop to get his expert opinion and he said he was slammed with jobs. I think he saw how desperate I was he said he'd slip me in and rotated and balanced my wheels in 20 minutes! Said tires were in need of replacing soon but would suffice till after holidays! He saved the day and I'll be able to sleep knowing we are safer. Jeep ran smooth and true. It's the little things that make Great Service. We are truly grateful.

Called Mike at 415 on a Thursday about an oil leak and he got me in immediately ..& fixed the issue…read morein record time ! Funny , knowledgeable and lightning fast ! I will be returning to him for my vehicle needs. Thank you Mike !

I had a good experience with Brent and Repair Dynamics. I was able to make an appointment quickly…read moreand even though he was booked a few weeks out, he let me tow my car to the lot in case there was an earlier opening. I communicated the symptoms of my engine issues and he was responsive via email. Since there wasn't an earlier opening, he worked on my car day of appointment. He uses a platform called Tekmetric, which breaks down repairs by cost, description, photos. Brent was also communicative via text after I had questions about the estimate. For parts / labor, it wasn't a cheap repair and his turnaround time was professional. It was great to find someone in Steamboat that could easily service a '04 VW GTI.

Change break pads for $800. Engine smell burning after a pick up my vehicle. Owner unprofessional…read more I have to go a different place to fix the noise in my breaks.

After driving through lots of ice and snow this year, I noticed a wire hanging from underneath the…read morecarriage of my car last week. It looked pretty sinister, and I had no idea how or what had happened and how costly it would be to fix - needless to say, this concerned me a ton! I'm new to Steamboat, so I asked around and had two people recommend Bob Wallace's services to me. One even said, that he was, by far, the best mechanic in town. Right off the bat, I liked Bob. He was super friendly, plus his shop was neat and orderly and both he and the employee I met were courteous and attentive. I had no idea how long it would take to diagnose the problem, but I brought my 2017 Audi wagon there and hoped for the best. Within an hour, I got a message from Bob that the car was fixed. The wire was actually a hose and a wire that had been dislodged from the frame of the car. Bob put it on the lift, cleaned it up in and around the bracket anchor and got it put back together securely. When completed, he texted and even explained what happened by showing some before and after photos. When I came by later to pick up the car, Bob would not take any money for the work that he did, which just blew me away! Not only did this guy do great work, but he was quick, thorough, and did an amazing job. I would recommend Wallace Auto to anyone in or around the Steamboat area! ** Just an FYI, I did not get paid for this glowing endorsement. :)

Easily one of the most reliable, honest, and value for your money auto repair shops in route County…read moreand surrounding areas! Completely honest and highly knowledgeable. This is my first and only choice in the valley.

I don't usually do reviews but I HAVE to. My 15 pass was totaled and it was a pain to find a new…read moreone, were in PA and found exactly what we wanted at steamboat motors. Jeremy was amazing and made this entire process such a breeze, especially after going thru an accident. THANK YOU

I found a truck I was interested in at Steamboat Motors. Being 3 hours away, I started with a…read morephone call and was lucky enough to get Alexa Cano on the phone. I told her what I needed to help me make a decision on driving 3 hours to see the vehicle. She had her mechanics put the vehicle up on the lift and took all the pictures I asked for. Within 10 minutes I knew it would be worth the drive. I booked an appointment with Alexa for the following Monday. She communicated with me the entire time letting me know everything was ready for my arrival. When I arrived, she had the truck out front and ready for a test drive, then helped me go through the carfax and check everything out. Once we landed on an acceptable price she introduced me to Josh, her manager. He was as nice as Alexa and again made the process easy. I am now the proud owner of a new to me Ford Truck! Thank you Alexa for your professionalism and attention to detail. If I am in the market again you will be my first call!

Good service. Front desk had great customer service! Got me straight away. They checked everything…read moreand gave me a good report of all items checked afterwards.

First of all Yampa Valley Tire Pros is now Colorado Car Care. We arrived in Steamboat after 5 hours…read moreof driving at 5 pm with the tire pressure light on. The next morning we were at Colorado Car Care at 9am and David Medrano was amazing. We had a puncture and inner wall damage. Unrepairable. David called all over within 50 miles. No one had our tire size. We had to be in Greeley by 4pm the next day. David called all over and had the tires delivered from Denver by 9am the next morning. We were on the road by 11am. We can not thank David Medrano enough for his excellent customer service. He saved the purpose of our trip. For that matter everyone in the shop was super friendly and helpful. We felt like family when we left. THANK YOU!

We needed to have satellite radio installed. These guys did it quickly and made it look very…read moreprofessional.

These guys were fantastic! While traveling across the country for six months I hit a terrible storm…read morein Yellowstone and my rhino awning was thrashed. After speaking with the operator and the manager I was able to order the parts and they were able to squeeze me in last minute. They delivered fantastic service and delivered quickly. They did a fantastic job and they were a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this business!