Boulder Valley Automotive

Discrimination against people with disabilities. I brought my van in for several things…read more They agreed to do 1 hr Diagnostic service for $185 with an engine issue. After 10 min it became clear they needed to get into the doghouse I have a conversion van so this meant moving a lot of stuff around. I also have a musculoskeletal disability, and it took me about 20 min to move the vast majority of the stuff which needed to be moved, which was a lot for me, I'm still in pain from it, but I did it because that's what needed to be done, but then I always need help with the 70 lb RV refrigerator. 2 min to do for an able bodied guy. mechanic agreed to do it Then they came back and said they couldn't get to the diagnostic stuff that day. And that if I came back: 1) They'd charge me $100 extra for moving the 70 lb RV fridge in and out. 2) They'd charge me twice as much as they had quoted for 1 hr diagnostic. When asked why the front desk drone blathered something about extra time getting in and out of the doghouse. which takes 5 min. I've taken this van to 6-7 mechanics over the years. When the doghouse has needed to be accessed, this has always been the process. It's never been a problem before. I go out of my way, even injuring myself, to do what I can. And then they help with the RV fridge, which only takes a minute. The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that "reasonable accommodations must be made for individuals with disabilities" To charge them more than twice as much is to punish them for having a disability. The fact that most people with disabilities are socio-economically impacted makes this doubly unethical. Whatever good qualities this shop has, Discrimination agains people with disabilities makes the difference and earns them a 1 star review.

I've been coming to Pellman's for years now; from oil change to parts replacement, they're the real…read moredeal. Honest, helpful and kind people with fair prices. Can't reccomend enough!

Hands On Auto Tech

(73 reviews)

I recently had the clutch begin to make noises so I had it towed to Hands on Auto Tech for a…read morediagnosis.. There was a problem with the communication surrounding the tow transfer so I started my experience with Hands on Auto Tech with some trepidation. Tom handled the situation and we moved onto the real problem with my truck. The diagnosis was the clutch so I approved the repair and waited a few days for the parts to arrive and the repair to proceed. After the clutch was replaced another problem with the operation of the clutch was discovered so I agreed to the additional repair and another day for repair. After a week I was reunited with my truck. The repair was costly, lengthy and unexpected but coming out the other side of this experience I learned a couple of lessons. 1. If you have your vehicle towed to a shop follow the tow truck to the shop and verify the transfer. 2. Communication and follow up throughout the repair are key Tom was great to deal with and I feel that he was honest with me about the repairs needed and the cost of those repairs. Having recently moved to the area I feel my vehicle maintenance and repair needs can be checked off the list. I can recommend Hands on Auto Tech to anyone needing an honest repair facility and Tom as a good guy to deal with.

Brought my '93 K-2500 ext. cab pickup in the previous week to get a rear differential gasket…read morereplace and oil change and for a mount piece for the engine oil filter, both of which were leaking. Got it back after a few short days and will be getting some further work done as time goes on. This truck had belonged to my former landlord whereupon his daughter sold it to me as the old boy had gone to a retirement facility. In his later years maintenance and repairs had been let go but being sturdy and strong running, I bought it and am slowly bringing it up to snuff and it is good in the event I should need to do any long distance traveling with it. . Attended the new shop opening, located just off I-25 and Colorado route 66, where I met Mr. Maggio's family and some of the other customers who call Hands On Autotech their home for vehicle repair and servicing. I first went there based on the recommendation of the Martino troubleshooter show on 630 KHOW AM radio; 10 AM - 2PM, M-F. My opinion is that Tom's shop takes something of a scientific approach to vehicle repair and will go more in depth with an analyses than another shop I had been to for an issue with my '99 Tahoe. As an EV owner himself I gather that Tom is up on the current tech, perhaps more than some other places who would have men of my age (68) from the "dinosaur era" of automotive tech working at their shops.

AutoHaus of Boulder

4.6

(46 reviews)

Just a short note to thank you for taking such great care of our vehicles. It's hard to find…read moresomeone trustworthy when the hood goes up and suddenly every strange noise sounds expensive. Your honesty, kindness, and great work give us confidence that we're not being sold blinker fluid or muffler bearings. Thanks for keeping our cars running and our stress levels low we truly appreciate you.

Honest, friendly service. Highly recommended! Appointments are easy to make and without long wait…read moretimes.

Hoshi Motors

I'm thankful to have found someone local who can help me with my Honda…read more Service was great Front Desk staff was kind.

Bought a used Subaru and noticed they were missing the 120k mile maintenance. The previous owners…read moreused Hoshi for the most recent oil change and I decided to take the vehicle here as well. Called and was able to set up an appointment with Judith to get the service done the following week. It was dropped off at 9am and received a call it was ready at 330. Judith was very friendly and helpful going over the vehicle maintenance that was done and what issues were found that may require some attention. There is a coffee shop next door and they do offer a ride for drop off or pick up if you need one when leaving your car with them. Michael is very nice and felt safe riding with him.

Rob’s Auto Repair

(55 reviews)

I'm in the process of selling my electric vehicle. I loaned the car to a potential buyer who took…read morethe vehicle to Rob's for a presale inspection, which included using an OBD diagnostic tool to check the vehicle status and look for fault codes. The vehicle did return a handful of fault codes, which the buyer had understandable concerns about. However, ultimately some of the faults were outdated and could be cleared without issue, and the remaining faults were all addressable. The main issue was that Rob's reported the "battery capacity" to the buyer as "about half," which was an immediate deal breaker for the buyer. When he shared this with me, I was deeply confused, as the range of the vehicle is still close to 100% of what it was when it was new. Using my own OBD diagnostic tool, I confirmed that the battery health was near 100%, and that's when I realized what had happened: the technician at Rob's had misinterpreted the *current* state of charge (which was about 50% at the time of the inspection) as the batteries total capacity. Figuring that this would be a simple matter to clear up, I called Rob's and spoke the the technician. From the moment he picked up the phone, was combative and indignant, and refused to acknowledge the error. When asked if I could come by to have the car scanned with a fully charged battery to confirm the error, he said he would charge me for the full cost of another presale inspection. The mistake of the technician and total lack of accountability cost me the sale of my vehicle. If their techs don't understand the difference between a battery's state of charge and total capacity, I certainly wouldn't trust them to do any work on my vehicle. Recommend looking elsewhere.

Best mechanic in town. Good people and fair prices. Had to come in super early and was so close to…read morebeing out of gas I literally had to ask him to help me push it to the front of the garage. Best mechanics in Boulder!

Independent Motors

4.3

(75 reviews)

We were looking for a garage closer than Aurora that we could trust. I saw some positive statements…read moreabout Independent Motors on NextDoor. I called them and liked how they sounded for my Subaru's 90k service. Not only did they do the service, they ended up charging less than the estimate! They didn't recommend anything I didn't need done. I will trust them with my car the next time it needs service. And possibly my husband's too.

Told the owner that the guy across the street was doing all rotors and brakes for about 600 He told…read moreme he could match that I left him with my car came back. He charged me for only two front rotors and brakes made it seem like all four were getting done and after I can't do anything. charged me for only two which were $600

Doc Automotive

(33 reviews)

Very upfront with pricing and what they were seeing. Loved having them work on my car,…read moreWill definitely be back!

I chose this place based on reviews and let me add my praise to this shop. Tamara was great when I…read morefirst called to schedule my truck for work. Henry called and explained their concerns with my vehicle and recommended fixes. No hard sell - no mission creep on fixes, just honest assessment with photos and understandable explanations by Henry. Vehicle repaired with a 3 year guarantee on their work. Just a trustworthy organization with good people helping the customer!

Repair Masters Automotive

4.4

(79 reviews)

On a sweltering 98° day, my AC gave out and I brought my car into Repair Masters in Boulder…read moreexpecting the worst--a leaking compressor and a huge repair bill. Not only did they diagnose the issue quickly, but instead of replacing the part (as I was quoted elsewhere), they were able to repair it--saving me a ton of money. I've honestly never had that kind of honesty and transparency at any other local auto repair shop. These folks are the real deal. Repair Masters has earned my trust--and my business--for life.

Repair Master Automotive services was very helpful and accommodating for our vehicle repair. They…read morewere communicative with us. They offered us a couple of options which allowed us to choose an affordable solution. I highly recommend there auto repair service.

Grease Monkey

4.0

(112 reviews)

They are always available, always helpful, always fast, and always great! This is THE place to go…read morefor all Boulder locals, I get all of the work on my car done here as Ive found them more reliable and affordable than other auto shops in the area. This is a great local business and I highly recommend it!

Great friendly service, manager made me feel at home, nice new chairs in the waiting room…read moreWaiting room upgrade is great along with the free coffee

Discount Tire

(161 reviews)

As promised, I made an appointment to repair a small leak in a tire, and my Jeep was returned…read morewithin an hour, perhaps less, but never received a text to let me know the vehicle was ready. Happily, receiving the text didn't matter because I was in the nearby Outback Saloon enjoying myself. Still, a deal's a deal. No text, Four Stars.

I noticed my window was cracked after getting my winter tires swapped out. When I asked the…read moreassistant manager he said it was like that before I came in. I just had a crack fixed so I knew it was not. Luckily I have a dashcam and when I played back the video an employee is seen using the air compressor hose and spraying it at co-workers. At one point he sprayed towards my car and hardware blew off of a cart and hit my window. Hopefully they make it right.

Hoshi Motors

I'm thankful to have found someone local who can help me with my Honda…read more Service was great Front Desk staff was kind.

Bought a used Subaru and noticed they were missing the 120k mile maintenance. The previous owners…read moreused Hoshi for the most recent oil change and I decided to take the vehicle here as well. Called and was able to set up an appointment with Judith to get the service done the following week. It was dropped off at 9am and received a call it was ready at 330. Judith was very friendly and helpful going over the vehicle maintenance that was done and what issues were found that may require some attention. There is a coffee shop next door and they do offer a ride for drop off or pick up if you need one when leaving your car with them. Michael is very nice and felt safe riding with him.

Pellman's Automotive Service

Discrimination against people with disabilities. I brought my van in for several things…read more They agreed to do 1 hr Diagnostic service for $185 with an engine issue. After 10 min it became clear they needed to get into the doghouse I have a conversion van so this meant moving a lot of stuff around. I also have a musculoskeletal disability, and it took me about 20 min to move the vast majority of the stuff which needed to be moved, which was a lot for me, I'm still in pain from it, but I did it because that's what needed to be done, but then I always need help with the 70 lb RV refrigerator. 2 min to do for an able bodied guy. mechanic agreed to do it Then they came back and said they couldn't get to the diagnostic stuff that day. And that if I came back: 1) They'd charge me $100 extra for moving the 70 lb RV fridge in and out. 2) They'd charge me twice as much as they had quoted for 1 hr diagnostic. When asked why the front desk drone blathered something about extra time getting in and out of the doghouse. which takes 5 min. I've taken this van to 6-7 mechanics over the years. When the doghouse has needed to be accessed, this has always been the process. It's never been a problem before. I go out of my way, even injuring myself, to do what I can. And then they help with the RV fridge, which only takes a minute. The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that "reasonable accommodations must be made for individuals with disabilities" To charge them more than twice as much is to punish them for having a disability. The fact that most people with disabilities are socio-economically impacted makes this doubly unethical. Whatever good qualities this shop has, Discrimination agains people with disabilities makes the difference and earns them a 1 star review.

I've been coming to Pellman's for years now; from oil change to parts replacement, they're the real…read moredeal. Honest, helpful and kind people with fair prices. Can't reccomend enough!

Boulder Motors

5.0

(5 reviews)

I found a vehicle that we like so much listed for sale by Boulder Motors. I made an appointment to…read morecheck and test drive this vehicle. Bill, the owner of Boulder Motors enthusiastically accommodated us during a holiday just so we can see and test drive this vehicle. What a guy! Bill answered all our questions with such sincerity and pleasure. He even told us to take our time in test driving the vehicle so that we can see and feel how well it drives. Most importantly, Bill never pressured us to get into buying the vehicle. He was more concerned we are happy with our decision. I've never seen such a person who is so helpful and understanding. Bill's demeanor kept my wife and I so relax and at ease. What a pleasure dealing with Boulder Motors! Boulder Motors will always be in our hearts and minds!

I was looking to purchase a car and decided to try the auction route. The owner, Bill Bunch, was…read morehappy to sit down with me for as long as I needed while I picked his brain. We previewed several vehicles that were going to hit auction later that week, and came up with a budget. He was able to seal the deal on my first choice at a very reasonable price, and he took my vehicle in as trade. I had a great experience, and saved a ton of money going the auction route.

Precision Auto Glass - Boulder

4.9

(34 reviews)

Had a windshield replaced. Price was the best of multiple local companies. Sarah was very helpful…read morewith the quote, Jeremy was very communicative onsite. He worked quickly and efficiently. Great company!

Just had Kevin from Precision Auto swing by for a front windshield replacement for my Toyota…read more4Runner. He called to give a heads up of exactly when he would be here, was ontime, and did fast and high quality work. VIN # window lines up perfectly - awesome new piece of glass in less than an hour and in my drive way. Highly recommend this outfit and Kevin as well.

Accurate Powder Coating

5.0

(5 reviews)

I've had numerous parts, from H-D to industrial, done my the team at Accurate. Always friendly,…read morefast and quality service. Fair prices too. Check them out!

This bird, made out of recycled tools, was fried in the Marshall Fire. I took it to Accurate Powder…read moreCoating in Arvada hoping they could fix the wing and save it. They did an amazing job! Makenna explained I could clear coat it as a memento (nope!) or do any color combo I wanted. It honestly looks cooler now than when I bought it last October!!

Jiffy Lube

3.1

(231 reviews)

I'm normally not the type to take my car in to get the oil changed as I do most of the work myself,…read morebut all my stuff has been in storage so I settled after getting a coupon in the mail... Come to find it would still cost me nearly $70 to get a simple oil change and then to try and be upselled with the old "cabin air filter" trick for NEARLY $50? To think there are people falling for this scam everyday. Was even offered a simple coolant flush for close to $200. Ridiculous. A cabin air filter costs $8 on Amazon and takes 5 minutes to install and a coolant flush is a relatively simple job that can be done by someone with little to no mechanical experience. If you need any real work done on your car, please.. just go to an honest REAL mechanic. Do not fall for these corporate rip offs.

The groupon is a great deal and has helped my through some tough times, but every time I go in,…read morethey try to upsell me hard. The first time, they told I needed a new air filter, which I had just changed a month prior. The past two visits, they've told me I needed to change my differential fluids and showed me how my fluid was thin and pale. I took my car in to my regular mechanic and had it checked. They reported that the fluid was fine and looked like it had never been checked. While I value the oil change service at Jiffy Lube, I don't appreciate being scammed and pressured for an upsell. Seems to be a Boulder thing. I won't be going back.

Super Rupair

3.4

(70 reviews)

I took my Forrester in for the 65k service and explained that i was going on a major roadtrip so I…read moreasked them to look the car over for safety. We had the battery die on us multiple times when the auto-start kicked in leaving us temporarily stranded in traffic with our kid/family in the car. Pretty disappointed in Super Rupair's response when they happened to reach out for feedback today. Lesson learned, don't take anything for granted for a major service interval or a requested "safety check." ALWAYS specify the work you want done and don't leave anything to common sense. Full exchange here so i don't dramaticize anything: Hi! This is [technician], from Super Rupair. Just checking-in to make sure the Forester has been running well since your last visit. How's it running? [me] - we took it on a trip and had a lot of electrical issues, actually. The battery died when the autostart kicked in and we had to jump it. Do you all normally check the battery /alternator health for a routine service? [tech] We don't check the battery on any of our services unless it's requested. Those start/stop batteries can be temperamental for sure

Bought an old Forester from their sales wing, and been taking it back for oil and repairs regularly…read morefor a few years now. So far so good. A few things have come up, but I've never felt upsold on extras, and I'm happy with how the car runs.

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Michael M.

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2

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12 years ago

I started going here for oil changes and to get my manual transmission gear oil changed because it is within walking distance of my job. They are very honest and their pricing is fair. I keep my car in good shape and they didn't push any unnecessary services on me, which I consider to be the sign of a good shop. Even as they discussed my car approaching 100K miles, they assured me that there aren't any specific things that need to be done. I already knew this to be true based on my car's owner's manual maintenance schedule. Most importantly, they stand by their work. After getting my gear oil changed, I felt as though my Mazda 3 wasn't shifting as smoothly. After doing some forum searching, it seems that my transmission is a little picky and a synthetic 75w90 is basically required. BVA used their bulk 80w90, which I wasn't mad about because I didn't specify anything ahead of time. I asked Curtis about it and they replaced the fluid with Redline synthetic at no charge. I was expecting to at least pay some for the new oil, but it just goes to show that their customer service is above outstanding. I will be returning to them for all my service needs! read more

Josh B.

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1

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5 years ago

I hadn't driven my car for a while because of the pandemic and one day, it just wouldn't turn over without a jump. I personally tried replacing the battery, I checked the fuses, nothing helped. Eventually, I took it to BVA and they had to replace the alternator, but it turned out that the situation also required that the battery and PCM be replaced. Darren and Curtis were both really great and helped me out tremendously during a difficult time. The repairs were more expensive than I had anticipated, but not as expensive as they could have been thanks to them, and they were both so patient and understanding with all of the questions I had. My car is running perfectly now. Thanks guys. read more

Ryan B.

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2

0

14 years ago

I have a 96 Honda Accord that Billy, Curtis and the boys have been servicing for nearly a decade. I make the commute from Arvada just because I know I will be taken care of by BVA. They are swift to fix my car problems and keep me constantly informed as to progress and make every effort to keep my costs down. I have NEVER had a problem with this company. With my experiences with BVA, Todd from Evergreen seems to be embelishing a story of some sort, as I have never had any issues such as this. My Honda has 170,000, and with BVA's help, It should reach 300,000 with no problems. My family and I thank you Billy and Curtis!!! You guys are truly the cream of the crop! read more

Dean D.

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1

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7 years ago

Honest and straight forward! I have a 99' jeep cherokee and brought it in to them because it was shutting off randomly while driving (I had no idea what was causing this but it was very unsafe). Within a few hours they called me and had the diagnoses. There prices are right where they should be and they clearly are not trying to extort customers without automotive knowledge like some other shops out there! I think there are few auto shops out there with the same integrity and fairness. I'll only be coming here from now on! read more

Sumer S.

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1

0

14 years ago

In a big city it can be hard to find a trustworthy mechanic. Several years ago a friend recommended I go to BVA and have not gone anywhere since. I have three cars and anytime work needs to be done I take them to BVA. They dedicate the necessary time to make sure they understand the problem and go out of their way to make you feel take care of. They are very honest and have very reasonable rates. They are a great team and I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Kim H.

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2

0

8 years ago

A shop that DOESN'T make you feel stupid. I can't say enough great things about Curtis and Mike - they're always upfront, reliable, quick, and great at communicating. I find their pricing to be on the very low end whenever I go in, and I appreciate their honest and straight-forward approach (usually telling me what I DON'T need to have done right now, not all the little things I "could" have done). They'll always have my business. read more

Darren C.

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2

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14 years ago

I have been going to BVA for 3 years now. Billy and his staff are great and always reliable. They have helped me keep my 175k + miles Nissan and Toyota running in tip-top shape. Every time I compare their rates to the dealer, they win by 20% or more. I couldn't be more happy with their work and the way they recommend what needs to be done now and what can wait if I want to. A great shop. read more

Heather P.

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1

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8 years ago

I took my car in because my brakes were grinding and needed an oil change. They said my brake system and rotors were fine, just needed cleaned and re-greased. It's been a little over a month now and all is still well. VERY appreciative they didn't try to tell me I needed any unnecessary parts/repairs. Will definitely be going back for future maintenance and repairs. read more

Allie S.

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2

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10 years ago

I called several local shops about how much it would cost to remove a stripped bolt so I could replace my license plates. Not only did these guys give me the most reasonable quote, they got me in and out within 15 minutes, put on my new plates, and didn't charge me. And they're nice, too. Seriously great service. read more

John R.

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3

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10 years ago

Top notch quality and service. I brought my truck in to have a bad brake job from another mechanic looked at, and they couldn't have been more professional and helpful. Warrantied the problem and then some. I would definitely trust these guys with my vehicle in the future. read more

Bernadette R.

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1

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8 years ago

Impeccable service. Had transmission rebuilt on 2008 Ford Escape with about 170K miles along with other repairs. It drives like a new car. Amazing service and workmanship. I will take all of may present and future vehicles to them... I am impressed. read more

Linda Y.

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4

3

26 days ago

this shop is the best! they genuinely looked out for me and took care of my car so i could get home safely without any hassle. just a genuine, honest, knowledgeable, caring team. i wish i could give more stars! read more

Craig W.

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3

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14 years ago

I have always gotten great results from Billy and the guys at Boulder Valley. The work I have had done was always at a reasonable rate and in a timely manner. I highly recommend Boulder Valley! read more

Silvia I.

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2

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7 years ago

BVA is simply the best! Honest, thorough and conveniently located. The staff is friendly and the shop is well-run and clean. So glad I found them--so is is my Explorer! read more

Cameron D.

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2

0

9 years ago

Competitive prices, flexible, and they recommended against doing the more expensive option. This seems like the kind of place that really wants repeat business! read more

Will M.

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4

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10 years ago

Fantastic shop with excellent customer service. Fair prices for the work I've had done, so far. This will be my go-to shop in Boulder, I highly recommend them. read more

Anna L.

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1

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7 years ago

These guys are the BOMB!!! I called w/emergency break job, and they fit me right in! They went above & beyond... Thanks, guys!!! Forever greatful!!! read more

Steve C.

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1

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14 years ago

Billy and his staff are always professional, they service 3 of my vehicles and always give you an honest quote and stick by their work.

Carlos C.

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10

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3 years ago

Always a blessing to find a great auto shop. Great work at a fair price.

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