Honest and quality work. The team is straightforward and a pleasure to work with. They've kept multiple vehicles of mine in great shape!

My experience was friendly and left me feeling cared about. I arrived at 7 am, Colin came out and began looking under the hood within 5 minutes. This day I had a front motor mount replaced, serpentine belt and a leaky type gasket on the radiator. By 1:30 it was complete and ready to pickup. I needed much more taken care of but finances didn't allow. It took a couple days to notice the hanging back passenger wheel fender had been lifted and attached back in place while there. This was absolutely the kindest action I'd felt in a long time. Fair Pricing, Trustworthy, Explained all other future repairs and explained upkeep of the engine in my language. Thank you Colchin Team and shout out to Colin for your patience and awesome bedside manner. Kathy Huk read more

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I will have to say, this place is phenomenal for my first time. I called several shops to get an estimate on an issue that was brought to me that needed to get fixed. I was told I would get a call back or the only way they could give me an estimate was by bringing my vehicle in. Keep in mind I already knew what needed to be done and was shown in a video. I called Colchin and without hesitation Josh was open to hearing me out. He investigated and called me back with my options. From the moment I called Colchin to the moment I dropped off my car and the moment I picked up my car. It was such a pleasant service to have. Everyone at Colchin is so hospitable and I would recommend this business for all your vehicle needs. read more

Great customer service very friendly did a great job in a timely manner employees really polite very good service and my vehicle is fixed reasonable pricing read more

This shop has done work for my parents as well as myself and they always do a really terrific job. They communicate well and are very explanatory about their work, and are always so friendly to speak with. Their work is always done in a timely manner and I will definitely be returning!! read more

We are pleased to give Colchin Automotive a 5-start rating. They have truly earned it! Always honest, friendly and get the job done right. We were so thankful our son recommended Colchin Automotive to us, we no longer worry about where to take our vehicles for service. read more

If you're not a car guy then a trip to the repair shop is a leap of faith. Sometimes the cost estimates seem largely hypothetical and the proffered time frames bear no attachment to truth or even a recognizable reality. I am happy to report that my faith in Colchin Automotive has been wondrously rewarded on many occasions. Highly recommended. read more

I am so appreciative for the excellent job you guys did for me. I called this morning and spoke with Josh about brakes and rotors. He called me back shortly thereafter with a quote and the go-ahead on bringing my car in today. Got a call this afternoon letting me know that the ride was ready and to come by and pick it up when I'm ready. Josh let me know about an issue that was potentially causing my brake pads to wear quicker than they should- and let me know they took care of it. On top of the fantastic service and care from Josh and Jason, the pricing was completely reasonable. I happened to get a quote from a chain store the night before-- I saved quite having the work done at Colchin. I couldn't be happier guys. I found my new shop. read more

Great local auto shop in Arvada. I found them because they are right down the street from my house, but after coming in to get our new (used) vehicle serviced I wouldn't hesitate driving across town to come see them. Very polite and honest family owned business that I look forward to doing business with in the future! read more

The guys over at Colchin Automotive are excellent as always. Collin helped me figure out my diagnostics in a pinch so I could have my emissions testing done. Excellent customer service and great conversation. Thanks so much Colchin!! read more

I've taken my vehicles to Todd at Colchin Automotive for over 20 years, I've never had a bad experience with them! Their professionalism, expertise and pricing make every visit worthwhile. Josh and Jason keep you updated throughout the day, so there are no surprises when you pick up your car. They take the time when you do arrive to explain all they did and any potential upcoming service you may need. Colchin Automotive is a business you can trust. read more

Great place to get your car fixed. Fantastic customer service. Told me exactly what they would do to my car. Outstanding service and quality. Will return for all my car needs. read more

They deserve more than 3 views. They are terrific. They are, simply, a garage with professional mechanics and the proper equipment. The owner is on site running things. Josh, the nice young man who answers the phone, has a great deal of mechanical knowledge. I ask tons of questions and he has always been patient and pleasant. The lobby/waiting area is clean, orderly and comfortable. The garage itself is clean and orderly. The mechanics are clean and friendly and professional and good at what they do. I have been the grateful recipient of Clay's expertise. If you want a great garage with a great staff in whom you can have complete confidence then call Colchin, discuss the issue, make an appointment, and bring your vehicle. I need to point out that these are highly competent professionals with expensive equipment. They charge for everything they do. No freebies. This is as it should be. Their timer has real value. You will get more value per dollar here because you will get accurate information and reasonable solutions. They have done 2 pre purchase inspections of used cars. They were thorough and detailed and complete. They have serviced my Subaru. 2 weeks ago I happily joyfully forked over the $300 they charged to diagnose and fix my 4Runner. Found 2 vacuum leaks under the hood, a saggy transmission mount, and a very dirty MAF. They zip tied the vacuum hoses and thoroughly cleaned the MAF. I will replace the tranny mount myself. Bring your car here. read more

They did a great job on major engine repairs on my GTI. I'd trust them for any of my friends.

I was very pleased with the service and amount of time it took for Colchin Automotive took for my car. They were very friendly and gave me more information about my car than I had ever previously gotten from any other car repair shop. read more

Really friendly staff. The waiting area was clean and comfortable. They were detail oriented and helpful. Brought my Jetta In for an oil change and they replaced my cracked plastic cover for free. I think I found a place I trust to work on our Shelby and Land Cruiser. read more

We've been using Colchin for 20plus years; a great family-owned business (& they must treat their employees well because there's been very little turnover throughout the years.) Great customer service ...... recently they helped advise our college-aged daughter on ideas for best dependable used cars when she was needing to buy something, fielding her phone calls with grace & guidance. They've always dealt with us honestly (one time they called to tell us that they'd accidentally damaged something on the engine when our car was in for routine maintenance, & that they were going to make it right - & they did!) Another time (we'd dropped off a car for an oil change) - they called to tell us that we were "early" on its maintenance schedule, & that an oil change wasn't needed at that point in time. They've earned our trust, as they could've easily NOT brought these things to our attention. I also really like that they always provide a printout of items that will require future attention, so customers can be knowledgable about what to expect & plan for. To Josh & Colin & Todd (& all the others who've taken good care of us) - a heartfelt thank you! Colchin is definitely a 5-star business that anyone can use with confidence. read more

these guys are fantastic. They are polite, inexpensive and very professional. I particularly like the fact that they discuss the car and its issues without talking down to you as a "non-expert". They give you options about what needs to be done and tell you the consequences of not doing it . The news they've given us hasn't always been good but I am confident that their recommendations were. Good service, good price and a high level of trust. read more

I've had many interactions with the Colchins' on many business transactions and they are top notch business people and mechanics. You can't have repairs done by a more professional, ethical shop! Kudos to the Colchins! Tina K. read more

Colchin Automotive came highly recommended from friends in the automotive industry. After a couple of visits there, we won't return. We had one of our cars in for repairs. When I picked it up, I had trouble starting it and MULTIPLE warning lights came on! Lights that were not on before. I turned it off and grabbed one of the service writers (Josh or Jason). The car wouldn't start. He felt it was a dead battery. I was told a bad battery could effect the computers. HMMMM!?!?! Yes it's a older battery and it was a cold day but the car had been starting fine. Even after very cold days in the mountains. They charged the battery and reset the computer. This seemed to fix it. Talking to our automotive industry friends they said mechanics probably played the car's radio while they worked on it and ran the battery down. This is not an uncommon occurrence. I wonder how much wear and tear this placed on our battery? The car has NO starting issues since then. Even after more cold days in the mountains. Our son has an older Jeep. It was having handling and a few other issues. We ask Colchin to do an inspection on it. They came back with a long list of issues. Which was to be expected. Being a Jeep with 150K miles. They also said to expect more issues with being a Jeep with this kind of mileage. That he should trade it before it got to 200K miles. I appreciated honesty and this recommendation. One issue needed to be handled right away. We did this repair. Which wound up being quite a bit more expensive than the estimate. Afterward, his Jeep developed a stalling issue. Being a broke college student, he did some research on the internet. A clogged fuel filter could be the issue. It didn't appear to be a difficult repair. He bought the part but we wound up not being able to do it. He took it to Colchin for them to install his part. They broke his replacement fuel filter and charged him for a new part. They claimed he was sold a part than had been on the shelf for a long time and had become brittle. HMMMM!!! In all three cases, their prices seemed high. About the amount I would have expected from a dealer's repair shop. The lobby/waiting area is clean, orderly and comfortable. The garage itself is clean and neat. The service writers Josh and Jason are both knowable, helpful and friendly. However, three strikes and you're out! read more

I had some problems with my Jeep Cherokee and the check engine light coming on. They had me bring it in, even though there were not appointments available. They checked the codes and drove it around on their lunch hour, and found that it was probably a false alarm. Codes cleared, a little advice and I was on my way. When I pulled out my wallet to pay they just looked at me and said "don't worry about it" Then explained to me that they like to charge for actual work done, not just checking something for one of their customers. I've been looking for a shop I can trust for a while, and I think I've found it. Great job Colchin! read more

Colchin's is about as good as an automotive repair shop gets...Their front of the house personnel (Jason & Josh) are courteous, knowledgeable, professional and HONEST. They are up-front and will give you a truthful appraisal of what absolutely needs to be fixed, and what work can be deferred to save you $$$$. Their estimates are honest and usually on target. They communicate often and effectively letting customers know how the work is progressing, if they have run into any problems, and if costs are on target or escalating (i.e., no surprises when it's time to pick-up your car). All of their mechanics are top-notch and well trained. This shop has clearly invested in a big way to ensure their staff possesses the necessary expertise and tools to work on domestic cars, foreign models, and diesels. Todd Colchin (founder/owner) is a world-class mechanic in his own right and does an outstanding, hands-on job overseeing quality control to make sure each and every job is done right and guarantees his shop's repairs with the sincerity/understanding that his name and reputation are on the line with each customer. Thanks to Todd and his crew for keeping my cars on the road (Ford F-150 w/ 174K miles; BMW w/ 123K miles; Lexus GX470 w/48K miles). Like I tell my friends: "if you want your car or truck fixed right the first time without any BS....take your car/truck to Colchin's...." read more

Very Clean and professional shop, not your local junkyard neighborhood shop! I will only take my CTS-V there. Jason the service advisor is very knowledgeable and Cody the mechanic does a perfect job on my car everytime for all my upgrades and modifications. read more

It's been two years since I last wrote about these guys and I've done business with them since then. I guess it's been 20+ years that we've had this relationship. There have been numerous times when these guys could have fixed a problem I thought I had, but it turned out that I did not. What I was thinking was a major issue was minor. They could have scammed me on this and I would have never known. But, they did not. They found the minor problem and I avoided paying literally hundreds of dollars. I don't think these guys are the cheapest around, but I know that you get what you pay for-- especially in this business. These guys are honest, professional, and just really nice people. They have replaced parts under their warranty, including labor. They do this because they have a very high business ethic and moral responsibility. It's hard to find people who will take care of you and they will do exactly what they say. Mistakes - of course they occasionally make mistakes. Who doesn't? But the most important thing is that they back up their work and remedy whatever the mistake was. All with no BS. read more