We found Hands on Auto Tech from a friend at work. Boy am I glad we did. We could not find a auto shop that doesn't rip you off. Tom and his staff is the first shop you can trust. Tom doesn't play games and tells you what you need to know. One great thing with hands on is they stand behind their work. We have 2 older SUV's that with high miles and need work done from time to time. Tom keeps the cars running and he really cares about his customers. We had our GMC Envoy in for a check engine light. The crew went to work on it. I picked it up and the next day the light was back on. Tom said it was another issue. Tom fixed the problem and didn't charge me another dime. I have many stories I could share like getting a quote for work and they were able to do the work faster and took $300. off the bill. Most places wouldn't have said anything and would have charge me the total quote price. I wouldn't have known. when you have a vehicle that needs service, you're going to have to pay someone, try Hands On Auto Tech for a auto shop you can trust. Tom will take care of you. Plus he saves me when he hooks me up with a vehicle to drive. Great Service. If he keeps up with honest auto repairs, he's going to need a bigger shop!!! Mike W Erie Co. read more

Went in because I thought I needed a brake job and it turns out it was something minor. Hands on is hands down the most honest mechanic I've been to. read more

After struggling to get the AC in our truck fixed, these guys did it while we waited. I expected to have to leave it but since I lived far away, they tested it on the spot, found a wiring issue, and fixed it... For far less than anyone else who had tried. I was almost too cold driving home. 100% recommend this place!!! read more

What a great find! I was lucky to move to Longmont and unexpectantly discover the best and most honest mechanic I've ever met. Tom, his wife Laura, and the entire team treat every customer as if they were a part of their family. You can tell right away observing the interactions they have with all of their customers. I doubt if anyone will be more caring and fair with your money than Hands-On Auto Tech. Incredible. read more

They saved me about $1,800 in repairs! They do their research and work hard to provide the best and most affordable solution. They also have at least one loaner car for customers to use, which is so helpful! However, it can take a long time to get in since they are a smaller shop, so be sure to call ahead to see if they have any availability. read more

I took my car Ford Focus 2010 to have a leaky gasket fixed. They went through & looked at a number of other items that the car needed (front struts / rear shocks) etc. They really did a thorough inspection to my car & gave me a sheet explaining what was needed. It had been sometime since I had quality servicing like this. I left the car for a day & they were able to get all the items on the list completed. They stayed late since they knew I needed the vehicle to get home that night. The owner "Tom" really knows his stuff. His lead mechanic was also very knowledgeable. These guys are what service is all about especially when it comes to car repair. Also their rates were very reasonable. I would highly recommend them for any car repair work you need done. read more

These guys are great! I took my car in to be serviced (AC was out), and they kindly took a look at the whole vehicle free of charge! Tom went out of his way to email me photos of my cabin and engine filters (that were unbelievably filthy) and was not pushy at all when I explained that my dad was going to show me how to replace them. They are reliable, honest, and very friendly. I highly recommend utilizing their services! read more

I called for assist with upholstery needs for classic car and owner was one of very few to present a personal referral.

My engine light came on indicating a misfire. I took the car to the dealership who we were super loyal to, and have gone to for over 7yrs. They told us the engine was shot and needed to be replaced for $11,000 (more than the car is worth). We decided to get a second opinion and took it to Hands on Auto Tech. They spent an hour or so with the car and found it needed a system update that can cause the car to show a false misfire. We had the update done and haven't had an issue since. We will be going here from now on. They are efficient, personable, and detail oriented. read more

Very impressed with customer service here right off the bat. Only lived in Longmont a short time and hadn't had the need for any mechanic services until today. My check engine light came on this morning, and of course, I was hoping to not be heading down the path of something major. Called and talked to John and told me to bring it on in. I arrived 10 minutes later, and he remembered me from the phone, quickly grabbed the computer to read the check engine code. Long story short: he addressed the embarrassingly simple issue within about 5 minutes, and didn't even make me feel like an idiot in the process (which I am when it comes to most car stuff). He sent me on my way with what to do in the future, and didn't charge me anything for this small stop-in. Next time, I have a car issue, I will definitely head their way. read more

An honest mechanic. Charlie is a stand up guy. Both he and Tom seem very knowledgeable and genuinely nice people. Any mechanic that is willing to offer a loaner vehicle while repairing a vehicle gets my thumbs up vote! read more

After reading other reviews for Hands On, I decided to take my auto in to see if they could figure out what was wrong as I did not trust the diagnosis from the dealership. I stopped by and spoke to Tom and decided to drop my vehicle off that night so they could look at it. They were able to figure out what was wrong and fix it. They were honest and didn't try to guess at what the issue was and fix something that didn't need to be. Very happy with Tom and his team and we will be taking all our vehicles there for service going forward. read more

Hands-On Auto Tech is great! My family was looking at purchasing a used vehicle. We drove 90 minutes to check one out and could only get an inspection the same day. Tom made it work. He was incredible. Made room for the vehicle within 30 minutes of our call. Personally walked me through his inspection. Answered every question I had. The only disappointment for me is that I don't live close enough to have Tom and his crew as "our" mechanic and shop of choice. Definitely recommend. read more

Let me start by stating that I am a mechanic and I was raised by a mechanic of over 40+ years. I know good work when I see it and I also know what a job usually is going to entail as far as the labor is concerned. I also know for the most part what a fair price is for parts/labor in general. Ok my experience with Hands on Auto was mostly with Tom (owner), however I did also work initially with what I believe to be his head mechanic in the shop. My wife and I brought a 2001 Lexus rx300 to the shop for a pre purchase inspection. The car was beautiful and seemed to be in great shape but again being a mechanic I know all to well without getting it on a lift and looking it over properly there is really know way to know what you're dealing with so I took the car to Hands On per a recommendation that I received from the dealer. This is the first time I have ever taken a car to a shop but I wanted to make sure I was doing my best to insure a smart buy. When we arrived they wasted no time and got the vehicle right in. After a few minutes to my surprise Tom invited me back to the shop where I met the mechanic going over the car. They proceeded to go over the entire car with me............yes I said WITH ME in the shop under the lift! This was huge for me, being a mechanic, knowing that I was getting to see everything with my own eyes was huge! The mechanic went over the entire vehicle showing me all the fluids discussing a few things he could see with me as well as showing them to me. Long story short the car was in great shape aside from what I already knew to be an issue with the knock sensors. After the inspection Tom even did a bit of coaching with me on what to ask the dealer for in our negotiations which proved to be a huge help! After purchasing the vehicle I decided to get the knock sensors replaced and so I took the car back to Tom. Of course before doing so I looked over the problem diagnosed the issue and priced parts with my own discounts. Realizing this was going to be a rather large job I decided to have Tom give me a quote for the job. His price aside from labor was exactly what I was going to pay if I did the job myself and his labor costs were very competitive to say the least so I decided to have him do the job. When I took the car in I was in sort of a rough situation in that my wife was at work and I had no form of transportation once I dropped off the car. Tom took it upon himself to provide me with transportation (which is above and beyond what he offers) so that I wouldn't be stuck at the shop for the length of the job, he also worked with me on my means of payment so that it was as convenient for me as possible. After getting the car back, in a very timely manner might I add, the job was done beautifully! I have had the car on the road now for about a week since the job and not only is the issue fully taken care of the car is still showing no singes of ever being worked on which is exactly how it should be from a good mechanic. I am completely impressed with this shop and will be taking all my cars to Tom from here on out! Also I would like to add that Tom's warrantee on his work exceeds anything else I could find including the dealer! Love seeing a shop stand behind their work like this read more

If you're on here reading reviews to try and find a place for your car based off pricing, value, timing, everything, TAKE YOUR CAR HERE! I promise you will not be disappointed. To say this was an exceptional and beyond wonderful experience would truly be an understatement. I had an unexpected flat tire turn in to a couple thousand dollar repair at the first shop that quoted me due to needing the entire left front steering/strut/knuckle component replaced because I guess I hit it just right for all that to crack, and I called numerous shops in Longmont that all had great reviews before landing on Hands On Auto Tech because they quoted me well under a thousand dollars cheaper than what all the other shops were quoting me. I wouldn't have been able to afford it otherwise. They were absolutely amazing, fixing my car two days faster than they originally quoted me, and giving me a complimentary loaner car to use in the meantime. I couldn't say anything better about the experience because it exceeded my expectations by quite a bit. Take your car here, you will not be disappointed. They're honest, reliable, and seem to really care about their customers. I worked with John and he was readily available to answer any of my questions at any time and did an outstanding job ensuring I got the best value. I will be referring anyone I possibly can here and they've made a customer for life. Thank you so much, Hands On! I truly appreciate everything you did for me. read more

AAwesome, honest service. Hands On saved me nearly $800 over competitor. I highly recommend this shop. Thanks for the great job. My bimmer runs great again. read more

Outstanding! This morning, my vehicle sustained damaged in a hit and run. Based solely off their stellar reviews, I decided to drop by Hands On, in hopes someone might be able to answer the numerous questions I had regarding the damage and necessary repair. Tom dropped everything the minute I walked in the door. He answered every question I had, kindly buffed out a couple of spots and guided me in the right direction. He restored my faith in humanity. Thank you Tom! read more

I will drive hours to get van serviced . Tom and his guys are the only ones I trust with my vehicles. Has saved me $ a bunch of times with reliable honest work. wont go anywhere else read more

After reading countless reviews online, I was on the search for an honest local shop to help me with a head gasket on my Ford Escape. After reading as many as I could, I chose Tom and Hands On Auto Tech. I had my car towed in, and chatted with Tom on the phone. The first way he was above and beyond the other shops i had chatted with was - He actually got back with me quickly, and wrote up an estimate, and emailed it to me. The other two shops I had chatted with did not even return my phone call. At this point, I was ready to go. I had pre-approved a fix that was in the Multi-Thousand dollar range. Tom takes a look at the car, calls me back, and tells me that the head gasket is fine. Instead of taking the guaranteed job that was over 15 hours of labor, he was honest, and told me what was wrong with my car, which was a PCV Valve. I was flabbergasted. He went above and beyond to help me with my old used Escape, and I am forever grateful. Tom saved me money, saved me time, and honestly saved me from myself and my so-called "diagnostic" skills. You have a customer for life Tom. Thank you! read more

These guys are good. My headlights were hazed out and needed professional help. Suddenly there was a boco deal from these guys in my inbox. I got a great deal and they did a fantastic job. Super honest and straightforward about timing, etc. They also touched up a couple of other things on the car. All in all, very satisfied. read more

Had my Jeep Wrangler in for some work after receiving a ridiculously high estimate from a dealer. They were very busy, so it took a couple of days, but Tom kept me informed of progress and went the extra mile in asking about how I use the vehicle. They performed the work very well at a much more competitive price. I'll definitely be using them again as a local provider I can trust. read more

these guys know how to run a business integrity honesty and communicative! I have my shop for anything automotive! Don't hesitate call them they will take care of you! read more

Super happy with Tom and his team. I trust them to be very honest and do a fantastic job.

While driving to work in my 1984 VW Westfalia the bearings on my alternator ceased and threw all of the belts leading to a cascade of issues. I pulled off the road and googled local mechanics. Hands on auto tec was close by and they had good yelp reviews. I was able to secure a ride to work and called a tow truck to deliver the vehicle to Hands on. John called me back with the diagnosis and we were able to replace the belts and alternator while I was at work. However there was a coolant fitting that was cracked and the part wasn't readily available. Tom allowed me to stay overnight in his parking lot in my Weswtie with his Wi-Fi password so I would have something to pass the time. The next day the part was delivered and after work my "Cymbaline" was her old self again. As a veteran I can see that Tom still expresses his core values of Honor,Courage and commitment to the community. Sincerely John Kempf read more

Once again Hands On Auto Tech proved to be an honest, efficient and professional auto repair! Can't say enough good things about the entire staff! Highly, highly recommend! You will not be disappointed! read more

Tom took great care of me. Even called the auto parts store the next day to help me get a refund on a part that I had tried to install myself that was a dud out of the box. I will be giving him my business for sure. read more

I was in Tom's office for an issue related to my car that was being worked on by another shop. He and Nathan went above and beyond to help me figure out a solution. Even though it was way past closing time, both were professional, patient, and competent. Even though I live about 30-40 minutes from their business, I will travel the extra distance to have my cars worked on my true professionals that are honest and fair. Thanks guys. This is how doing business used to be and I'm at ease having found such a place. read more

Was looking for a trustworthy business to have my Infiniti checked out. My daughter uses the car to commute to CSU and I was pretty sure the AC compressor had froze up. Hands-On Auto Tech was atop the Yelp reviews & I know understand why. Thomas Maggio was extremely easy to deal with and he has a customer for life! Turned out the AC compressor was shot. Thomas gave me the full quote for what was needed. The car was old and to me ... it did not make sense to do the repair. Some businesses would give you the cold shoulder, once the customer does not want to move forward. Not Hands-On Auto Tech! Thomas traded emails / phone calls with me, going through other options. In the end, we agreed he would disconnect the AC compressor so that my daughter could use the car. After all the time he spent on our Infiniti, when we picked it up, it was at no charge. He wouldn't let us pay him. He just asked us to remember him next time! There's no better proof of an honest business. Thomas could have charged me a couple hundred bucks & I would not have complained one bit. But he is obviously there for the long term & values building strong customer relationships. I'll be back & will recommend him to all family & friends! Thanks Thomas / Hands-On Auto Tech! read more

I took my car to these hacks for a simple oil change and tire rotation. First off, this place is dirty. Not just mechanic shop dirty but cluttered with rotten food wrappers and cigarette butt dirty. That's pretty much how they left my car also with greasy boot and hand prints all over my paint and interior. Then I discover that they just loosened the oil drain without removing the skid plate under my engine so it was filled with oil but I didn't figure it out until the next morning when I left for work only to find a huge oil stain on my garage floor. Seeing this I get out my toque wrench to check my lug nuts. The torque spec for my car is 80 ft/lbs but my wrench was reading over 150 when I finally got it to click so that indicates that they crammed the lug nuts on with a pneumatic gun to within an inch of shearing off rather than the use the proper tools. I would recommend anyone to steer clear of this fly-by-night outfit as they will probably be out of business soon and unable to warranty their shoddy work anyway. read more

Excellent! My land rover was over heating. There are not many places in town that service Rovers. I couldn't be any happier with Hands on Auto Tech. They didn't give me the ole song and dance that it needed this, that, and the other thing. They had everything done in a couple days and the price was fair. They have my lifetime business. Thanks guys!! read more

Without a doubt the best automotive maintenance shop in Longmont and most likely in all of Colorado! Totally honest (by far the most important quality of any repair shop) and extremely knowledgeable. Rates are at or below other repair shops. They go the extra mile to help keep your vehicle running smoothly so it's worth the extra mile or two to go to their shop; which is a few miles east of downtown Longmont on 119. Give them a try, you will be glad you did! read more

I have been going to Automotive Authorities for the last year or so, while my mom and her boyfriend have been going to Hands On for the last 2 and a half years. I went to Authorities and got a quote for my car because my break light kept coming on, and was told it would cost almost $450 to get the one thing fixed. I'm in college and living at home, so $450 is ridiculous! So I let my mom know and she decided to call. She called about 3 different places and Hands On was the most fair price. So I took my car in, and within 12 hours I got an estimate on what was ALL wrong with my car. The next day they fixed my car and I ended up saving almost $100 and got my car back faster than I anticipated. If you have an issue with your car I'd HIGHLY suggest going to Hands On. read more

I can't say enough good things about Tom and his work ethic. He explains everything to me, makes recommendations on what should be done now, and what can wait. And he explains how problem areas impact other working parts. He has gone out of his way to work with me, and he knows what he's talking about. He is passionate about his work, and has gone above and beyond to make my car safe. I haven't be able to trust very many mechanics, but I have learned that I can trust Tom. He's a vet and a dad, and you can tell he's set high standards for his work and his life. He has become the mechanic I go to, whenever I need one. read more