When your car has a transmission problem and near Longmont CO, go to Zach's. DON'T GO ANYWHERE…read moreincluding your dealer! Here's my story: My Honda Accord had a transmission leak and I was referred to AAMCO Transmission. After they found the leak and guaranteed the fix, it turned out it's not fixed after a 10 minutes test drive. I went back a week later. They said somewhere else was leaking and only the dealer could fix it. When I asked about the guarantee and wanted my money back, they refused saying they fixed what they found and this is something else. So I went to Frontier Honda. They said it's caused by several seals. It cost me $369.21. After I went home, I found it's leaking again on the other side of the the car where it wasn't leaking before. It leaked even worse. Then, I went back. They checked and said it's caused by the the washers of Benjo Jolt, which is right under the actual leaking spot and was part of the service at AMMCO. It cost me $69.40 to replace two washers. When I got home, it's still leaking. On the 3rd visit, they sprayed some powder on the case and kept the car running for two hours. Then, came back to me saying that the case has cracks. It's not fixable and needs to be replaced by a new one, which costs around $4500.00. I didn't have them fix it because the cost is as much as the value of the car. Recently, when I was selling my car, I was referred to to Zach's for a free diagnoses. This time, they found the true leak spot. They show it to me and I saw the oil coming out from the top of the the case in between the case gasket. When the oil streams down, it could drip down to anywhere which could easily lead a technician to work on any wrong parts. The case has no cracks and it only needs to replace the gasket in the middle. Shops like AAMCO and Frontier Honda truly know how to deal with you so that you're not their problem any more. They're not responsible for their work. If they run a 10 minutes road test, they would have found the problem was not fixed. BIG REMINDER: Always pay with credit car, if you're not satisfied with the service, call your credit car company to dispute the charge. Even you couldn't get the money back, it will increase the fee for the merchant eventually.

Had an excellent experience with Zach's transmission about 9 months ago, just getting to the review…read morenow. My 2016 F150's transmission quickly went haywire (sticking in one gear, refusing to reset gears until I turned the truck off then back on, this would happen about 3x a week) I took it to Ford where they recommended changing transmission fluid ($800 later) and once that didn't work they said it's ~$9.5k for a new transmission. Took it to another "recommended" shop where they said I needed a new transmission, quoted at ~$8k Refused to believe that was the case Zach's came recommended by another shop I called. Spoke directly with Zach on the phone (he's hilarious), took it into his shop and determined it was a solenoid valve issue with was solved for ~$1.7k, which is immensely better than a new $8-9k transmission. His shop's expertise on transmissions allowed him to identify a specific issue instead of lazily (like other shops did) throwing up hands going "you need a whole new transmission". Even after I picked it up & fully paid, he called me back 2 days later because he was losing sleep that he may/may not have tightened like 1 bolt (I brought I back and we were all good after he took a look) - he has pride in his work and wants to do a quality job. It's been 9months later and my transmission is perfect. I recommend them to everyone I speak to, and won't be going anywhere else for my transmission needs.

My go to mechanic for sure. Can't recommend Mike and his guys enough…read more He has worked on all my cars

I was in Boulder County for work, and I wanted a brake inspection before I drove back home to…read morePhiladelphia. these guys fit me in right away and told me I was fine, at least for the moment, and the foreseeable future. It's a car inspection, they never know what's going to happen as soon as you drive off their lot, I was just looking for an opinion and I got one, along with a handy discussion about the general state of the issues with cars these days. Gas prices are high, pollution is a thing, and alternative methods of getting around for long distances on a regular basis are not as easily available as we would find helpful. I chatted with the owner for a little bit, and if I lived in the area, I would definitely use this business on a regular basis.

Wow! I love these people!! amazing service, kind, honest, so so so grateful... thank you!!read more

Horrible!!! Used…read morethem for possibly 5 yrs servicing 4 different cars. They are good at general mechanics. But complex, No!!! Here are 4 situations that made me see new mechanics: 1.) 8 yrs ago, I overheated the engine and cracked the block on my 1984 Landcruiser. They rebuilt the engine, for about $8,000.00. While in the process, Tim claimed the bottom did not need rebuilding. So they closed up the engine. But I was now burning oil. 2 Qts/ 500 miles. They refused to fix the problem. Tim blamed that I told them to not rebuild the bottom end of the engine. (Ask him about it!) 2.) Just last month, Feb 2026, the catalytic converter on my Landcruiser started to fail. They installed that about 6yrs ago, for about $1,200.00. 3.) 2006 V70,Volvo had a small radiator leak. I brought it in each of the 2 times the Low Level light went on. Each time, they could not find the leak. The 3rd time I brought it in was because the radiator blew and the car overheated. I told them to check that I had not cracked the block before repairing the radiator. They repaired the radiator first., about $1,200.00. Then determined the block was cracked. (Rebuild by Swedish Motors was $6,000.00.) 4.) 2009 S80 Volvo. Had them look at this car to see if it was safe to buy, for my 17yr old daughter. The results of their inspection was "it's in great shape". 1 yr later the transmission went. And I found out that this was the one yr Volvo used a Ford impala transmission. No replacement parts, used or rebuilt transmissions were available, per Swedish Motors. I had to scrap the car. When I confronted Tim and Tyler that they should have known this about this model they said that was something I should have known about the car. NOTE: These guys do not deserve those big stickers on their front window that say Toyota and Volvo. Call me .... Dave Longmont, Co 720-745-9460

These. Guys were great. Took my sercice request and diagnosed my vehicle out in no time. Honest and…read moregood value. Highly recommend!

All of the previous reviews are accurate. This shop deserves all of their 5 stars! Friendly…read moreservice, fast work, and honest.

I called this place 10 times today and they never called me back. They did full brake job on my…read morevehicle and now the brakes are squeaking after having spent a lot of money. I stopped by the place and there is a sign on the door that states they are closed forever! Well, that just sucks because I spent all this money and my brakes are still not right.

This message is for those friends that like an Auto repair shop that will not rip you off. Karen…read moreand I highly recommend "All-American Auto Repair" in Longmont. How many repair shops will do a repair and not charge you? We had our 2018 Honda in their shop today to check the A/C as it was not putting our very cold air. They checked it out, no leaks but they added R134A refrigerant and sent us on our way with no charge. Who does that now a days? Back next week to ensure no leaks. Thank you, Shawn. I love ChatGPT and asked it how I should thank them. Following is what AI says I should say: "Subject: Heartfelt Thanks for Your Kindness and Expertise Dear All-American Auto Repair I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional service you provided in fixing my car's A/C. Your generosity in not charging me for the repairs is truly touching and speaks volumes about your dedication to customer satisfaction. The comfort of a functional A/C during these scorching summer days cannot be understated, and your team's expertise in diagnosing and repairing the issue is greatly appreciated. Your kindness has not only helped me but has also reaffirmed my trust in your establishment. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for going above and beyond to ensure my vehicle was in proper working condition. Your outstanding service has earned my respect and loyalty as a customer. Wishing you continued success and prosperity in your business. I will not hesitate to recommend your auto repair shop to friends and family in need of reliable and compassionate service. Thank you once again for your exceptional assistance. Warm regards, DeWayne Drummond"

Every one there was professional and wonderful!! So impressed!! Great job! And also as an aside,…read moreall of them seemed happy to be there!!....not kidding I haven't seen that in a long time

These guys are so kind, helpful, and full of integrity. I pulled up just after they had closed, but…read moreJay (the owner) was kind enough to help me with my problem real quick so I could get back on the road safely. And on a holiday no less! Thank you thank you thank you.

Do you prefer an honest repair shop? I brought my daughter's Xterra in for new brake pads (she kept…read moresaying they needed to be replaced), and Tom went out to take a look. After a few photos, he advised that the pads were relatively new and did not need to be replaced! Wish I had this type of honesty and service on the East Coast!

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.

Not impressed. I went for an oil change and CV boot replacement but they told me I couldn't do the…read moreoil change because the oil pan was leaking, they told me there were other leaks in the power steering and radiator as well. Gave me a 3000 estimate and tried to pressure me to set an appointment for it all. I took it to another guy who determined the actual problem was an oil solenoid valve had leaked oil all over everything, sending oil all down through the whole engine. That was the fluid and the fix on that was less than 300. Of course I went with the other shop.

Our Jeep had incredibly difficult to diagnose electrical issues. Chris dug in and worked hard to…read morefind the cause. However, it eluded even him. Rather than wash his hands of us as a customer, he contracted with a Jeep dealer he trusts in Denver and worked directly with them to get the problem diagnosed and repaired. He didn't even charge us for the countless hours he spent working on the issue because he didn't find the root cause. I can't imagine another shop being so invested in fixing a problem and also not trying to gouge the customer or even try to recoup their own costs. They have a loyal customer because of how well they treated us.

Andy and Dillon provided great customer service, and excellent mechanic work for our 2012 Jeep…read more Thank you, Automotive Authorities!

Love Automotive Authorities. Going into an auto shop as a female has always made me anxious. I…read moredon't know a lot about cars and always feel like they are trying to get me to do stuff that isn't needed. With Automotive Authorities they are extremely detailed when telling you what needs to be done now and what can wait. They operate with Honesty and Integrity. Will definitely be taking my cars here from know on. Cory and his team are AMAZING!!!!