I've had my Lexus serviced by Ben several times. He's an awesome mechanic and very honest. I once…read moretook my car to the Lexus service dept and was given an entire list of things that needed to be "fixed". I took my car and the list to Ben. Turns out most of the repairs were unnecessary. Saved me a ton of money. Highly recommend Ben and his shop.

Ben is wonderful! My son was having issues with his truck and getting it started. We knew it wasn't…read morea battery issue. We didn't have the means to tow it to Ben so Ben was kind enough to FaceTime my son and was able to help with the issue. Ben was kind and knowledgeable! We so appreciate him!

I don't know what's up with the nonsensical 1 star reviews others have left, Les has always been…read morevery professional, accommodating, fast and courteous. To the fella that doesn't understand how labor works... shops charge by the hour. Just because your issue didn't end up being a fuel pump doesn't mean it didn't take hours to diagnose and locate a shorted wire (something you would not be able to do yourself). Use common sense I bounced around shops for a few years before needing help in a pinch and Les and his folks went out of their way to make it happen for a fair price in a very reasonable amount of time. This is the only shop in a 50 mile radius I will take my cars to and is definitely the only shop I recommend to friends and family

Beware of Les Onorato he is a crook. He install a steering…read morecolumn in my 1970 bronco I found he it was installed with two little screws it moved all over. He charged me to install 5 shocks he only installed 4. He ask to put in a EFI it never worked I found the fuel lines sitting on the exhaust. We replace water pump it leaks. He got into the transmission it leaks at the gasket. He installed linkage to trans it down shifts on its own. He did the brakes driver side locks up while the others do nothing. He installed a old EFI USED The wired he installed all loose sitting on intake. I had my bronco covered cause the seats were in mint condition. He left it out with out it covered the seats are ruined. I went back over and over trying to pick ok up when he called to say it was ready but every time I went it wasn't at all. I paid for all the work upon completion until the EFI. He demanded money order or cash. He said if I put it in a money order to put it in his mom's name. He said he would not release my bronco unless I paid I. That way even thought I paid cash for everything and even paid cash for the EFI unit and told him I could pay cash for balance. I ended up involving the police. I had them on site to help scare him so I could pay it off and get my Bronco.

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.

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.

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

Very knowledgeable, gave honest assessment, I appreciate their customer commitment. Gave me…read moreoptions no pressure,

My dad came into town for the weekend and had some truck issues. JP's garage got his car in very…read morefast, diagnosed, and fixed the issues in about 24 hours. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommend

This Christian brothers has some very knowledgeable technicians. The people up front are very…read morefriendly and helpful. The owner happened to be there when I came in, and they were both very nice and very happy, very upbeat. I recommend anybody who needs any minor or major vehicle work done to call them. Very honest , very transparent , very easy to work with A++++++

Expect some work to be done for a premium that doesn't affect the issue. Afterwards another problem…read morewill be identified and they will claim to order the part and will have you waiting months on end for a "back ordered" o ring just to find out from other shops the part was never back ordered. Very shady business practices with very "unchristian" personnel.

Another pleasant surprise, right here in my little town of Firestone! Honest repairs for a great…read moreprice. You are sent a detailed report (broken down by area of car), with images of who is working on the car, and what parts of the car are being considered for repair, and color coded as to what needs to be repaired or not (green, yellow,red) Work done on time, friendly staff and knowledgeable, not out to over charge or over work. We will be back!

Honest mechanics and garages are becoming a rare thing these days - sad but true. These guys have…read morebuilt a solid reputation for their honesty and integrity, and also their KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY to work on today's computerized, fuel injected vehicles. For this reason, they will always get my business unless it is absolutely necessary to go to the Ford dealer (in which case I only recommend Sil-Terhar in Broomfield). My F150 recently needed a new battery, and at the time the old one died for the last time, my heater stopped working. They could have told me that I needed a new heater core, new heat/ac blender actuator, or blender door (all ranging from $250-$400 in repairs). Instead, they took the time to troubleshoot, and only needed to reset the HVAC module - less than an hour's worth of labor and no parts. What's more, they contacted me mid-day (same day) to let me know that it was ready to be picked up. Many other garages would have torn my dashboard apart and gone the wrong way with troubleshooting this. I don't have enough words to express my gratitude for their professionalism!

5 Stars - Honest, Professional, and Saved My Mother's Day…read more I can't say enough good things about Carbon Valley Garage. After receiving an outrageous $8,500 estimate from a Denver mechanic while stranded on Mother's Day, I had my 2017 VW Tiguan towed to Carbon Valley. Their inspection was detailed, honest, and thorough. They discovered the noise I heard was caused by a rock stuck in the driveshaft -- not a broken turbo as I was told. They removed the debris, topped off fluids, checked all systems, and only found that the brakes needed replacement -- which they completed for $1,270. This shop treated me with respect, transparency, and integrity. I'm a senior woman, and I felt completely at ease with their service. I now know I can trust them with any future repairs. Thank you, Carbon Valley Garage -- you've earned a lifelong customer. -- Linda A., Longmont, CO

I was driving on I-25 when part of my skid plate detached. I called them to see if they could help…read moreat all and Steve told me to come on in and they'd take a look for me. They got me back on the road in record time and were very honest with their work. I live in Windsor, but am definitely tempted to start bringing our cars down here with this experience.

Great customers service. Justin was amazing with everone coming in and was positive the whole time…read more Had a oil change and will be back.

I took my car to DK and they couldn't find a reason why my tire was leaking. They gave me back my…read morecar with almost 10 psi less air in each tire. Fast forward a day later, tire still leaking. Took it to Big O and Brian found the nail and patched and plugged it for me. Returned it with required psi. Thanks.

If you looking for an auto shop that is professional and does things the right way, look not…read morefurther then BG Automotive in Longmont, CO. I was having issues with my Chevy Trax not shifting properly. A friend recommended taking it to BG Automotive and they didn't disappoint. I spoke with Jesse. He was helpful and accommodating with helping me get my car repaired. They were able to get me in on short notice and within a day they diagnosed and fixed the problem. I'm so grateful for Jesse and the technicians there. They got me back on the road ASAP. Thanks guys. I appreciate the help.

BG Automotive? More like "BS" Automotive. The one star is for an oil change (since 0 stars is not…read morean option). BG Auto IS SHADY, smooth talking for sure, but A RIP OFF. STAY AWAY. This is a lengthy description, but it's not half the story. To all the glowing 5 star reviewers - check your invoices. The problem started with their "courtesy inspection" accompanying the oil change, where half of their recommendations (deemed red flag "Requires Immediate Attention") ultimately turned out to be mostly unnecessary and absurdly expensive. That became apparent only after paying. My bad, of course, I obviously should have asked to see a detailed estimate prior to the work. The initial estimate did not provide parts or labor detail & appeared to indicate the work was part of a "complete tune up." Upon dropping off the truck, "Service Advisor"Jesse stated that Champion copper spark plugs had been factory installed on 2013 RAM 2500s, so that was best & what BG would install. Classic BAIT & SWITCH: BG charged $508.48 for a set of 16 plugs! When I challenged the bill, asking if "kryptonite plugs" were installed instead, Jesse indicated, no, the copper plugs were used... then he checked his computer & stated, actually no, in fact the [far] more expensive NKG iridium plugs were installed. "They're much better because they last up to 100,000 miles," he emphasized. I replied, "Great. BG just changed out NGK iridium plugs that had been in the engine already, with only 60,000 miles on them." The WORK WAS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY. Also on the bill was a "TOTAL FEES" charge of $175.77 (yes, that specific), but with ZERO DETAIL of what those fees were for or how they were calculated. Jesse couldn't provide that detail either, "It could be shop supplies, or hazardous disposal - you know, those state regulations - it could be almost anything." Note there were no hazardous materials involved with this work, such as a tire or battery disposal fee. (Google search indicates: In Colorado, shop fees are usually calculated as a percentage of the labor cost (e.g., 5-10%) and are often capped at a maximum amount (e.g., $25 to $50). Also, Colorado statute requires the repair invoice to have some kind of description of these fees, and further, "a description of each part by name and identifying number." Nowhere on the invoice was the type of plugs installed specified, either. You get NADA DETAIL from BS Automotive. Finally, while repair shops typically mark up parts 70-100% of wholesale price, BG is marking up parts in the ballpark of 100% of retail price. (If you can pry out of them the parts brand they say they'll use, you can easily verify this with a Google search at their counter.) They should be ashamed and embarrassed for what they're charging the hardworking folks of Longmont. When pressed to justify the charges, Jesse insisted they were competitive, "within 5% of other local repair shops." More BS. Comparing apples to apples (parts & labor only), the local dealership quoted over $200 less, the Loveland repair shop I've frequented in the past was over $400 less (obviously, checked after the fact...). If the handful of other shops Jesse quoted are actually within 5%, they are ripping us off too. Jesse would not budge on the final bill, but he did offer to comp me an oil change. As if! I had already told him I would never set foot in BG Automotive again. However, I would take a call from the BG Automotive (Owner) to provide the rest of the story about this pathetic BG encounter.