These guys are great and knowledgeable. I've had some pretty big work done, they are straight shooters and let you know how bad things are and when things are absolutely needed. They also walk through issues with you in a way that non mechanics can understand. They caught, unprompted, an issue we had been taking our car to another mechanic for years before which that mechanic recommended bandaids cuz they couldn't figure it out. These guys are fair priced....maybe not the cheapest you can find (or honestly, maybe the issues my cars had weren't the cheapest haha) but man they know their stuff and they use really quality parts so worth every penny. Really happy I found them when I moved up to Arvada. read more

I've been going to this shop for decades. I will never take my cars anywhere else. Prices are very reasonable and they don't try to sell me work that doesn't need to be done. ALL the guys are easy to talk to and don't mind explaining what is going on with your car - without being condescending. Highly recommended, especially to women who are tired of mechanics ripping them off. read more

Great service! Been in business for many years! They are the best! Can repair many vehicles! Their prices are very competitive! They are very nice and give great service! read more

Did I mark 5 stars? I meant to only mark 1. I have gone to these guys for years. All the times before they did a great job and were very professional. This time though, I offered to buy them Pizza if they would just drop my car off the lift. Do you think that would do that small favor for such a good regular customer? Oh heck no! Seriously though, these guys are the best! read more

I brought my Lexus in for a CV boot repair. They ended up rebuilding the axle and replacing the boot -- not replacing the entire axle -- for a whopping $1,100. Even with OEM parts, this is far above the norm. For reference, an OEM CV boot repair with axle work on a Lexus typically runs $700-$1000 at reputable shops in Colorado, depending on whether it's a full replacement or a partial rebuild. The initial agreement was for them to inspect the vehicle first and then call me to discuss next steps before doing any work. Instead, they never called. After four hours of silence, I called to check in -- only to find they had already started the work without my approval. The shop seems to rely on verbal approval rather than written confirmation, which is not only unprofessional but also risky for their own protection as it can easy lead to misunderstandings. To make matters worse, my car now has a slight shake at speeds over 70 mph, which it didn't have before this repair. This raises concerns about the quality of the work. Communication was poor throughout. I was told I'd receive a follow-up call on Monday to discuss the situation, but it's now been 4-5 days and I've heard nothing. The staff member also couldn't spell my name correctly, even after I corrected him three separate times. Based on my experience, I would not recommend bringing a Lexus or Acura here for suspension or axle work. Overpriced service, lack of communication, and questionable workmanship -- I won't be returning. read more

I was referred by my neighbor to take my car to this shop. After researching reviews on different platforms on this shop, I knew my little car would be in good hands. After taking her (my little car) there, I have all good things to say about the team at Japanese Automotive Service in Wheat Ridge, with their 40 years in business. Matt, with his stellar customer service skills, JT the sound whisperer, Doc the calming guru, Chris with his talented repair skills, and Ross the confident owner. The work I had done on my little 2005 Toyota Corolla was as follows, right and left ball joints, struts, camber kit, caliper, alignment, drive belt, brakes bled and fluid replaced, and an oil change. What I liked best is that you get before and after photos of the work done and they check other things that may need work down the road and will advise you. She, my little car, is running like a top thanks to the team at Japanese Auto, they are skilled beyond words! Also, ask about their Technet card to use for major repairs. Highly recommended shop! read more

I have taken my 200k+ mile Land Cruiser in twice now for 30,000 mile servicing and both times have been very happy with the work. Matt and Doc were quick to respond on the phone and via their web service page, upfront estimates were reasonable (and final cost was actually less), and the work was done on time. Mine has been mostly routine service work but they were also able to fix a fan issue that was buried in the dash and way above my ability to fix, really thankful they were able to fix it so I didn't have to take it to a dealer! Overall the work and communication have been great, they did what they said they would do, pricing was fair, and they have not tried to upsell anything so that adds up to 5 stars for me, highly recommend! read more

Couldn't recommend these guys more. Super attentive, friendly, informative, and kind. They're transparent with everything through the entire process and very professional. I'll be going back for all my services moving forward. Thanks again guys! read more

My Subie Outback windshield washer stopped working during my last trip to A-basin. Not a good situation for driving the mountain passes. I called the afternoon I returned and they were able to schedule me the next day. The problem was fixed in less than a half day at a very reasonable price. I recommend taking your Subie here and will be a repeat customer too. read more

Very disappointed in Japanese Auto Service. My daughter took her 2006 Corolla in for a brake noise. They charged $567 to diagnose an unrelated non-urgent issue and recommended a $1500 repair. I WOULD NOT use them again. read more

So during our Denver vacation, the day after Christmas.. our car's brakes went bad on us. Went to Honda dealership ... only to be turned down. No availability. They advised us to go to Justbrakes or Midas. Being a good Yelper, I just Yelped this place. Decided to trust Yelp's reviews. They are located in area which has many auto service centers.. a good sign. In a few hours they identified the problem and the next day on Dec 27 we got our car back. Really appreciate it. The bill also came back reasonably priced. It's not our first time dealing with bad brakes so we kinda know the average price for fixing brakes. read more

After struggling with car service with my dealership, I'm glad I found this place on Nextdoor. Drop off was easy. They got the work done quickly, no hassles. They even fixed my oil pan, which was all jacked up. The waiting area was nice. Another good thing is that this location is close to the potential, future, maybe G Line train. If it ever opens, it will be so easy to drop off my car, take the train to Union Station, get some work done, and come back. No hassling with Uber/Lyft, coordinating a pick up, or hanging in the waiting area. A girl can dream, right? read more

Today I feel incredibly accomplished. After getting a $1,700.00 quote for a portion of the the work needed on my Honda (speedometer not working) from this business, I did some research. I did 30 minutes of total work (takeout and install), 5 screws, a trip to UPS, a 5 day wait, and about $200, I had my original, fully functioning speedo and gauge cluster ready for another 20 years. I could see a $400 or even $500 dollar quote, and I would have paid it. It's as if they did not want to do it. Don't get me wrong, the work I did pay for was quality, if not a little over priced. I'd go back, but I'd do some cross checking on price before I did. Thanks for the inspiration guys! read more

*******In response to the owner **** Below is my follow up email to the one you posted.. may it remind you that my review is 100% honest. Yes, you offered me a free oil change to compensate for being over charged. I decided to pass on it, because I feel your shop lacks integrity. "Hello, I came in this morning and rescheduled my brake appointment for 9/7, and I would like to cancel it. I will be going to my old shop that is not as convienently located . They quoted me 150$ less to replace my pads and rotors, not shave them. I came to your shop for an oil change and a brake check a couple of weeks ago, and I was charged $250. I feel pretty ripped off. Although I appreciate your free oil change offer for the future, I will not be back. I would greatly appreciate some of my money refunded. Thanks, Serissa" read more

I am so happy I found this shop. I was running a bit behind on my maintenance and they found an opening in their schedule to fit me in easy peasy! The customer service was fantastic. They were professional, efficient, and very reasonably priced. I was very impressed with their business from front to back. Ross - you run a great business and I will be back. Thanks JAS for going above and beyond! read more

This is by far the best place to get your car serviced. I've been bringing my Honda CRV here for the past 4 years, since I drove it off the lot. They are honest here, no crazy up sell, and they only recommend what you need. During these hard Corona virus times, the guys are wearing gloves, they sanitize your car when they finish and offer you hand sanitizer on the way out. That is above and beyond! I'll never take my car anywhere else. read more

Doc and the guys at JAS did awesome work to my Toyota while I was in town. Very thankful for them to squeeze my small repair job in during a busy time for them. Professional and friendly, nice to have found a small shop with a skilled and professional crew! read more

Great service each time on my Honda! They are very professional and do good work. I would recommend them to my friends. I like their communication system with customers. read more

Our family, now four different households, has depended on Japanese Auto to keep many cars maintained and repaired as needed, for over a decade. They have met and exceeded our expectations in both regular maintenance and in a few out of the ordinary cases of damage. They are very busy, usually 10-14 days out for regular maintenance, but have got our vehicles in for repair quickly in a couple of emergency situations. I feel confident driving our vehicles knowing they are checked over for possible problems whenever we schedule regular maintenance like oil changes. read more

A+. Was referred here by my usual mechanic shop to try and diagnose a problem that neither they nor the dealership were able to figure out. Japanese Auto Service was able to fix the problem and some others that weren't even on my radar. Thanks! read more

I have a toyota 4runner and have been going to Japanese auto service for several years now and i am so happy with the work they have done on my car. These guys are honest and won't sell you a bunch of crap you don't need. Their work is great and i never have had to come back with any problems. It's rare to find a good mechanic so when you find a good one you stick with them!! read more

For years we have taken our vehicles to Japanese Auto Service even though it's a 19 mile drive for us. Recently, my Honda Civic was stolen and luckily recovered. The ignition was totally busted and there was some other minor damage. Thanks to the guys at Japanese Auto Service, my car was made driveable again. They are very honest and do excellent work. Thank you so much. read more

I took a Honda Ridgeline there for a used car inspection. They did a thorough job and gave me a lot of great information. And, they have a very clean and quiet waiting area. read more

What do you want in a great mechanic shop? Honest, honest, honest and competent, competent, competent! That is what you will get with this family-owned business. No guile, just earnest, reliable service and information. I am a grateful new customer, but my mother is a returning long-time customer after a misguided belief she should go to the local Toyota dealership for service with her new car- what a mistake! Here, you can expect to have your time, investment (car) and money respected! *I got new brakes and pads on my 2007 Honda Accord for almost $100 less than quoted at other businesses/chains! Whoo Hoo!* read more

These guys were great! My alternator went out, at a time when the garages were all extremely busy. They were able to get my vehicle fixed in a very timely manner, and communicated as to what needed to be done, and how much it would cost. I will be using this shop again, and would strongly recommend them. read more

My FZJ80 feels like a new vehicle. At 26 years of age and 187K miles, I brought it in to revitalize the engine. The team at Japanese Auto Service absolutely delivered. Thank you Joe, Doc, Rob and anyone else who worked on my rig. You did a great job. read more

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We've been going to Japanese Auto Service for 22 years, ever since I took my Camry there and Steve said I needed a rebuilt engine but I could get it for much cheaper from the dealer. He was right about that and was saving me money instead of making some for himself, even though I was just a walk-in and not a long time customer. That gesture sold us on the place and we have never taken my cars anywhere else. And since then, I have countless stories of Steve providing us with advice on the most economical way to get our cars fixed. We live 45 minutes away from Japanese Auto Service but we still take our cars down there, even for easy oil changes. They look out for us and tell us when something should be repaired, either now or "eventually." No risk here of the mechanic changing your oil and coming up with a laundry lists of vital repairs that need to be done. They only want to repair what has to be repaired. Steve is a big fan of "letting it ripen up" if it is not a safety concern and it is hard to get him to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed. In old cars, he has even been known to point out that you don't really need second gear if the repair is over $1000 and the car is barely worth that much. You gotta love that. They are patient with their customers and answer all your questions, even the stupid ones, without making you feel ignorant. If they don't see the problem you report with the car, they work with you until they find it and then they fix it, but only if it needs fixing. And when they fix it, it stays fixed. Now we only buy Japanese cars because that is the kind Steve and his guys work on. And before we buy a new car, we ask them their opinion on the model (or the actual car if it's used) so we don't end up with a lemon. It has worked for us! read more

Highly recommend these guys! They have been taking care of my car for years. Really great at what they do and never upsell you on anything you don't need like most mechanics. Fair priced. Great people! read more

They told me exactly what was wrong with my vehicle they suggested some other repairs that I do need but I already knew those repairs needed to be made and they never overcharged me. I would recommend this place anybody, they are fair and honest read more

Japanese Auto Service has done it again! Full disclosure, I don't own a Japanese car, but my wife did a few years back and we used Japanese Auto Service for all needed repairs. It was always easy to send her to Japanese Auto and know that she was going to get fair, honest and high quality service from the shop staff. I work in sales locally and have a family full of mechanics, but I send clients or anyone that I care about to Japanese Auto Service, without hesitation. Thanks Guys! read more

The only reason I am giving this shop a low score is because my simple oil change was $101. I've never in my life been charged that much for an oil change. I won't be going back simply for the reason that they charge way too much. Nice guys at the shop - but make sure you compare their prices to other places. read more

I called to get a quote about some work I needed to get done on my 1989 Nissan 300ZX. I assumed that a company who's name sake is Japanese autos would be able to at least give me a price on trouble shooting my problems. The man on the phone wouldn't even give me a round-a-bout figure. When reading this you may ask your self, what kind of sorcery is wrong with this guys car, well I'll tell you. My passenger seatbelt won't work. I know... it's one of those problems that stump the best of the JDM mechanics. The man told me he would have to call Nissan to even begin to tell me a price. Then I asked if he could tell me a price to trouble shoot a fuel leak. I was dreaming. I was told it could take minutes or several hours to figure out where the fuel leak was. At that point I was nervous that this guy was new or just trying to get me off the phone. I inquired about the labor rate... this was the only thing this guy could answer. $112.50 an hour. I felt like he was leaving everything so open ended that if I brought my car in I would end up with a lot of extra cost on my bill. I don't trust any mechanic that won't give you a straight answer or agree on a price. I didn't give a one star because I'm sure they can do oil changes and the basic mechanic stuff. Just make sure you know exactly what you are getting yourself into if you chose to go to these JDM gems. read more

These guys are great. They've done a variety of work for me, from checking out a used car I was buying, to routine maintenance, to diagnosing and repairing a weird noise in the driveline. They're friendly and honest, and they only fix what's wrong, without trying to upsell or tack on extra charges. They're not close to where I live or work, but a trustworthy mechanic is worth the drive! read more

I highly recommend Japanese Auto Service for any auto service/repair/maintenance. They are very honest, reliable and have reasonable prices! It is nice to know that you can trust them to provide quality work. I have been bringing my Toyota Tacoma here for several years now and will continue to do so! read more

I just had my first experience with these guys working to get some issues fixed with my highly-customized 4x4, and it was a great experience. My customer service agent, Doc, communicated clearly and frequently such that I always knew when my truck would be complete and how much it was going to cost to do the fix; he's also just a great guy in general. The work itself was highly custom in nature beyond what a typical auto shop can do competently (installing high-end custom parts, welding, etc.), and the mechanic that worked on my car, Joe, did a fantastic job (also a great guy who is highly experienced with Toyota 4x4's). Don't hesitate to bring your Japanese vehicle hear....they'll get the work done right and for a fair price. read more

These guys are THE BEST! Never had a problem they couldn't fix. and HONEST to boot. Been using Steve for several years and wouldn't take my cars to anyone else. read more

Japanese Auto service is as good as it gets. I have routine maintenance done on my Nissan Titan and they go out of there way to make sure it is well maintained. Thanks for all the help. read more

5*s is not enough. Great job to all on the work you did on my little red hot rod. Smooth, solid and quick. I swear you guys put in jet fuel. I sure hope Steve's business card works if I get pulled over. Tom Shaver. read more

I had an alternator repair which included the belt tensioner. Very soon after repair, there was a noise from the engine which I ignored but after about 3 weeks, my wife brought it back. Like the pros they are, they diagnosed it and then replaced the tensioner (no change in noise) and then the alternator (the original one they put in turned out to be defective). The noise totally disappeared. All of this was done cheerfully under warranty. Anyone can have a problem if a new part is defective but It is nice to find a place with integrity that stands behind their work. read more

These guys are my go to for anything on my Toyota Highlander. It's very rare to find a mechanic where I never have to worry if I am being oversold or taken advantage of. Japanese Auto Service is extremely knowledgable, will only fix what needs to be fixed, and clearly puts the customer first. If you have a Japanese auto, you don't need to look any further. This place will treat you right! Thanks so much for always taking care of me. read more