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    Zach's Transmission & 4X4

    Zach's Transmission & 4X4

    (23 reviews)

    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.

    BG Automotive - Your Longmont BG Automotive Team

    BG Automotive

    (49 reviews)

    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.

    Insight Automotive - Lots of AWD and 4x4 SUVs on the lot!

    Insight Automotive

    (5 reviews)

    Scott is not a man of honor before greed. After agreeing to accept my truck on consignment, he…read morecharged $500 to cover a detail and inspection. The inspection purportedly indicated some work to be done, and he wanted to either fix or renegotiate the list price. I asked for the paperwork and details, for which he refused. I decided to sell myself. The truck was returned, not detailed, and no paperwork for the purported inspection. After requested either a full refund, or partial refund for the services not performed (detail), telling him I'd be happy to pay for the inspection if he provided the information, he declined and stated it was nonrefundable. Pretty sad. I would NOT recommend Insight Automotive, even though he will convince you he's a hand shake kind of guy, and a man of his word. Terri Iverson

    We searched diligently online for a high reliability rated consumer reports vehicle and found that…read moreScott at Insight Automotive had the car we were looking for. Are 2010 Ford Edge Limited was priced fairly not high or low. The car was thoroughly inspected before buying. They put on new all weather tires and new brakes on all four period after the test drive we noticed a few areas on the body and a small rattle in the front only when you turned in a sharp Circle. Scott was very professional and diligent to fix all of the items we requested before buying the car. We were very pleased with the attention to detail and also enjoy it the Christian music that was playing in the waiting area. We drove over an hour all the way from Lone Tree and took a chance and had a wonderful experience. Cannot recommend them enough. Very solid honest and trustworthy people that follow through and the price is the price similar to CarMax. Best of luck in the future for insight automotive and thanks for a great experience. Matt and Rebekah :)

    Hands On Auto Tech

    Hands On Auto Tech

    (73 reviews)

    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.

    McKay’s Garage - autorepair - Updated May 2026

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