Doug’s Automotive Service, Inc.

Looking for a good honest mechanic — here he is.
Hardly ever do you hear a mechanic talking you out of repairs but Doug did. He told me that my 15-​year old Pathfinder was probably not worth fixing given the level of repairs needed. This is exactly the kind of service person I want on my «team.» He’s got my business for life.

I’ve been taking my cars to Doug’s for about 10 years, and in that time I’ve never had a negative experience. Doug has repeatedly proven himself to be reliable, friendly, professional, responsive, and – perhaps most importantly – honest. Several years ago, during a routine oil change and inspection, Doug uncovered what he thought was an expensive electrical problem; he quoted me $ 1400 to fix it, and I gave him the go-​ahead. He called me back an hour later to explain that one of his techs had made a mistake, and that in fact the problem was far smaller than he thought – it would be only about $ 100. A less scrupulous mechanic might not have said anything, and I would have happily (and unwittingly) forked over the money. But not Doug. He’s far more interested in keeping me as a customer than he is about making a quick buck.
On other occasions Doug has gone out of his way to accommodate my schedule, waiting around for me after business hours or arranging an early-​morning pickup. He’s given me rides home and picked me up after work was complete. He’s always been communicative, never hesitating to spend time explaining things to me when I need my hand held.
Over the years I’ve worked with a variety of mechanics, and in my experience the truly good ones are few and far between. Doug is one of them. He’s a car guy through and through, but he clearly also values his customers. He’s the best at what he does. I couldn’t recommend him more.

Doug and his wife are so friendly and professional. They have always been honest and fair and their work is reasonably priced. Definitely a gem that we and family members feel fortunate to rely on.

Doug’s Automotive is an automotive treasure in Arvada.
I found this Gem through a cousin of mine, she recommended I bring my Batmobile/​X-​Jet/​Daewoo to him for some service I needed completed. Doug is a kind man, very courteous. The shop work area is larger on the inside than it looks from the street. The lobby is small with a couch near the counter, no TV but a stack of old magazines to thumb through.
The Technicians were quick, thorough and honest in their assessments. Doug’s price quote was fair for the work needed with no surprises at pickup; more importantly i felt he was trustworthy which is a big deal when looking for a mechanic. He’ll handle my major auto repair. He also does oil changes and preventative maintenance, those prices also are fair and standard.