1511 Dustry Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Mon–Fri 8:00–5:30 (719) 576-3461
D Dave's AutomotiveRepair · Colorado Springs
Services

If it drives, we can fix it

We're a full-service repair and preventive maintenance shop for all domestic and imported cars, trucks, and SUVs. No appointment-setting runaround — call the shop, describe the problem, and we'll get you scheduled.

Keep it running

General Repair & Maintenance

The bread and butter: everything your vehicle needs to stay reliable through Colorado winters and mountain summers.

  • Oil changes and fluid services
  • Tune-ups, belts, hoses, and filters
  • Scheduled factory maintenance
  • Pre-purchase and road-trip inspections
Heart of the car

Engine Repair & Rebuilds

From misfires and oil leaks to complete rebuilds on the engine stand, we do engine work in-house that many shops turn away — on modern engines and carbureted classics alike.

  • Engine diagnostics and repair
  • Complete and partial rebuilds
  • Motor mounts, gaskets, oil filter housings
  • Fuel pumps and fuel system repair
Stop with confidence

Brakes & Brake Lines

Brakes are where honesty matters most. We measure what's worn, show you, and fix only what needs fixing — including hydraulic line repairs other shops won't touch.

  • Pads, rotors, and drums
  • Brake line repair and replacement
  • Brake system inspections before long trips
Power to the wheels

Clutch, Transmission & Drivetrain

Clutch jobs are one of the most-praised services in our reviews — including aftermarket performance clutch kits installed to spec.

  • Clutch replacement and adjustment
  • Aftermarket clutch kit installation
  • Transmission service and repair
  • Wheel bearings and axle work
Test first, replace second

Electrical & Charging Systems

We test before we replace. More than one customer has come in for an alternator and left with just a battery — because that's all it needed.

  • Alternators, starters, and batteries
  • Charging system diagnosis
  • Wiring repair and electrical troubleshooting
Beat the heat

Cooling System & Radiator

Overheating on the highway or up the Pass? We pressure-test, find the real cause, and give you repair options — not just the most expensive one.

  • Radiator repair and replacement
  • Pressure testing and leak diagnosis
  • Water pumps, thermostats, and hoses
Ride and handling

Steering & Suspension

Control arms, steering components, and suspension work at prices that routinely beat quotes from the big chains — often finished the same day.

  • Control arms and ball joints
  • Steering diagnosis and repair
  • Shocks and struts
Know before you spend

Diagnostics & Check Engine Lights

Bring us the scary light or the second opinion. We'll tell you what's actually wrong — and if nothing is, we'll tell you that too. Customers have driven away without paying a dime when no repair was needed.

  • Check engine light diagnosis
  • Second opinions on other shops' quotes
  • Printed diagrams and plain-English explanations
The fun stuff

Classic Cars & Hot Rods

On any given day you'll find a Model A, a '57 Chevy, or a shop truck project in our bays. We do mechanical upgrades, driver modifications, and keep-it-on-the-road repairs for vintage iron — including a 1928 Ford Model AA praised by its owner for "phenomenal craftsmanship."

  • Mechanical upgrades for classics
  • Carburetor, ignition, and charging work
  • Driver-modification and reliability improvements
Trusted at scale

Fleet & Work Vehicles

Work trucks and fleet vehicles get priority turnaround, because we know a truck in the shop is money out the door. Our bays have serviced everything from contractor pickups to Fort Carson police vehicles.

Not sure what it needs?

Describe the symptoms. We'll take it from there.

(719) 576-3461

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · 1511 Dustry Dr, Colorado Springs