Family-run · Colorado Springs

The mechanic your neighbors actually recommend.

Full-service auto repair and preventive maintenance for all domestic and imported cars, trucks, and SUVs — done right, explained plainly, and priced fairly.

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4.8 ★★★★★ on Google

130+ customer reviews

20+ years in the Springs

All makes & models

01 — What we do

One shop for the whole job

From a check-engine light to a full engine rebuild, we handle the work most shops send elsewhere — and we'll tell you straight when something doesn't need fixing at all.

General Repair & Maintenance

Oil changes, tune-ups, belts, hoses, and scheduled maintenance that keeps small problems from becoming big ones.

Engine Repair & Rebuilds

Diagnosis, repair, and complete rebuilds — from modern daily drivers to carbureted classics.

Brakes & Brake Lines

Pads, rotors, drums, and hydraulic line repair. Straight answers about what's worn and what still has life left.

Clutch & Transmission

Clutch replacement, aftermarket clutch kits, and drivetrain work — done right the first time.

Electrical & Charging

Alternators, starters, batteries, and wiring gremlins. We test before we replace, so you only pay for the real problem.

Diagnostics

Check-engine lights, overheating, odd noises — honest diagnostics, often confirming you don't need the repair another shop quoted.

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02 — Why Dave's

Honesty is the whole business model

Read our reviews and you'll see the same words over and over: honest, fair, quick. Customers routinely come in with a repair quoted by another shop, and leave having paid for less — or nothing at all — because the work wasn't needed.

We show you the problem before we fix it
Multiple repair options when your budget is tight
Fair, upfront pricing — no surprise line items
Fast turnaround, most repairs same or next day
Travelers passing through get the same square deal as regulars

More About the Shop

Exterior of Dave's Automotive Repair with a classic El Camino SS and pickup trucks in the lot — The shop at 1511 Dustry Dr — daily drivers, work trucks, and classics side by side.

03 — From our customers

4.8 stars across 130 Google reviews

★★★★★

“Finding an honest mechanic is sometimes like striking gold. Had I followed through without getting Dave's opinion I would've been set back at minimum $1–2000… he pinpointed the actual problem and gave me peace of mind.”

Martin SamudioGoogle review · January 2025

★★★★★

“Professional work, cheap pricing, and most importantly the mechanic knows what they are doing… I've seen the poor quality work from the chain shops. This place is the complete opposite. Highly recommend.”

Brian SchegGoogle review · April 2026

★★★★★

“Dave quoted me for way less than 4 other places in town and he was finished before the end of the day. I highly recommend Dave's Automotive Repair to anyone who needs a good mechanic.”

Crystal CiubaGoogle review · July 2025

Give the shop a call

We answer the phone. Tell us what the car's doing and we'll tell you what we think — and when we can get you in.

(719) 576-3461

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

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