Colchin Automotive
Colchin Automotive is a locally owned, full-service auto repair shop at 5740 N Lamar St in Arvada, Colorado, serving the area since 1984 and trusted with over 100,000 vehicles. Every technician at the independent shop is ASE Certified and takes regular continuing education, and the team takes pride in its certifications and its adherence to the codes of ethics of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The shop covers brake systems, engine performance and tune ups, engine mechanical work, transmission and drivetrain, electrical and electronics, emission systems, vehicle HVAC, steering and suspension, fluid services and oil changes, exhaust, starting and charging, hybrid drive system maintenance and fleet services, plus a dedicated diesel program covering Cummins, Power Stroke and Duramax engines. Troubleshooting is handled as a custom diagnostic plan with root cause analysis, and cost to identify the cause is estimated up front so you decide what happens next. Colchin stocks parts and receives manufacturer technical service bulletins for makes including Audi, Cadillac, Chevy Trucks, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and VW. Owner Todd Colchin backs the work with a personal promise to make things right.
Services
Vehicle troubleshooting and diagnostics
Custom diagnostic plans built around a root cause analysis process, with cost estimated before the work to identify the cause begins.
Brake systems
Repair, service and replacement of brakes on cars and light duty trucks, including ABS repair, brake fluid service, master cylinder service, brake replacement and rotor resurfacing.
Diesel engine service
Diesel repairs and maintenance from diesel oil changes to exhaust system repair, DPF service, EGR and fuel system work on Cummins, Power Stroke and Duramax engines.
Engine performance repair and maintenance (tune up)
Preventative and restorative engine assessment including check engine light diagnosis, air and fuel filters, fuel injection repair and tune ups.
Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission and drivetrain repair and maintenance.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
5740 N Lamar St, Arvada, CO 80002, USA
FAQs
What services does Colchin Automotive offer?
Colchin Automotive is a full-service auto repair shop covering brake systems, engine performance repair and tune ups, engine mechanical work, transmission and drivetrain, electrical and electronics, emission systems diagnostics and repair, vehicle heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, exhaust, starting and charging, fluid services and oil changes, hybrid drive system maintenance, fleet services and diesel engine service.
Where are you located and what are your hours?
The shop is at 5740 N Lamar St, Arvada, CO 80002, open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes. Every Colchin Automotive technician is ASE Certified and takes regular continuing education, and technician Clay Colchin holds ASE Master Technician status along with a Diesel Engine Technology certification.
Do you work on diesel vehicles?
Yes. Diesel is a dedicated service area covering diesel oil changes, diesel particulate filter service, EGR and emission system work, fuel injection and turbo work, and Dodge Ram Cummins, Ford Power Stroke and Chevrolet and GMC Duramax engines.
How does your diagnostic process work?
The team listens to your description of the problem, designs a custom plan around a diagnostic protocol, estimates the cost to identify the root cause, explains the plan, then executes it and communicates the results and repair options. Colchin reports that 85% of the diagnostic processes it performs are solved in a single step.
What vehicle makes do you service?
Colchin stocks parts and receives the manufacturer's latest technical service bulletins for makes and models including Audi, Cadillac, Chevy Trucks, Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge Ram Trucks, Ford, Ford Trucks, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Pontiac, Scion, Subaru, Toyota and VW.
How long have you been in business?
Colchin Automotive has been an Arvada auto repair shop since 1984 and recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Do you have a referral program?
Yes. Refer a new customer and Colchin Automotive will give you a $25 gift certificate.