Diagnostics
Check-engine lights read and explained in plain language.
- Scan plus hands-on testing
- Flat-rate diagnostic fee
- Fee credited toward repair
Honest repair for cars that have to work
Two bays, thirty years between the two of us, and a written estimate before anything is touched.
- Written estimate before we pick up a wrench
- Old parts returned or shown on request
- 12-month / 12,000-mile repair warranty
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What we fix and how we do it
No jargon, no pressure. We show you the problem, quote the fix, and start only when you say so.
Brakes & suspension
Pads, rotors, struts. Parts you can see before we fit them.
- Measured, not guessed
- Quality pads and rotors
- Alignment referrals
Scheduled service
Oil, fluids and timing belts on manufacturer intervals.
- Synthetic oil changes
- Fluid exchanges
- Belts and hoses
Pre-purchase inspection
Buying used? We'll look it over first.
- 60-point checklist
- Photos and a written report
- Ready in 90 minutes
Engine & drivability
Rough idle, stalling, poor mileage. We find the cause.
- Ignition and fuel systems
- Cooling system repair
- Emissions-related repairs
Electrical & batteries
Starting trouble, dead batteries, strange gremlins.
- Battery and alternator tests
- Wiring repair
- Accessory installs
Book a drop-off or a diagnosis
Tell us what the car is doing and when you can leave it. We'll confirm by text and can arrange a ride within five miles.
(303) 555-0164Shop line answered 7:30 to 5:30 on weekdays.How a repair works here
You drop it off
Tell us what you're noticing. We note it on the ticket in your words.
We diagnose
Test drive, scan and inspection. You get a call, not a surprise.
You approve
A written estimate with parts and labor separated. Nothing starts without a yes.
Pick up and drive
We walk you through the work and return the old parts.
The people under the hood
Owner-operated, with the same techs on the same cars year after year.
Rafael Ortiz
Owner, master technicianThirty-one years in the trade. Started at a Buick dealership on Broadway when he was nineteen.
Beth Kowalczyk
Service managerRuns the front desk, the schedule and the honest phone call. She has never once said 'it depends'.
Jamal Wright
TechnicianDiagnostics specialist and hybrid whisperer. ASE Master certified.
From the customers
★★★★★Shop quoted $1,900 for what another place called $3,400. Same fix, half the drama.
Nate S., Subaru Outback
★★★★★They showed me the worn pads and left the old rotors on the bench. Trust earned.
Carla M.
★★★★★Pre-purchase inspection saved me from a flood-damaged car. Worth ten times the fee.
Owen P.
Questions we hear a lot
Do you work on all makes?
Most domestic and import passenger vehicles, light trucks and hybrids. We don't service diesel heavy-duty trucks or luxury exotics.
Can I wait while you work?
For quick jobs like oil changes and batteries, yes. There's coffee and a waiting area. For anything longer, we'll suggest a ride.
What does your warranty cover?
Parts and labor on our repairs for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, honored at any of our partner shops nationwide.
How do I know what's urgent?
We sort every finding into 'now', 'soon' and 'watch'. You decide what to do and when.
Do you take walk-ins?
We can often fit in quick checks. For anything bigger, calling ahead gets you a firm time.
Find us
1480 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80223(303) 555-0164 / service@torqueandco.example
| Mon–Fri | 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 am – 2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Neighborhoods we serve
BakerAthmar ParkPlatt ParkEnglewoodSloan's LakeCapitol Hill