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Solar Automotive Repair
2277 Manatt Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80104, United States
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Solar Automotive Repair
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Ca
Review №1

Solar Automotive is great, always a pleasure to talk to and get work done by. They give an honest opinion about whats going on with your car, they dont try to pull a fast one on you. These guys are reliable and flexible with your schedule. This car shop is here to help, not take your money. An honest shop. Thank you for your help always!

T
Review №2

They were so professional, quick & knowledgeable that they have become my new mechanic for my Lexus! I really appreciated the explanation of mileage sticker & the snacks. I also found it fantastic that they didnt demean me as a woman & they didnt leave a speck of oil on my vehicle like other shops have!

Ma
Review №3

I have had several great experiences at Solar Automotive. Theyre kind, professional and highly knowledgeable. They have very reasonable pricing and turnaround times. The cherry on top, theres always a treat for my kids. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend.

Ni
Review №4

My family from out of town was packing up to leave for an 8 hour trip home today and noticed an issue with the car. Sent them to Solar Automotive this morning at 7:15am hoping they wouldn’t be too delayed. They were able to take a quick look and fix the issue in just a few minutes and send her on the way.Thank you so much!

Pa
Review №5

The communication and service quality are top notch. They wont charge for stuff thats not needed and really do a great job of explaining options. We take two vehicles here for all of our service needs. Highly recommended.

Ch
Review №6

Best shop in castle rock, hands down. Fair prices, excellent customer service, highly recommend to all my neighbors and friends. Local business where the owners are in the trenches making sure everything is done perfectly.

Ka
Review №7

Quick and easy service! They got my exhaust leak fixed so Im back making boost, it sounds way better and has a better tone overall. O2 wiring was tucked away safely and I couldnt be happier especially with the price for these 2 simple fixes! Its held up strong for half a month and I dont see it failing anytime soon. Definitely coming back, thanks guys!

Aa
Review №8

I have an older 4Runner and Solar was willing to work on a 30+ year old vehicle while other places will only work on newer ones. Communication is top notch and friendly. Their vehicle assessments of work needed done are comprehensive and helpful, as well as prioritized. We have a ‘13 Mazda that they have worked on as well and the work has proven reliable. It’s place I send my friends because I’m confident they will be well cared for.

J
Review №9

One of the best experiences Ive had dealing with any auto repair. Staff was beyond friendly and honest (very customer service focused). They explained in details the work that needed to be done. They were able to give me a ride home while I waited. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone in need of work. I will be bringing my car here for all future needs.

Ca
Review №10

We heard a loud rattling coming from our car as we were an hour and a half from home. We decided we needed to pull over to check it out. We called Solar Automotive to ask some questions about what we noticed and they gave us any answers they could and were super nice about it. We then decided we needed to take the car in for them to check out. They closed in 10 minutes, we were 9 minutes away. They stayed late to help us. After 20-30 minutes of them playing around, they found some lose lug-nuts on my wheels, tightened them up, made sure we were safe to drive and sent us on our way without asking for any money in return! I could have hugged them! They are the nicest people here! Super helpful and very respectful! TAKE YOUR CAR HERE!!!

Ma
Review №11

Used Solar Automotive for a wheel alignment after I rebuilt the tired suspension of my 2009 Mazdspeed 3 and they did a great job! Car drives arrow straight just like it did when I bought it new nearly twelve years ago. They even provided a copy of the alignment report afterwards which I greatly appreciated. Would strongly recommend this place--there are a lot of hacks out there and Solar Automotive is clearly NOT in that category.

Mi
Review №12

These guys are amazing. I usually do the repairs on my cars but didn’t have the time. They’re super fast and the quality of work is top notch. I highly recommend Solar Automotive.

St
Review №13

Attention to detail, new i was planning a big trip and went the extra mile to make sure the vehicle was safe

Sa
Review №14

Super convenient location next to my kiddos school. Friendliest service ever!! They’re so helpful and always positive! Have taken our cars here a few times now for different reasons. They drive me to work/home if I have to drop off for long periods of time, it’s amazing. When they find out what your car needs, they send you a text with a diagnosis and videos on what all the issues mean. They also list them in order of importance. Some of the things needing to be done, could be done under my warranty at a dealer...so they called the dealer to find out if it was covered before they even contacted me!! Who does that?! Love this place! 10/10 recommend!

Ji
Review №15

We were very pleased with their services. They were on the spot with wrecker service and prompt about helping to get vehicle back on road so we could finish our vacation. The guys there were very friendly and courteous and if back in area we would definitely use their friendly service again. You go guys keep up the good work.

Ma
Review №16

Just simply put a great group of mechanics that have the expertise of working on any car, truck or very old corvettes. They will tell you honest ideas what to do and if it can be done or not. They just dont take your money! Spreading the word!

Je
Review №17

They did a great job working on my car. They were very thorough and communicated well throughout the process. I will definitely be bringing my car back to them in the future.

Cr
Review №18

Very pleased with the service. Quality work, timely and fair price. Veterans also receive a very generous discount. Could not be happier.

An
Review №19

Marty and the team took good care of me and Eddie the Excursion. Performed the inspection, balanced the wheels, and then the alignment. The waiting room was nice, and the staff was more than accommodating!

Pa
Review №20

Great prices and staff! Had what I needed in stock. Also offer military discount which is always appreciated as a disabled veteran. Thank you for the great attitude and assistance.

Tr
Review №21

They did way and beyound to get my custom head lights to fit and side mirrors on my truck. And there pricing was.just as great. Loved there attitude and there friendly advise. What a great team they have. will always come back. Thank you guys always. Trinidad Solis

Co
Review №22

Grant and Marty are always communicative with us on the status of our repairs and our options. They will go above and beyond to ensure we feel like we get our moneys worth but MOST importantly they will not give a vehicle back without triple checking its done perfectly. You wont be disappointed with this shop!

Is
Review №23

Let me just I stumbled on this place by sheer bad luck. And after dealing with them... My luck has surely turned around for the better. I am seriously considering making them my new place to have my vehicles fixed. Even if the drive is an hour away. I overly recommend this company to have your vehicle taken care of... The only down side is not having locations everywhere.

Ri
Review №24

This was my 1st experience with Solar Automotive. I selected them for three reasons: 1) Competitive Labor Rates, 2) They pride themselves in not upselling unnecessary parts or repairs, and 3) I received three separate, unrelated, high recommendations from local people.What could use improvement: Not a single thing in my experience!Things I liked: Comfortable seating in the small waiting area, complete with a bowl of candy. It was easy to get an appointment without having to wait two weeks to get the work done. I received feed back via text and email throughout the day, the first one coming within the first hour of my appointed service. That was the results of Solars initial and detailed inspection that included a drive-test. They confirmed the things I knew about and found one other significant item - a leaky seal. What was recommended and what needed immediate attention were clearly separated. Solar did not try to influence my decision about what work to do in any way. I was given a detailed breakdown of the potential repairs, and each item was priced. Note that the final cost exactly matched the initial estimate. I approved repair of all the items. It took just over a full day for the repairs, but I got a call an hour before closing time the first day, alerting me that my truck would be finished in the morning. True to their word, I was contacted shortly after 9 AM that the truck was done. Documentation was clear and I could easily see each task that was done and what the associated costs for that task were. I highly recommend Solar and can say unequivocally that this singular experience sealed my loyalty. I am confident that my vehicle(s) will be safe and mechanically sound as long as Solar is taking care of them. Here is one other thing I forgot to mention. When you visit you are likely to meet the service manager and/or the owner(s). The staff, management included, are all personable and readily accessible to customers. Thats reaffirming!Follow-up. I had been doing routine oil changes at the dealership. The price had decreased dramatically and they couldnt get me in for several days. Solar got me in same day, was expedient, and it cost less. All the positive comments above still apply!

Jo
Review №25

I highly recommend Solar Automotive for any of your car maintenance and repair needs. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and fair. We have been to several other “highly recommended” businesses in Castle Rock and none compare to Solar. They have our business for the long term!

Ra
Review №26

Pesky engine oil leak was diagnosed as involving a faulty oil pan part and repaired quickly with genuine Honda parts. Very pleased. Will definitely be coming here for expert maintenance and repairs.

Le
Review №27

We broke down in Castle Rock and after every mechanic either turned us down or were unreasonable, Solar Automotive solved are problem in a professional and timely manner. If you ever need work done on your vehicle in Castle Rock these guys are the people to go to.

Ge
Review №28

This place is a gem! The technicians do a great job, the service advisor, and owner are genuine and honest people. I trust them and their knowledge/expertise in the field!

Vi
Review №29

Solar Automotive is the most honest place to get your car or van fixed. I drive all the way from Denver to go to Solar Automotive because I know I will be honestly dealt with. It is so difficult to find a mechanic that wont take advantage of a woman and I can tell you with certainty that Solar Automotive is the most honest and reliable when it comes to repairing vehicles. I will be bringing my van to Grant and Solar Automotive for as long as they are in business.

Pe
Review №30

Fantastic service shop. Finally! So tired of the dealer run around and expensive prices. Not here. Quality service fare prices. I will be using them for anything else that comes up. Staff is super friendly and helpful.

De
Review №31

Solar auto helped with my electrical issues the same day I called. They were very friendly and helpful with all my questions and gave me several alternatives for fixing the issues. I would recommend them to anyone in the Castle Rock area.

Ca
Review №32

The team at Solar Automotive are honest and upfront with what needs to be fix and what doesnt. Ive only used Solar twice now and each time Im impressed not only with the quickness of service but how they treat the customers. They dont try and up-sale you! I will continue to use Solar

Li
Review №33

Grant is amazing! Super helpful and friendly. Great service!

Wi
Review №34

I visited Solar after making many calls around town to find out about getting a full diagnostic check done on my Tucson. While Solar wasnt the lowest price I could find for the diagnostic it was DEFINITLY the most detailed and thorough Ive ever seen so I was more than happy to pay a little more for the service. Once they knew the issue a quote for repairs was provided and any other issues that raised any concern were included and noted in the full report on the vehicle (including photos of all issues!). While the work on my vehicle turned out to be extensive (170k miles)....Solar was VERY generous and helpful when it came to their time and making sure everything correct and making it affordable when anything did come up that was unexpected (nature of the type of repairs I had). In the end I left with a fully operational and much improved vehicle that I fully expect to get well past 200k miles. Their service warranty is anything big reason I chose Solar as they do good work and stand by it. A great locally own and operated shop that is very transparent and responsive to the MANY times I called with questions....They may have gotten tired of hearing from me but never showed it :-D

Ma
Review №35

Had an issue with my brakes and rotors on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Contact Solat Automotive after it was suggested from a local. They were able to fix the jeep very quickly amd get me back on the road. They were very transparent about the service, providing pictures as they worked. Overall, I was very satisfied with the work they did.

Jo
Review №36

Always a great experience with Marty and the entire team at Solar Automotive! Life long customer!

Da
Review №37

Great customer service. Friendly. They don’t act like car salesmen. I will be coming back.

An
Review №38

I cant say enough great things about the owners of this company and the perfect service they gave me. Every step of the way they communicated very clearly, showed me the problems out in the shop, sent me an email with many pictures from underneath my car and my total price was VERY reasonable. From the person working on my car to the owner helping me out at the front desk it all went GREAT. I will be telling all of my friends and family about how great this company.

No
Review №39

Friendliest car repair facility Ive been to in a long time. Fast estimate and an accurate repair.

Na
Review №40

Love this place! Customer service is awesome!This places gets better and better every time I come here!!!!Very positive!

Ma
Review №41

Thanks Chanc for the help with the tires. Great to be able to get my dad back on the road. On time, the amount you quoted. Those are always good things with auto repairs.

Mi
Review №42

Solat Automotive is fast and fair. They do good work in the amount of time they say. I appreciate the convenience to my house and will continue to give them my business.

Na
Review №43

Marty and team were so helpful and did an amazing job getting our beater up and running! Thank you guys so much for everything!

Da
Review №44

I was on my way from Cheyenne to Colorado Springs on Sunday afternoon when one of my injector lines cracked and started leaking bad. As I was just south of Castle Rock, Solar was the closest shop in the area and they were closed of course. As I learned, there couldnt have been a better place to get towed to. I called first thing in the morning and talked to Marty, he already had my keys and was getting it into the shop to be checked out. He said he would get back to me at about 9:00 and give me an update. At 9, after checking out the truck and confirming the problem he said they were hunting for the injector line and would have me on the road by 2:00 PM. At about 11:00 I got a text with a link to a picture of my truck, telling me it was ready to go. Marty came down and picked us up at the motel we were staying at and brought us to the shop. Enough said, we were back on the road before noon. Too bad all shops arent this awesome.

Ma
Review №45

Great family business that can customize anything you need. Specialties include Gas, Hybrid, and Electric motors

Ma
Review №46

Very professional got my Acura back to me in a timely fashion the car is running great.

Ro
Review №47

I have taken 2 cars there thought I would give this new shop a opportunity. I wish I would have found them sooner! I had my car at dealership for recall repair the dealership said I needed 3 different fluids changed because they were dirty. Called around and they told me they prefer to check the fluids first to make sure they do need to be replaced. Only 1 of the 3 fluids needed changing saving me money!The second time I had to have my car towed because I had very bad oil leak smoke coming from the engine. They found it sent me what they found by text link. I have never had a shop do that! Before I could read all of what they found they called me to go over it all.I will be back!

We
Review №48

Customer service is A+Friendly and above expectations.Had a squeeking belt - fixed and explainedOil change - fair priceGrease UPCI will definitely make this my headquarters for all automotive needs

Da
Review №49

Great people, professional and trustworthy! Would recommend to everyone! Thanks Guys!!

Li
Review №50

I cant say enough how awesome this shop was to work with. We had a lot of work done on our Jeep and they did a great job. Awesome service, great work and very professional. I highly recommend them!

Ja
Review №51

Not sure if theres a bigger relief out there then moving somewhere new and quickly finding a good priced and friendly car shop. Have brought two cars in at this point and am very pleased with the service we have received on both of them. Highly recommend!!

Ha
Review №52

Solar Automotive is the most personable auto shop I’ve ever been to. Not only did they save me $150 for the same repair another auto shop was going to charge me, but they literally showed me exactly what was wrong with my vehicle. Great individuals to go to!

Mi
Review №53

I appreciate the transparency that they provide on reach repair.

Du
Review №54

Very happy with the service they provided very honest and professional.

Ma
Review №55

Friendly, Honest and on time! Great customer service!

Fr
Review №56

These guys are GREAT! Im very grateful to find an auto shop that I trust. So many places try to gouge you with unnecessary repairs. Their honest approach won themselves a lifetime customer.

ca
Review №57

Very helpful with making decisions about the vehicle.

Br
Review №58

Super responsive, did a great job getting my truck back up and running, and fair pricing. Will return again for services in the future. Thanks SolarChance was super helpful and responsive...

Ma
Review №59

Great repair shop. My car overheated and required a new water pump. The guys at Solar fixed the water pump and identified an issue with the valve cover gasket. However, they recommended not fixing the valve cover gasket until I drive it for a few weeks and make sure the overheating didnt cause any additional problems (the car has 240k miles on it). Ive never been to an auto repair shop that suggests NOT fixing a car! You can trust these guys.

Am
Review №60

Great service and communication!

De
Review №61

As a teenage girl I often don’t like going to automotive places. I tried out Solar today for the first time and their easily the best I’ve been to. They are very thorough and email you a digital invoice with pictures of your car and what needs fixing along with what is in good shape. Great service!

Ce
Review №62

Im always a little hesitate going to a new repair shop, I have been burned too many times. This little shop is great! Routine oil change and checked out a noise I was hearing, they couldnt replicate it, asked me to come in and test drive it with them. Perfect! I really appreciate that, more often than not you get brushed off because the issue or noise never happened for the tech and they dont get paid the extra step to move forward. They gave me a run down of whats needed and going on and what to watch out for moving forward and even gave me a rough quote of what maintenance would look like. Definitely recommend and will be back! Thank youall!

Le
Review №63

Looking for a fair and honest mechanic? Look no further! Chanc offers a warm greeting and helpful conversation as he helps you with what your car needs. Matt and Grant are great mechanics that get the job done and offer friendly and professional service. So happy to have such a dependable mechanic nearby.

Er
Review №64

Friendly service and always helpful, highly recommend Solar Automotive Repair team. 5 star service!

Ma
Review №65

Very professional. Highly recommend.

Cl
Review №66

Matt not only is a fantastic mechanic he offered and trailered my YJ to his shop. He is working hard to find parts and putting together my 1990 Jeep. I’m so fortunate to have a knowledgeable mechanic with meticulous skills to tackle this project. Thank you! Cheers and hit the trails🍻

Ti
Review №67

Great service great people!

Ma
Review №68

Hands down the best service manager in the automotive industry! These guys are trustworthy, reasonably priced, personable, and easily accessible from the highway. Im so happy I found this place!

Ro
Review №69

This is probably by far the best shop I have ever brought my vehicles to. Great customer service, well priced and great work.

Ro
Review №70

Looking for quality, experienced, and professionalism? Youve found the right place! This place is like having your neighbor as a auto shop. Fair, honest, and work you can trust.

Ca
Review №71

Chanc is really friendly and helpful! Quick turnaround and great price on my oil change!

Al
Review №72

We have known and trusted Chanc for almost 10 years. So happy to be able to bring our cars to him at this quality shop. Highly recommend!

Je
Review №73

Wow, came in for a simple oil change and I feel like I made some new friends! Looks like I found my new repair shop! Highly recommend! Chanc was great!

Kr
Review №74

They were professional, courteous and quick! I also really appreciate their hours when you’re trying to get stuff done in the morning!

Sh
Review №75

Best overall mechanic in Castle Rock!

De
Review №76

Great place. Will definitely reuse.

Ja
Review №77

They did a great job and saved me money! Everyone was very nice and I will definitely be back.

Ar
Review №78

Friendly, professional, honest, fast

Ri
Review №79

Had wheel liners and battery replaced in my wifes Lexus. Chanc is excellent with communication and service. This will be our new shop from now on.

Ru
Review №80

This shop, the owner and crew are awesome!! Upfront and honest about everything and ZERO pressure.I took my car for a drop in estimate. They quickly made room to give me an estimate without having me come back, make an appointment or charge anything. The power steering pump had been acting up already but had suddenly gotten worse. My 7 year old wanted to watch the tech put the car on the lift and instead of getting annoyed as other shops have, Grant was very friendly to my son and showed him how he lifted the car. Once he checked the issue, Grant had me take a look for myself to confirm his findings. Once he was wrapped up, I went back inside and received a quote for repairs but without any pressure. Chanc acknowledged that I was not getting it repaired that day, simply said to keep an eye on the leak and feel of the steering and let them know if I wanted to set an appointment.Not having dealt with a steering pump replacement before, I wanted to get estimates from other shops. Called the dealer (way more expensive), called the shop my parents use that is competitively priced but way across town (same estimate) and I checked on how to do it myself and that wasnt happening. I have a degree in Automotive repair, albeit unused since 2006, I have retained much of the knowledge. It would have been about 25% of the cost BUT would not have been done for probably 4-5 days at best + would have meant purchasing more tools than I would have needed and likely ended up being towed to the shop anyways. Being our family vehicle, it could not have been out of commission that long.I confidently decided to scheduled my repairs and was able to enter my request online as it was after hours. They called and texted the next morning. Once I dropped off the car, they communicated with me via text message and email per my request, sent me updates on the repairs, informed me of a seal needing to be replaced and emailed me pictures of their findings but left it as an FYI and something to watch out for, no pressure or scare tactics to get it done. Full repair was done in about 2 days by Grant who has a lift, proper tools and currently practices the art of automotive repair. Once completed I brought down our Infiniti for an Oil Change, Tire rotation and inspection, and picked up the GMC. About an hour later the Infiniti was done. They simply said it was in great health and had no concerns.Both vehicles are 4 and 5 years old with around 64k Miles each. Not new but not terribly old. Both were fairly evaluated and there were no surprises along the way. Having been to other shops, including the Grease Monkey in town, I usually get a list of all their “recommended services” and a guilt trip when I say no. The guys at Solar were the complete opposite. They are honest, do their research and thoroughly check the vehicles for necessary repairs or maintenance. No cloaks, daggers or scary stories to be found.In Summary, if you are needing a good mechanic in the Castle Rock and surrounding areas + value a mechanic that is transparent, fair priced and communicative, you must give Solar Automotive a try! Chanc and Grant were awesome and I will trust them for years to come!

Pa
Review №81

Had a great experience, chanc did exactly what he said that he would do, gave me a good quote, came in under other quotes, met Matt n grant, the owners, great guys, great mechanics, great addition to castle rock, would definitely recommend Solar Automotive Patrick johnson,publisher,Colorado dining magazine

Ch
Review №82

Nice guys

Co
Review №83

Awesome people and great service.

Ma
Review №84

Great group of guys

ma
Review №85

Honesty is a blessing.

Ma
Review №86

Oh I like the extra detail and communication received during the whole process. Very friendly

Li
Review №87

Just amazing. Marty & Matt were great. Just found a auto service center I won’t dread going to.

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  • Address:2277 Manatt Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80104, United States
  • Site:http://solarautorepair.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-284-6429
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Brake shop
  • Car service
  • Oil change service
  • Small engine repair service
  • Tire shop
  • Transmission shop
  • Truck repair shop
  • Wheel alignment service
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–2PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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