Independent Motors: Car Detailing

"JUST WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! - I have an almost 14 year old mini cooper with only 41,100 miles on it. Lately i've had to spend big bucks for maintenance and repair. And after being disappointed by some local shops I started going back to the dealer which is in LOVELAND. I live in Gunbarrel and it's nearly 90 miles round trip! So the latch that pops my trunk broke on Sunday. I could UNLOCK the trunk but not open it. I decided to look around for a local shop that could help. ONE of the shops I called wanted me to leave it there ALL day to assess the problem. I saw some good reviews for Independent Motors so I called and Greg, the first person I spoke with, said I could bring it in that day (which was Monday). It was literally right across the way from Osteostrong where I had an appointment. I went in, and a wonderful young man named Brandon helped me - came out to my car and actually was able to futz with the latch and get the trunk POPPED but he confirmed what I suspected from the crunchy sound and feel of the mechanism: The latch couldn't be repaired and had to be replaced which included a whole pied of what I'd previously thought of as chrome trim which housed the latch mechanism. $160 for the part and about 1/2 hour labor is what Brandon said it would cost. I told him to order the part and he did. Yesterday he called to tell me the part had come in and it would be around 1/2 hour to replace it. I took it in today and barely got my ipad turned on and reading email and playing a game of chess online when Brandon came out to tell me it was finished. The bill for the part AND labor was only $252. And it's only about 12 min from where I live. Brandon walked me out to my car to show me that the new latch is a bit stiffer because IT'S NOT BROKEN! I wonder now, how long the latch was in the process of breaking completely because it's felt kind of squishy for a long time. I'm SO happy to have found this shop so near to me and so reliable and accommodating and REASONABLE! I'll be going back in a month or two for an oil change and anything else that the mini needs (other than recall for the footwell module which SHOULD be covered by the dealer when they FINALLY figure out how to fix them! - I hope it's BEFORE it catches on fire - which is the reason for the recall!). Thanks Independent Motors and specifically Brandon. You guys rock."

"Fantastic and trustworthy crew! Fixed the problem I had with my car and I've had zero problems since. The crew up front is really nice, and explained things to me very well. 10 outta 10 am going back for future service."

"I took my truck there to get my oil changed and this is the first place that I came to where they weren’t trying to sell me more than I came for. They were quick, clean, and efficient. Not to mention the prices are affordable! They welcomed my 5 month old puppy inside with treats while we waited. It was a great experience all around. I will definitely be coming back to have my vehicle serviced in the future."

"I found Independent Motors from Google Reviews looking for a local mechanic that specialized in older Lexus models. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working with Greg and his team. They did a full diagnostic on my "new" 2002 Lexus RX300 and we set up a two-phase approach for prioritizing maintenance. Everything was very clearly communicated and I appreciated the way his team helped me prioritize and explore alternatives. I also appreciated that this shop is linked with a tire shop - Greg got me an excellent price for a new set of All Weather tires which kicked @$$ during the last snow storm. Also, my Lexus is running so smoothly. We brought my husband's Ford Fusion here for new tires and they also got us a fabulous price on a new set of tires, which included a lifetime of rotations and repairs under warranty. Thanks Sheila, Greg and team!"

"The early drop off and late pick up are great if you have a strict work schedule. I appreciate that they always take the time to explain everything and their detailed receipts. As someone who doesn't know much about cars I felt like I could trust them way more than other mechanics I went to in the past. Been taking my Nissan to them for 4 years and moving out of Boulder is the only reason I won't continue to do so."