Get a Second Opinion

Somebody handed you a number that made your stomach drop. Before you agree to it, or refuse it, let somebody else look.

A second opinion is normal in medicine and strangely rare in auto repair, which is odd given how often the numbers are comparable. Bring us the written estimate and the car and we will tell you what we find.

Sometimes we confirm the first shop was right. That happens regularly and we say so plainly, because the point is you knowing, not us winning the job.

Sometimes the answer is "they are right and it is a fair price." That is a useful answer too.

When it is worth getting one

The number is largeAnything over about a thousand dollars is worth a second look purely on arithmetic.
The explanation did not make senseA repair you cannot get explained in plain language is a repair worth questioning. Good shops can explain their work.
They found a lot at onceSometimes a neglected car genuinely needs eight things. Sometimes it is a list built to hit a number. The difference is visible on a lift.
You were told it is unsafe to driveOccasionally true and important. Occasionally pressure. Worth knowing which.
It is the same repair twiceIf you already paid for this and it came back, that is a warranty conversation before it is a repair conversation.
You just do not trust themThat instinct is data. You do not need to justify it to us.

What we do

Read the estimate
Line by line, including the parts and the labor times, which is where estimates most often inflate.
Inspect the car ourselves
On a lift, with measurements. We do not confirm or deny somebody else’s findings from paper.
Tell you what we found
What is real, what is not, what is urgent and what can wait — in writing.
Quote it if you want
And if the first shop’s price was fair, we will tell you that and you can go back to them.

Common questions

What does a second opinion cost?

If a diagnosis has already been done and you just want the estimate reviewed and the car inspected, call us and we will tell you exactly what it costs for your situation before you come in. Where real diagnostic work is needed, that is charged as diagnosis.

Will you tell me if the other shop was right?

Yes, and it happens often. We would rather be the shop that told you the truth than the shop that won a job by rubbishing somebody else.

What should I bring?

The written estimate and the car. If you have recent service records those help too. If they only told you verbally, ask them to put it in writing — a shop that will not is telling you something.

Is it rude to get a second opinion?

No. It is your car and your money. Any shop that treats a second opinion as an insult has answered a different question for you.

What customers say

Reviews published on Google

5 out of 5

I brought my car in for major repairs. Michael explained the work that was needed. Then kept me updated as the repairs proceeded. It is so refreshing to deal with an honest company that does excellent work. I would highly recommend them to anyone. And I won't take my car anywhere else.

Celeste E.February 2026 · via Google

5 out of 5

They were incredibly kind, honest, and easy to work with from start to finish. My car needed a lot of work, and they handled everything quickly while keeping me in the loop the whole time. I never felt rushed or talked down to, which goes a… read the rest on Google

Zeke B.February 2026 · via Google

5 out of 5

I appreciated the upfront pricing and honesty regarding what needed to be evaluated on my car. Their prices are competitive and service was done in a timely fashion.

Karen H.September 2025 · via Google

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Bring us the estimate

Call 303-795-2600 or come by. We will look at the car and the paper and give you a straight answer either way.

Call 303-795-2600 Make an Appointment

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm. Courtesy shuttle within about five miles.