Strictly Automotive
804 West 10th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204, us
(303) 436-1700
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They are always honest | 5.0/5 |
They are competent | 5.0/5 |
Their repair price is reasonable | 4.8/5 |
They complete the work in a timely manner | 4.8/5 |
They respond well when they screw something up | 5.0/5 |
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs | 4.9/5 |
They treat male and female customers in the same manner | 5.0/5 |
They are always honest | 5.0/5 |
I would use this mechanic again | 5.0/5 |
I would recommend this mechanic to others | 5.0/5 |
They fix the problem the first time | 4.9/5 |
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood | 4.1/5 |
The hours of operation are convenient for customers | 4.6/5 |
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) | 4.7/5 |
Reviews
Nov 06, 2011
Aug 26, 2009
The mechanics and owners of Strictly Automotive are
excellent, and I would recommend them for anyone with a
Subaru in the Denver area looking for repairs of anything
from an oil change to major engine work.
Jul 05, 1997
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when my 86 subaru wagon failed the new emissions test program , I started to make some calls to local repair shops. Most of the shops i contacted were very brief with me on the phone, and told me i needed to brng the car to them before they could tell me anything about my problem. When I contacted Strictly "subaru specialtists" the peson on the phone took the time to ask about my particular make & model of subaru, and then asked me to read him some information off of my failure report. They were able to tell over the phone that I hadn't failed the test at all, but that they test station had incorrectly classified my car. After that I have been a regular customer, and have been very satisfied in every way with the quality of repair work, and the very personable manner in which they treat thier customers.
Feb 27, 2001
I took my 1985 Subaru wagon to these guys often before it tragically perished in a rear-end collision. I wished I still owned a Subaru so I could continue using these guys, I really think they are a great garage. I seriously considered buying one of the used Subarus they carry, even test drove it, but bought a Honda instead. They really seem to know what they are doing.
Jan 23, 2002
At the moment, they are rebuilding the automatic transmission on my recently acquired '94 Legacy. I drive in the mountains at least 4 days a week, and on this vehicle the 4WD was not working consistently. It's important to me to trust my vehicle, and these guys haven't let me down so far, but this is the biggest test I've given them yet. I'll come back and report when the work is done! They do provide loaners, but only in extreme situations (in my experience). Address/phone details (missing on the main page) follow. Now called Strictly Automotive, after Subaru denied them the right to call themselves 'Strictly Subaru,' they are at 804 W. 10th ave (10th & Santa Fe), Denver CO 80204, (303) 436-1700 / fax (303) 629-1428 / www.strictlyauto.com
Aug 26, 2009
I have used Strictly since the late 1980s. In fact, I
have since bought 2 more Subarus, in large part because I
refuse to change mechanics! They run an honest shop,
environmentally sound, give back to the community, and
most of all, you can trust them to do the work well and
stand behind it. They will tell you what to expect in
future repairs so you can plan ahead and will give you
options if they run into an unexpected problem in
servicing your car so that you can make an informed
decision. In the past few years they have begun to work
on cars other than Subarus, so they are now an option for
drivers of Hondas and Toyotas. But, their real forte is
Subarus, and they are the absolute best.
Aug 26, 2009
I, like the other reviewers, have always found Steve and Strictly Automotive to
be honest, reliable, trustworthy and very knowledgeable about Subarus. They
were recommended to me by the tow truck driver 9 years ago, and now I cannot
imagine going anywhere else.
Feb 12, 2007
I've used "Strictly" since the early 1990's. I really trust
these guys. Their repairs are done well and on time.
In the past, I have asked them to repair something on my car
and later they've called me to tell me that the repair
wasn't necessary! How many mechanics will do that?!
They always call to tell me the about repair costs before the
work begins and ask about items that should be done or to
remind me about scheduled maintainence since my previous visit.
They are great and very trustworthy.
Aug 26, 2009
We were travelling through Denver in late summer. It was
hot and the AC was not working. I called the shop on a
Saturday morning and they were open. They took the car
right in, inspected the car and told me that a new o-ring
might fix it, but based on the evidence of leakage, they
thought that it might be the line. Unfortunately, it did
turn out to be the line which needed to be ordered. So we
headed off into the heat with the windows down and no AC.
But we had a good experience, felt we were treated fairly
and now know what needs to be fixed. They seem like really
nice guys and very knowledgeable.
Jun 22, 2010
I've never had the good fortune of owning a car whose
dealership network I trusted much farther than I could throw
them. Newer cars I've owned have now include Mazda, Nissan,
and Subaru. After many experiences with many different
dealership service departments, none have ever lived up to
even meager expectations of quality work, fair price, and
good customer service. I won't go into some of my horror
stories, but I'll just say that I've learned the hard way
not to bring my car to a dealership unless it involves
warranty repairs, and even that can be a gamble.
Because of this, whenever I got a "new-to-me" vehicle it's
my top priority to find a reliable mechanic to service it.
I'm currently the proud owner of a 2005 Outback that I
really enjoy. One of my friends found Strictly Automotive
through some online searching and reported that he was
really pleased with their work. This was my same friend
that convinced me to get an Outback after my Nissan Maxima
was totaled.
I had a 30,000 mile service pending (the first scheduled
maintenance other than oil changes and other minor work) and
had already asked around at several Subaru dealerships for
pricing. Most places wanted over $450 without even looking
at my car or asking me any questions. Most of the service
involved only inspection of parts so I couldn't comprehend
how it could be that expensive. Nobody would really tell me
why, they would just point me to a long checklist in a
brochure and said, "We do all that".
Strictly Automotive took the time to discuss exactly what
they would be checking or replacing. They took into
consideration the maintenance I do on the car myself and
told me they would still thoroughly inspect all wear items
and necessary system, much of which was simply covered in
their standard inspection that every car that rolls into
their shop receives.
All said, my bill was about half what I was being asked to
pay at the dealerships and I felt Strictly did a better job.
Several months later, I had a CV boot blow out and empty its
contents of grease all over my turbo heat shield and
suspension. Strictly got me scheduled that week and
completed the work in a single day for little more than what
one dealership wanted just for the new CV joint and axle.
They even cleaned most of the grease off the underside of
the car.
It often seems difficult to find people who care about the
quality of their work and good customer relations in the
automotive service industry nowadays. I'm thankful to say
that Strictly Automotive is one of the rare shops that is
bucking that trend and delivering high marks in all areas.
I will be a loyal customer as long as I own a Subaru.
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