Fort Collins Auto Repair

While not quite there, our shop is well on the way towards being…paperless! Community Auto is always super excited to rock new technologies so I thought I’d share with you our exciting avant-garde, the Digital Automotive Inspection! Just like a physical exam from your doctor, technicians are trained to inspect a vehicle’s health in a bumper-to-bumper fashion, assessing the the health and safety of various parts and components and recording their findings in a way you’ll understand. They procedurally go over the vehicle, checking belts, hoses, fluids, tires, suspension, etc. and inspect for any issues or soon-to-be issues. In the past, technicians used paper forms to record their findings, leaving greasy fingerprints on the forms and hard-to-read sloppy handwriting (to the defense of mechanics everywhere, going directly from turning a wrench to writing with a little pen is dexterous!). But luckily for us ... read more

“They’re greasy…and scary–they are speaking a language I don’t understand and I don’t trust them.” Can you relate to similar thinking? When searching for good auto mechanics in Fort Collins, you may find yourself overwhelmed. With so many options, the price of auto repair, and possible horror stories you’ve heard, maybe you don’t know where to start. It’s worth noting that as with most things, it’s true that you often get what you pay for. Cheap repairs are generally…well…cheap. Many factors play into this but since I’m sure you’re seeking service that’s a great value (quality work at a good price), I’ll keep it simple. When shopping for a mechanic, pay attention to the following things and know you’re in good shape. 1. Certifications Mechanics who invest in themselves and their profession will undoubtably turn out higher quality work than those who don’t. Look f ... read more

We’re back… And excited to announce the winners of our second month’s fishbowl drawing. Thanks for all your entries! Winners received prizes and discounts on services for the year. Wanna play?Stop by the shop and enter your name in the fishbowl for a chance to win (aka OUR gift to YOU)! Because this marks our 20th year in business thanks to YOU. So, even if you don’t win, we still want to THANK YOU! Names will be drawn at the end of each month and announced at the beginning of the next. Hence, the monthly emails. But I’ll try to keep them interesting. And again, thanks! As promised, alignment rack update: INSTALLED! These machines are very expensive and require a lot of work to procure and install, so we’re thrilled to have it up and running

Welcome, Summer! Hey, everyone! Winners for the third month’s drawing are Scott M. and Paul K. Thanks for all your entries! Winners received discounts on services for the year. Wanna play? Stop by the shop and enter your name in the fishbowl for a chance to win (aka OUR gift to YOU)! Because this marks our 20th year in business thanks to YOU. So, even if you don’t win, we still want to THANK YOU! Is your vehicle ready for summer? Click here for Summer Car Care Special coupon. In other news… Small Business of the Year Recipient! We are honored to hold the 2015 Small Business of the Year recognition awarded by the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce! The award came as a pleasant surprise, although timely as 20 years of hard work preceded it. Pictured here, holding the award, is Eric, founder and owner of Community Auto, and his daughters, Stacia and Emily. On the rig ... read more

The results are in… And we’re excited to announce the winners of our first month’s fishbowl drawing. Due to a large number of participants, we drew 5 winners instead of 2! Thanks for all your entries! Winners received discounts on services for the year. Stay tuned for next month’s winners and see below for how to enter. Stop by the shop… and enter your name in the fishbowl for a chance to win prizes (aka OUR gift to YOU)! It has been an incredible 20 years that wouldn’t have been possible without your ongoing support. So, even if you don’t win, we still want to THANK YOU! Names will be drawn at the end of each month and announced at the beginning of the next month, so keep your eyes peeled for upcoming emails just like this. And again, thanks… Other updates from this year: 1. Us at the Automotive Service Association’s symposium for automotive professionals.2. Featured on the cover of Parts & Peo ... read more