How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORESolar Automotive
Castle Pines, CO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #8Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 620 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Solar Automotive for 8 kinds of job.
Solar Automotive for general repairs & maintenance
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Top-notch! 👏 They genuinely care, and I’ve seen firsthand how they work. That’s a virtue I truly appreciate. On top of that, they don’t break the bank! 🤯 I pray to God I have to see them as little as possible 😂, but if your car is having trouble, these men at Solar Automotive Repair are trustworthy. You can count on them!
Solar solved problems with my car which I could not get resolved at the dealership. The mechanic quickly noticed an issue that adversely affected my car’s performance. I will return to Solar all future maintenance actions.
Tony and the team are great!
Tony did great with my vehicle and took great care of it even when he couldn’t quite figure out what was wrong. He made sure I was well informed every step of the way and was very honest about what was going on. Would highly recommend and will be going back when I need to!
Great to work with. Will definitely be bringing our next car to them for a service. Thank you Solar Automotive for the great work.
Friendly service. Wait area clean and quiet. Came on referral from family as Solar has reputation for honesty. I almost hate to give these folks a good recommendation because then everybody in town will want to come and I won’t be able to get an appointment! They are so nice to work with. I appreciate the quiet…
Top Notch Service!
This is by far the best, most honest, knowledgeable, and fair auto repair shop. I think everyone has had some sort of negative experience at a repair place, but not here. My family has used Solar Automotive several times now. I never feel gouged, pressured, and most importantly they are honest humans. We recently…
They checked the entire vehicle. The report is easy to understand, they don’t push unnecessary repairs and are honest in regards to how much time before the repair becomes a “must”. Reliable, honest, and professional. All our vehicles are serviced y Solar.
I rarely leave reviews, but Solar Automotive absolutely earned this one. I entrusted them with a major mechanical refresh and reliability upgrade on my 2015 Camaro SS, and from beginning to end the experience was outstanding. This was not a simple oil change or brake job — the scope included: intake manifold…
Tony and his crew are HONEST AND DEPENDABLE. Although Solar is my go-to mechanic, I had to go somewhere else recently and let’s just say Tony kept them from squeezing thousands $$$ out of me. All their work is superior quality and they don’t use after market fall-apart parts.
Service was great, as always! Love these guys; I always feel very secure in what they find and fix!
Tony and everyone at Solar Audio are great. My job turned out to be bigger and more complicated than anticipated and they kept me informed and explained everything well. I highly recommend them.
This shop worked on my truck and done an amazing job! It nearly needed rebuilt!! Got it back in a week and everything is perfect, thanks for the great service and friendly atmosphere!! Will definitely be back for any work that may be needed in any of my vehicles in the future. Would 100% recommend this shop to my friends and family
I had an awesome experience with Solar Automotive. They took great care of me from start to finish and were incredibly honest and trustworthy—which is honestly hard to find in the car industry these days. I originally took my car to Jeep, and they gave me a much higher quote and weren’t even planning to fix the…
Very professional staff and knowledgeable technicians. Will continue to use their services.
I want to give a shout-out to Tony, the owner. When an issue came up with my truck, he handled it the right way and personally made sure everything was taken care of. It’s not every day you see that level of honesty and integrity from a business owner. Tony clearly cares about his customers and stands behind his…
I took my 87 dodge pickup in to replace gaskets and oil seals. They did a full inspection and made recommendations on what was needed to put this relic back on the road. No pressure. They did a lot of work in a short time and after a few days I noticed that small things were repaired that I wasn’t charged for or…
Great shop, honest and straight shooters.
Good friendly service. The work performed was just as the maintenance book called for. They texted me when the work was completed and they left no mess. They also advised me of the need for upcoming brake service that I'll definitely schedule.
In the last month or two Solar has done the timing belt, CV axles and replaced some leaky gaskets on our 4-Runner. They always communicate throughout the process, have fair pricing and friendly customer service. Solar has serviced three of our family cars and we will continue to visit them for all our cars mechanical needs.
Reasonable, talented and honest. None better!
Always a great experience at Solar automotive. We have all 4 of our vehicles serviced there and each time it is excellent!!
Love this place! Grant & Matt know how to service cars & people. Spoke with another customer in waiting area he said he has 5 vehicles and brings them all to Solar.
Amazing service! They were upfront about everything, extremely helpful on saving me money, and went above and beyond on service. Highly recommend them. I found my mechanic shop in Castle Rock for sure.
Experienced a problem with my car that had happened before. They checked it out tightened everything up fix the problem at no charge.
Amazing customer service and awesome technical and mechanically skills. I would not take my vehicle anywhere else.
They always do a great job.
Grant and his team have always done fantastic work from labor intensive repairs to basic check ups. Plus exceptional customer service keeps me coming back to their shop!
Awesome group of professional techs. Great response. Great personality s. Most of all. Quality work. Will continue to come back. Trinidad Solis.
Always a straightforward and great experience with Solar.
Very nice and polite.
I can't 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…
Amazing service. Walked me through every step of the process and took the time to explain why a service was needed. A+ all around and will use for all of our family car needs in the future
They were upfront and honest and provided great service.I go to this place all the time for any serious repairs because I know I won’t get ripped off.
We have taken our vehicles to Solar automotive for numerous repairs and just regular oil changes and each time has been positive and they do what they can to show awesome customer service. Would recommend them for any repairs or standard oil changes.
Their always amazing
Great, honest people, I’ll definitely be bringing my Tahoe in for oil changes now, and others services along the way that my car may need. You won’t be disappointed I highly recommend them.
Marty went above and beyond with his customer service and repair. He kept me in the loop and was so kind. I'd give him 10 stars if I could. Costs are reasonable and honest mechanic. Thanks Solar!!!
Great experience and great work!
Marty and the service team did an excellent job with vehicle service and repairs. They are knowledgable, honest, detail oriented and bring a positive and encouraging experience to your automotive repair needs.
I recommend Solar to everyone who needs a trustworthy mechanic! Marty goes above and beyond every time and I don’t feel like I’m being cheated. The work is done quickly and efficiently. Love them!!!
After a scary incident with my water pump breaking while I was driving on the 25, Solar got me in immediately and did an incredibly thorough job diagnosing what the problem was. Their customer service and explanation of the problem in layman’s terms was second to none. The quote included pictures and educational…
The service was fast and done right the first time. Communication was excellent too! Thanks.
Skilled, professional & informative . I recommend this shop for your automotive needs and will return for future maintenance.
We just picked up my car that needed major repairs and we are blown away by the quality of service provided by Marty and his guys at Solar Automotive. From start to finish we were kept up to date on the progress with pictures and full explanations. These guys are so honest and down to earth, 5 stars is Not enough!!
This was my first experience using Solar Auto and I was absolutely blown-away by their professionalism, transparency and pricing. After receiving my vehicle (2005 Pontiac GTO), they performed a diagnoses and discovered the issue with my steering and tires almost immediately. After writing a thorough explanation…
Another job well done. Finding a great mechanic is huge. I found mine. Thank you.
A year+ after my first review, and having taken 6 different vehicles there over that time, I still stand by my 5 stars. But only because I can't add more!! Grant, Marty and Matt have been absolutely amazing every single time we're there. They remain honest and straightforward every time we go in and the inspection…
Serviced all 3 cars here and extremely pleased with all the work done for each car.👍👍
I take all my vehicles to Solar Automotive. They have always done a great job and have taken care of my needs. They are fair, honest, reasonable, and very reliable.
Started off awesome when I first moved to Castle Rock, then gradually got increasingly stingy and difficult to work with. Mechanic accidentally left the shop with my keys one time, and I had to come back another time due to lose/missing bolts on my skidplate after an oil change. Then they just started quoting me…
Outstanding business! Very nice, clean establishment. Marty is very customer oriented. I like how the shop notifier you of the status, sends a link with detailed info as well as pics of your vehicle in the shop. I will definitely be bringing my Lexus there again. Great experience for the first time!
Very responsive, quick turnaround and kept us informed throughout the process. We have a few things to finish and will be back.
Great service. Had me in and out very quickly with a detailed report. Very transparent and honest. Will be using them only from now on
Did regular oil change and thorough checkup of car to prepare us for trip
We always use solar automotive. Great service, communication, and people!
This is literally the best you’re gonna find in the city of Castle Rock. I won’t take my cars anywhere else. Their team is honest, trustworthy and kind. You won’t regret having your vehicle serviced at Solar Automotive.
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…
I use Solar for all 4 family cars. Marty is knowledgeable, honest and courteous. I highly recommend.
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
Friendly, professional, honest, fast
Solar Automotive is great, always a pleasure to talk to and get work done by. They give an honest opinion about what's 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!
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!
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.
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…
Quick and easy service! They got my exhaust leak fixed so I'm back making boost, it sounds way better and has a better tone overall. O2 wiring was tucked away safely and I couldn't be happier especially with the price for these 2 simple fixes! It's held up strong for half a month and I don't see it failing anytime soon. Definitely coming back, thanks guys!
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.
One of the best experiences I've 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…
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.
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 money's worth but MOST importantly they will not give a vehicle back without triple checking its done perfectly. You won't be disappointed with this shop!
Always a great experience with Marty and the entire team at Solar Automotive! Life long customer!
Very pleased with the service. Quality work, timely and fair price. Veterans also receive a very generous discount. Could not be happier.
I appreciate the transparency that they provide on reach repair.
Friendly service and always helpful, highly recommend Solar Automotive Repair team. 5 star service!
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 couldn't have been a better place to get towed to. I…
I visited Solar after making many calls around town to find out about getting a full diagnostic check done on my Tucson. While Solar wasn't the lowest price I could find for the diagnostic it was DEFINITLY the most detailed and thorough I've ever seen so I was more than happy to pay a little more for the service.…
Very professional got my Acura back to me in a timely fashion the car is running great.
Very professional. Highly recommend.
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🍻
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…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 109 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 97 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 38 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 36 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 34 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 33 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 30 | — |
| Steering & suspension repair | 30 | — |