Russell Auto Service in
Lafayette (CO)

If you need honest, reliable, service by a proffessional and friendly staff , this is your group ! They have done all types of work on our imports and domestic cars and trucks for many years now. I truly would recommend Russells !

This shop has been a reliable and trustworthy place for vehicle maintenance and/or repairs. Honest inspection, fair pricing, and they do quality work!

Very honest, caring people. Have always been straightforward with me and compassionate. Very reasonable prices and just overall a great place. I will always bring my vehicle here!

Ive been bringing my car to them for 3 years and they always fix it at a great price. They never try tk up charge me. If you were like me and tired of other mechanics taking advantage of you by always over charging you and pretending to fix things that didnt need fixed. Then come here, they are honest guys who just do the work you need done at a fair price. In today's world its almost impossible to find an honest business anymore. But these guys are. And its nice to know that your getting honest help with your vehicle. Im not rich I live paycheck to paycheck and its nice to finally find an honest mechanic. 5 stars is not enough they deserve 10 stars. Bring your car here they will fix it the right way at a fair price. You wont ever take your car anywhere else after coming here I promise. Great service fair pricing and they always treat you like your part of there family. Trust me bring your car here its the best decision you'll make.

The numerous positive reviews on this shop don’t lie, these folks that work for this shop are fantastic. I’m not normally the type that takes my vehicles to a shop unless I have to but I had some leaks on my jeep that needed some attention and the folks over at Russell’s got me in and out within a couple of days, was extremely reasonable on labor and went above and far beyond what I expected to get me and my jeep taken care of! I will be bringing my jeep back to Russell’s the next time I need some work done and have already recommended a friend to them to get some work done on his jeep as well. Thanks for the awesome experience 🙌🏻

TL;DR: Outstanding service, excellent communication, and fair pricing. Highly recommend Russell’s to anyone—family, friends, and fellow Veterans. My father recommended Russell’s, and I’m glad he did. As someone from out of state, I needed a shop I could trust for a road safety check and to investigate an exhaust leak. I dropped off my car the night before, and the entire team at Russell’s truly impressed me. From start to finish, they were kind, courteous, and professional—walking me through their findings, answering every question, and making sure I understood exactly what my car needed. They quickly diagnosed and repaired several major items: the water pump, exhaust manifold, control arms, and completed an oil change. Even with the amount of work, Russell’s had my car ready much sooner than I expected. The pricing was very fair, and the communication was clear and straightforward at every step. What really stood out to me was their integrity and honesty. There was no upselling or unnecessary repairs—just quality work and genuine care for their customers. Russell’s employs Veterans and is a Veteran-friendly shop, which shows in the way they support their community. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Russell’s to anyone looking for honest work and exceptional service. Thank you to the team for making a stressful situation easy.

Never have I trusted an auto shop the way I trust Russell. Highly recommend ditching your car dealership and coming here instead. They take great care of our 2014 Land Cruiser.

Used them once and they did fine with breaks , however they were not able to figure out an ignition problem and charged me , I had to take it to a different garage and pay again to have it fixed properly , Russell’s refused any refund for the ignition they did not fix 😡

I started going to Russell Automotive a few years ago when I stopped in to get a 2nd opinion on something and they saved me $1,000s of dollars. I've been going there ever since. Great and honest service, excellent communication and letting you know what's going on and costs, friendly, and very fairly priced. They're reliable and trustworthy. The whole team at Russell's is wonderful (Rob, Larry -owner-, and all the mechanics). I would never take my care any where else.

I waited for over two weeks to get an appointment just to have them check my car to see what services I needed. Morning of the appointment I drop off my car and get a call 30 min later that they have to charge me $160 to check my car!! Never was this mentioned when I made the original appointment. The guy I spoke to said okay, we will get it taken care of anyway, knowing they hadn’t said anything. Another 30 min later and they said no, can’t do it and I have to pay. I rearranged my whole morning to take my car in and they are literally just trying to rip me off. What a poor business decision. This was potentially a $1500-$2000 service and they lost it because of the $160 they were trying to get off me. Not good people - just the idea that they would do this speaks to their character and values as a business. DO NOT GO!

Always honest, always does good work. Saved my SUV after very bad work done at another company. Will always recommend Russell’s. Thank you all so much!

Finally a Good Honest Mechanic. Why can't more Mechanics be like this place. I was so tired of every place i went being up sold paying for things that didn't need fixed. RUSSELL AUTO SERVICE does not do any of those things. The owner is awesome. He just does a good job, only fixes what needs to be fixed and does the work at a fair price. If your tired of being ripped off buy shady mechanics then bring your car here. He'll do an honest job at a fair price. I live an hour away from him but it's worth the drive to have a great honest mechanic work on my vehicle. I'll never go anywhere else. He has my business for life. The world needs more people like him. If you want to get work done on your car being your car here. It's worth it to know your getting the truth about what work needs done on your car. 5 stars is not enough He deserves 10 stars for being a good mechanic that treats you fairly and doesn't try to take advantage of you. Awesome experience. The Best mechanic I've been to in Colorado. Bring your car here. You'll get great service at a honest price. And piece of mind knowing your not being ripped off.

I gave them a call with some questions and the gentleman I spoke with was very upfront and honest. I didn’t end up needing their services because I took their advice and went a different direction but as a newcomer to this area, I would definitely take my vehicle there for any needed repairs

These guys are a fantastic local shop. I'm fairly handy in the garage, but anything I don't want to (or can't) bother with, I'll take to them. They've serviced mine and my wife's SUVs, and every time they have done a thorough inspection with excellent communication from Rob, fair pricing, and solid work. Definitely a group of honest guys that I'm happy to go back to with my out-of-warranty services.

I have been coming to Russells for over 15 years and they have always taken very good care of me and my family. As a female, it is super frustrating to find a mechanic that is honest and treats you with respect. They always pinpoint the problem and fix it without breaking the bank. Thank you Larry for running an outstanding establishment..

These guys are nothing short of amazing. No nonsense, don't try to upsell you on anything, and did reliable work on my '96 Astro. There were a lot of shops that wouldn't work on it just due to the age of the vehicle, but these guys did the job well. Give them all the business and leave those other shops that charge you 3-4x as much to go bankrupt. Very happy to find a reliable, trustworthy, and good mechanic shop. I'll be sending everyone I know to these guy.

Russell Auto Service helped get my 1988 Pathfinder to pass emissions. They diagnosed the problem and saved me money. The Nissan dealer said it would cost thousands more. Thanks so much, very honest, and great work!

I have taken every vehicle I have owned to Russell’s for 20+ years, and there is a plethora of reasons why. Not only for their experienced and skillful work, but also their customer service and care to every individual, which has always been tip top! And how can I not mention their reasonable prices that are true for the hardworking, everyday person. I called Russell’s while on the road describing the issue with my vehicle, and they told me to turn around and head straight to them. My car was returned in less than an hour in outstanding condition and I was on my way with the rest of my day. I cannot speak highly enough about what this business has meant to me, my family, and the community. I will NEVER take my transportation anywhere else! They truly are the best for Lafayette in Lafayette.

Definitely the better deal in Lafayette, Louisville and Erie, used to be a mechanic myself for over 15 years, now I have no time to work on my own vehicles cause of my multiple businesses, they charged by the book exactly how it should be. Quick turn around will definitely be using them again for my 6 vehicles

I have been going to Dave for over 20 years and can say he is honest, fair and trustworthy. Most times my bill comes in less that he quoted. I tried another facility when I moved to Longmont, but ended up back where I felt like I was never getting taken advantage of.

I’ve been using Russell’s for several years now and they are by far the best auto shop I have come across. As a young woman, finding reliable mechanics is a near-impossible task and this shop has been phenomenal in my experience. They confirm all work before proceeding, don’t try and overcharge or take advantage, and are always polite and easy to communicate with (AKA they actually talk to me like a person). I took my car in for a general check-up and list of potential repairs it may need. They provided the list, did not attempt any repairs without permission, told me exactly what to look out for to know when each part would need repairs, AND weather they thought each repair was worth it (my car is not the newest or the nicest). Overall 10/10 experience every single visit. I highly recommend this shop, especially for women looking for a reliable mechanic.

This is the only mechanic I trust. Everywhere else I have been tries to pull a fast one on me due to being a women and being naive about cars. Russel's has never tried this tactic on me. They are honest,caring and humorous! They don't over charge and are quick to repair. They confirm what they will do to your car before proceeding with any work. I trust them 100%

Russell’s is an excellent shop and I’m glad I found them. They are very well priced, professional, and honest. I’ve had two occurrences when I brought in my vehicle for various maintenance items that they turned down after letting me know it wasn’t necessary/due. That’s over $450 maintenance they could have easily collected that they turned down. Beyond their honesty, I’ve found their prices to be best in town on multiple occurrences in which I price shopped about 5 local shops. They also have a loaner vehicle if you schedule ahead of time. Excellent shop, I highly recommend!!

I needed new brakes and rotors on my car... Fearful to find a new mechanic as all of my previous vehicles were cared for by my Father who's now a retired mechanic I know first hand how easily a shop can take advantage of customers. I feel very fortunate to have found Russell's and will continue to look to them for any other services I may need on the future. They were honest and informative while finishing repairs in just 1 short day. Of course making a appointment ahead of time is the best way to go.

My car engine was misfiring. I had taken it to another mechanic a while back and they had diagnosed it as being my cam shaft position sensor. I attempted to replace the sensor myself, but had troubles so I took it here. First of all, Russell Auto Services was willing to use the part I had bought, which is more than I can say for other places. Second of all, they figured out that the sensor wasn't the reason for my engine misfiring and that it was just the spark plugs. They replaced the spark plugs at no extra charge. They had solved the problem within two hours and they did it at an extremely reasonable price compared to other locations. They weren't afraid to call me and give me regular updates on their thoughts. Overall, I was extremely pleased with their services. They managed to be both cheap and efficient.

Always the best pricing, and they actually care about the customer. You don't come across too many honest mechanic shops these days. Very glad we were recommended this wonderful company. Have been going through them for a year so far and plan to go to them from here on out. :)

I have worked with the awesome team at Russell for years and years. I have recommended them to all of my family and friends that need work done on their cars. They always do a great job. They do their best to save me money. I absolutely trust these guys. I will never go elsewhere.