In response to COVID-19, as an essential business, we are doing our part to help our community stay safe by implementing all government recommended cleaning and disinfecting procedures in our office and shop. These procedures are also done in and around each vehicle in our shop. For a detailed list of actions being taken, please feel free to email us. We are also utilizing “key drops”, payments over the phone, as well as courtesy vehicle pick up and drop off service. Ask about these services when scheduling.
Welcome to CT's Automotive
Premium Automotive Service in Pagosa Springs, CO
We are building relationships one vehicle at a time!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Pagosa Springs, CO, you’ve found us. Here at CT's Automotive we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Pagosa Springs car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Pagosa Springs, we are totally confident that CT's Automotive is the best option in town!
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Meet Our Team
Natalie Tom
Our receptionist, also Co-Founder and Business Manager, oversees our front and back office affairs. Natalie will be happy to assist you in scheduling your next appointment.
Chris Tom
Co-Founder and ASE Master Certified Technician, will be there to answer your questions and walk you through the automotive repair process. With over 20 years experience in auto repair, Chris makes it a point to assure you leave with a better understanding of your vehicle and the repairs that are necessary to keep you safe on the road.
David Wesley
David joined our team in 2015. He brings with him 13 years of mechanical experience and a multitude of certifications in automotive repairs/ electrical diagnosis. David is currently undergoing his ASE certification testing in order to obtain his ASE Master status.
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Why Choose CT's Automotive
For years CT's Automotive has been there for the people of Pagosa Springs. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Pagosa Springs has to offer.
CT's Automotive was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes CT's Automotive the best car service in Pagosa Springs!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- ASE Master Certified
- Serving Pagosa Springs, CO
The Absolute Best Car Service in Pagosa Springs, CO
What sets CT's Automotive apart from all of the others in Pagosa Springs, CO?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Pagosa Springs, CO, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At CT's Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Pagosa Springs auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Pagosa Springs, CO, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Mileage
80,413
Service Date
5/17/2023
Services Performed
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. clear codes, 2. oil dye test Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – multiple codes recommend to clear codes and reevaluate Under vehicle fluid leaks. – small oil leak, recommend to clean and perform dye test
Lake M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/17/2023
2005 Toyota Prius
Mileage
182,069
Service Date
5/12/2023
Services Performed
- Drained and refilled with 4 quarts 5W30 synthetic blend and a can of moa, replaced oil filter, new sticker set for 3000 miles at 185,069, verified oil level is full, oil maintenance was reset.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. clear codes Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – multiple codes recommend to clear codes and reevaluate Exterior Body – rear glass is broke recommend body shop Air Filter – air filter is pretty dirty recommend to replace.
Joy A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2023
2017 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
51,269
Service Date
5/10/2023
Services Performed
- Swapped winter tires, torqued wheel to factory spec's and set tire pressures to 35 psi.
Marie T. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/12/2023
2013 RAM 1500
Mileage
147,863
Service Date
5/5/2023
Services Performed
- customer stated airbag light is on. Scanned vehicle for codes; found code b0020-13 for left side seat deployment open circuit. Suspecting possible pin fit connection issue. Removed rear of seat cover to gain access to connector finding no obvious faults. Cleared code and road tested vehicle 10 MI confirming that issue is an intermittent fault and needs to be more consistent before replacement or testing of items.
- During vehicle inspection found: Priority One. 1 oil change. 2 brake inspection. Priority Two. 1 air filter. 2 serpentine belt. 3 clear all other codes. 4 wiper blades. SEL- Code list: see work order for airbag code b0020-13. body control module code b2303. instrument cluster code b235b. and steering column code b0579. recommending to clear codes and reevaluate next oil change Oil Life %: oil change light is on and according to oil change sticker vehicle has gone 7,000 miles overdue. Wiper Blades: wiper blades are worn recommend to replace. Engine Oil: engine oil is extremely worn Plus a half a quart low recommend performing brake inspection Belts (Engine, accessory, serpentine, V-drive): serpentine belt is original equipment recommend to replace my mileage Air Filter: air filter is dirty recommend to replace. Brakes (Pads/Shoes): front and rear brake pads are getting low but passenger side front outer brake pads are missing hardware recommend performing brake inspection
Marion B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/6/2023
2013 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
129,111
Service Date
5/4/2023
Services Performed
- Drained and refilled with 4.6 quarts 0w20 full synthetic and a can of moa, replaced oil filter, new sticker set for 5000 miles at 134,111, verified oil level is full, oil maintenance was reset.
- General Inspection – Priority list – Priority One: 1. oil consumption test, return after 1000 miles of driving, 2. recharge battery Priority Two: 1. cabin air filter, 2. front struts Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – unable to scan at this time, tpms light is on Oil Life % – 5000 miles overdue Cabin air filter – cabin air filter is extremely dirty and rodent has made nest, recommend to replace cabin air filter and to clean out rodents nest Engine Oil – engine oil is a little over 1 qt low, found no signs of a leak, recommend epr flush and oil consumption test Battery Condition – good, recommend to recharge Shocks / Struts – front struts are leaking recommend to replace.
- Performed BG EPR services – due to oil condition and oil consumption, requesting customer returning at 130111 to re inspect for possible oil consumption.
- Installed new cabin filter, cleaned debris from HVAC housing.
Elaine H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/6/2023
2017 Chevrolet Sonic
Mileage
110,843
Service Date
4/27/2023
Services Performed
- Removed & replaced surge tank with cap, topped off cooling system and re pressure tested, found additional leak at driver side upper radiator assembly, recommending replacing and retesting. Customer declined additional repairs at this time.
- Replaced upper radiator hose, performed vacuum bleed and refilled cooling system, re pressure tested and verified coolant reservoir is leaking, recommending replacing reservoir, cap and re test.
Jon L. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/4/2023
2004 Acura MDX
Mileage
176,770
Service Date
5/3/2023
Services Performed
- Unable to duplicate customer concern at this time. Found seeping at power steering reservoir but not an active leak at this time. No signs of an active fluid leak at this time. Other possibility, power steering system may be over due to service, causing power steering system to overheat and over flow from reservoir, recommending power steering flush.
- Road tested vehicle, was able to hear slight noise at strut mount only one time during road test, requesting to have tech road test with customer.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One 1 recommend further inspection of all codes and diag of needed ones Priority Two 1 rear wiper arm Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – Codes in just about every module. Recommend diag of all Oil Life % – Unknown Wiper Blades – Rear wiper arm has weak spring causing arm to not put enough pressure to clear window. Recommend replacing entire arm Shocks / Struts – Heard slight clunk from front struts while going over bumps. Recommend keeping an eye on them Under vehicle fluid leaks. – Customer has concern of fluid leak but can’t find single low fluid or drop of any fluids Okay a t this time By time and / or mileage. – Oil change
Paige W. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2023
2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Mileage
118,119
Service Date
5/3/2023
Services Performed
- Cabin air filter – cabin air filter has a rodents nest on top which rodent has chewed a hole completely through. Refrigerant recovered – found high and low pressures to be at zero and AC compressor not kicking on. reevacuated 0 pounds of freon. OEM recommended refrigerant amount – 1.32 lbs Refrigerant amount added – 1.32 lbs After recharge – High side – 200 psi Low side -30 psi Final vent temp – 45 deg., added dye and pag oil. Tech Notes – Found AC system to be completely empty of freon with no signs of leaks did add guy recommending to have customer return when AC is no longer blowing cold to inspect for possible leaks. also found that cabin air filter had a rodent which suspect to have a debris in blower motor due to noise recommending to replace cabin air filter and remove blower motor along with performing BG air conditioning induction service.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One. 1 brake inspection. 2 oil change. Priority Two. 1 all four shocks. 2 air filter. 3 third brake light. 4 clear codes and reevaluate. Priority Three. 1 tire rotate. Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – body control module code b2605. telematic communication interface code b101d and tire pressure monitoring code b2605. recommended clear all codes and reevaluate next oil change. Oil Life % – no oil change sticker to reference to but oil change light is on recommended perform oil change. Cabin air filter – see air conditioning recommendations Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – third brake light is out recommended replace bulb and recheck. Engine Oil – engine oil level is okay condition is extremely black recommend performing BG Performance oil change. Power Steering Fluid – na Air Filter – air filters dirty recommend to replace Spark Plugs / Wires – spark plug wires are the original equipment recommended replaced by mileage Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – rear brake pads are extremely low recommend performing brake inspection. Shocks / Struts – rear shocks are extremely rusted recommend to replace all four by mileage By time and / or mileage. – manufacturers recommend the entire rotate and brake inspection.
- Removed cabin air filter and replaced with new. Remove blower motor and remove debris inside squirrel cage re installed blower motor and confirm noises no longer present. Perform BG fridgie fresh clean and confirm AC is blowing good volume at 45°.
Bruce H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2023
2015 Lincoln MKT
Mileage
64,323
Service Date
4/6/2023
Services Performed
- Road test vehicle. – verified pull to the left. Alignment check – Found passenger camber and tow out of adjustment. Adjustment. Adjusted camber and set toe, and road tested to verify repairs. Notes – both rear outer tie rod have slight movement, recommending keeping an eye on tire wear. Final road test- Verified vehicle tracking true.
- General Inspection Priority one 1 oil change 2 rear tie rods Priority two 1 washer fluid line 2 trans leak Inspection Findings SEL- Code list Found code p029900 for turbo a under boost condition. Recommend diag. However boost felt fine on road test Washer Fluid Washer fluid doesn’t reach rear window. Found puddle of fluid under vehicle. Recommend diag and repair rear washer fluid line Under vehicle fluid leaks. Seeping from transmission area recommend performing dye test to pin point source of leak.
Mack S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/6/2023
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
Mileage
45,079
Service Date
4/4/2023
Services Performed
- Found codes for shorted heater circuits. Found tsb that indicates a pin fit issue that causes connected to burn and short out. Removed cover to gain access to connector and found exactly that a burnt terminal pin. Using picks adjusted male pin and female pin to attempt to create a tighter fit. Will attempt to clear codes but suspect that short has damaged heater circuit. Recommending having repairs performed at dealer.
- Reinstalled drain plug. Removed and replaced oil filter filled engine with 10qt of oil and confirmed no leaks. Stickered vehicle for 5000 miles. Due to current codes unable to reset oil life as I can’t access features on dash. Customer requested fuel filter life reset. Was able to reset.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One 1 recommended work order repairs 2 fuel filter Priority Two 1 diag other codes Inspection Findings – Fuel Filter – Truck requested to change. Recommend replacing By time and / or mileage. – ATF exchange Air filter Cabin Fuel filter T case fluid All good aside from fuel filter as truck is requesting fuel filter service
Scott C. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/4/2023
2020 Ford F-150
Mileage
61,076
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
- During vehicle inspection found:
- Tested fuses and confirm good. Found no power coming out of trailer control module due to control module not recognizing our test connector to be a trailer, which confirms that power is able to get to connector if control module does recognize a trailer connected.
- Removed and replaced all six spark plugs and spark plug boots. Road tested vehicle 10 miles confirming services complete.
Paul H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/18/2023
2017 Subaru Forester
Mileage
75,681
Service Date
3/16/2023
Services Performed
- General Inspection Priority List – Priority One 1 recommended work order repairs 2 brake inspection Priority Two 1 diag ecm codes 2 diag all other codes 3 air filter 4battery terminal service Priority Three 1 transmission service 2 brake service. Per oem millage recommendation Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – Multiple. Idea in multiple modules. Recommend diag of ecm codes first Engine Oil – Level good condition dirty Cables / Connections – Slight grime build up Recomend terminal service Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – Rear brakes appear slightly low. Recommend inspection By time and / or mileage. – Recommended to replace atf fluid and brake fluid.
- Reinstalled drain plug with new gasket. Removed and replaced filter. Installed 5qt of 0w20 with one can of BG MOA. Confirmed oil level is correct and no leaks are present. Stickered vehicle for 5000 miles.
- Raised vehicle and rotated wheels at 25 MPH, verified noise at driver side rear wheel bearing assembly, recommending replacing and retesting for any additional wear items. As for the passenger side knock type noise, inspected control arm bushing along with steering and suspension components, found slightly bushing worn but not bad at this time. Lower vehicle and tested steering with full weight of vehicle and found slight noise in passenger side strut mount assembly but inconsistent.
Margaret M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/16/2023
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