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!
Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Courtesy Shuttle
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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
2018 Mazda CX-3
Mileage
31,083
Service Date
9/21/2023
Services Performed
- Found battery drained when vehicle dropped off, performed fast charge and re tested battery, battery failed. Recommend replacing battery and re-test charging system.
- During vehicle inspection found: Cabin air filter: recommend to replace cabin air filter due to being dirty
- Replaced battery, added terminal protectant, Retested and verified start / charging system performing with in spec's.
Maryann C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/21/2023
2010 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage
67,120
Service Date
9/11/2023
Services Performed
- Was able to extract both plugs without damaging. check fluid level and condition confirming fluid to look new and level to be good. no need to perform transfer case fluid exchange at this time.
- Performed front diff fluid service, drain front differential and refilled with 2.1 pints of 75w90 gear oil.
- removed air filter and serviced using k&n kit. reinstalled new filter confirming service complete.
- customer state of vehicle has an exhaust smell at times when driving, has not noticed any exhaust noises in a.m. and when CT drove customer home no smell noted by customer. Visually inspected exhaust system and found no obvious signs of exhaust leak. Using smoke machine confirm no exhaust leaks present at this time.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One. 1 brake flush. 2 front axle u-joints. Priority two. 1 tune-up. 2 clear codes. 3 serpentine belt. Priority three. 1 oil change. 2 tire rotate Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – Central gateway codes b1630, b16 to see, b1638, b1634, b16 48, b1820. suspecting codes to be present due to aftermarket lights. recommended clear and reevaluate Brake Fluid – brake fluid is contaminated recommend performing flush. Belts (Engine, accessory, serpentine, V-drive) – serpentine belt is the original equipment recommend to replace by mileage. Air Filter – k&n air filters a little dirty will be servicing it at this time. Spark Plugs / Wires – spark plug wires and spark plugs are the original equipment recommend to replace by mileage. Driveline (Axles / CV Shafts) – front axle shaft u-joints have play recommend to replace Differential fluid- Frt and/or rear – front differential fluid is dark will be performing service at this time. Transfer Case fluid – transfer case fluid check plug is stripped will be extracting and performing transfer case service at this time. By time and / or mileage. – manufacturers recommending to perform oil change and a tire rotate.
Betty T. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/19/2023
2010 Toyota 4Runner
Mileage
131,832
Service Date
9/11/2023
Services Performed
- removed and replaced both front pads and rotors. road test vehicle 10 miles confirming brakes repair. did find a rattle and noise coming from front suspension suspecting possible strut mount and/or sway bar link. Recommend to further diagnose.
Ranza B. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/12/2023
2016 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
74,961
Service Date
9/1/2023
Services Performed
- Inspected and found no abnormal issues, did found missing intake manifold bracket bolt, installed new bolt to help prevent any additional intermittent rattling. ( see previous history of spark plug replacement.).
Richard "Rick" M. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/8/2023
2014 Nissan Maxima
Mileage
72,365
Service Date
8/29/2023
Services Performed
- lifted car and drained oil, took side of plastic skid plate off and took oil filter off and replaced, lowered vehicle and filled up with 5.1 quarts of 5w30 full synthetic, started vehicle and checked oil level, reset service light and put new sticker in windshield.
- During vehicle inspection found: Priority One: 1. brake inspection. 2. replace air filter Priority Two: 1. fix support bracket underneath muffler Priority Three: 1. replace shocks and struts. Brake Fluid: brake fluid was low so topped off with dot 3 brake fluid, brake fluid being low can indicate brake pads are low recommend brake inspection Air Filter: air filter is dirty recommend to replace Brakes (Pads/Shoes): pads on front and rear are low, recommend brake inspection. Shocks / Struts: all struts are original equipment and one strut on passenger front is leaking which could cause tires to wear unevenly, recommend to replace shocks and struts Exhaust System: exhaust is rubbing up against muffler support cross member, could possibly be the sound that the customer is hearing Differential fluid- Frt and/or rear: NA Transfer Case fluid: NA Tire pressure & condition: tire pressure was at 42 psi, which can cause uneven wear. Recommended psi is 33; all tires are now at 33 psi. By time and / or mileage: OEM Recommendations by mileage: rotate tires
Kristina G. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/29/2023
2017 Lexus RX 450h
Mileage
72,797
Service Date
8/24/2023
Services Performed
- Drained oil and removed filter housing, replaced filter and o-ring, lowered car and put 5.8 quarts of 0w20, started vehicle and verified correct oil level. Reset oil life.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. Cabin air filter. Priority Two: 1. air filter. Priority Three: 1. Replace smart key battery. Inspection Findings – Cabin air filter – Cabin air filter is restricted, recommend installing new cabin air filter. Engine Oil – Oil condition is worn, level is within specs. Washer Fluid – Topped off washer fluid reservoir. Air Filter – Air filter is slightly restricted, recommend replacing air filter at the next oil change service. Fuel Filter – NA Tire pressure & condition – Set tire pressures to 40 psi. Tire date 2019.
Joe T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/24/2023
2013 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
111,761
Service Date
8/24/2023
Services Performed
- lifted car and drained oil and removed filter housing, replaced oil filter and o-ring inside of filter housing, after the oil was done draining I put drain plug back in, lowered vehicle and filled up with 4.5 quarts of 0w20 FS with a can of BG MOA, then started vehicle and checked oil level and reset maintenance light.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. Brake inspection 2. replace wiper blades Priority Two: 1. replace cabin air filter 2. replace shocks and struts Priority Three: 1. replace bulb in fog lamp 2. rotate tires Inspection Findings – Cabin air filter – cabin air filter is dirty recommend to replace Wiper Blades – wiper blades are streaking recommend to replace Lights (Head, Brake, Turn) – driver side fog light is out Power Steering Fluid – NA Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – brake pads in front are low recommend brake inspection Shocks / Struts – struts and shocks are original equipment and drivers side front strut is leaking recommend to replace both front struts and perform alignment. Transfer Case fluid – NA By time and / or mileage. – OEM Recommendations by mileage: rotate tires.
Zoe B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/24/2023
2011 Honda Fit
Mileage
140,430
Service Date
8/17/2023
Services Performed
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One 1. brake flush 2. transmission flush, 3. axle seal, 4. replace battery Inspection findings – SEL- Code list – TPMS codes present. Brake Fluid – Brake fluid is slightly contaminated, recommend performing brake fluid service. Washer Fluid – Topped off washer fluid reservoir. Transmission fluid – Transmission fluid is dark in color, recommend transmission fluid service. Battery Condition – 344 cca out of 570cca replace battery Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – clean and adjust in the rear Tire pressure & condition – tire pressure was at 38PSI brought it down to factory 32 psi Under vehicle fluid leaks. – driver side axle seal is leaking suggest replacing with transmission flush – By time and / or mileage. – inspect idle speed
- ENGINE OIL & FILTER – Remove & Replace
James C. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/18/2023
2015 Subaru Outback
Mileage
108,856
Service Date
8/8/2023
Services Performed
- Performed oil change service, drain and refilled engine assembly, installed new oil drain plug gasket, installed new subaru OEM filter, refilled engine assembly with recommended engine oil and a can of BG MOA, verified oil level correct and no leaks.
- Test drove vehicle and found no brake concerns. Removed, cleaned/lubed and inspected all four wheel braking components. Inspected entire system for leaks. Found front brake pads were at 8mm and rear were at 6mm, no need for brake pads at this time. Front & rear rotors are in good condition, at this time. No issues noticed on brake lines, Calipers are functioning as designed with no issues. Rotated Tires.
- General Inspection – Priority List – UPDATE: Customer authorized Air & cabin Filters. Removed & replaced both filters per request. Priority One 1. Replace air filter, 2. Replace cabin air filter, 3. Replace front windshield. Priority Two 1. Ignition tune up, 2. BG Air induction service. Priority Three 1. Replace shocks and struts by mileage. 2. Brake fluid service. Windshield / Glass – windshield is cracked suggest glass shop Engine Oil – time for oil change by sticker (will perform today) Spark Plugs / Wires – suggest a tune-up by mileage Brakes (Pads/Shoes) – 8mm front 6mm rear Shocks / Struts – suggest replacing by mileage, but no visual signs of concern.
Monica B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/8/2023
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Mileage
98,464
Service Date
7/25/2023
Services Performed
- Scanned vehicle for codes, no codes present at time of testing. Road tested vehicle while monitoring live data, verified fuel trims values with in spec's, unable to duplicate customer described concern at this time.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Priority One: 1. replace rear control arm bushings. 2. put dye in system to keep an eye on both seeps. Priority Three: Pressure test cooling system, clean radiator, clean condenser, replace coolant, rotate tires. INspection Findings – Oil Change & Filter – Oil change service not recommended at this time based on oil change sticker. Brake Fluid – b recommending to keep an eye on brake fluid corrosion level is rising Washer Fluid – topped off Steering System – Rear control arm bushing cracked and damaged. Recommend replacing Under vehicle fluid leaks. – Oil seeps from upper and lower pan gaskets and what could possibly be the head. Recommend to add dye and inspect at later date.
Kristian M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/26/2023
2020 Toyota Tundra
Mileage
61,747
Service Date
7/21/2023
Services Performed
- Performed oil change service, drained engine oil, replaced oil filter with new seals, re installed drain plug, refilled engine assembly with recommended 0w20 syn engine oil to spec's, verified oil level and no oil leaking at time of service, reset oil life and added oil change sticker.
- General Inspection – Priority List – Cabin filter – Cabin air filter Filled with debris. Recommend replacing Due by millage By time and / or mileage. – Oil change air filter and cabin filter Recommend cabin filter
Scott H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/23/2023
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Mileage
201,843
Service Date
7/18/2023
Services Performed
- RnR oil and filter. Filled engine with 8qt of 5w30 w one can of BG MOA. Confirmed level stickered vehicle for 5k and reset oil life.
- General Inspection – Prioirty Priority one: 1. replace battery 2. replace air filter 3. flush brake system and refill with new brake fluid. Priority two: 1. Fix leak on rear differential out put shaft seal. Priority three 1 Diag tpms codes possibly need tire shop Inspection Findings – SEL- Code list – Tpms codes Brake Fluid – Brake fluid contaminated recommend replacing Air Filter – air filter is dirty recommending to replace Battery Condition – Battery tested bad recommend replacing Under vehicle fluid leaks. – rear differential out put shaft seal is seaping on drivers side, recommending to check on it next time it gets serviced
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test.]
Karen D. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/2023
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- Brakes & Brake Repair
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- Tires & Tire Repair
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