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Welcome to Built To Last Automotive Service, your car service in Durango, CO!

If you’re looking for auto repair in Durango, CO, you’ve found us. Here at Built To Last Automotive Service we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Durango car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.

Here at Built To Last Automotive Service we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Durango offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.

Our Durango car 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 Durango, we are totally confident that Built To Last Automotive Service is the best option in town!

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What sets Built To Last Automotive Service from all of the others in Durango, CO?

Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Durango, 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 Built To Last Automotive Service 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 auto repair Durango table.

Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Durango, 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.

About Built To Last Automotive Service Durango, CO

Built To Last is a family owned and operated business. Jeff Howard is the owner and one of the highly skilled ASE MASTER certified technicians working in the garage. We have a very diverse group of knowledgeable technicians and service advisors that enables us to service about anything you can drive onto the lot. Our main goal is to provide our customers with the confidence that they are receiving honest, and the highest level of automotive repair.

Are you ready to experience the best Durango car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.

Recently Serviced Vehicles

2021 Genesis G70

Genesis G70

Mileage
20,387
Service Date
9/18/2023
Services Performed
  • UPON INSPECTION WE CAN SEE THE THICK CLOTH UNDERCARRIAGE WRAP GOT RIPPED ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. WE WILL SCREW TACK THIS WRAP BACK IN PLACE. WE ALSO FOUND THE METAL PROTECTIVE EXHAUST SHIELD WAS CRUNCHED AND WRINKLED AND SCRAPPING ON THE DRIVESHAFT. WE WILL TRY TO UNWRINKLED THIS SHIELD AND PULL IT AWAY FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. WE TEST DROVE VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS AND COULD NO NOISE. ALL LOOKS GOOD TO GET BACK HOME IN ARIZONA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE THAT HEAT SHIELD REPLACED WHEN GETTING BACK HOME
 
LYNN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/19/2023

2004 Ford Excursion

Ford Excursion

Mileage
194,200
Service Date
9/11/2023
Services Performed
  • REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR
  • REPLACE THE AC CONDENSER
  • REPLACE THE ACCUMULATOR OR RECEIVER DRIER
  • REPLACE THE AC HOSE ASSEMBLY
  • INCLUDES RECOVER, EVACUATE AND RECHARGE.
 
LENNY R. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/15/2023

2004 Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty

Mileage
227,512
Service Date
9/1/2023
Services Performed
  • DURING THIS REPAIR WE FOUND HE DRIVER'S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES WERE SEIZED IN THE CALIPER BRACKET. WE TORCHED AND LUBED IT UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO FEE THE SLIDES AND REMOVE THEM . WE REPLACED THEM WITH FRESH SLIDES AND BOLTS.
  • REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS
  • This inspection and the opinions expressed are exactly that, opinions. Many parts perform perfectly until the moment of failure. Failure may occur suddenly and without warning. The inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report cannot accept liability for failures, which may occur after the inspection is completed. By accepting this report, the consumer acknowledges that the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report, cannot be held responsible for any and all alleged vehicle defects, and further, the consumer releases and holds harmless the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report from any and all further claims on this vehicle. No warranty for this vehicle is implied or given by the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report.
 
DEBORAH C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/1/2023

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Mileage
58,383
Service Date
7/27/2023
Services Performed
  • UPON INSPECTION PERFORMED AN AC SYSTEM TEST, FOUND THAT THE SEALS/O-RINGS ON THE LINES THAT CONNECT TO THE AC COMPRESSOR ARE LEAKING, WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE FAILED PARTS, CLEAN, AND THEN RETEST THE SYSTEM, GAINED ACCESS AND INSTALLED NEW AC LINE O-RINGS, RETEST, OK AT THIS TIME NO LEAKS FOUND
  • REPLACE SEALS/O-RINGS
  • FREIGHT
  • A/C PERFORMANCE TEST [Includes: Gauge check, leak test and partial charge.]
  • CUSTOMER REQUESTS TO INSTALL EXTENDED VALVE STEMS TO REAR TIRES.
  • MOUNT AND BALANCE TWO REAR TIRES TO ADD VALVE STEMS
  • This inspection and the opinions expressed are exactly that, opinions. Many parts perform perfectly until the moment of failure. Failure may occur suddenly and without warning. The inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report cannot accept liability for failures, which may occur after the inspection is completed. By accepting this report, the consumer acknowledges that the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report, cannot be held responsible for any and all alleged vehicle defects, and further, the consumer releases and holds harmless the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report from any and all further claims on this vehicle. No warranty for this vehicle is implied or given by the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report.
 
VICTOR R. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/27/2023

2016 Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban

Mileage
122,924
Service Date
6/30/2023
Services Performed
  • WE SCANNED FOR CODES: P0299 – BRAKE BOOSTER LARGE VACUUM LEAK DETECTED WE INSPECTED THE BRAKE BOOSTER, BELT AND VACUUM PUMP, FOUND THE VACUUM PUMP IS NOT WORKING AT ALL AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WE WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM PUMP AND THE STRETCH BELT. AFTER REPLACING THE VACUUM PUMP WE CLEARED CODES AND TEST DROVE, FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEEL NORMAL AND BRAKING FEELS NORMAL AND THE MESSAGE DID NOT RETURN.
  • REPLACE VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP AND BELT
 
CHARLES S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2023

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

Mileage
232,217
Service Date
6/20/2023
Services Performed
  • UPON INSPECTION WE CAN SEE THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE WAS LOOSE AND NOT SECURED TO THE RADIATOR AND THE SYSTEM IS ABOUT 1 GALLON LOW. WE TIGHTENED THE HOSE CLAMP AND ADDED COOLANT THEN PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM, FOUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAM ON THE RADIATOR TO BE LEAKING COOLANT. RECOMMEND REPLACE THE RADIATOR AND THEN RECHECK THE SYSTEM.
  • INCLUDES CIRCULATE SYSTEM, CLEAN SURFACES FREE OF ANTI-FREEZE, TEST SYSTEM AND RADIATOR CAP PRESSURE, CHECK THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP AND COOLING FANS FOR PROPER OPERATION, TEST DRIVE.
 
PAM W. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/20/2023

2018 Ford Edge

Ford Edge

Mileage
181,304
Service Date
6/15/2023
Services Performed
  • TOW CALL #4546
  • UPON INSPECTION WE TOWED VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND RAISED IT ON THE LIFT. WE COULD SEE A LARGE HOLE IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN AS WELL AS SCRAPE MARKS ON THE ALUMINUM HEAT SHIELD. WE BELIEVE THE VEHICLE HIT AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD CAUSING THIS DAMAGE. WE WANT TO START WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL PAN FIRST AND THEN START ENGINE. CUSTOMER AGREED TO REPAIRS. AFTER WE REPLACED THE OIL PAN, OIL AND FILTER WE THOROUGHLY CLEANED THE AREA FREE FROM OIL TO INSPECT FOR LEAKS. WE STARTED ENGINE AND FOUND THE ENGINE TO RUN SMOOTH. WE ALLOWED ENGINE TO RUN AT IDLE FOR AN HOUR WITH NO PROBLEMS. WE TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND RECHECKED ENGINE AREA, FOUND THE ENGINE DRY AND RUNS GOOD.
  • REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL PAN
  • THIS HELPS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER REPAIRS.
 
CANDICE W. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/15/2023

2004 Lexus RX 330

Lexus RX 330

Mileage
118,590
Service Date
5/19/2023
Services Performed
  • FRONT BRAKE PADS ___6 MM_____ REAR BRAKE PADS __7_MM______ FRONT ROTORS __WARPED__ REAR ROTORS _WARPED____ CALIPERS FRONT __OK____ REAR __OK____ BRAKE FLUID CONDITION ___GOOD__ DUE TO TEST DRIVE AND INSPECTION RECOMMEND THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS BE REPLACED WITH NEW BRAKE PADS
  • REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS
  • REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS
 
DON M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/19/2023

2015 Ford F-150

Ford F-150

Mileage
122,457
Service Date
5/18/2023
Services Performed
  • UPON INSPECTION SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR TROUBLE CODES, FOUND TROUBLE CODES P2112 Throttle Actuator Control System Stuck Closed PERFORMED ON DEMAND TESTING AND FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAS FAILED INTERNALLY NOT ALLOWING IT TO FULLY OPEN, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY WITH RELATED PARTS, CLEARED THE TROUBLE CODE AND RETEST, OK AT THIS TIME
  • REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY
 
MARK T. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/18/2023

2005 Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90

Mileage
129,860
Service Date
3/28/2023
Services Performed
  • Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check and top-off all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle. RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT.
  • FRIGHT
  • This inspection and the opinions expressed are exactly that, opinions. Many parts perform perfectly until the moment of failure. Failure may occur suddenly and without warning. The inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report cannot accept liability for failures, which may occur after the inspection is completed. By accepting this report, the consumer acknowledges that the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report, cannot be held responsible for any and all alleged vehicle defects, and further, the consumer releases and holds harmless the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report from any and all further claims on this vehicle. No warranty for this vehicle is implied or given by the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report.
 
GENE J. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2023

2005 GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra

Mileage
160,237
Service Date
3/30/2023
Services Performed
  • UPON INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE DRIVER REAR BLINKER BULB IS BURNT OUT, GAINED ACCESS AND INSTALLED NEW BULB, RETEST OK
 
DAVID G. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2023

2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado

Mileage
170,000
Service Date
3/29/2023
Services Performed
  • BLEEDS BRAKE SYSTEM AND REMOVES CONTAMINATED FLUID FROM THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. REPLACES FLUID WITH BG BRAKE FLUID.
 
DIANE K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/29/2023