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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The Absolute Best Car Service in Durango, CO
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
2013 Ford Focus
Mileage
67,075
Service Date
12/29/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT IS STARTED WITH NO ISSUES, TRIED SEVERAL TIMES COLD AND HOT SOAK, STARTED WITH NO ISSUES, SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR ANY ACTIVE TROUBLE CODES, TECHNICIAN DID NOT RETRIEVE ANY TROUBLE CODES AT THIS TIME, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER WE ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONCERN, . TECHNICIAN HAS RESEARCHED ISSUE AND HAS FOUND A TSB FOR A NO START AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. WE RECOMMEND EITHER FLASHING CONTROL MODULE FOR UPDATED PROGRAMMING OR CONTINUE DRIVING UNTIL ISSUE BECOMES MORE PREVALENT. CUSTOMER HAS APPROVED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE UPDATED, PERFORMED UPDATE AND WILL HAVE THE CUSTOMER DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IF THE CONDITION OCCURS AGAIN FURTHER DIAG WILL BE REQUIRED
- RE FLASH CONTROL MODULE.
LISA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2023
2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
Mileage
205,051
Service Date
12/22/2023
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.
- ROAD TEST VEHICLE. CHECK ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING PARTS FOR WEAR. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND CONDITION. CHECK RIDING HEIGHT. CHECK ALIGNMENT OF ALL FOUR WHEELS. ADJUST CASTER, CAMBER, TOE-IN, AND THRUST ANGLE AS NEEDED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. CENTER STEERING WHEEL.
MITCHELL B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/22/2023
2018 Honda CR-V
Mileage
71,108
Service Date
12/14/2023
Services Performed
- GAINED ACCESS AND FOUND THAT THE WIPER ARE IS STRIPPED OUT DUE TO THE NUT BEING LOOSE, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THAT WE WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WIPER ARM AND THEN RETEST THE SYSTEM, INSTALLED NEW PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM AND RETEST, OK AT THIS TIME
- FREIGHT
NANCY W. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/14/2023
2010 Chevrolet Suburban
Mileage
206,355
Service Date
11/29/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN THE SWITCH HAS POWER AND THE CIRCUITRY IS ALL GOOD. TECH GAINED ACCESS TO THE LUMBAR ASSEMBLY AND FOUND A RETAINING CLIP FOR LUMBAR SYSTEM AND POPPED OUT OF PLACE. TECHNICIAN HAS R INSTALLED CLIP AND VERIFIED PROPER OPERATION. ALL GOOD AT THIS TIME
BRITTANY S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/29/2023
2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Mileage
17,600
Service Date
11/14/2023
Services Performed
- REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS AND DRAIN THE WATER IN FUEL SEPARATOR
- 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.
LU B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/14/2023
2019 RAM ProMaster 1500
Mileage
24,890
Service Date
11/9/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR TROUBLE CODES AND FOUND TROUBLE CODE B0095-11 Front right acceleration impact sensor-circuit short to ground GAINED ACCESS TO THE RIGHT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR AND INSPECTED THE WIRING REPAIR THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD PERFORMED, FOUND ONE OF THE WIRES THAT WAS REPAIRED IT WAS A 2 WIRE CONNECTED TO A 1 WIRE, CUT OUT THE REPAIRED SECTION AND WIRED IN 2 WIRE, REASSEMBLED AND CLEARED THE TROUBLE CODE AND RETEST, AIR BAG LIGHT TROUBLE CODE HAS CLEARED, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THERE IS A PARK ASSIST MESSAGE, CUSTOMER IS AWARE OF THIS, NO FURTHER WORK PERFORMED
BOB R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/2023
2006 GMC Sierra
Mileage
312,579
Service Date
11/6/2023
Services Performed
- PER CUSTOMERS REQUEST TECHNICIAN HAS INSTALLED LIFT PUMP. HE THEN TEST DROVE TO DIAGNOSE LOW POWER. AFTER TEST DRIVE AND UPON INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LOOSE CONNECTION FOR THE LIFT PUMP. TECH SECURED CONNECTION, SCANNED CODES AND RE DROVE. ALL GOOD.
MICHAEL V. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/6/2023
2017 Ford F-150
Mileage
103,420
Service Date
10/16/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION PERFORMED A COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST, FOUND A TURBO COOLANT TUBE LEAKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. ADVISED THE CUSTOMER WHEN ONE LINE STARTS TO LEAK THEY ALL WILL START TO LEAK THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS SYSTEM, WE RECOMMEND REPLACING ALL TUBES TO SOLVE THE CURRENT ISSUE. CUSTOMER HAS APPROVED TO HAVE THE LEFT SIDE TURBO COOLANT DELIVERY PIPES AT THIS TIME (EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL COVER ONLY LEAKING PARTS) ADVISED THE CUSTOMER IF THERE ARE ANY BROKEN BOLTS THERE WILL BE ADDITION LABOR (EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL NOT PAY FOR BROKEN OR SEIZED PARTS) GAINED ACCESS AND HAD 2 TURBO MOUNTING BOLTS BRAKE, GAINED ACCESS AND EXTRACTED BOTH BOLTS, REPLACED ALL NEEDED PARTS, FILLED AND TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT TO THE PROPER FLUID LEVEL, IDLE TO BURP THE SYSTEM, REINSPECTED THE COOLANT LEVEL, TEST DROVE AND REINSPECTED FOR LEAKS, OK AT THIS TIME, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER TO MONITOR THE COOLANT LEVEL IN CASE THE SYSTEM BURPS
- 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.
- REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE TURBOCHARGER COOLANT DELIVERY PIPES
- LABOR TO EXTRACT SEIZED TURBO MOUNTING BOLTS FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD
CARL G. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/24/2023
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
Mileage
85,620
Service Date
10/9/2023
Services Performed
- DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID – DRAIN – [Drain the DEF reservoir and then refill it.] BRAKE SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check thickness of the brake pads and condition of the brake discs. Vehicles with twin tires and super single tires: rear wheels must be removed and remounted.] CHASSIS COMPONENTS – INSPECT – [Check vehicle for corrosion, accident and paint damage.] DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) – INSPECT – [This service is due every fourth maintenance service. Check level.] DOOR CHECK STRAPS – INSPECT – [Sliding door: check water drain bores.] EXTERIOR LAMPS – INSPECT FLUID & LUBRICANT LEVELS – INSPECT – [Inspect for leaks and general condition. All assemblies: engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, steering, power steering pump, brakes. Observe line routing and chafing. If there is fluid loss determine the cause and remedy.] LINES AND HOSES – INSPECT – [Inspect all lines, hoses and sensor cables.] LINKAGE – INSPECT – [Inspect engine cooling system: corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze, hydraulic brake system, power steering, auxiliary battery in the engine compartment, windscreen washer system. If there is fluid loss, determine the cause and remedy.] PARKING BRAKE – INSPECT – [Check lever travel.] POLY-V-BELT – INSPECT – [inspect for signs of wear and damage.] SEAT BELTS – INSPECT – [Front and rear seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat belt buckle extensions.] STEERING MECHANICAL COMPONENTS – INSPECT – [Inspect tie rod, steering lever, rubber sleeves, dust caps.] SUSPENSION SYSTEM – INSPECT – [inspect all reservoirs, shock absorbers, front axle joints, covers, sleeves, dust caps, auxiliary rubber springs.] TIRE PRESSURE – INSPECT – [Check and correct tire pressures, including spare wheel.] TIRE SEALANT – INSPECT – [Check expire date, replace if necessary.] WIPER/WASHER – INSPECT – [Inspect windscreen wipers, rear windscreen wiper, windscreen washer system, headlamp cleaning system.] TRAILER TOW HITCH – INSPECT/LUBRICATE – [Lubricate, check function, play and attachment.] HINGES & CHECKS – LUBRICATE – [Lubricate the hinges on the rear door.] AIR CLEANER FILTER – REPLACE – [This service is due every second maintenance service. (Observe the installation date).] CABIN AIR FILTER – REPLACE – [Replace the dust filter for the rear-compartment air conditioning system. Replace the dust filter for the heating/ventilation or the activated charcoal/combination filter for the air conditioning (observe the installation date).] ENGINE OIL – REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER – REPLACE FUEL FILTER – REPLACE – [Replace the fuel filter with water separator.] POLY-V-BELT – REPLACE – [This service is due every second maintenance service.] WARNING & INDICATOR LAMPS – RESET – [Reset the maintenance computer.] TIRES – ROTATE – [The useful life of tires will vary and is proportional to tire type, speed rating, ambient conditions, tire loading, tire inflation pressure, road surfaces, and individual driving style. Tire rotation recommendations will likely need to be done at least at every Oil Service Plus/Maintenance Service.]
KEN W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/9/2023
2021 Ford F-150
Mileage
21,229
Service Date
10/6/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR TROUBLE CODES, AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NO ACTIVE TROUBLE CODES IN THE SYSTEM, INSPECTED THE ENGINE OIL AND FOUND THAT THERE IS NO ENGINE OIL SHOWING ON THE DIPSTICK, ADDED 4 QUARTS OF ENGINE OIL, REMOVED THE SKID PLATES AND INSPECTED FOR AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, NOT FINDING ANY ACTIVE LEAKS AT THIS TIME BUT FOUND THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL ON THE ENGINE, DEGREASED THE ENGINE AND RETESTED FOR LEAKS, NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME, WILL HAVE THE CUSTOMER TAKE THE VEHICLE AND MONITOR THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
JACOB W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/6/2023
2011 Toyota Tundra
Mileage
181,583
Service Date
10/4/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR ANY ACTIVE TROUBLE CODES, FOUND TROUBLE CODES P032D Knock Sensor 3 Circuit High GAINED ACCESS AND INSPECTED THE EXTERIOR WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KNOCK SENSORS, OK, SHINED A LIGHT UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND WAS ABLE TO SEE SIGNS OF RODENTS, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THAT WE WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INSPECTION, ADVISE THAT WE SUSPECT A RODENT HAS CHEWED THE KNOCK SENORS WIRING HARNESS, REMOVED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FOUND THAT A RODENT HAS BUILT A NEST AND CHEWED THE WIRING HARNESS, CLEANED THE RODENT NEST OUT AND INSTALLED A NEW KNOCK SENSOR WIRING HARNESS, RETEST THE SYSTEM AND FOUND THE #3 KNOCK SENSOR HAS FAILED INTERNALLY AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ALSO, INSTALLED NEW SENSOR, CLEARED THE TROUBLE CODES AND RETEST, OK AT THIS TIME
- REPLACE THE KNOCK SENSOR AND WIRING
- CLEAN RODENT NEST
ANDY Y. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/4/2023
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
114,619
Service Date
10/3/2023
Services Performed
- UPON INSPECTION SCANNED THE VEHICLE FOR TROUBLE CODES, FOUND TROUBLE CODES P0700 Transmission control P0842 Secondary oil pressure sensor circuit low C0045 Transmission control module malfunction C0042 Power supply voltage failure B14A1 Sunload sensor circuit open B2313 Rear radar detect vehicle dynamics control module B2311 Rear Radar detect transmission control module failure B2301 Rear Radar circuit high B1011 Battery power supply control circuit malfunction B1012 Battery backup power supply control circuit malfunction B1013 Ignition power supply failure B1014 Accessory power supply failure B2806 Electronic control module abnormal B2801 Transmission control module abnormal B2809 Vehicle dynamics control abnormal B2A0C DCM performance C2222 Transmitter 2 pressure data abnormal P0700 Transmission control system P0842 Transmission fluid pressure sensor switch A circuit PERFORMED ON DEMAND TESTING TO MONITOR READINGS, FOUND THAT THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SWITCH/SENSOR IS READING ERRATIC, TESTED THE WIRING FOR GOOD POWER AND GROUND, GOOD, GAINED ACCESS AND INSPECTED THE SENSOR, FOUND THAT THE REAR WARD PRESSURE SENSOR IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID THROUGH THE SENSOR, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THAT THE SENSOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THEN THE SYSTEM RETESTED, INSTALLED NEW SENSOR, CLEARED THE TROUBLE CODES AND RETEST, TROUBLE CODES DID RETURN FOR THE VEHICLE DYNAMICS, PERFORMED ON DEMAND TESTING TO MONITOR READINGS, FOUND THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR DETECTION IS NOT RESPONDING, TESTED FOR GOOD POWER AND GROUND TO ALL OF THE ACCESSIBLE WIRING, GOOD, ADVISED THE CUSTOMER WE WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL TO FURTHER TEST WIRING TO THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SENSOR, GAINED ACCESS AND TESTED FOR GOOD POWER AND GROUND, UPON TESTED WHEN MOVING THE WIRING HARNESS FOUND A CONNECTOR NOT FULLY SEATED, CLEANED AND CONNECTED PROPERLY, CLEARED THE TROUBLE CODES AND RETEST, AT THIS TIME NO TROUBLE CODES HAVE RETURNED, REASSEMBLED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND TEST DROVE, OK AT THIS TIME
- REPLACE SENSOR
- 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.
- REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS (2MM)
- ADVISED THE CUSTOMER THERE ARE LIGHTS OUT, CUSTOMER WILL TAKE CARE OF
ANDREA R. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/4/2023