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At VanGelder's Automotive Inc., we understand the importance of trust when it comes to your car. That's why we encourage you to see what our valued customers have to say about their experiences with our auto repair services.

We're committed to providing honest, reliable repairs and exceptional customer service. Read through our genuine reviews and see for yourself why so many choose VanGelder's Automotive Inc. to keep their vehicles running smoothly!

You don't have to take our word for it! Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say about VanGelder's Automotive Inc.:


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07/25/2025

The VanGelder's are great to work with! Chris and his father are kind and communicative. A++ service



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04/15/2025

Mike and Chris are very knowledgable, definetly recommend!



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05/27/2024

They always do great work!



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02/19/2024

Always top quality car care.



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10/15/2023

Honest excellent mechanics. They can even do bmws



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09/16/2023

Woke up at the Abbey, went to the car and was greeted by a 'low pressure, back left tire' alarm. 300 miles from home. One isn't supposed to swear on retreat, I guess, but I'm ex Navy :) checked reviews and distances and went here. WOW! Got an appointment early that afternoon, went in at the appropriate time, car was on the rack in 5 minutes and tire repaired and I was on the way back to the Abbey in 35 minutes. Fair price, immaculate facility, friendly and trustworthy people.



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07/18/2023

Great folks know since they were teenagers! Honest and knowledgeable.



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03/16/2023

Honest, informative, caring service.



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03/01/2023

Mike Sr. and Chris really took excellent care of me and my ride! Chris was super responsive, answered all of my questions, was completely transparent on pricing and was more than fair with the work and what they charged. Fantastic guys, my car was done in the time quoted and Chris even took the time to go over everything they did for me. Can not recommend them highly enough! 5 / 5??????????



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08/10/2022

Great knowledgeable men there! They will treat you right!



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04/01/2022

Good place and prople



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02/12/2022

Really and truly can't say one negative thing about Van Gelder's Automotive Service. I've been requesting their service for almost 15 years, and have never, never been dissatisfied. Totally reliable, friendly, experts in their field, and I'd be lost without them. Truly.



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09/18/2021

Great guy's And they do great work! I always take my car there, I know that the job will get done right!



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08/19/2021

A no-hassle yearly inspection. Appointments are easy to make with their online service, they are always on time and efficient, and even provide suggested maintenance before the next appt. Very helpful! Awesome crew to work with.



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06/25/2021

Mike and the guys always do a great job. They are honest, reliable and priced right.



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04/09/2021

Great people Great service



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03/31/2021

Extremely fast turnaround time!



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02/11/2021

My 2014 Silverado was starting hard. Dropped it off for a diagnosis. Found the problem to be a bad fuel pump. After giving the ok to replace it, I got a call saying there was a bad universal joint and wanted to know if they should fix it. There were a couple of other minor issues I had theme fix. They did excellent work and kept me informed of everything. No work was done without my permission. ( I've had issues with this in the past.) The bill was more than I anticipated but the quality of the parts justified the price. Truck was done on time as promised. ( I've had issues with this too.) The end result was very good. My truck drives better than it has in a long time. As a first time customer I was happy with the the whole experience. I'll be back again



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08/15/2020

VanGelder's Automotive is a professional shop that does great work at reasonable prices!



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08/05/2020

Mike, the owner was so helpful and kind. My twin siter needed a side mirror put on her car. He did a great job at a fair price. Definitely would go back to have service done there again.



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07/01/2020

Great place make and his crew do great work and fast too!!!



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02/11/2020

Awesome staff that always gives you the best deal and won't ever try to get you to have work done that isn't necessary



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01/29/2020

As always great service and reliable repairs. Mike, Chris and JR have kept our Subarus rolling along mile after mile. They have had our Subaru service since 2006 and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for good local service on their vehicles.



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12/23/2019

Outstanding service ????



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08/28/2019

They were able to do a top-notch brake job for much less than I was quoted elsewhere. I'll be returning when the month changes over for an inspection.



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07/23/2019

Great team of mechanics. Friendly and reliable. Great service.



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07/13/2019

Good friendly people. Good prices and work is always done when they say



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03/19/2019

I absolutely love coming here. They remember me, my vehicles and are genuinely caring about their customers. Thank you as always for your more than efficient service and outstanding work!



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01/12/2019

After spending many years in the parts and auto repair field I feel the staff are very professional and work closely with the consumer to solve their issues. The business has the latest in equipment and repair data to solve the many problems that arise with today's complicated computer controlled systems. Would certainly suggest that you give them a try and don't hesitate to ask questions about your issues. I'm sure the staff will go above and beyond to answer your concerns about the repairs needed.



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01/05/2019

THANK YOU for bailing me out of a tight jam!! I would have never made the road trip back to Denver with that bad wheel bearing. You guys really saved my butt - Fair price, fast service, years of knowledge... Vangelders Auto is top tier!!!



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09/20/2018

Prompt courteous service and very good value!!! We have been here multiple times over the last couple of years and they have always treated us very well. Mike, Chris and JR are great guys for sure!!!



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03/05/2018

Friendly and knowledgeable.



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01/18/2018

VanGelder's provides top notch service with excellent mechanics who get the job done right! We have been going here for 3 years and we will be customers for life. Trustworthy. Skilled. Friendly. Professional.



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11/03/2017

I have a lot of trust in these guys, they are very honest people, they do a great job and treat me with the up most respect. I will not go any where else for my car.



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11/02/2017

Always professional & accommodating. They go out of their way to give you the best service.



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07/12/2017

Top notch work, great personalities. When I am in New York State, this is my go-to automotive shop.



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03/22/2017

I have been doing business with the Van Gelders for way over twenty years. I trust their advice and more importantly their work.



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02/09/2017

Been friends for years. Always tries to fits us in if we are having a problem. They do great work and is always in a timely manner.



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01/17/2017

Wonderful shop to work with!



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06/16/2016

Have been doing business with them for years. Wouldn't go anywhere else! Top notch work, they go out of their way to accommodate you



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04/21/2016

JR and the team are great! We take all of our cars here for big and small problems.



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12/30/2015

This is the type of auto service a person is looking for. Honest, professional, fair prices and JR, Chris and Mike make you feel like a member of the family, people you can trust. I drive 38 miles for service because I TRUST these people. Glad they were there when I was looking for a new garage. Thank you VanGelder's "gang". Dennis



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02/13/2015

Performed the work quickly and saved me some money also.



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Mike and his team were amazing; it's like a new car. Thanks guys.


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THANK YOU for bailing me out of a tight jam!! I would have never made the road trip back to Denver with that bad wheel bearing. You guys really saved my butt - Fair price, fast service, years of knowledge... VanGelder's Auto is top tier!!!


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After spending many years in the parts and auto repair field I feel the staff are very professional and work closely with the consumer to solve their issues. The business has the latest in equipment and repair data to solve the many problems that arise with today's complicated computer controlled systems. Would certainly suggest that you give them a try and don't hesitate to ask questions about your issues. I'm sure the staff will go above and beyond to answer your concerns about the repairs needed.


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I absolutely love coming here. They remember me, my vehicles and are genuinely caring about their customers. Thank you as always for your more than efficient service and outstanding work!


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Good friendly people. Good prices and work is always done when they say.


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Great team of mechanics. Friendly and reliable. Great service.


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I have been dealing with VanGelder's automotive for many years. Mike and Chris are always friendly and go out of their way to serve, especially in emergency situations. I would highly recommend them for all your automotive needs.


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Prompt courteous service and very good value!!! A+


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I have been doing business with the Van Gelders for way over twenty years. I trust their advice and more importantly their work.


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Been friends for years. Always tries to fits us in if we are having a problem. They do great work in a timely manner.


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Have been doing business with them for years. Wouldn't go anywhere else! Top notch work, they go out of their way to accommodate you


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JR and the team are great! We take all of our cars here for big and small problems.


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This is the type of auto service a person is looking for. Honest, professional, fair prices, and JR, Chris and Mike make you feel like a member of the family, people you can trust. I drive 38 miles for service because I TRUST these people. Glad they were there when I was looking for a new garage. Thank you VanGelder's "gang".


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Vangelder's is a top notch automotive business. They're always there to help out, especially in emergency situations. Mike and Chris are friendly and run a first rate operation.


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Performed the work quickly and saved me some money also.


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What Our Customers Are Saying

The VanGelder's are great to work with! Chris and his father are kind and communicative. A++ service

, 07/25/2025

Mike and Chris are very knowledgable, definetly recommend!

, 04/15/2025

They always do great work!

, 05/27/2024

Always top quality car care.

, 02/19/2024

Savings & Specials

Discover the latest deals and discounts we offer. Take advantage of our seasonal promotions & coupons and find out how you can save on your next visit to our shop.

$5.00 OFF PREMIUM OIL CHANGE

$20.00 OFF 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT

$3.00 OFF Standard Oil Change

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