Avalon Motorsports' Denver repair facility
For decades, the automotive repair industry has been a massive revenue generator in the U.S. and there are no signs of slow-down. Experts predict the industry will eclipse $90 Billion in sales this year, and that is no surprise considering the immense drop in new vehicle sales. However, employment rates have been rapidly declining throughout many of the other sectors and owning an independent repair facility has become somewhat of a fad it seems. We couldn’t name on one hand all of the new names that have popped up this year along the Colorado front-range, and that is just in the German automotive niche. Ok, so what if Americans find solace in finally being able to live out their ‘American Dream’? After all, you really only need a lift and decent set of tools and you’re bona-fide, right? Not to take anything away from the select few who do it right, but we believe there are many things you must consider when selecting the right shop for your needs.
Let’s start by taking a few analogies that we can all relate to:
First, let’s say you move to a new area with your family and one of your children catches a strain of the Brazilian spotted-chicken flu. You obviously want the best care you can find and you are not willing to sacrifice at any level. Presumably, your inclination is to quickly poll friends or co-workers to see who they trust. Worst case, you pick up the phone and begin cold calling so that you find a close and suitable practice that can fulfill your needs. You know that you are going to be charged for the visit regardless, and there will probably be prescriptions necessary to kill the virus. The most important thing is that the doctor appropriately diagnoses the issue so that your child is safe and recovers quickly. You will be charged a certain price, even if the doc spends only 15 minutes with you, and you don’t argue. In some cases you will need to bring your child back for further assessment, and more prescriptions may be necessary. This premise applies to your vehicle as well. Expert vehicle diagnosis is vital to ensuring that your car’s problems are properly and timely evaluated, and you cannot afford to sacrifice the quality of this service. We also encourage you to realize that diagnosis typically requires a shop’s best technician and most expensive equipment, and often can cost in excess of 1.5-2 times a shops hourly rate to pay for the time. Sometimes this process will add up very quickly and other times it will cost less, but ultimately it will prevent the need to “throw parts” at your car to find out what is wrong.
Now recall your most recent trip to the dentist’s office. Maybe you have had the same dentist for years, or perhaps they are new. How did you find them and why do you keep coming back? There are probably many different reasons but the bottom line is that you trust them and you know they are going to make sure your mouth is healthy and clean. Let’s now imagine that you have not been to the dentist for a few years, or say you do not brush and floss like you are supposed to. It is safe to assume that your lack of diligence will result in painful cleaning, cavities or even drastic measures such as root canals or tooth removal. This is a by-product of your failure to keep up with routine maintenance and the same philosophy applies to your vehicle. Maintenance is vital to ensuring that your car is both safe and reliable but proper up-keep can also decrease the frequency and cost of repairs.
Lastly, consider that you have need to purchase a new refrigerator for your kitchen. There are many different brands and models available but you are going to evaluate several different factors before you make a decision. Obviously, there will also be a range of different prices but you can [usually] correlate the price of the product to it’s value. Furthermore, where you purchase the refrigerator can play a large role in your buying experience. Lets say that you first visit Frigidaire’s factory store to view all of their options because a friends told you that was the only place to go. Your first impression is that the units are beautiful but the prices on the product you like seems very steep, so you head home and do some research online. Google brings you to Joe’s Appliances and so you pay Joe a visit. Your impression is that the business is not very well kept and there are some refrigerator brands you have never heard of, but Joe is a nice guy. Over in the far corner, Joe’s sales associate is having an argument with a customer that seems to be some sort of price bantering, but you resume focus on your search. After 30 minutes you are able to locate a suitable unit similar to the Frigidaire, and after reading the specifications you learn that Joe’s only offers a 6 month factory warranty on the fridge, but Frigidaire offered 12 months if you were to buy direct from them. Days later you head to Sears to look for some new wrenches and notice a vast appliance section, so you make your way over. Immediately you notice the model that you liked at Frigidaire Direct, and the price, although higher than the Joe’s unit, was still notably less than Frigidaire Direct. In addition, Sears offers a 2 year warranty on the unit and that is well worth the cost over the same unit at Joe’s. Furthermore, you know that Sears is a trusted name and their staff is always very friendly and helpful, so you buy the unit and head home. This example can often be correlated to searching for the best service shops. You need to consider that 12% of the population will make price the main priority when servicing their vehicle, but shopping by price alone can actually cost you more money in the long run if the shop is not proficient and trustworthy in their operations. We suggest you pay more attention to principles such as the knowledge and ability of the technicians, quality of the parts offered, warranty on parts and labor, and the time and care the shop takes in catering to your needs.
At Avalon Motorsports, we realize that you have many options available to address the maintenance, repair and installations on your VAG (Volkswagon Audi Group) automobile. It is extremely important to us that you understand what makes Avalon different from other shops and dealerships as well as the value you receive when working with us. Here are some of the qualities that make Avalon Motorsports the best Audi and Volkswagen repair facility in Colorado:
- Full time Audi/VW factory trained and ASE certified technicians with years of experience in service, repair and specialized diagnostic training as well as custom fabrication, aftermarket parts installs, race car preparation/campaigning
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and repair equipment
- Experienced service advisors and honest, knowledgeable and courteous sales staff
- Quality parts that meet or exceed factory (OE) performance
- Longest service and repair warranty in the industry [2 years / 24,000 miles when appropriate maintenance intervals are sustained]
- Labor rates notably less than the dealership
- Customer loyalty/rewards programs
- Maintenance reminders
- Work documentation upon request to educate and visually explain the scope of work
- Extremely clean and well-lit 2000 sq-ft shop with multiple bays, epoxy floors, new lifts, clean restrooms
- Very modern and newly remodeled lobby/storefront with big screen plasma TV, hardwood floors, wheel displays, parts showcase and WiFi internet access
- Complimentary rental cars from Enterprise Car Rentals, located a block away (per request)
- Several restaurants and Boyer’s Coffee headquarters within walking distance of the shop
- No city sales tax for customers. This means savings of up to 4% on parts and accessories
- Easy access from 5 major Denver highways
- Your vehicle receives a thorough hand wash prior to returning it back to you (weather permitting)
Avalon Service Plus Warranty - 2 years / 24,000 miles
Avalon Motorsports is the premier source for Audi, VW and Porsche service and performance in Denver. There is no finer choice for repair, parts, performance, custom tuning and friendly expertise. We look forward to giving you the best!!!
