About Business
On the Side Automotive is a leading Car Repair specialist serving the Fort Collins, CO, Fort Collins area. They provide a wide variety of solutions, including Mechanic, and other Car Repair tasks. Boasting a solid 4.9/5 rating from 41 verified reviews, their reputation precedes them. As a locally-owned business in Fort Collins, CO, they are deeply committed to providing honest and reliable Car Repair support to their neighbors. If you are in need of Car Repair assistance, we invite you to reach out to them today or visit their location in Fort Collins, CO.
Google Reviews
Emilee Rian
★★★★★
2 years ago
Angelo and Angel have been more than helpful with all of my questions about my 2012 jeep grand Cherokee! Very professional. Thanks guys!
Justin Rice
★★★★★
4 years ago
Ive known Angelo since I was 12 and he has always been an outstanding human being. He does his very best to give you the best experience possible and as some one who has been in the business for 20 years I can tell you it would be impossible to find a better tech.
George Dial
★★★★★
5 years ago
I’ve been taking my family’s vehicles to Angelo for a number of years and can strongly recommend. From oil changes to tune-ups, alternator, brakes, he has provided excellent service and a very reasonable prices.
Jason Garner
★★★★★
6 years ago
This is a great shop to get your car fixed affordably. They do great work at a good price and I trust the guy that does the work on my car. I called a few places and this guy was definitely the lowest price but did a very good quality job. I would definitely recommend this mechanic to anyone. If you're looking for a mechanic you trust call this guy.
Daralynn Ebel
★★★★★
Edited 2 years ago
I'm so happy I found Angelo and his crew! They are honest, fast, reliable, friendly and just the best. I refer everyone here. Couldn't be happier with On the Side Auto!
Stephanie McNabb
★★★★★
a year ago
Absolutely love this place! I don’t like thinking that as a woman places just think they can screw me over but unfortunately that’s how it goes. But these guys are completely honest and so nice to work with. Unfortunately I’ll be moving soon and won’t be using them anymore, however I highly recommend them! They know what they are doing and their prices are fair!
Sheila Cash
★★★★★
2 years ago
Most honest and fair-priced mechanic in Larimer County! He knows Subies and has the patience of a saint. I am very very dumb when it comes to anything concerning cars, so his knowledge and expertise made me feel at ease. I noticed in his office that he has small business awards, which are well-deserved. I won't trust anyone else with major engine repair jobs and will be consistently using his services.
Farrah Freeman
★★★★★
2 years ago
I've been taking my CRV to On the Side for years. I have never had a complaint with their work. They have always assessed my car problems, explained what NEEDS to be done vs what can be done. I always leaving feeling like I am driving a safe vehicle. They have saved me hundreds, if not thousands from going to the dealership. I am so glad to have mechanics I trust to keep me safe on the road.
Peter Hurtgen
★★★★★
7 years ago
Angelo is one of the most honest, fair mechanics I have ever worked with. He stands behind his work and knows his way around a Subaru butter than some "specialists" in town. He will let you know if the work is necessary for your car. I had all the work done on my Subaru for a 5 year span done by him and always had confidence in his repairs. If only I could find a mechanic like him out in Salt lake City...
laila akkad
★★★★★
9 years ago
Angelo truly takes pride in his work! He is not a mechanic, he's a car doctor! He was able to diagnose my car issue in less than 5 minutes and was very honest with what needed to be fixed (and what could wait) and was very fair with his price. After repairing and servicing my transmission, he took it on 3 test drives to make sure it was fixed to his very high standards. My car drives better than it has in years! As a woman who knows nothing about cars, it is always a fear that mechanics will take advantage of me. This is not the case with Angelo. I can't explain how highly I recommend him!
Trent Geist
★★★★★
a year ago
Absolutely stellar mechanic. Angelo takes care of the problems and helps talk you through them if you don't understand. I will most definitely be recommending On The Side Automotive from here on out! 👊🏼👍🏼
Adam Richards
★★★★★
2 years ago
Been having my subaru's worked on by Angelo for almost 30 years now and genuine awesomeness!!!....are the first two words that come to mind for both he and Angels work and service. It's just a great relief to know I have someone so reliable and honest to take care of any and all my automotive needs!! Thank you, On the side automotive!!
Nathanael Meagher
★★★★★
Edited 2 years ago
Angelo is awesome. He speaks to you like a person, not a customer, which I find nice. A mutual friend recommended OTSA and I'm grateful. He took care of the issue quickly with a fair price. I'd like to add to this. Angelo is the man. He quoted almost half of what another place was trying to quote me and rip me off. Thanks brother.
Neil DiMont
★★★★★
8 months ago
Angelo's a good dude. Forthright and kept in good touch via phone and text. Fair pricing and quick. Would recommend and come back. 👍
Mark Grondin
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
BEWARE! I have had my jeep for 12 years and while I have had some problems, it has been pretty reliable. That was until I brought it to On the Side. I brought it there less than 3 months ago to have them check out the whole car to see if there were any issues. They, of course, found some issues and charged me about $2000 to fix them (ball joints, tie rods, spark plugs etc.) This was after they were supposed to have fully checked the car. I had them do all their recommended fixes, which included fixing issues with the radiator that they said were needed. Well, that is where the issues started! About 1.5 weeks later, my clutch fails without any warning. My clutch has been fully reliable and solid up to that point, no signs of wearing out. So I go back and pay them about $1500 to fix that issue. Or course, maybe a coincidence that they did not find it during their checks. The car also had some issues with the gear going into reverse that were not fixed by the clutch replacement (they claimed they did not even find it after fixing the clutch), and their response was "well, that's just a jeep". (This was their first point not standing behind their repairs). A few weeks later I go to have the oil changed and they tell me that my car is a couple quarts low on oil. Shouldn't they found this on their review of the car? (I would think so, but when I brought this up with Angelo, he said "well, we didn't check the oil".) I brought it in for a full review and they did not check the oil!?! They had done almost $3500 of work including a work-up of the car and did not EVER check the oil? OK, I let that one go too, and then a some weeks later the radiator fails - cracks and fails completely! They had just worked on the radiator and did not see any issue that would lead to a total failure? And when I brought it to them, their answer was "radiators fail all the time... when it rains, it pours". Really? Maybe it should be better stated, when you bring your car to On the Side Automotive it pours. That was the last straw. I have had good and bad mechanics in the past. Good mechanics stand behind their work and never seem to generate new issues on the car after they work on it. Bad mechanics never stand behind their work and seem to, as if by magic, generate consistent repairs on a car. Angelo seems like a nice enough guy, but based on my experience, I would not trust him with an oil change unless you want a major repair in the near future. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I feel a lot of shame...
Daniel Gregory
★★★★★
2 years ago
When my mechanic of many years shut down his business, Angelo fit me in to his busy schedule within a matter of days and did the head gasket replacement on my 2003 Forester for a fair price and within his estimated time frame. And then when the new oil pressure sensor that he installed failed and started spraying oil all over the engine he fixed it within hours for no additional cost even though it wasn't his fault. This is great service above and beyond the norm, and I will be recommending On The Side to my friends.
Chic Dick
★★★★★
11 months ago
I was referred to Angelo by some friends who used him forever and swore they're great, and they are! They, both Angelo and Angel are terrific and my car has never run better. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone.
avery hovis
★★★★★
9 months ago
Angelo is the best! I have been taking my car to him for years and am always very pleased with the service. He’s an honest mechanic who doesn’t try to rip you off. The only mechanic I trust completely can’t recommend him enough!
Tyler Austin
★★★★★
a year ago
Have been coming to On the Side Automotive since I got my first car, 15 years ago. I no longer live in Fort Collins but will still drive an hour out of my way whenever I need any work done because I trust their quality of service, experience, honesty and fair pricing far above any other shop I’ve been to. Couldn’t recommend more.
S Papile
★★★★★
6 months ago
Originally brought my Tacoma to get the head gaskets replaced. Angelo was transparent about the price from the very beginning and I felt totally confident in this shop from my first interaction with him. Ended up replacing both heads which is a big job but they got it done fairly quick and were very thorough with the test drives before returning the vehicle to me. This shop will be very honest with you about what work needs to be done and is without a doubt one of the cheaper places in town without comprising on quality of work. After my experience with Angelo I’d absolutely recommend this shop to anyone.
