Lakewood Auto Electric

Auto repair shop
3.2(82 reviews)
7864 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
Lakewood Auto Electric

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About Lakewood Auto Electric

Lakewood Auto Electric has been serving the Lakewood, Colorado community since 2004, operating as a licensed auto electrical and ignition specialist. The shop maintains a 3.2-star rating across 82 customer reviews, with most clients arriving through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied vehicle owners in surrounding neighborhoods like Bear Creek, Rooney Valley, and Green Mountain. Their team of four ASE-certified technicians handles everything from key fob programming to complex electrical diagnostics, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

What distinguishes Lakewood Auto Electric from general automotive repair shops is their focused expertise in vehicle electrical systems and ignition repair, a niche that many full-service mechanics choose to outsource. The shop has developed particularly strong capabilities with Ford electrical issues, having resolved multiple complex wiring and lighting problems that stumped other shops. Their technician Marc Purtell has earned recognition for diagnosing parasitic battery drain issues that other facilities could not identify, a common but often-misdiagnosed problem that leaves vehicle owners stranded.

Customer stories reveal the hands-on approach that defines this shop's service. Chris Graciano brought his 1991 G20 van, a vehicle that had defeated technicians at multiple other facilities, and Lakewood Auto Electric repaired electrical, gas, and throttle body problems that others had abandoned. Shannon Madison described receiving same-day urgent care for an electrical emergency in her Ford Escape, with technicians completing a full lighting system repair in two and a half hours. Josh Keliher's 2021 review documents ongoing concerns about a key fob replacement and ignition work that required follow-up visits, representing the mixed experiences that account for the shop's moderate rating.

What Customers Say

Positive reviews mention specific technicians by name, Marc Purtell, the team overall, praising diagnostic skill and same-day turnaround for electrical emergencies. Negative reviews focus on quality control issues with key fob and ignition work requiring follow-up visits. The split between 5-star and 1-star reviews suggests inconsistent execution rather than systemic problems.

Working Hours

SundayClosed
Monday7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM–5:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM–5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Services

Vehicle Electrical Diagnostics

Full system diagnosis for battery, alternator, wiring, and lighting issues using advanced diagnostic equipment.

Key Fob & Remote Programming

Replacement key fob programming and remote entry system services for most vehicle makes.

Ignition Repair & Replacement

Ignition switch repair, replacement, and related steering column services.

Battery Drain Diagnosis

Parasitic drain identification and resolution to prevent overnight battery discharge.

Lighting System Repair

Repair of headlight, taillight, brake light, and interior lighting electrical problems.

Throttle Body Service

Throttle body cleaning, repair, and adjustment for throttle response issues.

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