Relay Hill Auto has completed the acquisition of Motor Tech Auto Repair, a family-operated automotive repair shop that has served the Littleton, Centennial, and south Denver communities since 1982. The acquisition aligns with Relay Hill Auto's strategy of preserving respected neighborhood repair shops while enhancing their teams, facilities, and customer experiences.
Motor Tech Auto Repair, located at 6599 S Broadway in Littleton, has built a reputation over four decades for honest service and dependable repairs. The shop has served drivers in Littleton, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood, and Highlands Ranch. Owner Charlie, who has overseen the business since 1982 alongside Brian, emphasized the shop's commitment to passing on knowledge and nurturing technician growth. "I was born and raised in automotive, and it has always been my passion," Charlie stated. "One of the most rewarding parts of this business has been passing that knowledge on and watching them grow."
Under Relay Hill Auto, Motor Tech Auto Repair will continue operating at its familiar location. The transition brings operational support, expanded training resources, and access to shared best practices across Relay Hill's network. The goal is to honor the shop's history while equipping the team with tools and training to adapt to a changing industry. Relay Hill Auto describes itself as the fastest growing independent, locally owned, non-franchise automotive group in Colorado.
Relay Hill Auto CEO Shiju Thomas emphasized the importance of preserving trust. "Motor Tech Auto Repair has been an institution of customer service within the Littleton and Centennial community for over 40 years. Our responsibility is to protect that longstanding trust, support the team, and build on the reputation this shop has earned," he said. Thomas added, "We believe in neighborhood automotive repair. We believe local business is part of the integral fabric holding local communities together. Most importantly, we believe customers should feel confident that the people working on their vehicles prioritize integrity over profits – no exceptions."
The shop will focus on technician development, modern diagnostic capabilities, digital vehicle inspections, and a transparent service experience. Relay Hill Auto is also deploying AI to enhance customer communication, workflow transparency, and service quality. Senior Manager Cody Leach noted, "The addition of Motor Tech Auto Repair is not about our company simply becoming bigger. We want to make the old school community garage cool again! We'll do that and elevate the industry by modernizing neighborhood shops and bringing a focus back to customers."
Relay Hill Auto operates multiple shops across the Denver metro area, including Hotchkiss Auto Repair (Denver), Arvada Square Auto (Arvada), Applewood Auto Care (Lakewood), Applewood Auto Service (Wheat Ridge), Advanced Transmission Center (Lakewood & Westminster), and now Motor Tech Auto Repair (Littleton). Each location remains locally managed, united by a shared mission: "Building community in the neighborhoods we serve and within our shops."
