Relay Hill Auto, the fastest growing independent, locally owned non-franchise automotive group in Colorado, has completed the acquisition of Motor Tech Auto Repair, a trusted shop serving Littleton, Centennial, and south Denver since 1982. The deal, announced July 7, 2026, continues Relay Hill's strategy of preserving respected neighborhood repair shops while strengthening their teams, facilities, and customer experiences.
Motor Tech Auto Repair, located at 6599 S Broadway in Littleton, has built a reputation for honest service and long-term customer relationships over more than four decades. Owner Charlie, who took over from Brian, emphasized the shop's commitment to passing on knowledge: "I was born and raised in automotive, and it has always been my passion. I wanted to create something with all the knowledge I had gained over the years. One of the most rewarding parts of this business has been passing that knowledge on and watching them grow."
By joining Relay Hill Auto, Motor Tech gains operational support, expanded training resources, and access to shared best practices across a growing group of locally managed repair facilities. The goal is to honor the shop's history while giving the team tools to thrive in a changing industry. Relay Hill Auto CEO Shiju Thomas said, "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 added, "We believe in neighborhood automotive repair. We believe local business is part of the integral fabric holding local communities together."
Under Relay Hill Auto, the shop will focus on technician development, modern diagnostic capabilities, digital vehicle inspections, and a service experience built on transparency and trust. The group is also deploying AI to enhance customer communication and workflow transparency. 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!"
Relay Hill Auto now 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), and Advanced Transmission Center (Lakewood & Westminster). Each location remains locally managed, united by a mission of building community in the neighborhoods they serve.
