Relay Hill Auto Acquires Motor Tech Auto Repair, Expanding Local Service in Littleton

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 automotive repair shop serving the Littleton, Centennial, and south Denver community since 1982. The addition continues Relay Hill Auto's commitment to preserving respected neighborhood repair shops while strengthening their teams, facilities, and customer experiences.

For more than four decades, Motor Tech Auto Repair has served drivers throughout Littleton and neighboring communities including Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood, and Highlands Ranch. The award-winning garage has focused on honest service, dependable repairs, and long-term customer relationships. Brian & Charlie have overseen Motor Tech's commitment to honesty and excellence since 1982. Charlie, who built the shop into a staple, stated, "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." He added, "One of the most rewarding parts of this business has been passing that knowledge on and watching them grow."

Motor Tech Auto Repair will continue operating at its familiar location at 6599 S Broadway in Littleton. By joining the Relay Hill Auto network, the shop enters a new chapter with added 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 the tools to continue growing in a changing automotive industry.

Relay Hill Auto CEO Shiju Thomas emphasized the importance of preserving local businesses. "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. Most importantly, we believe customers should feel confident that the people working on their vehicles prioritize integrity over profits – no exceptions."

Under Relay Hill Auto, the shop will continue focusing on technician development, modern diagnostic capabilities, digital vehicle inspections, and a service experience built around transparency, hospitality, and trust. The group is also deploying AI in its processes to enhance customer communication, create workflow transparency, and improve service quality. The management transition is designed to strengthen what customers already value about Motor Tech Auto Repair while creating new opportunities for the team and the community it serves.

Cody Leach, Senior Manager with Relay Hill Auto, said, "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 auto repair 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 and united by a shared mission: 'Building community in the neighborhoods we serve and within our shops.'