BUSINESS BEST AUTO DETAILING
SHELBY WYATT
READERS CHOICE
Elite Auto Detailing The drivers have spoken. One need not be in the 1% to feel elite when choosing to maintain the investment of a new car or revive an older one from all manner of abuse. Get a basic wash or go for the full detail package where you can expect professionals to get into every nook and cranny. The Midtown location is super convenient, too! 3212 Richards Lane, Unit A (505) 485-7756
Eldorado Auto Detailing For the folks who live in the subdivision (or just prefer this shop’s work), find all your detailing needs from a staff committed to making you feel like your beloved vehicle is brand new again. It’s gonna feel good. 1 Caliente Road, (505) 919-8043
Santa Fe Detail This innovative detailing business model means you don’t have to drive your vehicle anywhere to make it have that factory-new feel. (505) 670-2190
BEST BICYCLE REPAIR The Broken Spoke From the best buds at bicycling group Loops to the commuters, mountain bikers and hipster weirdos, Santa Fe is somehow a biking town despite a glaring lack of infrastructure. But where do these people go for their sweet rides, tuneups, accessories, repairs and so on? The Broken Spoke, duh. Staff is all about community, and with their extensive experience and the shop’s exclusive access to certain brands, it’s clear to see why Santa Fe loves ‘em. 1426 Cerrillos Road, (505) 992-3102
rob and charlie’s They say the classics never go out of style, and rob and charlie’s has proven that year after year since as far back as anyone can remember. Friendly, helpful service, new and used bikes and even skateboards—yeah, they’ve got that. 1632 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 471-9119
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Mellow Velo The more bike-literate members of SFR’s staff still miss being neighbors with the downtown shop that David Bell and company built. New stuff, used stuff, repairs, e-bikes and knowledgable staff make Mellow Velo a popular stop ’n’ shop for all those pedal fiends out there. 132 E Marcy St., (505) 995-8356
BEST BODY SHOP Custom Craft Auto Collision When you’ve got more than 30 years under your belt in a town like Santa Fe, you can bet it’s because you’re all about top-notch work and community. At Custom Craft—being Northern New Mexico’s only collision repair shop that employs nothing but I-Car Gold Class Certified technicians on staff—they’ve got those things in spades. When your whip’s dinged up, banged up or worse, this one’s a no-brainer. 4587-B Hwy. 14, (505) 438-8878
Mena’s Coachworks Drive something European or Japa-
nese? Mena’s got the know-how to get your baby’s body back into tip-top shape. Even if you’ve got a Lamborghini, they’ve got you covered. 3360-B Lopez Lane (505) 471-9037
Don Juan Certified Collision Care
Foresters and Outbacks and such being, like, every third car. But it’s the personal touches and honest service you really rely on, dear readers. Why else would you keep crowning Mike the best? 1501 Fifth St. (505) 983-6577
Toy Auto Man
We’ve all driven off from the mechanic to find that weird sound wasn’t actually fixed, but one needn’t worry about that with Don Juan. You’ll love it as much as its namesake loved the ladies, especially when everything comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Doesn’t matter when that Lexus or Toyota rolled off the line, this legendary local service stop has been packing them in since as far back as anyone can remember. ‘Tis a small staff, but that makes them all the more serious (and powerful).
2855 Rufina St. (505) 471-2121
4774 Airport Road (505) 983-9463
The Auto Angel
BEST CAR REPAIR Mike’s Garage Here’s to another year of Mike and his staff topping our list of Santa Fe’s favorite mechanics. Extensive Subaru knowledge doesn’t hurt in a town like Santa Fe, what with its
The Auto Angel is an incredibly honest fella named Gabriel Garcia, and when he’s not hosting Rusty Nuts on KSWV or collecting donations for The Food Depot, he’s working with his staff to make your ride run like new. 3140 Cerrillos Road (505) 424-3899 CONTINUED ON PAGE 47
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