Faricy Automotive Salida Service Scheduler
Schedule Service at Faricy Salida Automotive
One shop, seven brands, and every other make on the road. Use the scheduler on this page to pick your day and time, and tell us what your vehicle is doing — a description like “shudders above 60” is worth more to a technician than you would think. We are at 931 US‑50 in Salida, serving Chaffee County and the Upper Arkansas Valley: Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, Nathrop, Howard, Coaldale, Villa Grove, and Saguache.
Every Brand We Sell, Serviced Under One Roof
Salida is a small town with big terrain around it, and driving to the Front Range for service is a half-day you probably do not have. Our service center handles factory maintenance, warranty repairs, and open recalls for all of the brands we carry:
- Chevrolet — Silverado, Colorado, Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Equinox, Trax, and Blazer
- GMC — Sierra, Canyon, Yukon, Acadia, and Terrain, including Denali and AT4 trims
- Ford — F‑150, Super Duty, Ranger, Bronco, Explorer, Escape, and Expedition
- Jeep — Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Wagoneer, and Compass
- Ram — 1500, 2500, and 3500, gas and Cummins diesel
- Chrysler and Dodge — Pacifica, Durango, and the rest of the lineup
That means genuine GM, Ford, and Mopar parts on the shelf, factory diagnostic equipment for each brand, and technicians who train across those platforms instead of guessing at them.
And Yes — We Service All Makes and Models
You do not have to drive one of our brands to book here. We service all makes and models: Toyota, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and everything else in the valley, including the high-mileage trucks and wagons that people around here keep running well past 200,000 miles. Oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments, batteries, diagnostics, cooling systems, and real repair work — not just lubes.
Service Built for Mountain Driving
Nothing tests a vehicle like this valley. If you cross Monarch Pass at 11,312 feet on a weekly basis, your brakes, transmission fluid, and cooling system are working harder than any spec sheet assumes. Poncha Pass, Cottonwood Pass, Marshall Pass, and the US‑285 run toward Denver add grade, altitude, and temperature swings that flatland driving never produces. Then there is winter: sand, mag chloride, frozen mornings, and a battery that has been sitting outside at 7,000 feet.
The seasonal rhythm here is predictable, so we plan for it. Brakes, tires, and battery testing before Monarch Mountain opens and the ski traffic starts. Cooling system and A/C checks before summer and the FIBArk weekend crowds. Trailer and towing inspections before rafting season on the Arkansas River and camping trips into Browns Canyon National Monument. Alignment and undercarriage checks after a season of forest roads toward Mount Princeton Hot Springs, Nathrop, and the Collegiate Peaks trailheads. If you are heading up Mount Antero or over Tincup Pass, ask us for a pre-trip inspection — it is cheap insurance a long way from cell service.
Service Menu
| Service | What It Covers | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and filter change | Spec-correct oil, new filter, multi-point inspection, fluid top-off | Per your owner’s manual or oil life monitor |
| Tire rotation and balance | Rotation, balance, pressure set, tread depth measurement | Every oil change or as recommended |
| Brake service | Pad and rotor measurement, hardware, fluid condition test | Inspected at every visit — critical before pass season |
| Battery test and replacement | Load test, terminal service, charging system check | Before winter, and at 3+ years of age |
| Four-wheel drive and driveline service | Transfer case, front and rear differential, and driveshaft inspection | Before and after heavy off-road or winter use |
| Cooling system service | Pressure test, coolant condition, hoses, cap, fan operation | Before towing season and long climbs |
| Towing readiness inspection | Trailer wiring, brake controller, hitch, brakes, cooling | Before rafting, camping, and hauling season |
| Four-wheel alignment | Camber, caster, and toe set to factory or lift-corrected spec | After new tires, a lift, or a season of gravel |
| Diesel service | Fuel filters, DEF systems, emissions, and diagnostics | Per your truck’s maintenance schedule |
| Recall and warranty repairs | Open safety recalls and covered warranty work | Any time — we will look up your VIN |
Hours, Location, and Getting Here
Faricy Salida Automotive
931 US‑50, Salida, CO 81201
Service: (719) 356-9982
We are right on US‑50 between downtown Salida and the Poncha Springs junction, a few minutes from Riverside Park, the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, and the historic downtown district. Coming from Buena Vista or Nathrop, take US‑285 south to US‑50. Coming from Gunnison or Crested Butte, it is US‑50 east over Monarch. Coming from Cañon City or Pueblo, US‑50 west.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brands can you service in Salida?
Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge as factory brands, plus all other makes and models. It is one service department at 931 US‑50, so you do not need to figure out which “store” to call.
Can you service my diesel truck?
Yes — Duramax, Power Stroke, and Cummins. Fuel filter service, DEF systems, emissions, and diesel diagnostics are all done here.
Do you inspect vehicles before a mountain trip?
We do, and we recommend it. A pre-trip inspection covers brakes, tires, cooling system, fluids, and trailer connections. If you are headed over a pass with a trailer or up a four-wheel-drive road, it is worth the appointment.
What should I have done before ski season?
Tires first — tread depth is the single biggest factor on a snowy Monarch Pass. Then brakes, battery testing, wiper blades, washer fluid rated for cold, and a check of your four-wheel-drive or all-wheel- drive system.
Do you offer shuttle service or loaners?
Ask your advisor when you book. Availability varies by day and by the length of the repair, and we would rather tell you honestly up front than leave you stranded on US‑50.
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