PREMIUM AUTO REPAIR
K-O Auto Inc has proudly served Ronan and the surrounding area for over 26 years. We are a friendly, clean, and efficient shop. We understand that car repair can sometimes be stressful, and we do everything possible to make our customers feel welcome, comfortable, and satisfied with their automotive service experience. James Krell opened K-O Auto in 1994. Since then, we have been delivering high-quality automotive repair service on all car makes and models.
Years of combined experience set us apart from the rest. We take great pride in our work and look forward to providing you with a lifetime of automotive service.
K-O Auto hires trained technicians and automotive mechanics in the Ronan, MT area who are willing to stay on top of the latest technology in the automotive industry through ongoing schools and training. The shop takes pride in being up to date, clean, and as efficient as possible to get your car, truck, or SUV in and out as quickly as possible.
At K-O Auto in Ronan, we have one goal: to provide our clients with the highest quality automotive maintenance and repair services that meet industry standards and surpass all expectations while providing the highest quality customer service. We work hard on behalf of the community of Ronan to ensure that the automotive maintenance and repair services we provide will keep you safely on the road for years to come.
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At K-O Auto in Ronan, we offer a wide array of services to keep you safely on the road. We are a full-service general automotive maintenance and repair shop, well-equipped to provide solutions to common automotive issues, like preventative maintenance, brake maintenance and repairs, transmission replacement and repair, and oil changes. We have a spacious shop with ample space to efficiently accommodate you and your automotive maintenance and repair needs. Call or come by the shop to speak with one of our knowledgeable techs today.
Some of the Services We Offer Include
Great service as usual. I really appreciate the time and effort you spent to help maintain my older vehicle.
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You guys are great.You fit me in when you can?I don't have to wait weeks to get in and get fixed.And I really appreciate that when you guys were awesome at how fast you got me in your piece as we're reasonable
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Kind, professional, clean has always came highly recommended by my Ronan friends. I found out that working at St Lukes gets me 10% of all work! Going back to have a couple recommendations done. Thank you K n O u r awesomesauce!!
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I had a short window before I was moving out of state to get my truck and its brakes looked at. Charles and his professional crew got me in and my truck taken care of so I have peace of mind as I travel to Colorado.
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Single female here, completely comfortable going to K-O Auto. Very trusted company who truly appreciates your business. Prices are competitive and fair. Staff goes above and beyond to explain everything and provide a service review with pictures etc. Great place!
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Very good customer service! Professional from start to finish
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Same ol’ excellent service
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Excellent service, and timely in completion of work being done. The price is fair, along with additional inspection of my vehicle. There's a comfortable waiting room with coffee available along with reading material. I recommend K-O Auto Inc.
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Love this place. They take very good care of our cars.
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Super nice and worked fast. Not only fast but dod a good job. I will definitely be back!
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The employees were professional and thorough in checking the sounds my car has been making. They checked other things as well (which was good because they found more issues other than the sounds). They were very friendly and explained everything well at the end. I loved my experience with them and recommend going there.
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Excellent ,fast , helpful
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The customer service is phenomenal. All the mechanics are "very thorough" exsplaneing safety inspection very clear and precise! ABOUT THERE MISSION TO take care of my auto needs. Always friendly, willing to help the client understand "EVERY ASPECT OF THE JOB THERE ABOUT TO PERFOM on your vehicle!" Making sure we understood.
EVEN A SAFETY CHECK! THESES GUYS ARE GREAT! Checking all tires,fluids,and even cleaning up all parts they touch! And or dirty. To includes OUR WINDOWS. Wish all mechanics were so Clean! So HONEST too.They don't offer BREFAST. I didn't come for BREFAST just good services. Coffee always at the ready to...
However they do offer "what we all want and DESERV! HONEST RATES AND PHENOMINAL CUSTOMER SERVICES!"
"THANKS Guys we will continue to bring our FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO YOUR COMPANY!" Plus they Support Local charieties.One is the Safe Harbor. So they Get A very generous⭐Ten stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
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"Come TRY THE BEST (K.O.AUTOS!) IN RONAN.)Montana. You'll get Quick honest friendly services. They really are the right guys for "Any of your Auto needs!" From a very happy Customer. Now a life long customer.
The Dewall Family.
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Very nice people. Got me in and out as scheduled.
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I drive a 30 foot Jayco Class C RV. They got me in really fast for oil change and lube. Clean office with nice recharging station, K cup coffee and tea in waiting area. Nice and warm!
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All ACES and THUMBS up from. Me kind courteous professional just AWESOME thank you K-O Auto
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On time, kept me informed of additional concerns and gave me the option to approve that extra service. Could not be happier and I could not have been treated better. Thanks, all.
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Fast friendly staff and service.
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Always great service, with kind staff who go above and beyond for their customers!
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Quality service from nice people paying attention to our needs for car maintenance in a timely manner
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Great service and done right the first time. Was informed of what was needed and cost involved.
Excellent service!
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Always very helpful!
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Good work, honest rates. Gonna keep going back.
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Great service, quality work.
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Service was great. I waited while my oil was changed and it didn't take too long. I was kept informed along the way, as a special filter was needed and had to come from Polson. Quick and reliable. I'll definitely come back
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My son took a VW into Missoula for service on a muffler and.brakes. Appointments in all cases in a city of 70,000 we're out 2-3 weeks. He did have one estimate for $1,300.00 plus recommended work for an additional $600.00 for those repairs. A friend recommended K - O in Ronan 45 minutes N of Missoula on hwy 93. K - O said they had an opening the following morning at either 8,9 or 10 am. We took the car in two nights ago and got a call back at 9:00 sharp yesterday morning. I stopped in for a quick visit and authorized work that not only included brakes and muffler but also a brake flush, multiple light replacements, check engine light review, and the estimate still came in below the Missoula estimate. Parts were ordered and the work was done in 24 hours. The best is yet to come! The wonderful lady at the front desk called to say that after repairing the muffler, the check engine light went out and they didn't need to charge the for that diagnostic!!!!!!!!!! How many shops would have given you a credit on your bill for services not rendered. I would venture to say zero. This far and away was one of the most pleasant auto experiences that I have ever had (as a 65 year old man). Truly unbelievable. You WILL get an honest and fair assessment if you take your car there for service. Unbelievable that there are still some honest businesses out ther
Took my son's vehicle VW in for some more repair around July 25 2023. As usual they were very professional, replaced the plug wires and spark plugs as well as checked out and repaired other issues. These folks are top notch, reasonably priced, and available to do the work on very short notice. Very very good service professionals. The VW dealer in Missoula was out a month. Ridiculous. You must try these people.
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Very nice counter person! I will return when needed
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Friendly, professional and efficient.
They are my go-to automotive expert going forward!
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I surprised at how quick they got the work done. Great service
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I did not feel gouged for the cost.
There communication is great.
And they pick up my wife to get the car back. Thank you
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My entire repair experience with K-O Auto was absolutely fantastic! Quick, affordable, professional, convenient are just a few adjectives to describe this auto shop. I will recommend K-O Auto to anyone who will listen!
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Have always been happy with the service and professionalism of the staff. It is nice to go to a place that truly understands what customer service is all about. I will be back again!
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The staff is very friendly and efficient. They always take the time to explain everything to me, give me options, and are affordable.
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I am amazed and astonished by the level of customer service at K-O Auto in repairing my Mercedes, which was experiencing major electrical problems. K-O Auto promptly attended to my car, and in my opinion, they are second to none. I am now a lifelong fan! Thank you, K-O Auto! :)
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Good service
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Very good shop I usually do my own work on my vehicles but when it’s a bit tougher than I can handle in my driveway or past my knowledge they get the job and always do a very professional and great job also one of the best techs around Justin.
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I go nowhere else for engine repairs. The entire staff is top shelf.
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Mike and his crew mates were A-1 much appreciate those guys.
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I was on my way back to Bozeman and developed truck issues while passing through Ronan. The staff at K-O worked me in late on a Monday to diagnose the issues and provided me with a loaner vehicle so I could get a hotel in Polson. They provided me with updates along the way and provided stellar service from start to finish. Shops like this give me hope that good people are still around who provide honest and dependable work. Thank you guys for helping me in a bind - I really appreciate it!
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This was my first time using this shop and I’m Super glad i decided to bring my truck here they were very thorough and got my truck in and out quick and I appreciated the updates of everything they found that needed fixed I will probably be bringing my vehicles here for maintenance from here on out awesome people
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While traveling our tow car had it's ignition coil fail. K-O set an appointment for us and had it repaired in less than 24 hours. Very professional folks. Highly recommend!
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Fast, professional and reasonable pricing. Next time I need a mechanic they will be my first call.
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We have been very happy with our oil changes from K & O Auto. Professional, great price, coupons for savings, and a car wash! You can't beat that!
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I’ve been to a couple of auto repair shops in the valley. This one at the top of the list. Their customer service is top notch. The communication is the best I have seen in the industry. I know exactly what is wrong with my vehicle as soon as they do. The repairs are top quality. With KO I’m getting peace of mind knowing my family and I are going to be able to go where we need to go safely. A shop you can put trust into is a rare thing. I’m glad I found one.
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I won't take my rigs anywhere else. Excellent customer service, great communication, and they're honest. Can't beat that!
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Prompt service and great people.
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Always courteous, professional, service.
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This is a great customer focused business. From my first call to walking out with my truck fixed it was a great experience. They have very modern testing equipment and got me in while on a long trip from Florida. I greatly appreciate the people, honesty, and service.
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Service was scheduled ahead and done quickly. No problems. Friendly staff.
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Very trustworthy , honest. I needed a fuel injection pump on my Duromax. They got me taken care of when no one else could.
If you need any help or services call them FIRST.
Thanks again K-O Auto Inc.
-- Google User Review
They can fulfill almost all your vehicle needs and under your warranty
-- Google User Review
My son took a VW into Missoula for service on a muffler and.brakes. Appointments in all cases in a city of 70,000 we're out 2-3 weeks. He did have one estimate for $1,300.00 plus recommended work for an additional $600.00 for those repairs. A friend recommended K - O in Ronan 45 minutes N of Missoula on hwy 93. K - O said they had an opening the following morning at either 8,9 or 10 am. We took the car in two nights ago and got a call back at 9:00 sharp yesterday morning. I stopped in for a quick visit and authorized work that not only included brakes and muffler but also a brake flush, multiple light replacements, check engine light review, and the estimate still came in below the Missoula estimate. Parts were ordered and the work was done in 24 hours. The best is yet to come! The wonderful lady at the front desk called to say that after repairing the muffler, the check engine light went out and they didn't need to charge the for that diagnostic!!!!!!!!!! How many shops would have given you a credit on your bill for services not rendered. I would venture to say zero. This far and away was one of the most pleasant auto experiences that I have ever had (as a 65 year old man). Truly unbelievable. You WILL get an honest and fair assessment if you take your car there for service. Unbelievable that there are still some honest businesses out there.
-- Google User Review
Fixed my AC faster than anyone else in town could even look at it
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Really like their service… my GO TO for anything to do with my Tacoma.. I know I can depend on K and O!
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While traveling our tow car had it's ignition coil fail. K-O set an appointment for us and had it repaired in less than 24 hours. Very professional folks. Highly recommend!
-- Google User Review
"On the road again! It has been an emotional journey for the last year and a half trying to figure out what was wrong with my 95 Dodge van. I spent over $1500 on parts and labor with a local mechanic. I felt like I was throwing money at a dead horse. I love this van, and looked for a long time to find a good one. It has a 3.0 and gets great gas mileage. I knew I could get 100,000 miles more out of it. I was about to practically give it away because it wasn't running, when KO Auto talked me into not giving up, and have their diagnostics guy have a look. It was complicated, but he figured it out! It took 3 computer modules to find a good one, and some questionable wiring, but it runs great again, and I feel like I have my life back. I am thankful I have found a great shop to go to! I have always had "pride in the ride" and been around machinery all my life, so having seen lots of shops, trust is not a word I throw around. There is a lot to running a good shop and they have lots of experienced people for each section of repair and their own bays. They treated me with respect, listened to my concerns, and were fair with the price. Art even gave me a ride home one day,over 100 miles on his rig! He didn't have to, it is just a really great staff. The parts I love about the lay out is the shop is bright with lots of windows and you can see your rig being worked on. They have top notch equiptment to 'get the job done'. Going to a place where they tell you to sit in a cubical and they will come and get you when they are done never sat well with me. It is laid out with efficiency and experience which helps keep repair bills down for any car owner. The waiting room is a fun place, catch up on the reading or chat with people, or use the wi-fi . They even washed my other car with an oil change that they worked me in without an appointment. KO Auto has earned my trust and respect for a really really good shop!"
-- Wes
"I haven't seen customer service like this EVER! I was just driving through Ronan on my way to Seattle and wanted my oil changed quick. They bent over backwards to get me in and out as fast as possible, and made sure my vehicle was ready for my kids and me to continue on our trip. Then a follow up call AND a thank you card with a nice personal note. WOW!"
Response from the owner - That means the world to me to hear. I'm excited that you were so impressed with our service! I knew that you were in the middle of a trip, and it was the least we could do to help. If you need anything, let us know!
-- Jim, Owners
"KO Automotive, a great place to get your car/truck mechanic work done. I have been a loyal customer for years now. I like the quick, honest service you get at KO. I have 2 vehicles that I personally own and they both have all mechanic work and service work done at KO. My family and employers use KO. We all have been happy with the service here. When they say "everything is fixed" that is a true statement! Won't go anywhere else."
-- JoelrF at Citysearch
"My husband and I were on vacation from Michigan to Montana this past summer. We were driving through town and decided that we should have our vehicle's oil changed. The guys were great! Turned out that just as they got our vehicle in the bay, the power in the city went out, but they went the extra mile plus and still were able to change the oil and do everything we need without a hitch. I think this was the best experience I have ever received from an auto repair shop in my life. Sorry I didn't send in a review earlier, but still want everyone to know what a great place K-O Auto is. Thanks again very, very much!"
-- Angela Martin
"KO did not have the oil i used,so i got my own and the service was as if i got everything there."
-- John C.
"Every time I go to K-O they are very friendly and effecient. They do a great job. Very informative."
"Thanks K-O!"
-- Shannon P.
"K-O Auto has earned our loyality and trust. They treat us as if we were their parents to protect us from automotive problems."
-- Derwin & Kathy
"Made my appt on line and was scheduled immediately. Service was done as requested. The special treatment of having vehicle picked up and delivered is always appreciated!!"
-- Wes J.
"I had the mass air sensor replaced last week. The job was done professionally, the service people are customer service oriented; and thus far the check engine light has not come back on. YEAH!!"
-- Lynette V.
If you want an unbiased opinion please consider mine. I drove my 03 trailblazer from the twin cities of Minnesota my home, to Polson Montana to visit family. I noticed a leak from the rear differential casing and called around to shops in the surrounding areas. I was given the same time tables that I'd likely have to wait out about a week and a half before they could see my truck. Called KO and they said two days. They had better customer service than ANY and I swear by this, ANY automotive, hotel, or restaurant establishment. They didn't have the part but they got to work while waiting for it. They kept busy by cleaning the truck and keeping my in the loop with updates about where the part was, what would be needed and what those costs would be... those costs I completely believe were fair and within the week it was ready.
When returning to pay, they had my name along with about 5 other New Folks that had done business with them. They respect their work, their customers, and it shows. We recently returned from the vacation and we received a letter thanking us.
TL;DR These folks know what they are doing, they treat you like family, fair pricing.
Keep it up KO, if I lived there or within a 2 hour drive, I would never go to another mechanic again.
-- Ryan Brandt, Facebook Review
Experienced mechanics get stuff done!
-- Ian Dinwoodie
Thanks. You guys always did me well. Got my cars in and out of the shop with or without an appt. Thanks guys
-- Quennel Matt
Charles was very helpful with explanations of the work needed and my car was ready for me the same day the repairs were done. Good chauffeur service also while the car was in the shop.
-- Leila Roberts
Wow, you don’t see this everyday. K O is wonderful, they were friendly, on time, and exactly on track with the estimate. The computerized safety check was an unexpected bonus. Very professional. I would highly recommend them to everyone. We will trust and use them from now on.
-- Jeanne Leighton
So thankful for K-O Auto. They are dependable and get the job done quick and right! Our family trusts this business and recommends that everyone takes their vehicles here! THANKS K-O AUTO!!!
-- Desara Yellow Owl
Friendly, efficient, work completed on time.
-- Facebook Review
Excellent service and efficiency. I was also impressed with the written and photographed results. As an older woman, I also appreciated the fact that they didn't over-sell me on work I didn't need. I'll be back!
-- Yelp Review
Very friendly and professional, gave a complete breakdown of what work they did along with pictures, great work guys
-- Google Review Thomas
Got me in right away when I was up a creek. Everyone was very nice and completed the work quickly.
-- Google Review Eugenia
This shop is a tell it like it is shop. You know what they find that needs to be fixed, you are notified of the findings and the choice is yours as to how much you can spend before any repairs begin.
-- Google Review Jerrry
These guys are the best they are the only ones that I will let touch my truck, they are very knowledgeable and experienced in what they do, they are great at explaining everything to me and they take pictures of everything so I know what to expect. Thank you so much for everything 😊
-- Google Review Laura
We have a clean and comfortable waiting area if you would like to wait during your service. We offer a local shuttle service if you need to leave your car with us. For your convenience, we can also help you get a rental car if needed, or you can use our nighttime drop-box service. Give us a call to schedule a service or repair appointment today.
Since 1994, K-O Auto has been proud to serve the people of Ronan and the surrounding areas. We have built a reputation as a reliable, honest shop that does excellent automotive maintenance and repairs at a competitive price. We have offered top-of-the-line automotive maintenance and repair services to our community for 26 years, and we hope to continue to take care of our customers for 26 more.
Be sure to give us a call or come by the shop to schedule your
automotive maintenance or repair service today.