Jax’s story? It’s a Boulder dog fairytale taking place right now at AutoHaus of Boulder. After a long and diligent apprenticeship, it was finally Jax’s time. He was ready. He’d studied the waiting room, sniffed every tire, learned every nap schedule—and just like that, he ascended from apprentice to full-on shop dog status. Customers love him. The team loves him. Honestly, he might be the most popular member of the team.

Tucked just east of Foothills Parkway off Pearl Street with a front-entrance deck that stares straight at the Flatirons, AutoHaus of Boulder is much more than a repair shop with an amazing shop dog—it’s a high-performance sanctuary for German automobiles, a hub for automotive community and a family-owned cornerstone of trust, transparency and technical excellence since 2010. Specializing in Porsche, Audi, VW, BMW, Mini and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including Sprinter vans—AutoHaus is the go-to in the Front Range for maintenance, service and performance upgrades. From oil changes to complex diagnostics, their expert technicians combine cutting-edge tools with over a century of combined experience.

Inside, the atmosphere is unmistakably Boulder: polished, approachable and effortlessly cool. The waiting room is spotless, complete with a pool table (yes, really), a warm coffee setup and an energy that puts even the most car-anxious customers at ease. And if you’ve been in recently, chances are you were greeted by a particularly furry member of the team.

What really sets this shop apart isn’t just the toolkits or techs—it’s the people who run it, and the energy they’ve built. Jim and Lisa Lesniak purchased the business in July 2020, bringing both heart and hustle to their new role as owners. Five years later, they’re celebrating a half-decade of success rooted in authenticity and passion. The couple raised their two boys in Boulder and live in the foothills with their dog Jax.

AutoHaus has been a fixture in Boulder’s car scene for over 15 years and is known for deep technical expertise and an honest approach. While other shops may offer German car services, none match the 100% focus on German vehicles including Sprinter vans. Whether you’re running a mobile business or road-tripping in your adventure van, AutoHaus is one of the rare independent shops equipped to handle full maintenance and repairs on these beasts.

The team also has extensive knowledge of Porsches, including rare, air-cooled models that few mechanics truly understand. It’s not uncommon to see high-performance 911s and daily drivers side-by-side getting the same thoughtful attention. That level of respect—across all six brands they service—is a core part of the culture here.

With a massive inventory of specialty tools, high-end diagnostic equipment and a crew that loves horsepower as much as they value safety, AutoHaus brings big-shop capability with small-shop heart.

But perhaps the most defining trait of AutoHaus is its moral engine: honesty. There’s no upsell culture here. No “mystery repairs.” No price gouging. Lisa personally handwrites thank-you notes to every new customer. Jim makes time to speak with anyone who walks through the doors and will never turn down the chance to chat about your weekend project car. This is a place where car people and community people overlap—and that’s intentional.

Their community involvement runs deep, from sponsoring Cars & Coffee events to collaborating with the Porsche Zuffengruppe and organizing local drives. You’ll find AutoHaus at the center of Boulder’s German car scene, not just as a service provider, but as a gathering place.

Under the Lesniaks’ ownership, the shop continues to evolve with one foot in tradition and the other in innovation. The future is bright—and turbocharged.

AutoHaus of Boulder isn’t just a garage—it’s a Boulder institution built on trust, tuned for performance and driven by passion.

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4840 Sterling Dr, Unit B, Boulder, Colorado 80301
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