Downtown Automotive

Downtown Automotive Classic & Modern Automotive Repair

Give the guys grace this week and next with communications as I (Ashley) go in for what will hopefully be a simple and q...
01/27/2026

Give the guys grace this week and next with communications as I (Ashley) go in for what will hopefully be a simple and quick surgery + recovery! If you don't get a response right away, we appreciate your patience.

Truth of going to a "mom and pop shop", is that life happens. Adam Parcel is a husband and father as well as your favorite shop owner. We have no massive staff or corporate overlords and we like it that way.

You do too, it's likely why you came to us.

Butttt times like these make operations a little more challenging, and we're thankful we've got Adam Bottema holding down the fort.

Appreciate your patience, Downtown Automotive friends! 💚

01/23/2026

Due to extreme temperatures Downtown Automotive will be closed today. 🥶

If you need to have your vehicle towed in, go ahead and do so and we will get to it as soon as we are able!

We appreciate your understanding.

☎️ "I just want to thank you guys for everything you did. I appreciate the conversation had when I came in... with all t...
01/19/2026

☎️ "I just want to thank you guys for everything you did. I appreciate the conversation had when I came in... with all the issues I've been having the last 6 months or so, I feel like you've been the most honest people and I just wanted to say thank you for that."

When we came in on a blistering cold Monday morning to THIS in the voicemails, it warmed us up from the heart out!

Since opening up our doors over five years ago now, we have never once had to advertise. No marketing promotions, no ads placed in paper or radio. Because of you simply spreading the word as to how well you were cared for here by this honest, knowledgeable team.

We just love hearing you tell us how your neighbor said this was the place to go, or your folks said this was where you'd be taken care of instead of taken advantage of.

It's true that prices of everything these days seems to be going up. Parts are more expensive, and even keeping our doors open is costing significantly more than when we began.

But we are a family here, and a value we hold dear in our personal lives and in our business is honesty.

🚗 We won't tell you a repair is essential if it isn't, nor will we try to tell you that you need something you don't.

🚗 We won't add extra charges just for the heck of it.

🚗 We will give estimates and recommendations the same as we would suggest for our own vehicles, prioritizing your safety and the longevity of your vehicle.

🚗 We will do our best to get your repairs done as quickly as we are able, and communicate thoroughly so you fully understand what's going on with it.

🚗 We keep an atmosphere of being welcoming to all in our office and believe strongly in the golden rule.

Thanks for being a part of this Downtown Automotive family, and for encouraging us with sharing your positive experiences.

If you haven't yet, leave us a review on our page and Google. I'll shout them out to the guys as they work today to keep their hearts warm as they bring these cold vehicles in and out of the shop!

- Ashley

Join us in wishing Adam Bottema a happy birthday! 🎉 He's the guy we can always count on... the kind-hearted, good-humore...
12/20/2025

Join us in wishing Adam Bottema a happy birthday! 🎉

He's the guy we can always count on... the kind-hearted, good-humored dude who keeps everything rolling day in and day out.

Downtown Auto wouldn't be what it is without you, and we hope this next year is going to be your best one yet!

Santa's Automotive repair elves have been working hard to get everyone's vehicles ready for your holiday travel plans!Th...
12/04/2025

Santa's Automotive repair elves have been working hard to get everyone's vehicles ready for your holiday travel plans!

They've asked me to share a friendly reminder that if you need something done before Christmas or the New Year, call or text us now to get it on the schedule as it is filling up fast.

We will be closed December 24-28 as we enjoy time to celebrate with loved ones. Thanks for your continued support of our lil Mom & Pop shop, and hope you stay warm today! ❄️

We'd like to take a moment this Thanksgiving week to share a big THANK YOU to our customers.🤗 You are all just the best,...
11/24/2025

We'd like to take a moment this Thanksgiving week to share a big THANK YOU to our customers.🤗 You are all just the best, and we wish you safe travels and a wonderful holiday.

We are all booked up for the beginning of the week and will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate!

Aaand let's not forget a hearty shoutout to Doug and Kathy for bringing us a scrumptious early Thanksgiving meal, complete with all the yummy trimmings. 🍗🌽🥧

We'd like to remind everyBUNNY that while we don't have someone in the office answering phones from 9-5, we are still gr...
11/12/2025

We'd like to remind everyBUNNY that while we don't have someone in the office answering phones from 9-5, we are still grateful to have the opportunity to take care of you!

If Ashley and our little Downtown Auto shop supervisors aren't in office, be sure to either:

🚗 Leave us a detailed message with your name, vehicle, and your questions
OR
🚗 Shoot us a text on the same number for quick and convenient communication!

As soon as we're able to get back to you we'll hop right to it, and always appreciate your patience!

In October and November the guys saw a total of 242 vehicles. That's an average of 5.1 vehicles scheduled, brought in, l...
11/06/2025

In October and November the guys saw a total of 242 vehicles. That's an average of 5.1 vehicles scheduled, brought in, looked at, diagnosed, repaired and sent on your way PER DAY! Some days less (if we are waiting for parts or doing more time-consuming jobs), but some days they've seen as many as a dozen vehicles. 🤯

Now we aren't talking a crew of several, this is Adam + Adam, the dream team duo. Fueled by iced coffee (Parcel) and Nos (Bottema), and a passion for making sure you get rolling to your loved ones safely!

We had the cutest truck at the shop for Halloween this year! Don't worry, we got him all tuned up in time for Trick or T...
11/02/2025

We had the cutest truck at the shop for Halloween this year! Don't worry, we got him all tuned up in time for Trick or Treating.

Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday! 🛻

Last week we had another experience of new customers who had this to share:"We're so glad we found you guys. This is a r...
10/27/2025

Last week we had another experience of new customers who had this to share:

"We're so glad we found you guys. This is a real family business isn't it? It's nice to be taken care of instead of being concerned that we're being taken advantage of by a company that doesn't care about us."

This sure is a family business, and we do our best to treat you as family too. It brings us joy to hear "My brother recommended you, said not to take it anywhere else" or "My buddy told me this was the place we could trust."

While the kiddos love learning from their Dad and Adam, they don't typically get to assist with vehicle repairs... but every once in awhile the little supervisors get put to work. 😉

Because we value honesty, doing good work while having a good time, being of service in the ways we know how, kindness, and integrity, and are teaching the next generation the same.

After all, we're in this thing together. 🚗

If you've noticed a new(ish) but familiar face in the office, allow me to reintroduce myself!👋 Hey there, I'm Ashley. I'...
10/15/2025

If you've noticed a new(ish) but familiar face in the office, allow me to reintroduce myself!

👋 Hey there, I'm Ashley. I'm an author, holistic wellness practitioner, and homeschooling mama of two. If you hear me call out to the shop saying "hun", it's because I also happen to be the owner's wife, and I have the pleasure of helping out more around the office!

It's been so fun putting more faces to names, and being reminded that we really have the BEST customers. You're so kind and fun, and the trust you have in the guys is a beautiful thing.

Thanks for supporting our family (+ "Uncle Adam" of course) in having more time together, and keeping us all rollin'!

The supervisor is in!She's making sure her dad is all fueled up with Sarah's Espresso Cafe and the guys are ready to tak...
10/13/2025

The supervisor is in!

She's making sure her dad is all fueled up with Sarah's Espresso Cafe and the guys are ready to take care of you and your vehicles this week.

Enjoy this beautiful autumn Monday! ☀️

Address

510 State St Suite E
Cedar Falls, IA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13192143678

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