Owner
Kelly Cothran
Spent years wrenching for Don Jennings at Jennings Auto Parts and at a GM dealership before opening his own shop.
43+ years experience
San Angelo’s Hometown Mechanic
Honest repairs.
Honest repairs.
Fair prices. Done right.
Kelly’s Auto Repair keeps cars, trucks and SUVs — foreign and domestic — running strong across the Concho Valley. Real mechanics, straight answers, and no surprises on your bill.
43+Years of experience
117Combined team years
3yr/100KJasper warranty
Open today
Jasper Preferred InstallerNationwide parts & labor warranty
Foreign & DomesticCars, trucks & SUVs
State InspectionsTrained inspectors
24-Hour Drop-offSecure key box
Text the Shop1-844-435-9692
What We Fix
What’s that rattle?
See all services
What’s that rattle?
We’ve got it covered.
Engine Repair
From misfires to full rebuilds and Jasper engine swaps.
Transmission
Diagnosis, repair and Jasper remanufactured replacements.
Brakes & Suspension
Pads, rotors, calipers, shocks, struts and steering.
A/C & Heating
West Texas summers demand cold air. We’ll get it blowing.
Check Engine Light
Computer-aided diagnostics that find the real cause.
Electrical
Batteries, alternators, starters, wiring and shorts.
Cooling System
Radiators, water pumps, hoses and thermostats.
Oil, Lube & Tune-Ups
Routine maintenance that keeps small problems small.
Why Kelly’s
A shop you can actually trust.
Quality replacement parts, qualified technicians and fast turnaround — at a price that’s fair. That’s been the promise since Kelly opened the doors.
- Straight talk, no upsellWe explain what’s wrong, what can wait, and what it’ll cost — before we start.
- Decades behind every wrenchOur crew brings more than 117 combined years in the automotive trade.
- Modern diagnostic equipmentUp-to-date tools that pinpoint the problem instead of guessing.
- Quality partsOriginal-equipment and premium replacement parts on every job.
How It Works
Getting your car fixed, made simple
No runaround. Here’s exactly what to expect when you bring your vehicle to Kelly’s.
Call, text or drop by
Reach us at (325) 482-8930, text 1-844-435-9692, or use the after-hours drop box.
We diagnose it
Our techs inspect and test your vehicle to find the real root of the problem.
You approve the work
We call with a clear explanation and estimate. Nothing happens without your OK.
Back on the road
Quality repair, fast turnaround, and a road test before we hand back the keys.
Jasper Preferred Installer
Learn about Jasper
Engine or transmission done? Not your car.
When a rebuild doesn’t make sense, we install remanufactured Jasper engines and transmissions — often a smarter buy than a replacement vehicle.
3 YearsWarranty term
100,000Miles covered
NationwideParts & labor
Meet the Crew
Our story
The guys behind the wrenches
Shop Foreman
Bryon De Marco
Runs the floor and keeps every job moving — from diagnostics to the final road test.
30+ years experience
Used Vehicle Specialist
Richard Mercer
Inspects and preps every vehicle on the KC Auto Sales lot next door.
44 years in the industry
Shop Helper
Richard Porter
Parts runs, shuttle trips and keeping the shop squared away — the guy who makes it all work.
Shop crew
Customer Reviews
What San Angelo is saying
“Have been going to Kelly a long time. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you for taking care of me.”CT
Caroline T.San Angelo · via Mechanic Advisor
“First time there — the staff was super helpful, the price came in lower than I expected, and the work was quality.”BH
Beth H.via Mechanic Advisor
“These guys are great — they are honest, and also sell quality used cars. I enjoyed buying my truck from them.”★
Verified customervia Superpages
Built Around Your Schedule
Service that works when you do
24-Hour Drop-off
Can’t make it during business hours? Schedule ahead, park on our lot, and drop your keys in the secure envelope box — anytime.
How it worksText the Shop
Questions, status updates or scheduling — just text us at 1-844-435-9692. No phone tag required.
Send a textSeasonal Checkups
Our winter service package checks battery, brakes, tires, heater, cooling system and more before the weather turns.
See the checklist
Same address · Next door
Shopping for a dependable used vehicle?
Visit KC Auto Sales, right here at 3217 N Chadbourne. Every vehicle is gone over by our used vehicle specialist Richard Mercer — with 44 years in the business — and backed by the same mechanics who’ll service it for years to come.
Visit the Shop
Find us on North Chadbourne
Look for the big white building with “KELLY’S AUTO REPAIR” painted across the top — just north of downtown San Angelo.
Call(325) 482-8930
Text1-844-435-9692
Hours
| Monday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Car acting up? Let’s take a look.
Call, text, or drop it off after hours — we’ll diagnose it and call you before any work begins.