About Jay Walton's Automotive - Major and Minor Collision Repair

Early History
The history of auto repair at Jay Walton Automotive’s Central Avenue location goes back to 1967 when a local businessperson built and ran a business called Auto Repair Service. A teenager named Randy Luce started work there in 1972.

Jay Walton, the person
At about the same time, Jay Walton started in the automotive field with Chevron Oil Company as a service representative. In 1974, he opened his first service station, adding two more shortly thereafter. Jay Walton commitment to excellence made him the first repair shop owner in New Mexico to receive AAA approval.

Jay Walton Automotive, the business
In 1982, Jay purchased Auto Repair Service and renamed it Jay Walton Automotive. He brought his commitment to excellence and AAA approval with him and expanded to a full service repair facility. In addition, he hired a young man named Randy Luce to work with him. Jay noticed Randy’s commitment to excellence and, before long; Randy became Jay’s General Manager and served in that capacity for more than twenty years.

Jay Retires
When Jay decided to retire in 2007, he sold his business to Randy Luce and his wife Sandi.

In honor of Jay’s Legacy, Randy and Sandi decided to maintain the shop’s name and they continue the commitment to excellence established by Jay.