Founded by Mike Burnham in 1989, Vermont Custom Auto Service, Inc., has been serving Burlington, VT, and the surrounding areas for over 18 years.  We have built a solid reputation on customer satisfaction.  We've achieved this through quality work, attention to detail and prompt service.

While it is often thought the "Custom" in our name reflects the type of cars we work on, it is infact based on the type of service we look to offer each client.  Our mission is:  To provide professional, courteous service and quality workmanship to every customer.

It is with this mission in mind that our name came about.  The "Custom" is that we customize our service to meet the needs of each client. 

Our dedication to customer satisfaction is the reason why we are their preferred auto service center.  

Who We Are...

Mike Burnham: Owner 

Mike started Vermont Custom Auto Service in 1989 in one bay on West Canal Street, Winooski. Mike started working on cars well before that in his Winooski back yard. Going through the Automotive Technology program in high school and working after school at a local shop provided him with an educational foundation and work ethic that continues today. After graduation, Mike joined the team at D.Richards Automotive in Colchester where he extended his knowledge while rebuilding vehicles and trouble shooting customer cars. An opportunity came about to rent a bay on West Canal Street and Mike, being driven to work for himself, jumped at the chance. This is where Vermont Custom Auto Service was born.

Two moves later, Vermont Custom Auto Service is housed in its own building, providing services to many of the same customers that walked into the one bay shop in Winooski. And much of this is in thanks to our customers who continue to refer their friends and family to us.

Mike continues to work in both the office and the shop providing direction and guidance to the staff. He also regularly attends classes in both shop management and vehicle repair to stay up to date on today’s ever changing vehicle technology.

While in the shop, check around to see if one of Mike's own cars is here.  He has build and/or restored countless of show winning vehicles in the past years.

Justin Cutler:  Master Tech - ASE Certified        

Justin is the most recent to join the Vermont Custom Auto Service team.

While attending Vermont Technical College Justin worked for Honda. After graduating Cum Laude with an Associates Degree he went to work with a local shop and then to Berlin City. With his interests in computers and electronics, Justin specializes in diagnostics. Now a ASE Master Technician, you will find Justin at ease with finding the transmission problem with a 1967 Mustang or a starting issue with a 1975 Mercedes-Benz to changing the timing belt on a 2004 Toyota.

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