Colorado Axle and Gear owner Al Lovi learned his craft from his father, Jess Lovi, who started the business in Las Vegas and gave it to Al after moving to Colorado in 1995. Over the last 3 decades, Al has slowly built Colorado Axle and Gear’s reputation into one of honesty, professionalism, and quality.

“It’s been a backbreaker for 30 years, but it’s been worth it,” Al is fond of saying. “I love what I do.”

Al takes pride in the fact that more than 80 percent of his customers are referrals, sent to him by satisfied clients.

Businessmen and individuals from surrounding states travel to Denver to have their vehicles serviced by Colorado Axle and Gear, because Al’s work is the best that Colorado’s automotive differential industry has to offer.

Colorado Axle and Gear has handled many corporate accounts, and does repair work for businesses in the landscaping and snowplow industries, but a majority of Al’s customers are individuals.

Al’s two sons, Al Jr. And Vincent help out in the shop. Lovi hopes someday that his son will take over the business from him.

“He gets his hands dirty. He wants to learn the trade,” said Al.

Al also hopes that someday his other two kids (now adults) Melissa and Vincent, will also follow in his footsteps.

“I’d love all three of them to be here, to make Colorado Axle N Gear a 100 percent family-owned business.”