Advantage Automotive

Specialties

At Advantage Automotive we perform service and repair on American & Asian Cars, Trucks & SUV’s. We also specialize in the service and repair of gasoline powered RV chassis and are the Workhorse Dealer for the Albuquerque area.

When we opened Advantage Automotive we set about to create the best possible auto repair experience for our customers.

Regular auto maintenance has always been the best thing that you can do for your car. By making sure that all the components of your vehicle are in working order, you can keep your vehicle running almost indefinitely. Though there will always be a need to repair the major components of your vehicle the ultimate goal of an excellent mechanic should always be to stave off the necessity for as long as possible and to take steps to ensure the process is financially viable.

We take great pride in making sure that our customers have vehicles that they can rely on. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions about what we can do for you and your vehicle. Our staff is standing by to make sure that you receive the best possible service, at a price that is fair.

History

Established in 1987.

Advantage Automotive is a family owned automotive repair facility that was established by James Bracken, the current owner. The original location was a small 4 bay shop at 9709 Trumbull SE in the Central and Eubank area. In 2002 our new 10 bay facility was constructed at 511 Paisano SE at Juan Tabo and I-​40. The new facilty was designed to be able to easily accomodate larger pickups, SUV’s and RV’s.

Meet the Business Owner

James B.

Business Owner

James has been in the automotive repair industry for 35 years. In 1977 he started as a mechanics helper in the family business, Bracken Motor Company. He learned the automotive service trade from his father and uncles. In 1984 James went to work as a RV technician for Wayne’s RV.

James started Advantage Automotive in 1987 in a 4-​bay warehouse near Eubank & Central. As demand for RV repair grew, he built the current 8,000 square foot facility at Juan Tabo & I-​40 in 2002.

James is an ASE certified Master Technician. He is also a Workhorse Custom Chassis certified technician.

Outside of work, James enjoys woodworking and, after several years, now has a complete woodshop. He spends his weekends there building cabinets and furniture for his home and office.

As a young man, James always liked fast 1960’s muscle cars. He fell in love with his Uncle John’s 1967 GTO, so much so that his first car in high school was a 1968 GTO.

He is now a truck guy and owns several Dodges, a 1997 Dodge