Best of Colorado: TRANSPORTATION.

BEST AUTO REPAIR

Keller Bros.

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Keller Bros, in Littleton, has been in the auto repair business for more than 35 years. During that time it has won several awards, including the Ethics in Business Award from the Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance. It was also a top finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award. The staff tries to teach, not sell, so customers can make decisions about their cars, not get talked into certain services.

Runners-up

ABRA Auto Body

Firestone

Scotty's

Fort Collins Muffler and Automotive

Hotchkiss Automotive

BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP

AutoNation Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram Southwest

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The secret to AutoNation's success is that the company takes care of its associates. "We believe in them, we empower them to get the job done, we respect them, and we make sure customer service is never sacrificed," says Marc Cannon, executive vice president-chief marketing officer, communications and public policy. In surveys, he says, 90 percent of customers believe their experience was very good or outstanding.

The company offers benefits such as comprehensive cancer care, which is $5,000 to help with incidental expenses (think babysitters) upon a cancer diagnosis. There is also an aggressive 401(k) matching program to help employees save for retirement. "That's why our employees feel so good about the company," Cannon says.

BEST PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Uber Technologies Inc.

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These days, it's easy to tap a button and get just about anything, including a ride. The Uber Technologies app lets customers request a ride at any time of day 365 days a year. It also provides different levels of pricing so customers can select a ride that suits their budgets. UberX provides rides for up to four people; Uber BLACK and Uber SUV are a bit more luxurious; and UberPool lets riders share the cost of a ride. Uber even lets customers get a fare estimate so there are no surprises when the credit card bill comes.

Runners-up

Presidential Worldwide Transportation

Load to Ride Transportation

Mayo Aviation

BEST AIRLINE

Southwest Airlines

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Southwest Airlines began service in Denver in 2006 with...