The Extra Mile…
The extra mile isn’t just a stretch of road — It’s a mindset. It’s where dedication meets drive, where every nut, bolt, and heartbeat matter. Whether it’s the car you love, the road ahead, or the people riding beside you, going the extra mile means giving a little more when it counts most. It’s where the road gets quiet and the car starts talking back. It’s where you and your machine hit that perfect rhythm—no traffic, no stress, just torque and time. Around here, we live for that feeling… and John Rush taking you there every Saturday at 3PM.
John Rush
John started working in his grandfather’s car dealership, Rush Motors, in 1978. John worked in every area of the dealership from 1978 – 1985. The dealership was sold in 1985, so John and his dad started John’s 4×4 Center in Boulder (1986) & Ft Collins (2000). John’s father left the business in 1990 to start another business, and John continued building one of the premier 4×4/Auto shops in Colorado and the Nation.
Over the years, John’s custom Jeeps, Toyota’s, and 4×4’s have been featured in several 4×4 and Auto publications. John sold the business in Aug of 2012 but is still very active in consulting & coaching in the auto industry with other shop owners. He currently manages and maintains his own large fleet of vehicles and equipment.
John has been an ASE Technician with L1 & X1 certifications. He is also an experienced ASE Service Advisor, Parts Specialist, and holds the esteemed Accredited Automotive Manager – AAM designation.
Industry/Business Current & Past AccomplishmentsASE Technician with L1 & X1 Certifications
ASE Service Advisor
ASE Parts Specialist
Accredited Automotive Manager – AAM
Host of Drive Radio AM560 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday & Sunday
Host of Rush To Reason AM560 3:00-7:00 pm Weekdays
Host of Fix It Radio AM560 9:00-10:00 am Saturdays
Host of Ready Radio AM560 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays
ASA Colorado Vice-President & Board Member
NAPA AutoCare National Advisory Council Member
WARN National Advisory Council
Rancho National Advisory Council
AAA Shop of the Year 2001
Auto Inc Web Site of the Year 2001
ASA Gold Medallion Shop
ASE Blue Seal Facility
PACE Pioneer Award (Partners for a Cleaner Environment)
NAPA/ASE Regional Technician of the Year 2004, 2005 & 2006
SEMA New Products Judge
Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association Member
Owner of Colorado Select AutoCare
Business Coach for Small and Medium Size Businesses
The Autoanswerman