Allen’s Automotive was established in 1977 in West Rutland, Vermont by the Allen family. After 40 years in business, and building a great reputation in the community, the Allen’s decided it was time to retire. Brian Notte purchased the shop from the Allen’s on January 1, 2017—officially starting a new year, a new chapter for himself and his family, and a new life for the Allen’s. In honor of the Allen’s legacy and hard work building the shop from scratch, Brian decided to keep the name Allen’s Automotive and bring a 40-year-old auto repair shop into the future.

Before purchasing Allen’s Automotive, Brian spent two decades working in a dealership, gaining all the training and knowledge of modern automotive technology that come with working at the dealer level. However, after 20 years, he was ready for a change and thought about how he could combine his automotive skill and education with the vibe of a hometown auto repair shop. When he talked to the Allen family about taking over Allen’s Automotive, he saw his opportunity. He and his family would become the next generation of local auto repair in West Rutland.