Precision That Performs

A New Chapter Begins

Impact Auto Works was built on a simple belief: trust is earned, and excellence is intentional. When Felix and Elizabeth Lopez acquired Roland's Auto Center, they inherited more than a respected automotive shop. They inherited decades of customer loyalty, a reputation for honest workmanship, and a legacy that had become part of the Durham community. Rather than reinvent what already worked, they chose to strengthen it. Today, Impact Auto Works represents the next evolution of that legacy. Combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced automotive technology, the shop delivers comprehensive mechanical, collision, restoration, and certified electric vehicle services under one roof. As one of a select number of independent Rivian Certified facilities in North Carolina, Impact Auto Works is uniquely positioned to serve both the vehicles of today and the vehicles shaping tomorrow. While the industry continues to evolve, one thing remains unchanged: a commitment to precision, integrity, and customer care. Because performance is the result. Precision is the reason.

The Legacy and the Vision

Every great business has a story. Some are built from the ground up. Others are entrusted with something worth preserving. Impact Auto Works is both. When Felix and Elizabeth Lopez acquired Roland's Auto Center, they inherited one of Durham's most respected automotive businesses. For decades, Roland's Auto Center earned the trust of the community through honest work, exceptional service, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Customers returned year after year because they knew what to expect: transparency, expertise, and people who genuinely cared about the vehicles they serviced and the customers they served. That foundation remains the heart of Impact Auto Works today.

Leading the Industry Forward

While many automotive businesses focus solely on the present, Felix and Elizabeth Lopez have always believed in preparing for what comes next. They recognized early that the automotive industry was entering a period of extraordinary transformation. Electric vehicles, fleet electrification, advanced diagnostics, and rapidly evolving technology were changing the future of transportation. Rather than waiting for change to arrive, they invested in it. Their pursuit of Rivian Certification required significant training, rigorous standards, and a long term commitment to excellence. At a time when many independent facilities had yet to embrace the EV revolution, Felix and Elizabeth chose to position Impact Auto Works at the forefront of the industry's future. That decision reflects more than business strategy. It reflects leadership.