
A Casa Grande garage since 1960
A little bit of our auto repair shop’s history, from Max Compton’s early days as a mechanic to his grandson Curtis Odom running the shop today.
- 1940s–50s
Max Compton, mechanic
In the 1940s and ’50s, Morris “Max” Compton worked as a mechanic on cars, trucks and farm equipment, as well as irrigation pump engines.

- 1960
The garage is built
In 1960 Max had the Compton Motors Garage built by Jack Johnson, a local contractor back in the day.

- 1960–early ’80s
Max & Grace Compton
Max operated the garage with his wife, Grace Compton, until the early 1980s.
Max & Grace
1960 – early 1980s - 1973
Curtis Odom joins the shop
Their grandson, Curtis Odom, started working in the shop in 1973.

- 1987
Curtis becomes owner
Curtis Odom became the owner in 1987 and has operated the shop since then.
Owner since
1987 - Today
Still family-run on Florence St
Compton Motors is a general auto and light truck repair shop that will occasionally work on a lamp or a weed whacker if asked to. Curtis Odom is the owner; Nick Odom is manager and auto tech.


“Superior customer service, honest advice and fair prices.”Our business

Your trustworthy partner for all kinds of auto repairs.
Your personal safety is assured when your car is on the road running smoothly. That’s why we don’t merely provide comprehensive services, but we also perform important safety checks for you.
Our shop is equipped with the latest car diagnostic equipment, and your vehicle is repaired by our highly qualified, experienced technicians.
Superior customer service, honest advice and fair prices, as well as performing high-quality work, are of the greatest importance to us. We do our best to ensure your comfort and safety on the road.
Meet the team


Nick Odom
Car trouble? Give us a call.
Open Mon–Fri, 8 A.M. – 6 P.M. · 800 S Florence St, Casa Grande