Get on Board with Bourne’s Service Center

In 1983, Bourne's Service Center started as a two-bay auto service station in Stowe, Vermont. Rene Bourne opened the shop with every cent he had to his name (and a few he didn’t) with one technician and himself. Two years later—after thoroughly enjoying the challenge, success, and people of Stowe—Rene had the opportunity to move to South Burlington and take over a larger auto repair shop. He couldn’t pass up the chance to grow the business, and three decades later, Bourne's Service Center is still going strong.

From the Owner, Rene Bourne

Since opening this shop over 35 years ago, it’s been a thrill ride serving drivers in South Burlington, and it continues to bring me great joy and satisfaction. My background is in math and science, but growing up, my family owned a service station, and I worked in my father’s shop. While I never thought I’d make a career out of auto repair, my upbringing has led me happily here.

The people I’ve been able to meet and work with at the shop have greatly influenced my life, even enabling me to meet my wife, Sharon, of over 25 years. My family has and continues to be a great resource for me—at home and on the job. Indeed, I am inspired to treat everyone who comes to Bourne's Service Center like family and working with people is a huge part of why I do this job.

Rene Bourne owner of Bourne's Service Center

Meet Our Auto Repair & Service Team

Steve StoneService Advisor
Our service advisor, Steve Stones, grew up in Chittenden County and went to automotive tech school during and after high school. He has a lot of hands-on auto repair experience, with ASE certifications in brakes, steering, and suspension. Over the years, he’s also taken many training seminars, including brake repair, steering, tune-ups, electrical repair, and more. Prior to joining the team at Bourne’s Service Center, Steve worked at a Audi dealership as a service advisor and with Ford in all areas of repair. He’s also spent time in the heavy truck industry, working for Cummins Eaton, Kenworth, and other manufacturers.
Steve’s free time is spent with his wife, camping, going to races, woodworking, working at craft shows, and golfing.
Brandon LangdellAuto Service Technician
Growing up in Enosburg Falls, Brandon was around cars from an early age, starting out by working with his parents and friends and gaining lots of hands-on auto repair experience. In school, he took rust/collision repair and is a skilled welder. He went on to earn ASE certifications in brakes, steering, and suspension, and he is studying for future certifications. Brandon is also trained in construction technology and HVAC.
In his free time, Brandon enjoys fishing, camping, auto racing, four-wheeling, getting his hands dirty on his own equipment, fixing and customizing cars, and spending time with his family.

Dalton BaileyAuto Service Technician
Dalton was born in St. Albans, Vermont and moved to Georgia at a young age. He attended Tift County High School in Tift County, Georgia before returning to Vermont. A lifelong car enthusiast, Dalton enjoys working on vehicles professionally and is currently pursuing ASE certifications in brakes, steering, and suspension.