I was totally blown away by the person helping me. Not a car expert here but this person didn't…read moremake me feel stupid but took the time to explain what I needed. Next time, I need car stuff, I am coming here.

From the owner: CARQUEST Auto Parts is the premier supplier of replacement products, accessories, supplies and…read moreequipment for virtually all makes of automobiles, as well as light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, buses, recreational vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, we distribute and sell tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories. At CARQUEST Auto Parts we provide unparalleled customer service, innovation and industry leadership at our more than 3,000 stores located throughout North America.

Places like these can be a treasure land for mechanics but it's also a gamble because you may or…read moremay not find what you need. The yard size is quite decent with a variety of cars, trucks, and SUV's. I'd say there are probably 100-200 vehicles in there. The only problem is these so called "mechanics" that work in the place tell you they have the part you're looking, but when you get there they don't and you don't find that out until after you've paid an entrance fee into the yard. And it sucks even more if you had to drive several hours from another state just to get there to get ripped off =/ But it's a junk yard so I guess even the inventory system is a piece of junk Moral of the yelp: don't go to junk yards that are two, three states over just to waste your time and money. but for instate residents it's definitely worth a shot for the small fee

Not trust worthy. My experience was poor. Just glad it was not an expensive part. I attempted to…read morepurchase a door armrest for my truck and received a door handle from the wrong model. Description and picture they advertised was clear as day but was a total misrepresentation of what they sent me. Tried to get an RMA # to return the item but was unsuccessful. Left several messages but never a call back. I have a part that's useless to me but they have their $$. I can only hope that I can save someone else from the same mistake.

There customer service sucks And the woman wasn't very…read morehelpful She told the other employee there someone at the counter u can take her if you want poor customer service I will not recommend anyone to go there

lovely experience on this fine saturday. we came in to pry off a pressurized oil cap and ray was so…read moremuch help & so charismatic! give him a raise. thank you : )

Being a girl who just moved to the East Coast, it's really easy to feel completely overwhelmed by…read morebuying a used car especially after getting scammed on the first used car I bought here. I decided to take the next car I was going to buy off CL into the mechanic this time. Long story short, the guys here were AMAZING. Larry really took his customer service to the next level and I was extremely comforted knowing I was in good hands. He treated me like his own daughter and I really needed that. He had his master mechanic look over the car for me and they ended up saving me about 5,000 of repairs if I had bought this car (just shy of 9K including the car). Once again the guy off of CL said had "absolutely no problems." And they ended up giving me a ride home:) Best 100 dollars I've spent. Master mechanic was awesome, Daniel was awesome, Larry was awesome. I will definitely be making another visit soon.

WOMEN BEWARE: My Pep Boys Hamden experience left me feeling targeted, dismissed, unsafe, and with a…read moredead car. I brought my gold 2008 Buick Enclave to Pep Boys Hamden on July 16, 2026 for emissions and a simple oil change. The emissions portion was quick, but I then spent about 4 hours waiting for what should have been a routine oil change. At the end of that long wait, Pep Boys claimed there was an engine oil leak and immediately tried to push me toward paying for a $200+ diagnostic. That did not make sense to me because the vehicle had recently been purchased and checked before purchase with no known engine or transmission issues. Less than 2 weeks after this supposed oil change, the "Change Engine Oil Soon" light came on. My team and I had to buy engine oil and add oil ourselves just to bring the oil level back to where it needed to be. That is shocking after paying for an oil change. The vehicle later began shaking, overheating, and showing warning lights. I took it to Monro for a second opinion, and Monro stated there was no engine oil leak. They also identified transmission-related issues and signs consistent with improper transmission-fluid interference and unauthorized transmission work/tampering. What stood out to me is that Monro did not try to take advantage of the situation. They were transparent, showed us the codes, explained what they saw, and even recommended a proper transmission specialist instead of trying to sell us a transmission job themselves. Based on my experience, Monro was a far better and more honest option. When I returned to Pep Boys, manager Bert's explanations kept changing. His own scanner showed transmission codes, warning lights came on during the drive, the vehicle began shaking again, and he ultimately concluded the car was no longer safe to drive. Even after seeing that himself, he still claimed Pep Boys had done a proper oil change and had nothing to do with the damage. As a woman, this experience made me feel targeted, dismissed, and taken advantage of. Bert's comments about the female technician/manager at another repair shop were misogynistic and offensive, and his treatment of me felt misogynistic too. I felt like Pep Boys believed I could be misled into paying for diagnostics or repairs I did not need. My warning to other women: BEWARE. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Get a second opinion. Do not let Pep Boys pressure you into paying for diagnostics after they create or "discover" problems that were not there before. A female family member heard what happened and immediately said, "Why would you ever bring your car to Pep Boys? Pep Boys kills cars." Based on my experience, "Pep Boys Kills Cars" feels like an accurate warning. I have video evidence of the diagnostic codes, the Monro technician statements, and the interaction with Pep Boys staff. A formal legal notice is also being sent to Pep Boys demanding preservation of all camera footage, service records, diagnostic records, communications, metadata, and related evidence. I am willing to update this review if Pep Boys does the right thing: pays for the full repairs, refunds the failed oil-change service, reimburses related expenses, and provides a serious corporate response. Until then, my warning is simple: women should beware of Pep Boys Hamden and consider going to Monro or another transparent shop instead. The image shown is by the scanner showing over 20 transmission codes now. They also changed the comments in the receipts upon getting a printout when we came back on 8/1/26.

This is one of the best run businesses in the area. for 20+ years I got my auto parts at one of…read moreO'Reilly Auto Parts major competitors. My wife and I moved to North Haven from Wethersfield four years ago. I went into my local "previous" auto parts store. It didn't have what I need. I then went into this O'Reilly Auto Parts. It completely won me over. I never wetn back. Phenomenal people - beautifully laid out - totally professional. My most recent experience - last week - was I walked into the store - as I so often do - in need of some advice / expertise. There was a friendly young man, Zach. I asked him a somewhat technical question about a piece of equipment I wanted to buy. There were several types at a range of prices. Zach led me - with perfect clarity to the right piece at the right price. Then explained to me exactly how to use it. I walked out - as I always do from this great store - with a COMPLETE solution. Zach is a young superstar on the rise. Great attitude. Knowledgeable. Provides above and beyond service. his extra effort didn't result in any immediate dollars going into the store's daily revenue. But it solidified in my heart and mind why O'Reilly's is my ONLY go to store in their specialty. I recommend to O'Reilly's Auto Trader Corporate. Sneak in a video camera and train it on Zach on any day he works there. You could use that as an absolute role model for training others. All the Trainer would have to do is to edit the highlights of his day, play the tape - and turn to the class and say - "And THAT is how its done!!!". Thanks Zach!

Shout out to Zach who helped a lady in distress when her drivers side wiper "broke" off!! He…read moredetermined it really wasn't broken and reattached the wiper for me as I failed miserably trying to fix it myself. What a sweetheart! Thank you so much!!!

I've had nothing but great experiences with these folks…read more The first time I went to Elm City Auto Wrecking, I was looking for an affordable head unit for my old Pontiac Grand Am. They had a ton to choose from, and I ended up picking a Pioneer that resembled my old head unit. The CD player outlived my Grand Am and I pulled it out before calling...GUESS WHO?...to come junk my old Pontiac. After my Pontiac died, I drove around my mom's old yellow Chevy Astro van until that died. I bought a VW Passat and called...GUESS WHO?...to junk the Astro van. Drove my VW Passat for 4.5 years and when it was time to trade it in for a new car, I couldn't find the title. Since the Passat had a million and a half things wrong with it, I called...REALLY, YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHO!...to come junk it. They asked me if I wanted to know how much $$$ they'd give me for the Passat, but I said, "Nope, IDGAF, just come lug it away!" I'd already gotten a quote from another company for $250 but since Elm City is a mile from my house, I had them do it instead. When they came to haul my Passat away, I was expecting $200 or so but they gave me $300 instead. I'll take it! Someday I may actually be able to trade a car in when buying a new one, but until then, I've got Elm City Auto Wrecking!

I was scheduled for a pickup and they never showed. Did not answer when I called. I rescheduled…read moreonline and they did the same thing. No regard for customer's time.

If I could give zero stars I would…read more First, truck went in for an oil change and 2 other front end issues. One issue was addressed, after being told the truck was all set and ready for pick up. Went in to find out the truck was half done, after a long commute. Called the next day to see if anything could be done(I have the pre paid service package) so I didn't want money and or anything back, just some good old fashioned customer service and or a SORRY. Got nothing from the service department (Antonio) But told I was wrong. And it was "on me" for not doing something. After I held a conversation saying I wanted my 3 issues addressed. Just wanted the oil changed and issue looked at. Not a free truck. Even trying to chat with a manager is impossible. So many better Chevy dealer in this state, Hamden Chevy is NOT one.

Great customer care and service best prices and fair Top…read morequality and a lot of inventory options