We have been taking our auto's to Watson's for 17 years. And will continue to do so. Bob and crew…read morehave always been helpful, truthful, and gone the extra mile to help us keep our various auto's on the road. Over the years they've added on to the shop, added more mechanics. Bob's son is taking a leading role in running the shop. And the level of service has remained good through it all. Recommended.

Superb service, honest as the day is long, reasonably priced and, during COVID they have gone the…read moreextra mile to keep customers safe. I've been patronizing Watson's for 30 years and have NEVER been disappointed with service or business interactions.

May 1, 2025 (The Red…read moreBalloon) This is NOT some one-off review... it merely follows and confirms the review I gave this business in October... Cliff, Dominic, Jacob... and the gentleman hidden beneath my vehicle handling the oil drop... In a word: Superlative... In late October... I had mentioned to Jacob about distributing helium balloons to the kids while they waited patiently for the vehicle service in mom/dad's car... it was just a suggestion... I did not think he would take me literally... But he went further... I was the destination of the idea he ran with... After a 5-minute wait, I received an oil change today in addition to a safety check... tire pressure check... vehicle lights... and car wash... (the high center brake light assembly was also changed!) With humor... aplomb, dignity... and professional assessments of my truck... And... Jacob handed me a coveted red helium balloon... Perhaps it is just symbolism... but this gesture is far-reaching... this cements my go-to place for service... Not just a simple symbol... but an assurance of consistency in service standards... I am carrying the spouse in my truck... others are carrying kids... Truly... they are most important cargo of all... Thank you for such great service! Tom Baker

I was hoodwinked into saying ok to their "let's do the oil change/air filter change BEFORE the…read moreinspection" and was thereby TRICKED into spending over $300 BEFORE they did looked at the truck's under body which FAILED inspection. If I had known the truck would fail inspection, then why would I spend over $300 on the old change and air filters? The order in which the two services occurred is DELIBERATELY DESIGNED so that the company can MAKE MONEY before failing your inspection. THIS IS SURELY NOT A GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE. BUYERS BEWARE. AT THE VERY LEAST, BE SURE TO INSIST THAT THEY PERFORM THE INSPECTION FIRST. DON'T BE HOODWINKED.

I cannot say enough good things about VIP Tires in Barre, VT. I drive all the way from Thetford…read morebecause this location is, hands down, the absolute best around--and completely worth the trip. Nick is a superb manager who clearly treats his staff with respect and care, and that culture shows in every interaction with customers. You can feel the thoughtfulness, professionalism, and integrity the moment you walk in. Addie was incredibly attentive and supportive when I had questions and asked about additional work on my car. Her attention to detail and clear communication made me feel genuinely cared for, not rushed or upsold. Aiden did an amazing job--fast, efficient, and thorough--and went the extra mile by offering helpful advice on maintaining my windshield wiper blades. That kind of guidance may seem small, but it speaks volumes about the pride and care he brings to his work. I've already told family and friends, and I truly wouldn't trust my car with anyone else. VIP Tires in Barre has earned my complete loyalty. Thank you all for consistently outstanding service!

I can't say enough good things about VIP. I desperately needed new tires last week and they worked…read morerelentlessly to solve my issue at a good price. I would not have gotten home without them. I've had my state inspection and oil changes done here, as well, and have only good things to say about their workmanship. They gained a loyal customer!

My wife and I just purchased a 97 Miata from Walker just over two weeks ago. I took it in to be…read morelooked over by another shop a couple days later to just examine the state of the vehicle and perform any normal maintenance that might need to be done. Upon closer inspection we found that not only did 2 rear brake calipers and 4 brake pads need to be swapped(the rear brakes barely had any pad left), but there were 2 large bends in the frame below. See photos below. Trying to come to terms with this problem, I decided to just pay close attention to the car on the road and to move on. Just 10 days later the car stalls on me and starts making loud knocking noises. I pull over, check the oil (fine) and go home in frustration to deal with getting it towed the next day. Fast forward two days, the car is on a lift, sub-frame removed to inspect the crankshaft and lower parts of the engine and I'm now being told I'm better off buying a new engine. Two weeks in, I'm going to have spent thousands on a car that I've put less than 300 miles on. I understand used cars are used cars, but I figured I'd reach out to see if Walker could offer any assistance given the unfortunate circumstance I'm now placed in. After finally managing to get someone to speak with me, I've been told they'll do nothing because it worked when they had it. I was even told initially that the undercarriage is in good condition. Did they not see the massive problems with the frame? I thought buying a Mazda from a Mazda dealership would imply the vehicle would leave the lot with brakes and last. Very dissatisfied, would not recommend!

I've lived all over the U.S. with Volkswagens and this is consistently the best place I have ever…read morehad my car(s) serviced. I have the Turbo Diesel Golf which is an unusual car up here due to its lack of availability in Vermont. When looking for a good place to service my car I inquired with other Volkswagen diesel owners in VT and they all said that Walker is the best. I was surprised that a dealer was everyone's top choice but now I know why. Initially I was shocked at the way in which the service people communicated with me. Totally down to earth demeanor with a clear desire to understand what is going with your vehicle. No questions are stupid questions here. These guys are patient like VW Saints. Seriously. You're never made to feel like you're wasting their time. (They're all great guys but Terry is especially fabulous). The other tremendous thing about Walker's service department is the practicality with which they treat the repairs. The outrageous estimates I used to get at other places are consistently countered with more cost-effective solutions at Walker. I love "Erma" (yes I named my Golf) and Walker keeps her driving and thriving.

I have gone to this shop for years and they have always treated me so well. Its the best mechanic…read moreshop around as far as I am concerned. Highly recomended.

Went back to get my snow tires off, and they were awesome about it and squeezed me in again. Then,…read moreupon getting my oil changed at the Honda dealership a week before driving back across the country to L.A., I found out that the reason my car was riding very rough was that my struts were trashed and had leaked out all their fluid. Not safe. But the $1k quote from the dealer made me a bit queasy. So who you gonna call? Wilson! They quoted me about half of what the dealer did, put in some lifetime warrantied Monroe Spectrum struts, and squeezed me in the next day. Saved my butt AND some money. I just wish these guys were out in L.A. ...

Outstanding work every time, Jeremy answered all of my questions and provided great, reasonable…read moreprices on everything. Great place to go for snow tires, break pads, and everything else!

These folks are great. they do what they say and get it done. I find them friendly as well. i am a…read morerepeat customer for both our cars. they fixed a wire problem for a reasonable price that nobody else would and the dealer wanted a fortune for. i am glad to have them here.

We called Ray because my partner's car would crank but not turn over on a Sunday afternoon and he…read moreneeded to get home, a 2.5 hour drive away, for work. The problem was a bit of a mystery, after Ray had tried all the basic stuff (fuel pump, relays, etc) and took a lot of work to resolve. Ray showed up very quickly, brought parts, tried some stuff, bought a few more parts, tried a few more things and... after some more parts-buying and stuff-trying (keeping us in the loop the entire time about why he was doing this or that thing and giving us the option to not keep going) he was able to fix the problem, explain what he fixed in simple terms, and give us "things to look out for" as my partner drove home. He made it home with no issues! Ray's prices were super reasonable considering he was doing the work on a Sunday afternoon in the road in front of my house. He was tenacious about getting to the bottom of things and his knowledge of cars is encyclopedic. Really good communicator, friendly guy, I would absolutely use him again for anything from routine work to something more complex.

I asked to have all four of my brakes and rotors replaced and front two calipers replaced with my…read moreown parts, and he did it without me present, in the snow, and in a timely manner. Hats off to him, I definitely recommend using his services!

Very friendly and helpful staff! The mechanics know their stuff. I needed a place to get my car…read morefixed right away and have a limited schedule, they took me right in and answered all my questions. They also saved me a lot of money by letting me know that things I thought I needed, I actually didn't need. They also searched different parts stores to get me the best parts for the least amount of money. Highly recommend!!

Great service. Been going there for years. I went to another tire place before and KW is better,…read morequicker and has better prices. Definitely recommend. Top tier customer service.