J & M Tire

(60 reviews)

Tony and his crew take the utmost care in delivering quality service and great prices!read more

Tony provides the ultimate in customer service. He is always my go-to place for tire needs. He can…read moreget very busy, but don't worry, he'll always take care of you.

Town Fair Tire

3.5

(44 reviews)

Great price on tires. Been to other TF stores in central CT and this is the best. Service…read moretimes/waits are reasonable. Had a couple of incidents with my Honda Fit Sport 2011 that highlight their good service and ethical treatment of customers. First case, upon mounting new tires, a couple of lug studs broke on wheel (not uncommon on older high mileage vehicles). They recommended a nearby auto repair chain store that over-charged on the repair. When I brought this matter to store manager's (Seth S.) attention, he arranged to reimburse half the cost. Second case, rim was damaged internally during a TF tire leak check. It was deemed most probable that the TF service tech had damaged during subsequent return & inspection. Manager (Seth) volunteered to pay for the replacement rim. Appreciate their honesty, customer care/focus & overall great service!.

Seth Shaggy the manager of Town Fair Tire was horrible along with his staff. We went in with a…read moreslow leak in our RAV 4 rear passenger tire and were told that it needed to be replaced. They said they would order the exact tire and it would be in the next afternoon at 3 pm. When we showed up, they said the tire never came and to come back the next morning at 10 am. We returned for the third time at 10 am and they said the tire never came in, and to come back in the afternoon. The salesperson never told us the price of the tire, and when we came back the fourth time they had lost our wheel lock key. When they finally replaced the tire, they said that we need to find a new wheel lock key since they lost it and they would pay for it. How could you lose our wheel lock key? Then we found out they only put 4 lug nuts on the wheel instead of 5 because they lost the wheel lock. They never informed us of this only that they lost the wheel lock key. I called them again and told them that they needed to put the lug nut on the wheel immediately. So, I went back a fifth time to get this fixed. When I got home I noticed the back of my trunk was not sitting correctly and I found out that they had all the equipment supplied by Toyota to fix the flat tire all over underneath the inside trunk of my car and not put away correctly. I would never recommend going to town fair tire to anyone! They are disorganized, they lose your equipment, and they do not communicate to their customers. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!

Don Stevens Tire

3.7

(38 reviews)

I called the day before a trip up north to get used tires. The service lady knew the exact tire…read moresize I needed just by hearing what vehicle I had and let me know I could come by today. Upon arrive the friendly lady showed me tires I could pick from and already had the ones with the most tread on them ready to go. They got me in and gave me a great price on all 4 tires for my truck mounted and balanced. I heard about them from my father who bought tires 12 years ago and was very pleased. I'm glad to say their quality holds true still today. I will continue to do business with them. Highly recommend.

I always get my tires here and I have multiple cars. I would have given a good review up until now…read more I stopped in to ask a question about the tires I had on my car (purchased there) and was told that those were not the tires they put on. They insisted the put M. Defenders on. I never had that tire on my car and am certain that they put my tires on. So did I get charged for the defender and get a cheaper tire? I would be very careful to check the paper work against the tire before you leave. I will never trust them again. Buyer beware!

Central Connecticut Tire & Service

(4 reviews)

Had repeat emmissions check done for 3rd time (my fault, between battery replacement and scan tool…read moreclearing codes). I paid the $20. When I went to leave after a successful pass this time, the owner came after me to tell me I did not need to pay and proceeded to give me my $20 bill back!! I was happy about the test pass, but him chasing me out the door to return my money was a stand up move! He could have done nothing and I would'nt have known anything. Kudos to the owner of this business!!! Been ther a few times before and never had any issues.

I love these guy. They are nice, professional, and fast. I had my emissions done with them 2x and…read moreboth times I was in and out and didn't have to make an appointment. I will be doing my oil change for now on with them too! Thank you!

P&W Tires

(3 reviews)

11.17.22 #ThankYouThursday. Shout out to the fellas at P & W…read moreTires in Bristol. I wholeheartedly agree with another yelper who mentioned in their review that this business is a serious hidden gem in plain sight here in Bristol. Well, TBH it's a little out of plain sight, only because they're around the back of the building from the street. It's so easy to continue driving right by them. In today's climate since covid hit, we all know everything has increased in price dramatically. So I find myself doing something I've never done, let alone thought of doing. That thing is purchasing used tires. Prior to covid for the last several years, anytime I've purchased 4 new tires, whether they've been all season or snow tires I've always paid in the range of the mid to high five hundreds for all 4 new tires installed. Lately for the past year the prices I've been quoted are in the mid to high eight hundred dollar range. I have called numerous tire businesses. Too many to count. I had to try something different as an option. I contacted the owner (Wesley) and we spoke a while on the phone. He also gave me the option of new tires. He needs 1 day lead time to get them delivered if that's the route you want to go. He peaked my curiosity after speaking to him on the phone so I showed up a while later that day to see what used tires he had in stock. He was decent on the phone. Not a knucklehead like a lot of them that you deal with at times. He purchases over 100 tires a week he mentioned. After looking at a handful of used tire options I decided on 4 used tires. I got lucky that he had 4 of the same make/manufacturer (brand name). He balanced them and then he and one of his workers installed them and I was good to go for $200 I didn't have any issues. The vehicle didn't shake nor did the steering wheel shake either upon driving. This tire shop is by no means anything fancy or upscale. It's like one of those places such as a hole in the wall restaurant that many of us find that we love. Or your neighborhood bar. That's this tire shop. They're incredible!!! Your friendly neighborhood tire shop. No fuss no muss. It's one of those types of places with very good pricing. It's a no frills kind of shop. Bare bones and as basic as you can get with phenomenal prices. He also quoted me very good prices for new tires but I wanted to try something different for a change. Kudos to your and your business buddy. Looking forward to many more transactions with you and your team. Job well done. ***The tires have lasted me for several months and I've had zero issues.*** He's also a family man. Great guy, great work ethic. Honest and reliable business. You guys rock.

Called them up looking for a couple of used snow tires, Wesley had them and told me to come down. I…read morecame down with my rims already off and he replaced the tires, mount and balanced in less that a half hour. Reasonable price as well. Will definitely try them again.

Volpe & Sons Automotive

(17 reviews)

I'd rate these guys a six if there was the option to!…read more Being a woman I'm always prepared to get fleeced but when I came here, they drove my car and were just like "nope, it seems to be driving okay! You need a wheel bearing [I promptly forgot the name] but it'll become obvious when the sound gets louder." So off I went, psyched to drive for a little longer without immediately putting the car in the shop. The minute the car does start making the annoying sound I'm looking forward to coming here because what an honest, great set of people. A++

My car broke down on the side of I 84. Guido Volpe was out to tow my car immediately. Got me off a…read morevery busy dangerous highway. He took my car directly into the garage, looked at it immediately, diagnosed the problem and I was out of there within an hour. He gave me supplementary paperwork to give to AAA for reimbursement. Wonderful person. I can't recommend this shop highly enough.

Cruz New & Used Tires

(3 reviews)

Rolando, Mi Hermano!…read more First of all, $25 for a mounted and balanced used tire is one of the best deals in town. As I briefly perused the inventory, most of his tires have a lot of life left. Will you get a matching set of four? Probably not, but can you argue with $100 to replace ALL your tires? Perfect for someone with a beater that just uses their car to get around town and doesn't see any sense in spending much for new tires. More important to this review: my situation. Balancing tires is somewhat of an art form. And god did I have some horrendous tires and wheels on my truck. Honestly, they were beyond repair. But even so, Rolando and his helper ALMOST got rid of all the vibration related to poor balancing on my original wheels. It was a good job given what he had to work with. But finally, I had it with the stock tires and wheels. So two weeks later, I craigslisted me a nice set of gently used alloy wheels with Goodyear Kevlar All-Terrain tires on them, and I took them straight to Ronaldo. He ran into some challenges during the balancing process, but the result? PURRRRRRFECT. No vibration whatsoever. And amazingly, he charges $5 to mount and balance a tire. CRAZY! I tip him every time. Technically, the total cost of services rendered during my two visits was $55, but I've paid him $80. Worth it. Yeah, it's just a little tire shop crammed into a garage in New Britain. But aren't people more important than presentation? Ronaldo Cruz is a good man, and you should give him your business for sure. Hablan Español!

Um...yes please. 10 dollars for a tire patch, dropoff and…read morepickup in 30 minutes. Tipped him 2 dollars. I asked for the tire rotation and balance and didn't get or pay for it, but didn't really have time this time. They do speak Spanish here....with an interpreter on hand. Hours on Saturday were 8-6pm...was a little tough to communicate that and get an answer. They were ready to replace my 120$ Hancook tires with a 25 dollar tire...which would have been fine. But I made it clear I wanted to keep my tire if at all possible, and they removed a 1 inch screw and just charged me for the patch, which I would have to say is honesty since I dropped it off and picked it up. Always a pleasure supporting New Britain/Connecticut City businesses. Muchas Gracias Cruz!

Mitchell-Schuster Automotive

(8 reviews)

Had Doug do a pre-purchase inspection on an older car (78 Trans Am). He was prompt, took good…read morenotes, and performed a thorough inspection. He identified quite a few key areas that the dealer either didn't know about or hadn't chosen to disclose. Quality of the report was concise and he provided photos and videos as well. Very reasonable price too! Would definitely use him/them again if I lived in the area.

Old school car care service, personal accountable and reasonable prices…read more Experts for all models makes and years

Pep Boys

3.2

(26 reviews)

I want to start out this review by saying I've been going back and forth with wanting to leave out…read morethe negative parts of my experience. Because really, everything was made right in the end. But at the end of the day, my integrity matters too much to me, and to be honest, I don't think I'll be back regardless. So here it goes. I chose this place after a couple prior inquiries I made to them over the phone in the recent past were both very positive. I made an appointment for 2:00 one afternoon for an engine light diagnosis. I showed up about fifteen minutes prior on the off chance that they could get it done a little early. No such luck. But that's fine, that was on me. I was sitting there for a good hour after my scheduled appointment and they hadn't even brought my car in yet. At one point around the hour mark the mechanic poked his head in the waiting area and said "Your car is going in now". Half hour later, it still hadn't moved. Finally almost twenty minutes after that, they figured out what repairs I needed and asked if I wanted to get it done right then. I obviously said yes. Since I, like most others, work and have very little time for things like that. After about ten more minutes of determining if they could get the part or whatever, I guess it was too close to closing to get it done and they didn't have the staff. He then explained if I left my car overnight it would be the first one they worked on the next morning and It would be ready by Noon. Then a bit further into the conversation, he changed it to 2. (???) Reluctantly, I left my car there and walked home in the scorching heat and sun because I didn't have any other way home, and was in too much of a time crunch to get my repair done. I have worked my fair share of retail, and although not quite the same, I am still very familiar with the concept of being really busy and under staffed. The next afternoon after 2pm I arrived by Uber (Even though I heard nothing from the guy I dealt with the previous day who said that he would call me, and my two phone calls to them went unanswered) to see my car sitting outside, which I thought was a good sign. Well, no such luck again. They hadn't even started it yet. I immediately saw red and broke down. The manager was very apologetic. The guy I dealt with the previous day wasn't even there (he made it sound like he was the one who was doing the work) and didn't communicate anything to the employees working the next day that my car was promised by a certain time. I was absolutely furious. I wouldn't have bothered to leave my car there overnight (which HE PUSHED ME TO DO for efficiency sake and it turned out to be a huge inconvenience to me) if I knew that he was going to drop the ball. All of that being said, the manager did extremely right by me. She is incredibly kind and went above beyond. In the end, I was extremely grateful for everything she did do make the situation right, and I can't stress that enough. However, the gentlemen that I dealt with the prior day definitely needs some additional training in customer service and communication. One of the things the manager offered me as compensation was a free oil change, which to be honest, after everything I don't think I'll even bother to redeem. I just don't have it in me. It may seem a little dramatic, but having work done on my car gives me so much anxiety as it is and I just don't want to face any of them again. My last point is, I can't stress enough how kind the manager was to me, and I really appreciated that.

Have been to this location a few times. Easy appointment scheduling, quick but quality service.read more

Alex Mobile Mechanic

(1 review)

Alex's Mobile Mechanic Inc LLC from New Britain, CT exceeded my expectations. He came through with…read moreprofessional, prompt service and handled both my front brake job and the rear hub replacements on my 2016 Honda CR-V with precision. The front brakes--pads and rotors--now feel smooth and responsive, and the rear wheel hubs are solid and quiet again. Communication was clear, pricing fair, and the convenience of on-site service was unbeatable. Highly recommend Alex for reliable, high-quality work with zero hassle.

D-Hand Car Wash

(55 reviews)

Hands down my favorite place to take my car. I love that they hand wash and dry it, so you don't…read morehave to worry about a brush or machine scratching the car. They do such a great job on both the interior and the exterior. They have different packages that focus on different needs. (seats, carpets, etc) This was my first time getting #7, the carpet shampooing package. My kid dropped a large sugary beverage and it spilled all over. I cleaned it the best I could, but the next day my still had an awful overwhelmingly sweet smell. I felt like I had a brand new car after they were done with it! I've been coming to this car wash for 4 years and they never disappoint. They are pretty fast and efficient. They pay attention to detail and even vacuum my car seats- which I appreciate. I recommend coming early during the week because they get very busy. There's an outdoor seating area while you wait. I usually pick up food nearby and eat. (On Queen St, there's so many food options: Fancy Bagels, Starbucks, Dunkin, Ellie's Farmhouse - our favorite brunch spot... etc. Jersey Mike's, Chipotle, Moe's, Buffalo Wild Wings, iHop, a ton of fast food restaurants, etc. depending on the time of day!) I tell everyone about this place. They are wonderful! It's relatively inexpensive, especially considering that they have consistently done a great job every time. I've never paid more than $70 before tip. Tip is completely optional and they've never asked/ they aren't pushy or expectant about it. You can give a tip directly to them or discretely put it in one of their secure tip boxes. The cost of a wash without any special package is $20-something I think. (I forgot to take a photo of the sign.) They have a punch card for loyalty - and they do a free wash on your birthday!

Very well run, polite and enthusiastic staff. Well worth the money to not get scratches on the car…read morethat results from automated car washes

Center Motors Towing

(2 reviews)

Thursday night 06 Feb I had been stuck with a flat tire since 430pm…read more After the fiasco i had to handle with Geico an;d their incompetency for 3 hours I was finally given the phone number for Centers Motors Towing. Andrew was very professional, nice, efficient and made sure I was safe. Of the 5 ppl I spoke with that evening he was the only person asking if I was ok. Andrew is an asset to your company. I contacted Center the next morning for the doughnut tire to be installed so I could drive a few miles to have the tire repaired. I do not remember that young mans name. He was also nice and very efficient.

When I needed a tow, Luther from Center Motors was awesome. They were very quick, professional, and…read moreworked hard to diagnose the problem before towing. Highly recommended.

Attention To Detail

(41 reviews)

Very pleasant to deal with. Always back up their installations if there's any trouble, no questions…read moreasked. Everything I've had installed has been perfect.

Attention to Detail installed a tonneau cover on my new pickup. The installation was completed in…read morethe time advertised. The finished job was a flawless fit. The price of the cover with installation was well worth it. The staff was easy to work with whether it was over the phone or in person. Their own warranty was a very nice surprise. I can easily recommend them for your truck upgrade projects.

Good Guys Auto House

4.0

(24 reviews)

Best for honest service on your vehicle…read more I also purchased 2 vehicles here, great cars for fair prices, and no nonsense, honest salesforce. If you are looking for a place to get your car fixed or to purchase a great used car, check this place out. You'll thank me later on.

Bought a 2016 rav 4 from there in the dead of winter last year ,everything works so they said…read more Could not really check performance of a/c due to it being so cold out . Come first heat spell 6mos later a/c didn't work so they recharged it for nothing (big deal) but that didn't last ,brought it back they said oh that will be 1600.00 to fix. Basically screwed myself buying a 22k car from there ,oh and the rear hatch piston snapped off,and the brake calipers basically rusted out. So I wont be purchasing another car or referring others . Shame on me .They just slap on new tires and rub some armor all on the engine cover as soon as they get from auction block.THE END

All Clear Auto Glass

(9 reviews)

This business offers fast and efficient car window repair and replacement at fair prices, so it's…read morealready *way* ahead of most of the competition. If you live pretty much anywhere near central CT, I recommend them above all others.

Highly recommend All Clear Auto Glass for windshield replacement. My windshield randomly crack on a…read moreTuesday and I started calling around for quotes when my sister referred me to All Clear on Wednesday. I left a message for Matt regarding my windshield and he got back to me within the hour. He quoted about $100 less than the other companies I reached out to and said he could do it that Friday (ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY)!! Having a newborn money is a lot tighter so I obviously jumped at the lower price. Honestly I'm so glad that my sister recommended All Clear. Matt was extremely nice and professional. Replaced my windshield in about an hour and it's perfect! Hopefully I won't have to replace anymore but if I do I know exactly where I'm going.

Shell

(5 reviews)

I don't have a relationship with this gas station like other reviewers (I just needed a caffeine…read morepick me up), but I see no reason to disagree with their overall assessment. The gas station is an easy in and out if you are getting off of I-84. If you are heading towards I-84, use the gas station on your side of the road. The station was clean, as was the interior. There were about seven parking spaces on the right of the building. Inside was a good selection of drinks and snacks, and a customer only restroom.

This is one of my go to stations simply because of the man that work there. They are friendly,…read morehelpful and because of it my visits are pleasant.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

(19 reviews)

Excellent customer service from start to finish. I scheduled a last minute appointment which they…read morewere able to get me in same day by 4pm. Got my BMW oil change with the proper European oil. In and out quick with a very friendly staff.

Went for an oil change and was informed that my oil pan needed to be replaced. Also my serpentine…read morebelt and a filter. The tech who was the manager on duty went to great lengths to explain how they couldn't fix the oil pan and how they had to replace the "plug". They inexplicably gave me front windshield wipers for free, which I gladly accepted as they are close to $50. It did strike me as curious though. I made an appointment with my regular mechanic and found out that the serpentine belt was fine. And that the "plug" was stripped which is why they replaced it. Considering they are the only ones to do oil changes on this vehicle it seemingly stripped by their actions. Most importantly the oil pan is not leaking. Overall not a horrible experience but between the expected upsale attempts and the less than honest assessment of my vehicle, I would suggest caution before acting on any recommendations. Please note, I understand that there are manufacturer recommendations at each level of mileage. But it is one thing to say, hey your car has this many miles the recommendations are versus this needs to be replaced.

Southington Auto Wash & Quick Lube

4.9

(13 reviews)

I've been coming to the auto wash for years, always had a very pleasant experience especially…read morewhenever I got my car's interior cleaned and exterior. Excellent prices, always friendly staff and in the past, I've gotten headlights, brake lights, and windshield wiper blades replaced at low prices. Would totally recommend 10/10

Joel is one of a kind and a prime example of old-fashioned service. He was efficient, courteous,…read moreand knowledgeable with our car. A true stand out and if you ever need service, you can be confident in going to this business because of employees like Joel. I don't normally write reviews but today I had to because of such great service. Thank you

Verdolini's Transmission Service

4.3

(10 reviews)

Standard transmission shop operating procedures in effect here. Quote one price and pad the bill…read moreafter with the "extras". Last gasp of a dying industry as electric vehicles take over. Guard your wallet.

this place has honest caring technicians. I highly recommend them . Quality wok at good prices.read more

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KiKi H.

9 years ago

Excellent service & friendly place! Got my new tires on Saturday & I couldn't be happier. John is a great guy & very funny. He loves his job & it shows. The guys in the shop are great. Best prices around. I won't go anywhere else & I will tell all my friends to go here when they need tires. In & out with new tires quicker than I imagined. Just give them a call! Thank you. Patti S - Plainville read more

Coffee C.

10 years ago

As fast as a NASCAR pit stop Stoped in for trailer tires last Tuesday, They had what i needed at a great price and had me back on the road in no time. Their friendly and fast, what a deal!!! read more

Steven S.

8 months ago

Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Excellent service was given during a roadside assist and I plan on having more work done due to my experience. read more

Vin D.

5 years ago

Never going again. Find somewhere else that actually cares about your business. Been loyal for years and never again.

Brian R.

182

8 years ago

j & m has been awesome for the last 30 years i've been going there! .....thank you!!

Jason M.

16 years ago

Honest and dedicated service. I drive across the state to get tires here

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