I brought my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC to Chris's Auto Repair on Jan 17 2025 for an oil change…read moreand diagnostic for a suspected defunct front axle and oil leak. Two weeks later I was told the timing-chain kit, oil-pump, upper & lower oil-pan gaskets, crank seal, water pump, right motor mount, both front axles, plugs, and "misc. seals." needed to be repaired. The cost estimate was $4,964 . I emphasized that my car was worth less than that at 107K miles and I wanted absolute certainty the repairs would address all the current issues the car was having. I was assured by Alex that the car would be fully repaired and functional without any issues. Immediately after pickup the car began constant misfires and hesitation between 5-25 mph. I gave him the benefit of the doubt (a mistake) and continued to allow their shop to work on rectifying their "repair". I returned it four times over the next month, each time reporting the same stumble. The shop dismissed it, saying their techs "didn't feel it as often." They never road-tested long enough to reproduce the problem. On the fourth return they assured me the transmission was fine after "cleaning corrosion on the harness." 24 hours later, while my pregnant wife was driving to pick up our toddler's birthday cake, the transmission cooler hose blew off, dumping every drop of ATF and stalling the car in traffic. The tow truck driver and two independent mechanics later confirmed that clip failures like this point to careless reassembly, not random bad luck. Back at the shop the story changed: the owner now said the transmission was "no good" and had to be replaced--directly contradicting what he told me the day before the leak. I had to pay out of pocket for a used 2016 4MATIC transmission, six quarts of genuine MB fluid, a filter, and another week without a car. Another $1000 to repair something the shop broke. Funny how that works. After installation the original misfire never changed--300-plus miles later it's exactly the same. Alex's explanation? "The transmission needs to learn; just keep driving." In other words, drive a malfunctioning car so the shop doesn't have to diagnose it. Now I have new problems: loud clanks while braking and turning, a bang when backing out of the driveway, and the car pulling right when braking in a straight line. Alex says "it needs right and left lower control arms ". The same control arms he looked at upon the initial assessment prior to first repair, stating they were worn but still "good". Now they've suddenly failed (another $2K) and insists that has nothing to do with the previous work or the transmission incident. The 6 times it's been back in that shop. Quite the concidence. After five visits, 4 tows (the ANNUAL limit for AAA. Thanks Alex) , two rental cars, and more than $7,000 spent, the vehicle is less safe than when it arrived. When discussing with Alex, he continues to deny accountability. Negligence, shifting stories, and zero accountability--this has been a financial and safety nightmare. If you value your car, your time, or your peace of mind, avoid Chris's Auto Repair. Reference to Reddit thread I created explaining issues. https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/1jm394b/had_5k_worth_of_work_done_on_my_2015_c300_cars/ Overwhelming opinion : Transmission hose incident = proof of improper reassembly. It doesn't just happen 1-2 days later after being "assessed". See you in court

Accidentally discovered this place when my car wouldn't start a few years ago. Been servicing my…read morecar here ever since. My dad also brings his car here when he comes to visit from Michigan. Always a pleasant experience. Good quality of work and everything is clear and trustworthy.

I recently brought my car to Knight Street Auto in Norwalk. Jimmy, the owner, was outstanding from…read morestart to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain every step of the repair process, including my insurance claim and rental car setup with Enterprise. He kept me updated throughout the repair, answered all my questions, helped me obtain my police report, and made sure I felt informed and taken care of. The quality of the work was excellent, using genuine parts, and the team even touched up a few unrelated scratches as a courtesy. If you're looking for an honest, trustworthy, and experienced auto repair shop in Norwalk, I highly recommend Knight Street Auto. Jimmy and his team provide exceptional customer service and quality work.

Jimmy and all are great helpfully just nice people and do beautiful work…read moreLinda Ann Licari

Excellent, efficient service with a vibe of trustworthiness and reliability! Replaced my battery in…read moreminutes!

I cannot say enough about this business They are honest, responsive and do excellent work. Pat,…read morewho manages the auto repair end of the business, is hardworking , professional and has the utmost integrity. Kieran, who works on the cars, is thorough and knows cars inside and out! Mark, who works in the auto repair side of the business, is hard-working, fair priced and does excellent work. We are fortunate to have an auto repair/body shop of this caliber in our area.

Refusal of Appointment: I had a confirmed 7:30 AM appointment, yet the advisor instantly blocked…read moreservice by fabricating an unrealistic, full-day timeline. Withholding Documentation: They scanned my vehicle's data and checked my mileage but refused to provide me with the standard intake ticket given to all other arriving drivers. 50K MAINTENANCE for my perfectly running Toyota is 1.5 hours per the dealership. NOT 'HALF TO A FULL DAY'. That's an ER visit for a human. In Connecticut, automotive businesses must legally provide a written repair or estimate before performing work, and treating a senior consumer unfairly regarding waiting accommodations can be reported directly as an official dealership business violation I asked the shop if I could wait when I made my appointment the week before and was told yes. What a miserable waste of time traveling to and from for ridiculous gaslighting and mistreatment. Two seats almost connected in front of an intake station and there was a loudly talkative man seated in one - guess he wasn't told minor routine maintenance would take all day.

I was desperately hoping that they would be able to repair my 2005 Subaru Manual Forester which had…read morebeen experiencing alarming episodes of brakes locking up. Not only were they able to repair the car, but Vinnie actually fabricated the spring for the hill start valve that had failed instead of getting all new replacement parts, saving me over $450!! No wonder they are booked solid! Above and beyond!

Honest reasonable and reliable I've used other shops in town but to be honest never been happy…read morewith the other shops. It's worth waiting. They are busy because they're great

I don't trust this garage to give an honest price. They wanted almost $3000 to fix my car and would…read moreneed at least 4 days. It cost almost $200 just to get that quote (which would be credited to the job if I fixed it with them). I got it fixed for $1600 the same day I brought it in elsewhere and my car is perfect.

Felt like I've been scammed. Will not be going back or recommending. Towed my 2013 Mazda 3 here…read moreback in July because it wasn't starting. Was told it had "jumped time" and needed an entire new engine replacement or they could trash it for me. Towed it home and got a second opinion. Absolutely nothing about the engine was showing up with a diagnostic scanner and turns out only needed a sensor replaced. I literally paid less for the sensor part than what Motorworks charged me for a diagnostic fee. Car is running again without an engine replacement. I feel like this was either fraud and or incompetence.

I have all 6 of my cars fixed by Chris and Drew. They have always done excellent work and I will…read morenever go anywhere else!

Shufelt's garage is reliable and fair. Came here to have my breaks fixed and the owner was kind,…read morequick, and easy to communicate with. Very fair prices as well. Highly recommend!

This mechanic is very well experienced and knowledgeable. Very satisfied with his work.read more

Excellent service and advice on both my 2005 Highlander and my 2018 Audi. When Glenn talks I listen.read more

Glen is the absolute best, he is honest and always delivers. I have know him for decades now and…read morewhenever I have a problem with my vehicle he is the only one I trust to take care of the issues my car may have. He is professional, honest and his service at a fair price. I absolutely recommend him without any hesitation.