Is 0 stars possible?…read more I went to this place by accident after confusing it with universal auto body (who does a solid job by the way), to get my brakes inspected. After telling me they were going to waive the diagnosis fee, they took three hours to diagnose the problem and falsely told me I needed to get multiple different things replaced, costing over $2800. After telling them I was going to try and get a 2nd opinion, they charged me $180+ just for the diagnosis. I am now getting it fixed at another place for less than $1000. These guys are thieves!

I don't believe Scotty knows what is going on at the shop. The young guy managing it is dishonest,…read moreand in my experience tries to run up the bill with unnecessary crap. He charged us a ridiculous price for a tire too. When I mentioned another local tire vendor offered much better prices, he said they get cheap, low quality tires from China. We'll, guess where the tire he installed was from. You got it- China. Do not trust this guy.​

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.

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.

This is without a doubt the most significant review I've ever left for a local business. After a…read morecar accident, my insurance referred me to Lobalbo's business for repairs. As a first time customer I was reliant on the advice of my insurer to lead me into the trusting hands of the seldom found honest auto repair specialist. Well, I finally found one: Lobalbo Brothers in Stamford. I walked in with a humble vehicle that needed a little attention and walked out with a million dollar roadster (or at least I think so) at no extra cost to me. These gentlemen went out of their way numerous times, during the one week stay that my car was in their care, to assure that I would be wowed. And I was!!! I asked for absolutely nothing and they gave me everything!! Lobalbo Brothers deserve your attention and your car deserves theirs. I am extremely happy for their thoughtful and kind services and for their generosity towards my car. This company is a family-owned treasure trove and we have got to support them so they never go away. And please know that I left this review because I wanted to and not because anyone asked or paid me to. If you take your car elsewhere and they do you wrong, bring it to Lobalbo's and you'll be happy you did. Thank u again B. Roman

Always perfectly satisfied! This is my third repair by Lo Balbo Bros. Excellent shop, service and…read moreattn to detail! I wouldn't 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

One of very few mechanics who opens late. Helped me fix my flat tire quickly and at a very…read morereasonable price. Highly recommended.

I went to have my a/c serviced on my truck they found a bad compressor and also had it replace the…read more serpentine belt.which I had no problem with but when I got the bill they charged me $100 per pound for refrigerant which being in the a/c and heating industry I know a 30 pound drum costs roughly $300 so that one drum they're charging $3,000 for so I called the dealer which is H&L Chevy and asked them what they charged per pound for refrigerant and they said $40 per pound for 134a so half of what Smitty's charged and that's a certified dealership needless to say I won't be back not even to buy gas which I did frequently it's not right to take advantage of customers especially ones that have going there for service and gas for a long time they did fix the problem though just don't like getting taken advantage of

100% recommend and now my go-to place for any repairs or maintenance. Let me just start off by…read moresaying that this shop takes pride in good customer service, they even drove me to my job when I dropped my car off. I thought that was pretty awesome and it took me by surprise since I've never been offered that anywhere else. Friendly, honest and patient staff is always worth noticing. They took the time to go over everything and explaining the diagnosis. I went and got other quotes but felt like this was the place I could trust with my car. The pricing was more than reasonable, and compared to the other quotes I received, I'm confident I made the right choice.

I requested a full review of a recently acquired used Mercedes…read more They charged me $1200 for an oil change and the thermostat. Problem is they missed tons of issues, including worn brakes, bad struts, and all kinds of hose issues. Many of them, safety issues. I don't think they know what they're doing nor do I think they care. Absolutely terrible

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!