My issue is with staff attention and attitude. I arrived for…read morean oil change. I'm a bit particular about oil filters so I brought my own. When a staff member finally came out, I asked if I'd get a reduced price for doing so. The very young man did not know, nor did he know how to operate the computer to get my information. He went in the back to speak to the manager about the oil filter. Another staff member came out and took my information and then went to start the oil change. I had requested the full synthetic oil change listed at $79.99. That seemed a bit high but this place is convenient for me. When the oil change was completed, I was told the total came to $95.07. When I asked about bringing my own oil filter and a reduced cost, they went to get the manager. The manager informed me the oil filter they include with the oil change is "free" and therefore I would receive no discount for bringing my own. She seemed a bit bothered that she had to explain this to me. I found this response and attitude unacceptable. I own three cars and now they have lost the maintenance and car wash business for all three. After leaving I looked at the $95.07 receipt and saw a $6.40 charge for "parts." What parts do you use in an oil change besides a filter? One last note - when I stopped across the street at an unrelated business, I related my unhappy experience at Squeaky Clean. The cashier said "Oh yeah, they're terrible." The customer behind me also said, "Yeah, I stopped going there over a year ago." There are plenty of places to get an oil change - I recommend you try one of them instead.

Stopped in for an oil change a few weeks ago during my lunch break during the week…read more You pull around to the back where someone will come out to greet you and take your car. When you go inside, the place is nice and accommodating to wait in. Snacks available for purchase if you want and a large selection of car air fresheners. Annoyance: There isn't a dedicated counter person. This is the second time that I've come here for service and have had to wait for someone to come in from wiping down or vacuuming a vehicle to see what I needed (which was to promptly pay and get out of there before my lunch was over). You kind of feel like you need to flag someone down....all the time. Otherwise, chances are that I would have given 5 stars.

I have a solid BMW guy where I live in NY but commuting to New Haven now makes that situation…read morenearly impossible so I faced the music that finding someone here made much more sense. Alas, I embarked on a deep dive into researching BMW experts in the area. Though I was skeptical of going to a mechanic who is also a dealer for reasons one may conjure on their own, Carhavn had the strongest reviews by far and seemingly very transparent practices. The first time I dropped of my beautiful 325xi wagon, I started off by proactively pontificating that I would never sell it, so not even to bother trying to sell me into something newer or attempt to buy my low mileage, sea-foam green beauty off of me. Ramiro is a funny, kind, straightforward and very thoughtful guy who I could tell immediately upon meeting that he could handle not only me (um, handful) but my many questions and the needs of my older car. He approaches consultation with excellent transparency and communication. Even more importantly, for a woman by herself in a new mechanic's shop, I never once felt mansplained to (ladies, you will know that this is very important). Ramiro listens and clearly joys in educating people about their cars and how to have a lasting relationship with them. He is the owner and from what I can tell, does not do the actual repairs, and on one occasion where I called to say "hey this thing has suddenly stopped working" he went and asked his guys, came right back and said "try doing this" and viola, the problem fixed itself without me having to bring it in (or pay anything). That's major. When I first read the Yelp reviews, I thought that getting photos of the parts and job while work was being done sounded maybe like a bit of overkill, but I'm just a born skeptic... I will tell you that to be on the receiving end of that kind of service has been remarkably comforting, which was unexpected. Especially for my partner who is 80 miles away and usually very involved in the maintenance of our vehicles. I love my car and as driving is such a part of my daily life and I want to keep her healthy, strong on the road for years to come; I definitely have an ally in Ramiro. Lastly, the one time I really got stuck, on the 6th floor of my parking garage two Friday evenings ago, I reached out to Ramiro (to whine, and) to tell him I'd be having the car towed in. He not only responded to me, but called my phone, after hours, to ask about what was happening, to learn what the AAA battery assessment report said, and offered that it sounded fuel related rather than battery, alternator, starter, etc. He checked back with me through the evening as he knew I was by myself, and offered to help how he could... ABOVE AND BEYOND, people. And, it did indeed turn out to be the fuel pump. I'm sure Ramiro didn't want to be doing that on a Friday evening (and maybe I shouldn't be telling others that he did, ha), but this cemented that I was clearly dealing with a business who cares genuinely not only about my satisfaction as a customer, but for my wellbeing as a human person. After having my car serviced by Carhavn on now three occasions (two preventative maintenance jobs, plus the fuel pump), I will attest 100% that Ramiro is an honest business owner with great integrity and a deep, genuine love for European cars and building trust with his clientele. His wife is amazing and I love seeing her warm smile when I come in, too. They can certainly be trusted to do an excellent job with your car; using the best parts they can get their hands on, giving an accurate estimate on cost always (and even a Yale employee discount! Thanks!), delivering within the timeframe promised and they even have a loaner vehicle for pre-planned, all day jobs. Don't even think twice about bringing your car to this business.

He doesn't care about the quality of the cars or how he treats people -- it's all about making a…read morequick buck. He'll throw together a car using old or used parts just to sell it off and make a profit. Don't trust him or the way he does business. It's all about appearances, not honesty or quality.

Driving down I95 in CT for the holidays and a tire started losing air. Pulled off the road and…read morepumped it up, but 20 miles later the TPMS went, off warning of low pressure. Whip-IT Tire (love the name) is conveniently located just off Exit 54 in Branford. They pulled a nice sized nail out of the tire and patched it up quick. Couldn't ask for faster, better service!

Integrity. Honestly. Simple words but IMHO sometimes hard to find in the auto repair space. But…read morehappily whip-it folks seem to have it. I've been here twice and both times they have been very straightforward in providing a clear analysis of the problem and fair quotes. The did a solid job and actually identify things that other mechanics had missed and did not overcharge. I also like that they actually show you what they have done. John who is a GM is really great and cares about his customers. Good value. Aside this place is very close to a Starbucks so easy to work there while waiting.

Great Dealership, knowledgeable and they back up their product. Lou was very helpful in helping me…read morepick out a dependable vehicle. I recommend this dealership.

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You cannot ask for a nicer crew to help a lady in distress. I am totally in awe of the…read moreconsideration and care that was given me, multiple times. I wish there were more stars to give. I will never go any other place. Thanks to Dave and the entire team, outstanding.

Nicest people ever! Had flat tire late afternoon on Friday driving from RI to NY. They didn't…read morehave size I needed but put donut on, took old tire off rim, told me exactly what I needed and told me where to go. Wouldn't take any $. There are good, honest, competent people in this world and some of them work at United Tire. Highly recommend! Thank you!

Branford location is the best! Great, dependable service. I had to return a week after service to…read moreget some paperwork for a rebate and the gentleman working helped me effortlessly. Thank you! -Loyal Customer

Everything, the service was excellent. Went on a Saturday morning and it was finished in no time at…read moreall. Customer service was top notch also.

We've been going to Torello for several years. They're awesome. They stick to their estimates,…read morecommunicate well and are nice! These days, businesses that treat their customers well can be hard to find. Torello stands out when it comes to customer service.

Owned and run by Joanna who knows her stuff! So far three of my family members have bought tires or…read morehad their oil changed there. The place is clean and organized and the owner and staff are pleasant. Definitely will return when my car needs more services.

I stopped into Palumbo's last week looking for some help with finding an AirTag I thought was put…read morein my car. Jerrell was kind enough to help me that same day a few hours later with no questions asked. I had never stepped foot in their establishment prior. He put my car on the lift to look for a device, he was not able to find anything but told me to come back anytime if I had any additional information. This type of kindness really went a long way for me. I won't hesitate to bring my car there for service because of the way he went out of his way for me and didn't have to. He didn't charge me a dime! I highly recommend Palumbo's if you are looking for a business that genuinely cares. Can't say enough great things about them!

Not the best experience here. I inquired about service on my diesel truck. The woman at the…read moreservice desk was rude and didn't like the fact that my mechanic friend and I had an idea of what the issue could possibly be. I understand they have to do their own diagnosis, but they could've been much nicer with how they handled what we thought it was. I felt very uncomfortable and didn't like how I was treated. I asked to speak to the mechanic and they wouldn't speak to me.

I brought my vehicle in specifically to address an electrical short affecting the air conditioning…read moresystem. I clearly explained the issue upfront, yet the shop proceeded with unrelated repairs that had nothing to do with the electrical system. Despite being contacted twice and assured that the problem had been resolved, the original issue remained completely unfixed when I picked up my vehicle. To make matters worse, I was told I needed a brand-new starter, when in fact the only issue was a missing bolt -- a basic oversight that raises serious questions about their diagnostic process and integrity. This experience strongly suggests either a lack of technical competence or intentional upselling of unnecessary repairs. I would caution others against trusting this establishment, and believe it warrants further investigation for questionable and potentially unethical business practices.

These guys are really honest. We were driving home from Rhode Island to Maryland when we hit…read moresomething on 95 and we heard a horrible metal on metal grinding sound. AAA recommended this Midas. We called and they promised to get us in today as they knew we were far from home. Once we got the car there, they were able to look at it and determined that just a backing plate got pushed out of place. Fixed it and we were on our way in 15 minutes. No charge. I'm positive most other garages would have charged us for something completely unnecessary. Like I said, these guys are honest. I don't live in CT so likely won't be back but if you live nearby, I'd give them a chance.

Hands down the worst shop I've ever dealt with. I went in to get ONE tire sensor replaced and they…read morekept my car for 8 hrs. When I finally got it back, not only did the new sensor not work, but all four sensors were not responding, my rim was damaged, and the tire they worked on had a slice in the sidewall. When I called them out, they immediately tried to flip it on me, saying I "must've hit a curb." On top of that, there was grease around the cut and the tech even admitted they patched the sidewall--which is ILLEGAL and flat-out dangerous. No legit shop would ever do that unless they were trying to cover up their own mistake. Their response? "We'll call our rim guy." Well the rim guy said it wasn't repairable, and instead of owning up, they told me they weren't replacing a thing. So now I'm stuck dropping $700 on a new rim and tire that they refuse to take responsibility for. The owner Tony was rude, arrogant, and tried to bully me into thinking they "did me a favor" by patching the sidewall. A favor?? If I didn't know better about cars I could have been put in a dangerous situation. This place is a joke. Dishonest, careless, and dangerous. Don't trust them with your car. Ever.

If you need a simple service go somewhere else..been there 6 times for a small issue owner just…read morewalked away..still the same issue ..made up many excuses..zero stars