Sunshine Car Repair

(21 reviews)

It must be tough to be a car repair shop. Half of the customers think you're inept and charge too…read moremuch, others can't stop singing your song. We come down a bit more on the song side when it comes to this Quiet Zone in Bantam. We have visited several times, always found the staff to be friendly, well informed and doing their work quickly. We went in for an emissions test last week; it was properly completed in under 15 minutes. We asked for our windshield washer fluid to be topped off with freezer-free stuff. It was, and no charge. What's to gripe about? Earlier visit for door repairs and oil change also done efficiently and fairly priced. We like 'em -- and we also like Sunshine in Litchfield. In our experience both are staffed by honest folks. Whatever your issues, there's no scam here.

Been going to Quiet Zone for years- actually decades... Their repairs and service have been very…read moregood and reasonable. Last trip was for a wheelbarrow tire which they gladly serviced. It's Nice having a local dealer who cares.

Bennett Motor Werks

(13 reviews)

If you own or ever owned a European, particularly German motor vehicle, after its factory warranty…read moreexpired, you know just how expensive it is to maintain one especially as it ages. It's hard to find an affordable mechanic who specializes in German brands. Rarer still is finding a reliable, reasonable and honest auto repair shop than BENNETT MOTOR WERKS in Litchfield, CT. I've trusted them with maintaining my 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 since I became its second owner 20 years ago. Bennett Motor Werks has serviced, maintained and performed ONLY necessary repairs at a very fair price, especially when compared to Mercedes dealers. My car runs as well as when I bought it in 2006 thanks largely to Bennett Motor Werks, which has kept my M-B SLK 230 AMG hardtop roadster affordable to own and operate. For Mercedes and other German cars, it would be difficult to find a more experienced, reliable and reasonable auto shop than Bennett Motor Werks.

They get the work done at a reasonable price. They are knowledgeable and professional. I'm not…read moresure why other reviewers are rating the waiting area or how big a smile the staff are wearing.

Litchfield Filling Station

Such an honest establishment! Fair price and speedy repair. Very refreshing for this day and age.read more

RJ is a fantastic mechanic - the work they do here is impeccable, they're fair and honest, and…read moredon't overcharge you for things you don't need. As stated in the other review, they don't do things outside of their areas of expertise. The location is right outside of Litchfield, away from hustle and bustle which makes for an easier in and out.

Dan's Automotive

4.2

(10 reviews)

I've been a customer of Dan's Automotive Repair for years (and years)…read more Henry is the sole reason my 99 Jeep is still going at 196k miles. He's extremely knowledgeable and honest and doesn't half-a$$ anything. I've recommended Dan's to many friends and family and all are very pleased with the service. Suzanne is fast to inform me on the diagnosis and leaves the decision to proceed with repair work to me before proceeding. No surprises when it's time to pick up your car. Both Henry and Suzanne have gone above and beyond any expectations I've had. Two GREAT people. If you're looking for a friendly place you can trust to fix or maintain your vehicle, don't look any further than Dan's!

Henry and Susan are very helpful and honest. They don't try to sell you anything they don't feel…read moreyou need. Great honest garage.

Ron's Automotive Center Inc

2.2

(13 reviews)

My husband and I have been getting our cars serviced here for a couple of years. I feel like they…read moreare completely honest with us. They tell us if we need to get a repair done now or just keep it on our radar. I recently had a problem with my gear grinding on my car when I changed to second (standard transmission). They could have gone to the most expensive repair and told me I needed to replace the whole clutch, but he explained all my options and what would happen if those options didn't work. I felt I had a say in my repair and they explained it to a level I could understand (car novice here).

The reviews don't lie. Over charging for an alignment because suspension is modified, they never…read morehad to touch suspension . Too lazy to replace parts that were supplied. Camber was better but the toe was still off and pulling hard to one direction. I took the car to another shop to get it fixed and they mentioned the alignment was way out. I'd give more stars, but to overpay and not have the alignment correct...... crazy

9PDF Mobile Mechanic

(1 review)

I needed an oil change in my car and had a friend coming to visit from out of town and wasn't…read morewanting to sit in a waiting room during her short visiting time. So it was great having Mario come and he was easy to work with and did a fine job and my friend and I had a car with oil and an uninterrupted visit. I would recommend Mario. Our price was agreed upon beforehand and worth it to me. He was pleasant , accommodating, and I would use him again to avoid sitting around in a waiting room.

From the owner: At 9PDF Mobile Mechanics LLC, we provide fast, reliable, and affordable mobile auto repair services…read moreacross Dutchess County, Columbia County, Berkshire County, and Litchfield County. Whether you're at home, work, or stuck on the road, we come to you—saving you time and hassle. We handle almost everything under the hood: brakes, suspension, diagnostics, oil changes, engine components, and more. We do not offer transmission services, bodywork, or tire services. We operate every day except Wednesdays, and accept Zelle, Venmo, cash, and credit/debit cards. Our team has completed hundreds of successful repairs with a long list of satisfied customers. We speak both English and Spanish, and take pride in offering honest service, fair pricing, and warranty on all work.

Simple Auto Towing

(1 review)

Jeremiah was prompt in responding to messages. I needed front and rear rotors and brakes AND an oil…read morechange. He was fair and answered any questions I had. I will for sure be a return customer, and will recommend his business to others.

From the owner: we are a business that was created by the people who understand what it feels like to be stuck and…read moreneeding help. that’s why we are committed to serving our community with the lowest rates ever. the first two miles are free on us, we also will travel all over connecticut to help you out. give us a call and say ‘Hook Me Up’ for a new customer discount and we’ll make you family immediately and give you family prices. thank you. you can also text us and we will arrive immediately.

Prime Mobile Auto Repair

Did my brakes and charged me 100s less than a garage…read more Would recommend to anyone for basic oil changes, tires, brakes and tune-ups

I can't recommend Prime Mobile Repair enough! They came right to my house and swapped out my fuel…read morefilter quickly and efficiently. Same day service like this is almost impossible to find these days, but they made it happen and got me back on the road fast. Super convenient, professional, and fair pricing. If you need any mobile auto repair in the Torrington area, don't hesitate to give them a call

Safe Auto Glass

(1 review)

Prompt response to my inquiry. Very courteous Jon and Pete. Pete was knowledgeable, accommodating…read moreand professional. Delightfully answered all my questions and completed my windshield right on time. Highly recommend!

Town Fair Tire

3.4

(48 reviews)

The manager Hank is the very best. He understands great customer service, and does not insult your…read moreintelligence with the typical Town Fair bait and switch script most other locations use. I also know his employee Eric to be very good as well. Hank told me he did not have the tires I wanted on the shelf but was honest and said he could have them from the warehouse later in the day. I have no problem with that. Just be honest and do not insult my intelligence. I made my appointment for 2:30, was promptly taken in, paid and out the door by 3:30. Hank went above and beyond. Perfect experience. I will definitely be back to this location, and ONLY this location again when I need more tires. YMMV but it's a good bet you'll have a great experience there too. Pun intended. All in stark contrast to the HORRIBLE experience I had at the Bristol, CT location earlier the same day. Left them a SCATHING review which you may view here https://www.yelp.com/biz/town-fair-tire-bristol?osq=Tires&override_cta=Get+pricing+%26+availability

Terrible service do not bother making an appointment they left my car sitting outside for 1 hour…read moreand 45 minutes after my appointment time when questioned they just lie to you told me garage was full i walk back to see an empty garage dont even trust their work at this point this includes "Hank" the manager who just covers for his incompetent workers that couldn't even figure out what they did with my keys or paperwork place is a joke go somewhere else there more places rite down the street to get a better job done and better customer service because there's is terrible

Gianni's Auto Body

4.6

(11 reviews)

Gianni's did some body work on my Subaru. They were very cost conscious, expeditious and did…read morereally excellent work. Ken and Ruth are a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them highly for body work.

Kenny is really the best. He went above and beyond repairing my MINI after an accident. He really…read moredoes a fabulous job and is so kind. I never heard anything from the insurance company once I brought the car to him. He did everything he could to avoid having my car totaled as there was no engine or suspension issues. Thanks Kenny (and Ruth, I know you had to do the paperwork)

Litchfield Filling Station

Such an honest establishment! Fair price and speedy repair. Very refreshing for this day and age.read more

RJ is a fantastic mechanic - the work they do here is impeccable, they're fair and honest, and…read moredon't overcharge you for things you don't need. As stated in the other review, they don't do things outside of their areas of expertise. The location is right outside of Litchfield, away from hustle and bustle which makes for an easier in and out.

South Valley Auto

(3 reviews)

Holy Smokes, these guys are great! Really. They come highly recommended and deservedly so. A good…read morefriend put me on to them when I had a long scratch on the passenger side of my car. Gerry took a look at it, pronounced it not a big deal and said he could easily fix it. I made an appointment and showed up first thing in the morning. When Ed (Gerry's brother) arrived, he examined it and told me he could fix it in five minutes. I think it took him three. And he did a beautiful job - scratch disappeared, looks like new again. The price? Well, I think it comes out to a lunch for Ed. Now, ours was really a minor job, but the professionalism of Gerry and Ed was so evident. They know their stuff and they are friendly and efficient in their work. If we needed serious body repair we would come here, and we would recommend them over anyone else we know of in this area. It's fun to write about good folks doing good work - thanks, fellas.

I shopped around to a few places before I stumbled upon this one, and how lucky I did! Gerry was…read morevery patient with me when he looked over my car and explained my options. He really worked with me to fit the repair into my budget and I could NOT be more pleased with the results! Not only did they do a beautiful job painting my car, fixing a fender and cutting out and replacing a piece of my rear fender that was rusting, but they also fixed my headlights that had become foggy over time. I didn't even ask for that! They just cared enough to make the repair so I'd be safer out on the road. I'm VERY pleased with their work and DEFINITELY recommend them. Thanks, Gerry!

Tender Car Care

4.8

(4 reviews)

Jody and crew are great mechanics. They are highly knowledgeable, capable, and trustworthy. They…read morefixed our damaged Subaru so that now it's literally as good as new ... which greatly exceeded our expectations. Our 2009 Subaru had gotten into a confrontation with a large rock and I thought it was the end of the vehicle as there was significant damage to a number of systems in the vehicle. Jody fixed it!!! ... and charged us much less than I anticipated. Plus I expected he would need a ton of time to fix it ... and he called in 3 days to say it's all fixed. Kudos to Jody and crew!!

Great people and service here. Fair prices, quick turnaround. My family uses Tender Car Care for…read moreall our auto needs/repairs. Highly recommend

Barnwell of Connecticut & Toce Brothers

4.5

(15 reviews)

We are thankful to Barnwell/Toce Brothers for their quick handling of our issue the other day. The…read morefolks at Ruwest-Sibley recommended Barnwell when we showed up urgently needing repair on our lawnmower tires. We took their advice nd are so glad we did! Ou tires were repaired quickly and professionally, and the charge was quite reasonable. We came away very pleased, even for just this small task. Thank you, guys!

Sure they are a 1/2 hour away from us but they are the best so we return again and again. Thank…read moreyou, Toce!!!

Midas

(26 reviews)

I've been servicing my 2024 KIA Sportage hybrid here for 2 years and feel like I can rely on the…read moreservice and quality of service they provide. Jason in particular is always helpful and friendly and walks me through the maintenance process pretty clearly, (for someone like myself who knows very little about how cars work). Thanks Jason. He's like the model for fine customer service.

Great service, affordable prices , friendly and accommodating service staff. during inspection…read morefound other issues with my 2019 Jeep Compass

Merli Automotive

(2 reviews)

Didn't feel like they were trying to take advantage of me so I'll be back…read more I always try and support local businesses if I can.

Update ... I am happy to say that Merli Auto came through and replaced my door latch and fixed my…read moremirror. Although our first interaction wasn't a plesant one upon meeting everyone I received "much better" customer service. I appreciate my car getting taking care of in a timely fashion and the mistakes made by them corrected. I respect that they handled things and made my experience with them better then the first time around..

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Ed M.

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4 years ago

I've been using Sunshine for all of my cars since moving to Litchfield in 2004. I've never considered using another car repair shop, including the car dealerships from which I have purchased new cars every 2 or 3 years. The owner, Andy, always informs about what should be done now and what can be done later if I should choose to do so. And Jennifer, the receptionist/scheduler, is not only the most customer-friendly service representative with whom I've ever interacted but also incredibly knowledgeable about the proper maintenance if my vehicles. In sum, don't even consider another car repair service because none can match the superb care provided by Sunshine. read more

Jim J.

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11 years ago

You don't find honesty & service like this often!! I had a check engine light come on while driving through CT. I called Sunshine Car Repair, Jennifer answered the phone & said to bring it in. They explained what was wrong in simple terms & informed me that the vehicle could be driven back to my home without a problem. Andy the owner, told me there was no charge and even gave me a tip on how to avoid some traffic when leaving. I was confident leaving that my family would be safe on the ride home. It's refreshing to find a repair shop that puts people over money!!! I highly recommend them if you're in the area! read more

Barbara B.

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7 years ago

Sunshine Car Repair is the only place that I get my car serviced. They go out of their way to try to accommodate my schedule, and I can always get a loaner. If I need something major, they can give me different scenarios for the cost of the repair. Andy and Jennifer take their time to explain the issue and alternatives, they make sure I understand the situation. They tell me what can wait and what needs to be done now and I always completely trust their judgment. I am on my own, I need my vehicle to be reliable. They wash the car too! read more

Jim C.

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8 years ago

Top shelf in all regards. Andy and his team provide exceptional customer service and car care at reasonable rates. I have made exclusive use of Sunshine Care Repair for my car care needs for many years and plan to continue this relationship going forward. I am an extremely happy customer. Jim C. read more

Sandra J.

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7 years ago

For 20 years we have been going to Sunshine Car Repair and have always been completely satisfied with their service. They are thorough, prompt, and courteous. I recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

Deborah J.

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8 years ago

Great place to get your car serviced. The folks here are nice, they do good work and they are honest! They will also help you if you are in a jam. Can't ask for more than that read more

Marie S.

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3

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10 years ago

Have had all my cars taken care of here for years and been very, very happy with the level of service.

Carolyn M.

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8 years ago

Excellent service. They go the extra mile and are absolutely competent with repairs.

Theodore S.

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8 years ago

Good honest people. Excellent work!

Rocky B.

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5

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6 years ago

Best service in Litchfield County!

William F.

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4

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9 years ago

Really unique personal service!

Laurie J.

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12 years ago

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It must be tough to be a car repair shop. Half of the customers think you're inept and charge too…read moremuch, others can't stop singing your song. We come down a bit more on the song side when it comes to this Quiet Zone in Bantam. We have visited several times, always found the staff to be friendly, well informed and doing their work quickly. We went in for an emissions test last week; it was properly completed in under 15 minutes. We asked for our windshield washer fluid to be topped off with freezer-free stuff. It was, and no charge. What's to gripe about? Earlier visit for door repairs and oil change also done efficiently and fairly priced. We like 'em -- and we also like Sunshine in Litchfield. In our experience both are staffed by honest folks. Whatever your issues, there's no scam here.

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American Auto Sales

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I bought a couple of Vehicles from them over the years, Honest guys had an issue with the second…read morecar and they took care of it right away. I know that when buying a used vehicle you can't be 100 percent sure of what you are getting as they can't either, but they generally try to resolve any issue that you may have. When I go to get another car in the future I would definingly check them again first.

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D&M Autoworks Sales and Service

(3 reviews)

Great place to have your vehicle serviced. The people are great to work with and do just about any…read morerepairs required. Never had a problem with them fixing my vehicles. They don't tell you to fix something that doesn't need fixing like most other places do

No matter what you need done to your vehicle, or the type you drive, D&M is the place to bring it…read more These guys go out of their way to make sure their clients are happy. Their prices are reasonable and they are all so kind! True story: My husband and I were heading home from a funeral last December. It was pouring, and out of no where we got a flat tire. We pulled into D&M to get off the road. The shop was closed, as it was a weekend, so we tried to change the tire ourselves. Mike happened to be in the shop and saw us outside. He told us to bring the car around back.He took the car inside and changed the tire out for us. He certainly did not have to do that. While we were already loyal customers, Mike certainly confirmed that fact for us that day. We are forever grateful!

Dan's Automotive

4.2

(10 reviews)

I've been a customer of Dan's Automotive Repair for years (and years)…read more Henry is the sole reason my 99 Jeep is still going at 196k miles. He's extremely knowledgeable and honest and doesn't half-a$$ anything. I've recommended Dan's to many friends and family and all are very pleased with the service. Suzanne is fast to inform me on the diagnosis and leaves the decision to proceed with repair work to me before proceeding. No surprises when it's time to pick up your car. Both Henry and Suzanne have gone above and beyond any expectations I've had. Two GREAT people. If you're looking for a friendly place you can trust to fix or maintain your vehicle, don't look any further than Dan's!

Henry and Susan are very helpful and honest. They don't try to sell you anything they don't feel…read moreyou need. Great honest garage.

Gengras Subaru

3.6

(18 reviews)

We've never had a better experience buying a car at a dealership than what happened at Gengras this…read moreweek. The quick bottom line: They showed a good inventory, our salesman was thoughtful and non-pushy, all of the employees we met were helpful and transparent, and the price we paid seemed eminently fair. We recommend them without hesitation, but we want to go into a little more detail in an effort to be helpful to possible purchasers. We located a used car we liked from their online inventory, called and made an appointment to see it. We were met with an uncommonly helpful salesman, Hunter, who was focused on learning about us and our needs. He knew the car, he was responsive to our questions and concerns, and he was never aggressive. He also had a sense of humor (as did others we met). We liked the car -- a 2022 Hyundai Kona -- and thought the price was quite reasonable given the mileage (low) and the lineage (good reputation). We were treated consistently with respect and a sense of helpfulness. Our income Is limited, and no one seemed eager to push us beyond our means. In other words, not at all like so many of the car sales people we've confronted in years past. One we reached a sales agreement, we went to work with Tai, the business manager, who proved a knowledgeable delight in guiding through the intricacies of car financing. He explained options carefully and thoroughly and, again, never pushed us. It was altogether an experience that only says very good things about the operation at Gengras in Torrington. We believe Yelp serves a valuable purpose in helping others find the products and services they need. We believe that purpose is best served by Yelpers with sincerity and honesty. So, we want to repeat what we said above: our experience at Gengras was 100% positive. There is every expectation that we'll be back sometime down the road to look into other purchases -- with the hope they don't change what they've got going for them right now!.

Our salesperson was impossible to contact. If we called her,…read moreshe would return our call. We would call her back 15 seconds later, no answer. Over and over it took 16 phone calls to get thru, only after calling front desk. Finally put deposit on Touring XT, had appointment to purchase on Friday and salesperson says Gengras Subaru is TOO BUSY TO SELL US VEHICLE for 7 days. We drove 25 miles south and bought car in 2 hours. I give 3 stars for unknown reason. Super frustrating sales experience. Ultimately this does not bother us, we bought a new Subaru..just not here.

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