“I’ve only brought my car here as it’s one of the most trustworthy places I know. Paul takes care of me every single time I come, and they are very upfront and knowledgeable about their services. 10/10 would recommend for any transmission issues!”
“I have a 2014 Subaru Outback with 180,000 miles on it.
The check engine came on, and I took the car to a Subaru dealership. They let me know that the code was 2763 which indicates a problem in the transmission valve body.
They told me I had to replace the entire transmission for close to $7,000 versus around $2,000 for the valve body. I thought that was excessive and wanted to get a second opinion and took my car to Portland Automotive.
Portland Automotive thoroughly diagnosed the problem and confirmed that one of the valves was bad in the valve body and said I had to replace the valve body only.
They replaced the valve body in a timely manner, but unfortunately, when I got home, the check engine came back on and now there was a noticeable problem with the transmission.
I called Mike at Portland Automotive and he immediately said he’s going to send a tow truck to pick up my vehicle and take it back to the shop and make it right. Unfortunately, on the way back to Portland Automotive on the tow truck something happened to the radiator which caused it to start leaking.
Instead of charging me for a new radiator, they replaced it at no charge. They also redid the entire valve body repair and tested the car for three days to make sure everything was OK.
I’m happy to report as of now it is running smoothly.
I would highly recommend Portland Automotive for standing by their work and their honest evaluation of my transmission problem.”
“They are the most amazing and honest shop I have ever been to!! I recommend them to everyone. Being single female you become a little leary going to a mechanic. But I can tell you not once did I feel they are trying to get one over on me. Nothing but fair and honest!!”
“If you need an oil change in the Wallingford area and don't want to patronize a chain establishment, go to Nelson's. They are friendly and efficient, I've gotten my last three oil changes there and trust the info they give and the recommendations they make.”
“Paul was very professional informative and graceful and very fair with the pricing I like it that he leaves the customer feeling like they weren't taking advantage of”
“I rarely leave reviews, but This company has been nothing short of outstanding. Alex and his staff are very professional as well as very friendly. They are very knowledgeable and will not try to sell/push you something you don’t absolutely need. Talcott transmissions has helped my family out a handful of times. This establishment is one of the best places to get car work done. Come here with full confidence and satisfaction. Thanks again Alex and staff!”
“Very quick service at a reasonable price! I reached out to Rick Friday afternoon and had an appointment for Sunday evening. Vehicle was ready to go before I woke up Monday morning. Rick works at night, which is great for anyone with only one vehicle who can’t be without a vehicle for work/school etc. Drop off the vehicle in the evening and it’ll be ready before you need to start your day.”
“These guys are honest and upright. I took my car to Toyota who told me I needed a $2600 job done which I didn't do and brought it to reliable who said I didn't need it done.”
“I was worried when it appeared that I would need a new transmission. I was concerned that whichever shop I chose, I would end up spending several thousand dollars on a new or rebuilt transmission whether I needed one or not. I selected Transmission Works based on the reviews indicating that the owner Ron runs an honest shop. I can fully attest that this is the case as Ron and his team found a small leak that was making my transmission lose fluid and perform very poorly. The problem was repaired in a day. Thanks Ron!”
“I brought my car in with a transmission problem thinking it was going to be there for a week. He replaced the transmission range sensor and within a half hour I was on the road! Mike is a great guy with very reasonable rates. I will go back there again in a heart beat! I very highly suggest him for any car issues.”
“I trust Roggi's to service my vehicle. We all know how important it is to have a reliable car and when something goes wrong with your vehicle, you want to make sure you place it in trustworthy and competent hands. That's Roggi's for me. The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. They even applied a coupon to my bill without me knowing. Roggi's is THE BEST!!”
“I bought a car from Hassan, the owner. I was helped every step of the way. The level of honesty and straightforwardness is exceptional. I'm happy with the car and have a positive feeling about this business. Highly recommend!”
“I’ve been bringing my 1998 BMW Z3 to Bill’s. My experience has been great. Andy and his team have been professional, competent and fair. I am not a mechanic, but do a lot of my own car work. Happy I found a BMW shop I can trust with my car.”
“We've been faithful patrons of Lyons since we moved to WeHa, in 1996. Honesty, integrity and excellence abound. NEVER have they been unable to assist, and always in good spirits and with kindness and understanding. Now that Jack has retired, we rely on Kevin, Chip and entire team for all of our automotive needs. Our children now entrust their own vehicles to Lyons!!!!”
“I couldn’t ask for a better experience for getting an emissions test, it’s CASH only so that was the only minor inconvenience but I think that’s standard across any licensed facility. They quoted me 10 mins on the phone, it might’ve been 8.It’s $20.00 as of the time of this post.”
“Great local, family-run garage for all your automotive needs! The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and always provides excellent service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable car repairs and maintenance.”
“We had to have the transmission rebuilt for a 2011 Mazda CX 7. I believe the owners name was Bill who we dealt with. Everything was explained clearly, and some additional work that could have possibly been needed, did not need to be done. It was great to not have that possible extra expense. It was clear when the car was dropped off that it would have been a few weeks before we got it back and that was exactly the case. The work was done back in November and I wanted to wait some time to write my review. Everything has been working fine.”
“All I can say is God bless these guys. Especially Steph and Jen. I won't take my car anywhere else. In a world where everything feels transactional and comes with a catch, these guys are truly a group of honest and ethical people. They worked harder to fix my car than anyone I've ever worked with. Whatever they charge you, I promise it's fair. I truly cannot say enough good things about them. Thanks guys.”
“Always perform great service on my vehicles. Man at the front desk, think his name is Jeff, is a pro at dealing with impatient complaints from all the rude old people, lol.”
“I had a great experience . The price was fair, they are so helpful with everything. It made the transition smooth. I would recommend this place to anyone buying or selling a car .”
“Thorough, honest, and reliable. They did a great job of explaining all of the issues, estimating the cost upfront, and having our vehicles ready on time. We send our company cars there as well and have had a great experience all around. Would highly recommend Jay and Andrew for everything from luxury imports to company fleet cars.”
“The first guy to welcome me was sooo kind he even did a little dance as directing me over the bay. Great personality had me laughing he even set the alert so I do not loose track of my milage again. The guy who did my oil change had an amazing personality and was kind as well. I will absolutely be coming back in 5,000 miles?. Thanks guys hope you have a great holiday season.Service: Oil change”
“Amazing service! Just had my car towed. Not only did they show up on time and keep in constant communication but the driver was extremely nice! An all around excellent experience.”
“I bought my car from Sal Last year and it was the best investment ever. Best professional business in the state , he cares a lot about his customers . I really recommend this business”
“Everyone was so amazing and accommodating! Was able to get an amazing deal on a Suburu Impreza! Rose was so sweet as well as the owner being incredibly personable as well as knowing his stuff! Timmy did an AMAZING job detailing the car so it had that brand new car smell and look! Even waxed it for me! They even helped me cut off some rusted bolts from my old license plate! I couldn’t recommend Berlin Auto Sales enough! Thank you for everything!”