Safe Auto Service: Trustworthy, Friendly, and Knowledgeable Automotive Experts Safe Auto Service, founded in 1990, is a trusted and community-focused auto repair shop located in Meriden, Connecticut. Unlike other shops, the owner is a local resident who is actively involved in the community. This family-owned business is dedicated to providing honest, reliable, and efficient service to its neighbors. Certified by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Safe Auto Service is a member of the Meriden Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, and NAPA Auto Care Center. In 2014, they were the First Place winner of the Reader's Choice Awards sponsored by the Meriden Record-Journal, further solidifying their reputation as a trusted and exceptional service provider. Customers consistently praise the shop's amazing and honest work, with one reviewer describing it as the "most amazing and honest shop" they have ever visited. The team, led by the knowledgeable and helpful Ken, goes above and beyond to ensure customers' vehicles are repaired quickly and professionally, without ever taking advantage of them. Whether it's a routine oil change or a complex engine repair, Safe Auto Service is committed to getting their neighbors back on the road as soon as possible.
Have had nothing but positive experiences over the years I and my family have been coming here. Always transparent about costs and what needs to be done. Always goes above and beyond. Having a mechanic you can trust is so important.
June 2026
Got my A/C recharged with leak detection dye for much less than what the chain place quoted me. Fast service, no BS. Definitely recommend and will be back for future services.
October 2025
was super helpful (both) of our interactions. Super friendly when i stopped in with a follow up repair question. ez fix.