“Had an amazing experience a few months back in purchasing our vehicle. Sami was able to get us what we needed for a reasonable price the same day. They even took care of some minor cosmetic issues before giving us the car. I’ve recommended to many others since then and they’ve also been very pleased with their experience.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
1138 Newfield St, Middletown
Auto Repair
“Paul made the whole process so easy and painless, something you dont expect when purchasing a new car. Everything was communicated clearly and they worked to provide me with the best deal to meet my needs. Highly recommend reaching out!”
9AM - 7:30PM
660 S Main St, Middletown
Auto Repair
“It was an incredibly smooth and pleasant experience. Mo and Nej were both incredibly helpful with every question and concern I had about the car, the loan and the paperwork. They were wonderful, polite, informative and helped me through the process at every step working with me to get everything just right. In the days that followed my visit, Mo worked with me to finish some final details over the phone and to answer further questions I had and was just as polite and considerate. I would highly recommend going here for a car based on my wonderful experience with both Mo and Nej.”
“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.”
“I had a wonderful experience working with Hallie, Liza and Janine. Every vehicle we considered was in terrific condition. They were very conscious of our budget and needs, and completely transparent about pricing. Overall, this could not have been easier and I’m so happy with our new car!”
“Came to Tru Auto Mall looking to purchase a BMW 530i. They had the perfect vehicle in excellent condition at a price that was reasonable. I was greeted by sales man Geno. He was great to work with and ensured I took my time test driving the vehicle despite the weather being complete raining downpour. I loved the vehicle but it had a little shaking as though it may have required a wheel balancing. Geno and Ken assured me they would take care of the problem. They contacted me the next day and said they are putting new tires on the vehicle although they looked as though there was nothing wrong with them. I arrived to pick up the vehicle paperwork completion with Ken was smooth and he ensured I had a warranty to cover the vehicle. If you are looking for a no hassle, professional dealership that have high quality vehicles I highly recommend TRU Auto Mall.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
400 N Colony St, Wallingford
Auto Repair
“Carlos was wonderful. He helped me right away, I had a nail in my tire and needed to get to work. Amazing service , definitely a place I would recommend for car service.”
“Excellent customer service! They are here to help, no cheating, no overpriced. I had a bit of unique situation - my car seat recliner setting was changed/moved all the way back by another repair/mechanic while trying to fix the car AC and now the seat won’t go back up. Went back to the original mechanic and they couldn’t do anything. I came to Joe’s just for an opinion- if it’s doable at all, or I had to replace electrical stuff inside the seat and one of the guys was nice enough, took the car in as a walk-in and 10 mins later it’s done!! He was trying to evaluate what’s wrong but tried couple things and it worked!! Honest auto repair, highly recommend their services”
8AM - 5:30PM
121 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford
Auto Repair
“Absolutely great service from the guys at SAF-T. I have been looking for a reliable automotive repair shop in Wallingford since moving up here. I was previously told by the Honda dealership that I had cracked lower control arm bushings. I brought it to SAF-T, along with some other squealing noises that I have been hearing. They did an in-depth inspection and let me know that there was no issues with the bushings at all. The did however find a valve cover leak. Absolutely great communication and had my car turned around the same day. There is a reason why this place has almost 500 5 star reviews. I won’t take my cars anyplace else from now on. They have won me over with fair pricing, honesty, and communication.”
7AM - 5:30PM
281 E Main St, Meriden
Auto Repair
“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!!”
“I am so happy I found this business. They are trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable, and will be sure you're satisfied with their work. It's a pleasure to work with them and they will go out of their way to help in any way possible. John and his wfe Debbie are awesome. They are like family.”
“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.”
8AM - 5:30PM
100 Research Pkwy, Meriden
Auto Repair
“I’ve been here many times in the past and will continue to come here for service. They are very fair, which is not something you can always say with auto mechanics. I trust them to do the job right and trust that they aren’t overcharging me. My kids bring their cars here now as well.”
“Excellent work. Straight forward and honest people. They insist on doing good work and push back when insurance tries to cut corners. I don't go anywhere else.”
“Steve was great to work with on resolving an issue with some suspension noise. He found the issue created by another automotive place. Will use Expert Auto for future needs.”
“I brought my 2013 BMW X3 to diagnose several problems that different workshops could not repair. At Tysautoworks they understood my situation where I invested more than 4k to repair the car and I no longer had much budget. They took the time to get to the fault and although due to the cost of the part I did not carry out the repair, they were very honest, persevering and meticulous in making a good diagnosis. I will always recommend them, real professionals. Thank you very much.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
770 Newfield St, Middletown
Auto Repair
“Mark has kept my E30 going for the better part of a decade - extremely talented and trustworthy. Brought my Tundra in for some fairly comprehensive engine work and am very pleased with the result. Peter does a good job at the front end with information and progress updates.”
“I had an awesome experience at this dealership. I worked with Helena O’Connell and Tony Oliva, and from the start they made everything easy and stress-free. I traded in my BMW and picked up a 2019 Mazda CX-5 the same day. I called ahead to make sure the car was still available, showed up, and they walked me through everything clearly—no tricks, no gimmicks, just straightforward answers.
They answered every question I had and made the whole process feel seamless. The atmosphere was comfortable, they even offered refreshments, and I never felt pressured at any point.
I’d absolutely recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a new or used vehicle. Helena and Tony were fantastic, and I’ll definitely be back for any future car needs.”
“I recommend and would return for sure, if needed, very happy with the experience. The shop took care of me even when the insurance company was fighting over things they said they would cover. I would give 4.5/5 stars because the date that the car would be finished got pushed a couple times, which was annoying.”
“Joe is honest about the prices and what are the actual car issues
Very happy to have found a local mechanic that is trustworthy, and professional... I recommend coming to Joe for your car issues”
“Earlier this year, my 2016 Acura RDX was over 90K miles, and I started looking for a place that could replace my timing belt when the time came. I called a number of places, but none of them wowed me. A friend who's only owned Acuras and Hondas recommended I call Absolute. As it happened, my front end started clunking suddenly, and I suspected it might have to do with the CV joints or something similar. I made an appointment after talking with Travis and brought the car in. Since I was traveling for a few days then undergoing some surgery which would incapacitate me for a few more, I asked Travis to diagnose / fix the front end and do the timing belt, too, since I wasn't going to use it for a while. And he had the flexibility to work on it as their schedule allowed over about 10 days. I picked it up, and it felt solid again. It wasn't a CV joint but sway bar links, and Travis explained that they use a considerably less expensive part than Acura OEM, but it's the same quality. I really appreciated that. I don't know that I've been excited by a car repair before, but this felt very different to me, and I sincerely appreciated what they did.”
7:30AM - 5PM
116 Marlborough St, Portland
Auto Repair
“First time customer and i Will be back?
Friendly staff from the moment you enter.
They got me in without appointment and changed my engine airfilter right away
Cost was reasonable.
I will come here from now on for all my car repair needs.”
“Came in first time for an oil change and ended up getting new tires mounted and aligned. They have been very professional, fast, and communicative. Highly recommend and will continue to get work done here. They also offer financing which helps out on bigger job costs. 5/5”
“We've worked with Hicks for years! We trust them to service each of our vehicles, for projects big and small and recommend them to friends and family. Highly recommend!!”
“YOU GUYS WERE SUPER GREAT! I LOVE COMING TO YOU WITH MY PROBLEMS (AUTO, THAT IS!) YOU ALWAYS TREAT ME LIKE A QUEEN!! PAUL WAS FANTASTIC DEALING WITH MY WARRANTY ISSUE ON MY TIRE! GOD BLESS!!”
“Great hospitality, excellent work, great service, amazing respectful staff. Guess nothing has changed much during the last 22 years except a couple of people retiring and staying on top of technology. Love the ultimate driving machine and BMW of North Haven serves it with a cherry and many other sweets on top. There’s never been a reason for me to go anywhere else!”
“Extremely friendly staff, I called looking for a part and the guy stuck on the phone till the very end and told me to have a nice day every other place just hung up in my face.”
“For Your Dream Vechile, You saved for 20 years or won Lottery. They have the 1963 Split window Corvette. The kicker is what color because They most likely have Black or Red. Oh it's white You have to have. Give Mike the General Manager, a day He will have it on the showroom floor. TRUST ME.”
“Bought a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer from these folks in an emergency situation in March, 2021. Three years later, the car is paid for, and is very reliable and dependable for me. In December, I parked the vehicle at home one evening and suddenly could not get the key out of the column. I took the bottom cover of the column off to use the manual button to remove key. The next day, the check engine light came on and gave me a transmission shift solenoid code. The internet told me to change the transmission and fluid - good thing I did as it was clearly overdue - but the light came back on. The internet told me to replace transmission shift solenoids, so I replaced three of those. The light still came back on. Based on all the very good reviews I see here, I took my Trailblazer back to them. They pinpointed the issue as a blown fuse #47 and replaced that, and also noted that front wheel bearings were shot, so they replaced those as well. The vehicle is running great now and I do appreciate the detailed report they gave me, as we need to see whether that same fuse blows again. Fuse #47 controls the anti-theft system, the shift (key) lock and the transmission solenoids. We are hoping that one of the solenoids, which I had already replaced, was the cause of the blown fuse. The repairs were diagnosed and made quickly and the final bill was entirely reasonable and fair. Five stars!”