Auto Repair in Barre, VT

“Jake and the entire team at Vermont quick lube were phenomenal. They were fast friendly and made the process extremely easy. I will be back there every time I need a service! Thanks again guys!”

“Buying a car at Montpelier Mazda was an upfront easy experience. The show room was comfortable. The sales staff were easy going and knowledgeable about the cars. We negotiated a fair price and were on our way. No games or pressure to buy the add ons we personally were not into.”

“My family has been working with Kevin at Montpelier Auto Clinic for years and have had excellent service every time, but today takes the cake. On the hottest day of the year so far, my van began acting up as I drove through Barre towards Montpelier with my two little kids in the backseat. I was panicked, scared, and wildly unprepared to be stranded anywhere with very small children in the heat. Luckily I was able to make it to the garage, where I was met with so much kindness I could have cried. Kevin got the van in immediately, and the whole ordeal was fixed within the hour. As we settled the bill, he mentioned that he pulled the van up to the door and left it running with the AC on so it would be for cool for us when we took off- my jaw nearly hit the floor. I'm honestly having a hard time putting into words how incredible this experience was and how much I appreciate Kevin and the other folks working there. 10/10 experience, I will be a customer for life. Thank you so much!”

“I was in a bind with a tire blown out due to a pothole. Routhier was able to get the tire and have it fixed in two days, when other shops quoted me a month. They are fast, reliable and determined to assist in getting the best deal for your car.”

“I usually don't write reviews, but this business was incredible to work with. I walked into the shop nervous because I don't know a ton about suspension. All I knew was that I needed new leaf springs to account for the added weight in my truck bed. Every employee at the shop was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in explaining what I would need. I left with new leaf springs and a MUCH better ride. Thank you.”

“Needed to find the place that will care for my car’s needs. After bad experiences with attitudes and poor customer service, it was time for inspection and I needed to find someone. I am so glad we found Ayer’s, profession and polite. Professional in all aspects while remaining personable and informative. Now with peace of mind my Gold Camry will be treated for the queen she is ?❤️”

“My family has been going to Stones Service for almost 40 years. They are the only shop I trusted when I was a young new driver. They are honest and fair; they stand behind their work.”

“Where to begin?! A month ago my parents' Prius stalled on the highway. By the grace of God, a generous couple picked them up and helped them. One of those people was Mike, a mechanic at Ayer Auto. Their car was towed to the shop and we anxiously waited the prognosis. Blessedly, it wasn't a catastrophic issue. They were able to fix it in a day! Mike stayed in touch throughout the repair even finding us a less expensive part. The entire staff at Ayer Auto were so kind and helpful. They're the first place we go to for any car troubles because we know they care and will do quality work. What started as a stressful, potentially devastating experience, resulted in us meeting a great person, Mike, and an awesome mechanic crew at Ayer Auto. Thank you, all!”

“I work for rkmiles in Barre and Buzzis tends to all of my fleet vehicles. I couldn't be happier with them. They do exceptional work that is always timely and of great quality. They have helped me out of some last minute tight spots which really goes to show their dedication to their job and level of customer service. I can't recommend them enough. 10/10”

“Nick was really helpful in getting me in for a seasonal tire changeover. I called multiple places and Summer Street was priced well below other shops. The morning I dropped my car off, I mentioned that I am in need of an inspection and he made time to do one for me. He took the time to explain everything to me and I look forward to using this shop for my auto needs in the future!”

“Highly recommend Capitol City VW - The buying process was made super easy by the knowledgeable and attentive staff (Especially Dave). By far the quickest I have ever left a lot with a new vehicle, with all the details explained in depth but to the point! I will be going back there for future purchases.”

“This man has been rebuilding starters and alternators for many decades. He is now located at a shop on his own property in the hills of Barre Vermont. Excellent service”

“Amazing people! I was in a bind and needed a poster made up last minute. I swear it wasn't minutes before I received a call back and my order was complete by the days end. They did an amazing job at the drop of a hat! Thanks for the amazing customer service and poster!
#shoplocalsupportlocals”

“Big thank you to the shop owners who were very kind and patient when I showed up panicking and trying to explain a difficult situation regarding my car. The repairs were done quickly and reasonably. I would return again if I had more car troubles (although I’m crossing my fingers that’s no time soon).”

“I had to have my transmission replaced about a year ago. I decided I should shop around with needing the work done, and I'm glad I did!

Paul Lorenzini has been my go-to mechanic for both of our vehicles ever since. He is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable with the services he offers, and he also has a great attitude and treats his customers in a totally professional "I'm here to help you" kind of way.

To top it off, you'll have your work cut out for you trying to find another mechanic who provides this level of service and expertise while also providing prices that can't be beat.

If you need an honest mechanic, Paul is your guy.”

“Wow. Charlie showed me exactly what was wrong and why. He then ordered parts without marking them up. And his labor rates were better than anywhere else. He knew what he was doing for sure. Had been to another garage where the problem was not fixed. This is simple. GO TO C & E”

“When I saw that my piano mover out of Barre had a flat tire this morning of our delivery, I was filled with dread. Yet this excellent crew made it priority to fix the tire ASAP and keep everything rolling for us all. Thank you Allan Jones & Sons!!!”

“Randall Manning from Chelsea, VT: I recently had a flat tire on my tractor and contacted NE Truck Tire and asked about repairs. They said to bring it over and they'd take care of it. I brought it in, and Keith and another gentleman helped me unload my tire and took my contact info and gave me a turn around time of the next day. The next day Alan Belanger called my wife and told her the tire was ready. Due to a VA appt, I had to go the following day. I was pleasantly surprised by the cost of the repairs, extremely reasonable. Again, Keith helped me load my tire on my trailer. I found Keith, Alan, and the other young man who also helped with the loading to be friendly, professional and likable. Good job all around!”

“Stopped in by accident to get information on turning in my lease from another dealership that wasn't due for several months. Sean McCarthy, the salesman, guided me into a new lease with ease. The whole team at Preston is easy going and fun. This was not your typical car dealer experience. We felt like we made a team of friends but mostly our new buddy Sean will be a friend for life! Highly recommend this team of professional yet fun peeps!”

“My husband and son both bought trucks from them. They both had excellent experiences. So I decided it was time for a new car as well. I purchased a Mitsubishi Outlander from Poulin in March. Jason was a great sales rep. He did not pressure me at all. Doing the financing with Mike was easy. They got me a great APR on the loan. When finalizing things we discovered the car didn't have a remote start. I was super disappointed. They knew this was a feature I really wanted. They went above and beyond and agreed to put one in for me. When I drove off the lot the collision control malfunction lights came on. I brought it right back to them. Jason had the mechanics look at it and deemed it safe to drive. They agreed to fix it. I was able to drive it a couple days before I had to bring it back for the work. In that time I discovered several other issues such as one back door didnt work, there was an extreme flutter in the hood, the brakes felt funny. Most of all there was a severe sway in the rear end! It was too the point I was scared to drive it! When I dropped it off I notified them of all my concerns. They were very receptive. They did the remote start as promised and sent it to the Mitsubishi dealership for the other issues since it was under warranty. Once I picked it up 20 minutes later the same malfunction lights came back on, the brakes and sway in the rear end were the same! I called and voiced my concerns . Once again I returned it to them for the same issues. They checked my brakes and discovered an issue with a caliper. Poulin fixed them and sent it back to the Mitsubishi dealership for the other issues. I was frustrated and angry about it. I mean who wants to buy a car and not be able to drive it! I had called and emailed Stephanie from Poulin several times. She did the best she could to keep me updated on the repair process. This time I was without my car for a month! I finally got my car back. The brake issue that Poulin dealt with was resolved. However the very next day the malfunction lights came back on and the severe sway was still there. I was beyond frustrated at this point! Mitsubishi was saying there were no issues with the malfunction on the collision control and they changed the shocks so there was no issue with the rear end that was causing the sway I was concerned about. For the 3rd time I contacted Poulin. Mike called me immediately. They knew how upset I was about my whole experience. He understood my concerns and frustration. At this point he offered to do a swap out. He did some research and found that all the issues I was having were a common problem with the Mitsubishi Outlanders. They felt bad that I was having all these issues. I had owned the car 56 days. I only physically had it in my possession 13 of those days! He had another car he thought I might like and asked if I wanted to come take it for a couple days and see if it was something I was interested in. If I wasn't he would find another one. He wanted me to be happy with my purchase. I picked up a 2021 Volvo XC60. I loved it! It still needed to have a few things done and get inspected. They arranged having it picked up from my work and delivered a loaner. The next day they had my new car ready. The transition was smooth. I had the same great APR even. They gave me above trade value on the Mitsubishi so that my payments stayed pretty much the same. Despite the fact that ALL the issues with it were not in anyway their fault they made it right! They went ABOVE AND BEYOND! No other dealership would have done this. With all this being said I would NEVER buy another Mitsubishi. However, I would definitely buy from Poulin again. These guys are awesome. They stand by what they sell.”

“I recently had to return to formula Nissan in Berlin to work through a warranty issue on my Nissan.
Unfortunately, my vehicle had to stay at the dealership while the parts and service were performed.
Amy Richburg at the service desk, was exceptional at assisting me in finding a courtesy vehicle so that I could return home more than 30 miles away. I then met with Michele “Mickey” Boulet In the front office to provide documentation of my insurance and related paperwork.
From the time I arrived at Formula Nissan, Amy Richburg went above and beyond with customer service, helping me, and answering all of my questions. Amy Richburg and “Mickey” Boulet are exceptional ambassadors for Formula Nissan, and compliment the sales team.
Formula Nissan is there after the sale to standby it’s customers, and that is why I will be returning there again to purchase my next Nissan!!”

“I came to tire warehouse and had a wonderful experience/service with Lynn and she helped me so much, very knowledgable, kind and smiley ... plus she was a race car driver for years.”

“Owner came out to pump the gas for me and I enjoyed the chat. Nice to see an “old fashioned” gas station that could do some emergency work on your car if you needed it. Great place to check the fluid levels and air pressure before a longer trip.”