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Brake repair shops · Hamden Guide

# 8 Hamden Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 8 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 8 businesses considered

Ask around Hamden for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 8 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 8 brake repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Rick's Auto Center, LLC.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3f88dd8da4b07f40/)

Hamden · Based here

Rick's Auto Center, LLC. holds a 4.9 average from 76 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.ricksautocenterllc.com)[+1 203-909-6531](tel:+12039096531) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3f88dd8da4b07f40/)

### [New England Tire and Brake Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc74f754c157254e/)

Oxford · Based here

New England Tire and Brake Service holds a 4.9 average from 68 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://oxfordautoandtirecenter.com/)[+1 203-881-3150](tel:+12038813150) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc74f754c157254e/)

### [JP Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-52633ae0a9c88ff1/)

North Haven · Based here

JP Automotive holds a 4.7 average from 115 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://jpautollc.com/)[+1 203-287-0771](tel:+12032870771) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-52633ae0a9c88ff1/)

Also on the list

#### [KAAR Auto inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8b94f2eb715e828b/)

 4.9 · 65 reviews

Hamden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.kaarautoinc.com/)[+1 203-248-1955](tel:+12032481955) Request a quote

#### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4282c13040f8abf/)

 4.5 · 188 reviews

Reader Favorite Cheshire

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/cheshire/885-south-main-street)[+1 203-272-5660](tel:+12032725660) Request a quote

#### [Howie's Auto Electric](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4dc352d5ec442bd6/)

 4.9 · 18 reviews

North Haven

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://howiesautoelectric.com)[+1 203-239-3387](tel:+12032393387) Request a quote

#### [Vertucci Automotive Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-bc2b4a44f5b4fbd9/)

 4.3 · 77 reviews

Wallingford

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.vertucciauto.com/)[+1 203-269-2323](tel:+12032692323) Request a quote

#### [Tire Express North Haven](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5201ccb0e7573e1c/)

 4.1 · 113 reviews

North Haven

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.tireexpressct.com/)[+1 203-239-5244](tel:+12032395244) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 8 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Hamden, November 5, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick's Auto Center, LLC. | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 76 | – | – |
| New England Tire and Brake Service | – | 4.9 | 68 | – | – |
| JP Automotive | – | 4.7 | 115 | – | – |
| KAAR Auto inc. | – | 4.9 | 65 | – | – |
| Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | Reader Favorite | 4.5 | 188 | – | – |
| Howie's Auto Electric | – | 4.9 | 18 | – | – |
| Vertucci Automotive Inc | – | 4.3 | 77 | – | – |
| Tire Express North Haven | – | 4.1 | 113 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Hamden cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-hamden/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Hamden?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 8 brake repair shops for Hamden.

### Which of these brake repair shops in Hamden has the best reviews?

Rick's Auto Center, LLC. has a 4.9 rating from 76 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?

Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, with 188 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these brake repair shops licensed?

8 of the 8 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Hamden?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Brake repair shops: what it costs in Hamden](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-hamden/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,892 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 32.7 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 61,824 Hamden residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +0.9% Population change since 2020 (from 61,277 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Rick's Auto Center, LLC.*Editor’s Pick*
2. New England Tire and Brake Service*Oxford*
3. JP Automotive*North Haven*
4. KAAR Auto inc.*Hamden*
5. Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers*Reader Favorite*
6. Howie's Auto Electric*North Haven*
7. Vertucci Automotive Inc*Wallingford*
8. Tire Express North Haven*North Haven*

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