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Auto repair shops · Meriden Guide

# 10 Meriden Auto repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding auto repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 53 businesses considered

Ask around Meriden for auto repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 53 we compared. 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

## 10 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [SAF-T Auto Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8e9e5f1d9e14b8d1/)

Wallingford · Based here

SAF-T Auto Centers holds a 4.9 average from 204 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://saftauto.com/)[+1 203-872-9923](tel:+12038729923) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8e9e5f1d9e14b8d1/)

Reader Favorite

### [Portland Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b8243aa694974d8e/)

Portland · Based here

Portland Automotive holds a 4.8 average from 275 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.portlandautomotive.com/)[+1 860-342-0640](tel:+18603420640) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b8243aa694974d8e/)

### [Copeland Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c5f9e5e78a4977af/)

Cheshire · Based here

Copeland Auto Repair holds a 4.9 average from 78 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.autorepaircheshire.com/)[+1 203-272-5518](tel:+12032725518) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c5f9e5e78a4977af/)

Also on the list

#### [Mitchell-Schuster Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4b912cbff5a98817/)

 4.9 · 104 reviews

Southington

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.mitchellschusterautomotive.com/)[+1 203-238-3932](tel:+12032383932) Request a quote

#### [Civali's Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-598094ceb86314de/)

 4.8 · 108 reviews

Meriden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.civaliauto.com/)[+1 203-634-3117](tel:+12036343117) Request a quote

#### [GT Tire & Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-43883e32779f4439/)

 4.7 · 175 reviews

Meriden

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.gttirect.com/)[+1 203-235-8606](tel:+12032358606) Request a quote

#### [Brake Pro](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-847f00a8f9069232/)

 4.9 · 60 reviews

Middletown

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.brakeprorepairs.com/)[+1 860-788-3766](tel:+18607883766) Request a quote

#### [Safe Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-89a6ae770bf0db5f/)

 4.7 · 133 reviews

Meriden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://Safeautoct.com/)[+1 203-237-4311](tel:+12032374311) Request a quote

#### [Hometown Garage](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a51539aa5c11b68a/)

 5.0 · 38 reviews

Portland

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.hometowngarageportland.com/)[+1 860-342-5777](tel:+18603425777) Request a quote

#### [Nelson's Automotive Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-20ec8916193578a3/)

 4.7 · 108 reviews

Wallingford

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.carbuddys.com/)[+1 203-889-9710](tel:+12038899710) Request a quote

Also considered

## More auto repair shops in Meriden

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **Volpe & Sons Automotive** · Plantsville · 4.8 from 68 reviews
- [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c2e8c50719c9b8e1/) · Wallingford · 4.6 from 188 reviews
- [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d6405801b54112da/) · Middletown · 4.5 from 258 reviews
- [Personal Auto Care Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-002d5591c4895002/) · Middletown · 4.6 from 133 reviews
- **Gordie's Auto Repair** · Wallingford · 5.0 from 28 reviews
- [Computer Tune and Lube](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-51e1ea261995f254/) · Middletown · 4.6 from 118 reviews
- [Moore Brothers Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0e39b8d28a9f4837/) · Portland · 4.7 from 58 reviews
- **Mantz Auto Sales & Repair** · Milldale · 4.8 from 36 reviews
- **Keith's Dependable Auto Services** · Middletown · 4.8 from 35 reviews
- **Dean Autoworks** · Durham · 4.6 from 65 reviews
- **Duddie Automotive** · Meriden · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- **Fine Tunes** · Middletown · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- **Frenchy's Auto Repair** · Wallingford · 4.6 from 108 reviews
- **L and S Automotive** · Plantsville · 4.4 from 165 reviews
- **Untouchable Towing** · Middletown · 4.4 from 148 reviews
- **Esposito's Automotive** · Meriden · 4.9 from 28 reviews
- [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3bb1f0d08d87b956/) · Meriden · 4.3 from 265 reviews
- **Mobil 1 Lube Express** · Middletown · 4.4 from 117 reviews
- **Checkered Flag Auto** · Meriden · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Northeast Motor Werks LLC** · Middletown · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Plantsville Auto Center** · Southington · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Val's Auto Service** · Meriden · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Debaise Brothers Garage** · Wallingford · 4.9 from 14 reviews
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** · Wallingford · 4.3 from 184 reviews
- **Tyler's Total Truck Services** · Wallingford · 4.9 from 13 reviews
- **CT Discount Muffler and Brakes** · Meriden · 4.6 from 26 reviews
- **Danny's Unlimited** · Durham · 4.7 from 18 reviews
- **American Muffler and Brake Shop** · Wallingford · 4.4 from 55 reviews
- **Meineke Car Care Center** · Wallingford · 4.3 from 98 reviews
- **Midas** · Middletown · 4.3 from 96 reviews
- **ProTech Auto** · Middletown · 4.4 from 48 reviews
- **Greg's Automotive Sales & Service** · Southington · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Town Fair Tire** · Wallingford · 4.1 from 298 reviews
- **Mobil 1 Lube Express** · Middletown · 4.3 from 48 reviews
- [Modern Tire and Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc231206e5c11a26/) · Cheshire · 4.2 from 87 reviews
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** · Middletown · 4.1 from 168 reviews
- **Morin Diesel** · Portland · 4.2 from 45 reviews
- **Town Fair Tire** · Middletown · 4.0 from 288 reviews
- **The Alderman Motor Company** · Meriden · 4.2 from 28 reviews
- **DATTCO Collision Repair: Connecticut** · Middletown · 4.3 from 28 reviews
- [Portland Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-68902e12d8b104a9/) · Portland · 4.1 from 18 reviews
- [Stewart and Stevenson Atlantic](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0bb21e5a7ef722da/) · Middletown · 4.1 from 17 reviews
- **Durham Auto Center** · Durham · 4.0 from 18 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, Meriden, November 5, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAF-T Auto Centers | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 204 | – | – |
| Portland Automotive | Reader Favorite | 4.8 | 275 | – | – |
| Copeland Auto Repair | – | 4.9 | 78 | – | – |
| Mitchell-Schuster Automotive | – | 4.9 | 104 | – | – |
| Civali's Auto | – | 4.8 | 108 | – | – |
| GT Tire & Service Center | – | 4.7 | 175 | – | – |
| Brake Pro | – | 4.9 | 60 | – | – |
| Safe Auto Service | – | 4.7 | 133 | – | – |
| Hometown Garage | – | 5.0 | 38 | – | – |
| Nelson's Automotive Service Center | – | 4.7 | 108 | – | – |

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 [Meriden cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-meriden/) 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 auto repair shops in Meriden?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 53 auto repair shops for Meriden.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Meriden has the best reviews?

Hometown Garage has a 5.0 rating from 38 public reviews, the highest on this page.

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

Portland Automotive, with 275 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these auto repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 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 auto repair shops in Meriden?

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 [Auto repair shops: what it costs in Meriden](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-meriden/)

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- [AC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/meriden/ac-repair/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/meriden/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/meriden/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/meriden/best-tire-shops/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 2,562 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
- 23.7 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
- 60,810 Meriden 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
- -0.0% Population change since 2020 (from 60,830 (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. SAF-T Auto Centers*Editor’s Pick*
2. Portland Automotive*Reader Favorite*
3. Copeland Auto Repair*Cheshire*
4. Mitchell-Schuster Automotive*Southington*
5. Civali's Auto*Meriden*
6. GT Tire & Service Center*Meriden*
7. Brake Pro*Middletown*
8. Safe Auto Service*Meriden*
9. Hometown Garage*Portland*
10. Nelson's Automotive Service Center*Wallingford*

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