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Brake repair shops · Meriden Guide

# 10 Meriden Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

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

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 17 businesses considered

Ask around Meriden for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 17 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 brake 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

#### [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

#### [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

#### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c2e8c50719c9b8e1/)

 4.6 · 188 reviews

Wallingford

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/wallingford/918-n-colony-road)[+1 203-269-3301](tel:+12032693301) Request a quote

#### [Personal Auto Care Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-002d5591c4895002/)

 4.6 · 133 reviews

Middletown

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.personalautocare.net/)[+1 860-347-9845](tel:+18603479845) Request a quote

#### [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d6405801b54112da/)

 4.5 · 258 reviews

Middletown

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ct/middletown-338/)[+1 860-398-4439](tel:+18603984439) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Meriden

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

- **Mantz Auto Sales & Repair** · Milldale · 4.8 from 36 reviews
- **Duddie Automotive** · Meriden · 4.8 from 28 reviews
- [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3bb1f0d08d87b956/) · Meriden · 4.3 from 265 reviews
- **ProTech Auto** · Middletown · 4.4 from 48 reviews
- **Meineke Car Care Center** · Wallingford · 4.3 from 98 reviews
- **Midas** · Middletown · 4.3 from 96 reviews
- [Modern Tire and Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc231206e5c11a26/) · Cheshire · 4.2 from 87 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake 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 | – | – |
| GT Tire & Service Center | – | 4.7 | 175 | – | – |
| Safe Auto Service | – | 4.7 | 133 | – | – |
| Hometown Garage | – | 5.0 | 38 | – | – |
| Nelson's Automotive Service Center | – | 4.7 | 108 | – | – |
| Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | – | 4.6 | 188 | – | – |
| Personal Auto Care Service Center | – | 4.6 | 133 | – | – |
| Meineke Car Care Center | – | 4.5 | 258 | – | – |

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/brake-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 brake 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 17 brake repair shops for Meriden.

### Which of these brake 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 brake 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 brake 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 brake 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 [Brake repair shops: what it costs in Meriden](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-meriden/)

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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. GT Tire & Service Center*Meriden*
5. Safe Auto Service*Meriden*
6. Hometown Garage*Portland*
7. Nelson's Automotive Service Center*Wallingford*
8. Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers*Wallingford*
9. Personal Auto Care Service Center*Middletown*
10. Meineke Car Care Center*Middletown*

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