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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Bristol

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Bristol worth calling first, chosen from 40 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

J & M Tire

4.8 from 234 reviews

Based in
Southington
Coverage
Based in Bristol

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 40 auto repair shops we reviewed in Bristol: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Bristol

Other Bristol companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 40 in all for this work.

  • Town Fair Tire4.5 · 401
  • Town Fair Tire4.6 · 198
  • Leether Automotive5.0 · 35
  • Black Bear Auto4.5 · 178
  • Cliff's Automotive4.8 · 38
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.5 · 145
  • The Quiet Zone of Thomaston4.6 · 68
  • Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair4.5 · 118
  • Frank's Transmission & Auto Care4.7 · 37
  • MGB Tire Company Inc.4.6 · 58
  • The Quiet Zone of Torrington4.5 · 96
  • P and C Repair4.9 · 18
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.4 · 148
  • Ace Automatic Transmissions4.8 · 22
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.4 · 138
  • Di Giovanni's Auto Services4.7 · 48
  • Midas4.5 · 66
  • Economy Transmission4.6 · 38
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.4 · 124
  • Gary's Hilltop Auto Repair4.5 · 57
  • Castle Motors4.8 · 18
  • Nuway Truck and Trailer Repair4.8 · 18
  • Quick Auto Sales & Repair4.4 · 104
  • Ron's Automotive4.8 · 18
  • Rick's Automotive Inc5.0 · 18
  • RB Transmissions LLC4.5 · 48
  • Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires4.4 · 78
  • Wiltse Brothers Garage4.8 · 14
  • Personal Touch Quick Lube4.4 · 45
  • Carbs R Us5.0 · 18
  • Ron's Automotive Unionville4.8 · 17
  • RICH GRAVEL'S AUTOMOTIVE4.3 · 37
  • Midas4.2 · 86
  • Touch Ups Unlimited Llc4.6 · 18
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.1 · 158
  • Denny's Transmission & Auto Care4.3 · 18
  • Midas4.0 · 87

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Bristol
01J & M Tire02Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers03Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.8 · 234 reviews4.7 · 268 reviews4.6 · 152 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inSouthingtonSouthingtonBristol

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.40 auto repair shops in Bristol, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

How we make money.

Local facts · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Bristol, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
26.4 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 60,867 (April 2020 base)
+2.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Bristol: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Bristol cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Bristol

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Bristol?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 40 auto repair shops for Bristol.
Which of these auto repair shops in Bristol has the best reviews?
J & M Tire has a 4.8 rating from 234 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, with 268 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
3 of the 3 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 Bristol?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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