--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Bristol | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/bristol/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Bristol](https://thelocalthree.com/bristol/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Connecticut](https://thelocalthree.com/connecticut/) 3. [Bristol](https://thelocalthree.com/bristol/) 4. Auto repair shops Bristol · Auto repair shops # 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 November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 40 auto repair shops we reviewed in Bristol, these three had the strongest records: 654 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [J & M Tire](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/) **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 Request a quote [Call +1 860-621-3900](tel:+18606213900)[Website](http://jmtirect.net/) Reader Favorite ## [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/) **4.7** from 268 reviews Based in Southington Coverage Based in Bristol ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 268 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-628-9488](tel:+18606289488)[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/southington/445-queen-street) Selection 03 ## [Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-01e495e1d0b343e5/) **4.6** from 152 reviews Based in Bristol Coverage Based in Bristol ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 152 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-583-3292](tel:+18605833292)[Website](http://www.hamelinandsons.com/) 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 Tire 4.5 · 401 - Town Fair Tire 4.6 · 198 - Leether Automotive 5.0 · 35 - Black Bear Auto 4.5 · 178 - Cliff's Automotive 4.8 · 38 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.5 · 145 - [The Quiet Zone of Thomaston](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) 4.6 · 68 - Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair 4.5 · 118 - Frank's Transmission & Auto Care 4.7 · 37 - MGB Tire Company Inc. 4.6 · 58 - [The Quiet Zone of Torrington](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) 4.5 · 96 - P and C Repair 4.9 · 18 - Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.4 · 148 - Ace Automatic Transmissions 4.8 · 22 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.4 · 138 - Di Giovanni's Auto Services 4.7 · 48 - Midas 4.5 · 66 - [Economy Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-194434c4f8bd5035/) 4.6 · 38 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 · 124 - Gary's Hilltop Auto Repair 4.5 · 57 - Castle Motors 4.8 · 18 - Nuway Truck and Trailer Repair 4.8 · 18 - Quick Auto Sales & Repair 4.4 · 104 - Ron's Automotive 4.8 · 18 - Rick's Automotive Inc 5.0 · 18 - RB Transmissions LLC 4.5 · 48 - Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires 4.4 · 78 - Wiltse Brothers Garage 4.8 · 14 - Personal Touch Quick Lube 4.4 · 45 - Carbs R Us 5.0 · 18 - Ron's Automotive Unionville 4.8 · 17 - RICH GRAVEL'S AUTOMOTIVE 4.3 · 37 - Midas 4.2 · 86 - Touch Ups Unlimited Llc 4.6 · 18 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.1 · 158 - Denny's Transmission & Auto Care 4.3 · 18 - Midas 4.0 · 87 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Bristol | | 01 J & M Tire | 02 Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | 03 Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 234 reviews | 4.7 · 268 reviews | 4.6 · 152 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Southington | Southington | Bristol | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 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](https://thelocalthree.com/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. People per square mile 2,361 [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 Land area 26.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Bristol residents 62,341 [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 Population change since 2020: from 60,867 (April 2020 base) +2.4% [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 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-bristol/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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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