--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Hartford | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/hartford/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Hartford](https://thelocalthree.com/hartford/) - [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. [Hartford](https://thelocalthree.com/hartford/) 4. Auto repair shops Hartford · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Hartford 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Hartford worth calling first, chosen from 46 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 46 auto repair shops we reviewed in Hartford, these three had the strongest records: 1,080 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Bill's Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-4628ace1d9f6b654/) **4.8** from 238 reviews Based in Hartford Coverage Based in Hartford ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 46 auto repair shops we reviewed in Hartford: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-246-2715](tel:+18602462715)[Website](http://www.billsautomotives.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Star Tires Plus Wheels](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-47fa2043f6a8a97a/) **4.6** from 724 reviews Based in Hartford Coverage Based in Hartford ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 724 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-325-6740](tel:+18603256740)[Website](https://startireandwheels.com/) Selection 03 ## [Day Hill Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5cdea1646ac25218/) **4.9** from 118 reviews Based in Windsor Coverage Based in Hartford ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 118 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-688-1301](tel:+18606881301)[Website](http://www.dayhillauto.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Hartford Other Hartford companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 46 in all for this work. - Jiffy Lube 4.7 · 408 - [Capitol Transmission and Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-aed10b4a1065772a/) 4.8 · 185 - New Country Motor Cars 4.6 · 608 - [Pop's Exhaust II](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-84ae0b1ca395af4c/) 4.8 · 145 - [Burhoe's Automotive Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-62f2f8f5e3f5d574/) 4.9 · 68 - [Hillside Automotive Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-47542cd103091371/) 4.7 · 148 - Heavy's Automotive Inc 4.9 · 56 - Pitkin Oil Change,auto Repair 5.0 · 38 - Country Auto Care and Tire Center 4.6 · 146 - Toce Brothers 4.9 · 38 - Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.5 · 148 - B & S Automotive 4.7 · 48 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.6 · 75 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 · 237 - Rollins Customize Automotive 4.7 · 46 - Digital Sound Auto Repair 4.7 · 38 - Super Spring and Brake Co 4.7 · 38 - A & S Auto Repair 5.0 · 18 - Reliable Transmission & General Repair 4.8 · 26 - Town Fair Tire 4.3 · 275 - Wethersfield Automotive 4.4 · 118 - Prospect Foreign Car Center 4.4 · 84 - Gunn's Auto Services Llc 5.0 · 18 - Scata's Auto and Truck Repair 4.3 · 146 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.3 · 148 - Sher's Automotive Center 4.5 · 38 - Spring Street Service Center 4.5 · 37 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.3 · 107 - Flanders Brake & Alignment 4.5 · 33 - Midas 4.2 · 126 - Mirabelli Automotive 4.3 · 58 - Tires International Auto Center 4.5 · 38 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.1 · 233 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.2 · 94 - Liberty Collision Center 4.5 · 28 - Phil's Automotive Service 4.5 · 14 - Tony D's Auto Repair Shop 4.4 · 18 - World Auto Services Llc 4.4 · 18 - Neligon's Auto Care Center 4.3 · 27 - Fast-Go Muffler & Brake Center 4.0 · 208 - Nutmeg Auto Service 4.1 · 44 - Romano's Automotive 4.2 · 18 - Lada Motors 4.1 · 14 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Hartford | | 01 Bill's Automotive | 02 Star Tires Plus Wheels | 03 Day Hill Automotive | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 238 reviews | 4.6 · 724 reviews | 4.9 · 118 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Hartford | Hartford | Windsor | 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.** 46 auto repair shops in Hartford, 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 · Capitol Planning Region ## Hartford, 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 7,006 [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 17.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Hartford residents 121,981 [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 121,657 (April 2020 base) +0.3% [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 Hartford: 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 Hartford cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-hartford/). 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 Hartford How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Hartford? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 46 auto repair shops for Hartford. Which of these auto repair shops in Hartford has the best reviews? Day Hill Automotive has a 4.9 rating from 118 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Star Tires Plus Wheels, with 724 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 Hartford? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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