Meriden · Auto repair shops

The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Meriden

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Meriden worth calling first, chosen from 53 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

SAF-T Auto Centers

4.9 from 204 reviews

Based in
Wallingford
Coverage
Based in Meriden

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 53 auto repair shops we reviewed in Meriden: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 203-872-9923Website

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Meriden

Other Meriden companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 53 in all for this work.

  • Mitchell-Schuster Automotive4.9 · 104
  • Civali's Auto4.8 · 108
  • GT Tire & Service Center4.7 · 175
  • Brake Pro4.9 · 60
  • Safe Auto Service4.7 · 133
  • Hometown Garage5.0 · 38
  • Nelson's Automotive Service Center4.7 · 108
  • Volpe & Sons Automotive4.8 · 68
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.6 · 188
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.5 · 258
  • Personal Auto Care Service Center4.6 · 133
  • Gordie's Auto Repair5.0 · 28
  • Computer Tune and Lube4.6 · 118
  • Moore Brothers Inc.4.7 · 58
  • Mantz Auto Sales & Repair4.8 · 36
  • Keith's Dependable Auto Services4.8 · 35
  • Dean Autoworks4.6 · 65
  • Duddie Automotive4.8 · 28
  • Fine Tunes4.8 · 28
  • Frenchy's Auto Repair4.6 · 108
  • L and S Automotive4.4 · 165
  • Untouchable Towing4.4 · 148
  • Esposito's Automotive4.9 · 28
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.3 · 265
  • Mobil 1 Lube Express4.4 · 117
  • Checkered Flag Auto4.8 · 18
  • Northeast Motor Werks LLC4.8 · 18
  • Plantsville Auto Center4.8 · 18
  • Val's Auto Service4.8 · 18
  • Debaise Brothers Garage4.9 · 14
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.3 · 184
  • Tyler's Total Truck Services4.9 · 13
  • CT Discount Muffler and Brakes4.6 · 26
  • Danny's Unlimited4.7 · 18
  • American Muffler and Brake Shop4.4 · 55
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.3 · 98
  • Midas4.3 · 96
  • ProTech Auto4.4 · 48
  • Greg's Automotive Sales & Service4.8 · 18
  • Town Fair Tire4.1 · 298
  • Mobil 1 Lube Express4.3 · 48
  • Modern Tire and Auto Service4.2 · 87
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.1 · 168
  • Morin Diesel4.2 · 45
  • Town Fair Tire4.0 · 288
  • The Alderman Motor Company4.2 · 28
  • DATTCO Collision Repair: Connecticut4.3 · 28
  • Portland Transmission4.1 · 18
  • Stewart and Stevenson Atlantic4.1 · 17
  • Durham Auto Center4.0 · 18

At a glance

The three, side by side

01SAF-T Auto Centers02Portland Automotive03Copeland Auto Repair
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.9 · 204 reviews4.8 · 275 reviews4.9 · 78 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inWallingfordPortlandCheshire

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.53 auto repair shops in Meriden, 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 · South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Meriden, 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
23.7 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 60,830 (April 2020 base)
-0.0%
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 Meriden: 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 Meriden cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Meriden

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?
SAF-T Auto Centers has a 4.9 rating from 204 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?
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 Meriden?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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