New Britain · Auto repair shops

The 3 Best Auto repair shops in New Britain

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in New Britain worth calling first, chosen from 31 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in New Britain

Other New Britain companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 31 in all for this work.

  • Hicks Repair Garage4.9 · 58
  • Ceglarz Motor Repair & Sales4.8 · 73
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.5 · 308
  • J's Auto Sales and Repair4.8 · 65
  • New York Discount Muffler4.7 · 98
  • Mike's Auto Service4.6 · 82
  • Connecticut Tire & Auto4.6 · 78
  • Transmission works4.8 · 35
  • Modern Tire & Auto Service4.4 · 227
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.4 · 188
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.4 · 138
  • Kensington Auto Service4.5 · 65
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.5 · 116
  • Oliveira Automotive4.8 · 18
  • Xtreme Rides4.3 · 147
  • Anthony's Service Station4.4 · 67
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.3 · 128
  • Town Fair Tire4.2 · 253
  • Automotive Restyling5.0 · 16
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.2 · 148
  • American & Foreign Carburator4.8 · 18
  • Connecticut Auto Repair4.8 · 17
  • Quick Lane4.5 · 18
  • Safelite AutoGlass4.2 · 88
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.1 · 148
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 285
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 164
  • Automotive Connection4.1 · 33

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in New Britain
01Ultimate Auto, Truck, and Equipment02Complete Automotive Repair Specialists03Modern Tire & Auto Service
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.9 · 143 reviews4.8 · 138 reviews4.7 · 144 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inCromwellCromwellFarmington

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.31 auto repair shops in New Britain, 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 · Capitol Planning Region

New Britain, 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
13.4 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 74,151 (April 2020 base)
+2.9%
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 New Britain: 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 New Britain cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in New Britain

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in New Britain?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 31 auto repair shops for New Britain.
Which of these auto repair shops in New Britain has the best reviews?
Ultimate Auto, Truck, and Equipment has a 4.9 rating from 143 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Modern Tire & Auto Service, with 144 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 New Britain?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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