--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in New Britain | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/new-britain/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [New Britain](https://thelocalthree.com/new-britain/) - [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/brake-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. [New Britain](https://thelocalthree.com/new-britain/) 4. Brake repair shops New Britain · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in New Britain 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in New Britain worth calling first, chosen from 15 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 15 brake repair shops we reviewed in New Britain, these three had the strongest records: 425 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Ultimate Auto, Truck, and Equipment](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-fab93f1eace5009f/) **4.9** from 143 reviews Based in Cromwell Coverage Based in New Britain ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 15 brake repair shops we reviewed in New Britain: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-635-4133](tel:+18606354133)[Website](https://www.ultimateautomotive.net/) Selection 02 ## [Complete Automotive Repair Specialists](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-01ccf325ec51957f/) **4.8** from 138 reviews Based in Cromwell Coverage Based in New Britain ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 138 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-632-2886](tel:+18606322886)[Website](http://carsllc.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Modern Tire & Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c13e31b10a91603f/) **4.7** from 144 reviews Based in Farmington Coverage Based in New Britain ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 144 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-677-5454](tel:+18606775454)[Website](https://www.moderntirect.com/) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in New Britain Other New Britain companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 15 in all for this work. - Hicks Repair Garage 4.9 · 58 - Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.5 · 308 - Connecticut Tire & Auto 4.6 · 78 - [Modern Tire & Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-051fe4bbfbe81b6a/) 4.4 · 227 - Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.4 · 188 - Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.4 · 138 - Kensington Auto Service 4.5 · 65 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.5 · 116 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 148 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 285 - Quick Lane 4.5 · 18 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 164 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in New Britain | | 01 Ultimate Auto, Truck, and Equipment | 02 Complete Automotive Repair Specialists | 03 Modern Tire & Auto Service | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.9 · 143 reviews | 4.8 · 138 reviews | 4.7 · 144 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Cromwell | Cromwell | Farmington | 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.** 15 brake 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](https://thelocalthree.com/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. People per square mile 5,695 [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 13.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 New Britain residents 76,286 [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 74,151 (April 2020 base) +2.9% [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 brake 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-new-britain/). 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 brake repair shops in New Britain How did the editors choose these brake 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 15 brake repair shops for New Britain. Which of these brake 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 brake 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 brake 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 brake 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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