--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Stratford | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/stratford/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Stratford](https://thelocalthree.com/stratford/) - [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. [Stratford](https://thelocalthree.com/stratford/) 4. Auto repair shops Stratford · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Stratford 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Stratford worth calling first, chosen from 19 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 19 auto repair shops we reviewed in Stratford, these three had the strongest records: 690 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Burns Tire Exchange](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-de235ead9b313957/) **4.8** from 218 reviews Based in Stratford Coverage Based in Stratford ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 19 auto repair shops we reviewed in Stratford: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-377-2613](tel:+12033772613)[Website](http://www.burnstire.com/) Selection 02 ## [Mattie's Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-016428af5267dda5/) **4.9** from 128 reviews Based in Milford Coverage Based in Stratford ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 128 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-877-3701](tel:+12038773701)[Website](https://www.mattiesservicecenter.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-993b8516162a203a/) **4.6** from 344 reviews Based in Milford Coverage Based in Stratford ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 344 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-701-8630](tel:+12037018630)[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ct/milford-121/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Stratford Other Stratford companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 19 in all for this work. - Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 317 - [Pastir Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-11a6174730d55113/) 4.8 · 46 - Broadbridge Automotive Service 4.6 · 95 - Champion Transmission and Diesel Performance 4.9 · 28 - Helmuts Foreign Car Service 4.7 · 47 - Town Fair Tire 4.4 · 168 - Huntington Center Complete Car Care & Gulf Gas Station 4.6 · 53 - Breezy Point Auto Repairs, Inc 4.6 · 88 - Town Fair Tire 4.3 · 168 - Midas 4.3 · 126 - Best Brake & Safety Center 4.5 · 24 - Breezy Point Garage 4.4 · 15 - Custom Bandag 4.2 · 18 - Caliber Collision 4.2 · 15 - Rey's Automotive 4.1 · 18 - K2 Automotive Llc 4.1 · 11 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Stratford | | 01 Burns Tire Exchange | 02 Mattie's Service Center | 03 Meineke Car Care Center | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.8 · 218 reviews | 4.9 · 128 reviews | 4.6 · 344 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Stratford | Milford | Milford | 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.** 19 auto repair shops in Stratford, 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 · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ## Stratford, 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 3,084 [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 17.5 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Stratford residents 53,908 [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 52,383 (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 auto repair shops in Stratford: 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 Stratford cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-stratford/). 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 Stratford How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Stratford? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 19 auto repair shops for Stratford. Which of these auto repair shops in Stratford has the best reviews? Mattie's Service Center has a 4.9 rating from 128 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Meineke Car Care Center, with 344 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 Stratford? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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