--- title: Bristol's Favorite Auto repair shops (2027 Picks) url: https://thecityfavorites.com/bristol/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- Skip to content [City *Favorites*](https://thecityfavorites.com/) [Bristol](https://thecityfavorites.com/bristol/)[Auto repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/bristol/auto-repair-shops/)[Cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-bristol/)[Other cities](https://thecityfavorites.com/auto-repair-shops/)[How we pick](https://thecityfavorites.com/methodology/)[For businesses](https://thecityfavorites.com/claim/) [Free quotes](https://thecityfavorites.com/quote/) [Bristol](https://thecityfavorites.com/) 1. [Home](https://thecityfavorites.com/) 2. [Connecticut](https://thecityfavorites.com/connecticut/) 3. [Bristol](https://thecityfavorites.com/bristol/) 4. Auto repair shops Bristol · 2027 favorites # Bristol's favorite auto repair shops 5 favorites from 40 Bristol businesses, each labelled for what it does best. - Updated November 5, 2026 - [How labels are set](https://thecityfavorites.com/methodology/) The favorites ## Start with these three Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project. Overall Favorite ### [J & M Tire](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/) Southington 4.8 · 234 reviews Highest combined score on this list. - Operating status checked Get a free quote from J & M Tire [See why J & M Tire is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/)[+1 860-621-3900](tel:+18606213900) Favorite ### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/) Southington 4.7 · 268 reviews - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers [See why Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/)[+1 860-628-9488](tel:+18606289488) Favorite ### [Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-01e495e1d0b343e5/) Bristol 4.6 · 152 reviews - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs [See why Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-01e495e1d0b343e5/)[+1 860-583-3292](tel:+18605833292) ## More auto repair shops favorites in Bristol - Customer Favorite [Town Fair Tire](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-e6ac5fed7d684382/) ★ 4.5 · 401 reviews · Bristol - [Town Fair Tire](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-9ca599c1b7da4542/) ★ 4.6 · 198 reviews · Southington ### Also shortlisted - [Leether Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-cf6309d1d33e8eef/) ★ 5.0 · 35 reviews · Bristol - **Rick's Automotive Inc** ★ 5.0 · 18 reviews · Bristol - **Carbs R Us** ★ 5.0 · 18 reviews · Thomaston - **P and C Repair** ★ 4.9 · 18 reviews · Thomaston - **Cliff's Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 38 reviews · Terryville - [Ace Automatic Transmissions](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a84240c7cea0a4a6/) ★ 4.8 · 22 reviews · Torrington - **Castle Motors** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Bristol - **Nuway Truck and Trailer Repair** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Wolcott - **Ron's Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Collinsville - **Wiltse Brothers Garage** ★ 4.8 · 14 reviews · Plainville - **Ron's Automotive Unionville** ★ 4.8 · 17 reviews · Unionville - **Frank's Transmission & Auto Care** ★ 4.7 · 37 reviews · Bristol - **Di Giovanni's Auto Services** ★ 4.7 · 48 reviews · Bristol - [The Quiet Zone of Thomaston](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) ★ 4.6 · 68 reviews · Thomaston - **MGB Tire Company Inc.** ★ 4.6 · 58 reviews · Thomaston - [Economy Transmission](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-194434c4f8bd5035/) ★ 4.6 · 38 reviews · Bristol - **Touch Ups Unlimited Llc** ★ 4.6 · 18 reviews · Bristol - **Black Bear Auto** ★ 4.5 · 178 reviews · Bristol - **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** ★ 4.5 · 145 reviews · Southington - [Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-cecafbfff83148c4/) ★ 4.5 · 118 reviews · Southington - [The Quiet Zone of Torrington](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) ★ 4.5 · 96 reviews · Torrington - **Midas** ★ 4.5 · 66 reviews · Southington - **Gary's Hilltop Auto Repair** ★ 4.5 · 57 reviews · Torrington - [RB Transmissions LLC](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-deabb81e136f0f67/) ★ 4.5 · 48 reviews · Bristol - **Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers** ★ 4.4 · 148 reviews · Bristol - **Meineke Car Care Center** ★ 4.4 · 138 reviews · Bristol - **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** ★ 4.4 · 124 reviews · Bristol - **Quick Auto Sales & Repair** ★ 4.4 · 104 reviews · Bristol - **Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires** ★ 4.4 · 78 reviews · Southington - **Personal Touch Quick Lube** ★ 4.4 · 45 reviews · Torrington - **RICH GRAVEL'S AUTOMOTIVE** ★ 4.3 · 37 reviews · Thomaston - **Denny's Transmission & Auto Care** ★ 4.3 · 18 reviews · Bristol - **Midas** ★ 4.2 · 86 reviews · Bristol - **Firestone Complete Auto Care** ★ 4.1 · 158 reviews · Bristol - **Midas** ★ 4.0 · 87 reviews · Torrington Free quotes ## Ask the favorites for a quote Free, no account. 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[What it costs in Bristol: the auto repair shops cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-bristol/) Local facts ## Bristol, by the numbers Official figures behind the list. - 2,361 People per square mile [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 - 26.4 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - 62,341 Bristol residents [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 - +2.4% Population change since 2020 (from 60,867 (April 2020 base)) [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 Questions ## Auto repair shops in Bristol: common questions How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Bristol calculated? Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 40 auto repair shops for Bristol. Which of these auto repair shops in Bristol has the best reviews? J & M Tire has a 4.8 rating from 234 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Town Fair Tire, with 401 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 5 of the 5 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 Bristol? Get at least three. 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