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title: Meriden's Favorite Auto repair shops (2027 Picks)
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Meriden · 2027 favorites

# Meriden's favorite auto repair shops

5 favorites from 53 Meriden businesses, each labelled for what it does best.

- Updated November 5, 2026
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The favorites

## Start with these three

Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project.

Overall Favorite

### [SAF-T Auto Centers](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-8e9e5f1d9e14b8d1/)

Wallingford

 4.9 · 204 reviews

Highest combined score on this list.

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from SAF-T Auto Centers [See why SAF-T Auto Centers is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-8e9e5f1d9e14b8d1/)[+1 203-872-9923](tel:+12038729923)

Customer Favorite

### [Portland Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-b8243aa694974d8e/)

Portland

 4.8 · 275 reviews

The favorite customers talk about most.

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Portland Automotive [See why Portland Automotive is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-b8243aa694974d8e/)[+1 860-342-0640](tel:+18603420640)

Favorite

### [Copeland Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c5f9e5e78a4977af/)

Cheshire

 4.9 · 78 reviews

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Copeland Auto Repair [See why Copeland Auto Repair is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c5f9e5e78a4977af/)[+1 203-272-5518](tel:+12032725518)

## More auto repair shops favorites in Meriden

- [Mitchell-Schuster Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-4b912cbff5a98817/) ★ 4.9 · 104 reviews · Southington
- [Civali's Auto](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-598094ceb86314de/) ★ 4.8 · 108 reviews · Meriden

### Also shortlisted

- [Hometown Garage](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-a51539aa5c11b68a/) ★ 5.0 · 38 reviews · Portland
- **Gordie's Auto Repair** ★ 5.0 · 28 reviews · Wallingford
- **Brake Pro** ★ 4.9 · 60 reviews · Middletown
- **Esposito's Automotive** ★ 4.9 · 28 reviews · Meriden
- **Debaise Brothers Garage** ★ 4.9 · 14 reviews · Wallingford
- **Tyler's Total Truck Services** ★ 4.9 · 13 reviews · Wallingford
- **Volpe & Sons Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 68 reviews · Plantsville
- **Mantz Auto Sales & Repair** ★ 4.8 · 36 reviews · Milldale
- **Keith's Dependable Auto Services** ★ 4.8 · 35 reviews · Middletown
- **Duddie Automotive** ★ 4.8 · 28 reviews · Meriden
- **Fine Tunes** ★ 4.8 · 28 reviews · Middletown
- **Checkered Flag Auto** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Meriden
- **Northeast Motor Werks LLC** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Middletown
- **Plantsville Auto Center** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Southington
- **Val's Auto Service** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Meriden
- **Greg's Automotive Sales & Service** ★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Southington
- [GT Tire & Service Center](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-43883e32779f4439/) ★ 4.7 · 175 reviews · Meriden
- [Safe Auto Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-89a6ae770bf0db5f/) ★ 4.7 · 133 reviews · Meriden
- **Nelson's Automotive Service Center** ★ 4.7 · 108 reviews · Wallingford
- [Moore Brothers Inc.](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-0e39b8d28a9f4837/) ★ 4.7 · 58 reviews · Portland
- **Danny's Unlimited** ★ 4.7 · 18 reviews · Durham
- [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c2e8c50719c9b8e1/) ★ 4.6 · 188 reviews · Wallingford
- **Personal Auto Care Service Center** ★ 4.6 · 133 reviews · Middletown
- [Computer Tune and Lube](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-51e1ea261995f254/) ★ 4.6 · 118 reviews · Middletown
- **Dean Autoworks** ★ 4.6 · 65 reviews · Durham
- **Frenchy's Auto Repair** ★ 4.6 · 108 reviews · Wallingford
- **CT Discount Muffler and Brakes** ★ 4.6 · 26 reviews · Meriden
- [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d6405801b54112da/) ★ 4.5 · 258 reviews · Middletown
- **L and S Automotive** ★ 4.4 · 165 reviews · Plantsville
- **Untouchable Towing** ★ 4.4 · 148 reviews · Middletown
- **Mobil 1 Lube Express** ★ 4.4 · 117 reviews · Middletown
- **American Muffler and Brake Shop** ★ 4.4 · 55 reviews · Wallingford
- **ProTech Auto** ★ 4.4 · 48 reviews · Middletown
- **Meineke Car Care Center** ★ 4.3 · 265 reviews · Meriden
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** ★ 4.3 · 184 reviews · Wallingford
- **Meineke Car Care Center** ★ 4.3 · 98 reviews · Wallingford
- **Midas** ★ 4.3 · 96 reviews · Middletown
- **Mobil 1 Lube Express** ★ 4.3 · 48 reviews · Middletown
- **DATTCO Collision Repair: Connecticut** ★ 4.3 · 28 reviews · Middletown
- **Modern Tire and Auto Service** ★ 4.2 · 87 reviews · Cheshire
- **Morin Diesel** ★ 4.2 · 45 reviews · Portland
- **The Alderman Motor Company** ★ 4.2 · 28 reviews · Meriden
- **Town Fair Tire** ★ 4.1 · 298 reviews · Wallingford
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** ★ 4.1 · 168 reviews · Middletown
- **Portland Transmission** ★ 4.1 · 18 reviews · Portland
- **Stewart and Stevenson Atlantic** ★ 4.1 · 17 reviews · Middletown
- **Town Fair Tire** ★ 4.0 · 288 reviews · Middletown
- **Durham Auto Center** ★ 4.0 · 18 reviews · Durham

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[What it costs in Meriden: the auto repair shops cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-meriden/)

Local facts

## Meriden, by the numbers

Official figures behind the list.

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2,562

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

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23.7 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

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60,810

Meriden 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

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-0.0%

Population change since 2020 (from 60,830 (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 Meriden: common questions

How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Meriden 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 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?

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 Meriden?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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