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Swanson Automotive
“My Mom has taken her car to Swanson's for years (as did my sister and I), and Kurt treats her so well (she is right down the street so he gives her rides so she doesn't have to wait at the shop).”
Auto Repair in West Haven, CT
24 professionals listed · 8 in West Haven · 11 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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East Rock Auto Repair Inc
- Mechanic
- Job
- Oil
“East Rock Auto Repair worked us in to their schedule and completed not only the most urgently needed repairs, but also addressed some issues that would have to have been fixed when we returned home to Virginia.”
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European Auto Center Repair
- Team
- Quality
- BMW
“Our BMW X5 had the radiator blow and Keal, @1outka5t, and Jason did everything they could to make us feel at home and have us back on the road in less than 4 hours.”
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Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Work
“I was only there for an emissions test, but was impressed with how the staff communicated the needs of clien's vehicles with some of their customers in the short time I was there.”
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Lydell Motors Ltd
- Tires
- Diagnose
- Team
“The only thing that I wasn't thrilled about is that I was told it would be about $22 to mount and balance each tire, so I figured it would be $120 max to do the tires, but it was $140, and then I later added an alignment, which everywhere else rang...”
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Budget Transmission Center
- Brake
- Oil
- Leaking
“I had a transmission put in my vehicle and I was having a few problems with an aftermarket warranty and Jenny at Budget Transmission made it happen as painlessly as possible and she was always professional and courteous.”
Area overview: West Haven, CT
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 8 are in West Haven itself and 16 come from towns including New Haven (7, 3 mi), East Haven (3, 5 mi) and Milford (2, 6 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,532 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (81%), quality (77%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "fair", "honest" and "estimates". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are transmission repair (5), engine repair (4), brake repair (3), clutch repair (2) and electrical repairs (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 4 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around West Haven, CT, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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A & S Auto Repair and Body Shop
- Work
- Paint
- Driving
“I took my car to A&S and they diagnosed the problems and found a critical safety problem ( a broken strut rubbing away at my tire) my last station missed.”
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Class A Auto
- Warranty
- Vehicles
- Price
“The other shops couldn't figure out what was wrong with my car within 24hr really less they figure out my car and now it's up and running I will recommend this shop to anyone who has a foreign car.”
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Premier Car Center
“I've been going here for awhile get the works they do a great job all the time inside and out windows and doors jams never disappointed unlike the other cat wash on rt5 north haven they never do door jams and miss a lot of spots premier looks around ...”
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Affordable Transmissions LLC
- Work
- Team
- Truck
“I was stressed out and looking for flights but Warren and his team at affordable transmissions got my car back running great and I even made it to North Carolina to the funeral from Connecticut and back after just getting my car back.”
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CT Discount Muffler & Brakes LLC
“I asked how much they said quote on quote “thousands” I then said can I get an exact number they said “thousands and thousands” I came here thinking my car was done at that point.”
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Torello Tire Company
“The best tire experience around.”
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Accurate Auto Repair
- Team
- Vehicles
- Honest
“Had custom exhaust installed and great neat work as usual”
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Depalma's Garage
- Brakes
- Mechanics
- Calls
“They advised me not to continue driving as that would probably cause much more damage and said I could bring it down and they would take a look and see how bad it was”
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Access Auto Tires
- Gentleman
- Fair
- Flat Tire
“This is now my third time here and I can honestly say these gentlemen do a great job very professional they don't rush but also don't take long to get the job done definitely recommend this place for your tires 👍🏼👍🏼 …”
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Chuck's Garage
“I felt like I was speaking to the first honest mechanic in a long time, super friendly staff , and they explain everything detail by detail and for being a female with not much knowledge for car's they were very helpful.”
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Dr. Nick's Transmissions
- Work
- Garage
- Honest
“Told me that replacing the transmission would cost between $3k and $4k but, given the other issues I was having, he could try replacing the shift solenoid for $350 and explained that it would probably only buy me a couple months.”
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RPM Transmission LLC
- Truck
- Budget
- Fair
“To my vehicle there to be looked at and had it fixed very pleased with the service and the professionalism from Jay who I spoke with he was very courteous and explained the problem and how it will be fixed I recommend there services to anyone that as...”
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Annex Auto Repair
- Honest
- Fair
- Prices
“I have taken three different cars to Annex over a period of 15 years because they are conscientious and caring folks with competitive prices and unabated honesty.”
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Ace Automotive
- Work
- Prices
- Mechanic
“I've had some nasty interactions with mechanics in the past because my ignorance about cars offers a lot of opportunity to try to take me for a ride -- but felt like I was in good trustworthy hands with Mike.”
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Fred's Auto Center
- Job
- Gas Station
- People
“Freds Auto Center did my repair in a very well timely fashion, i had my car back same day, and ever since i got it back i have not had any of the issues i was having before i brought it.”
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A & M Foreign Car Services Inc
- Driving
- Prices
- van
“Dashboard lights were out, ac was out, oil change, exhaust system needed work, they put me back on the road, no need to go anywhere else, they know Volvos”
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Campbell Auto Electric
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Fair
“Two Toyota dealerships in the area could not give me an appointment until at least a week later; Greg chatted with me on the phone about what problem I was having the day that I called, and offered me an appointment for any time I could make it in”
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One Stop Automotive
- Vehicles
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Had some work done yesterday Bill and his Crew of mechanics know there stuff they get it right Everytime 💯 I always come here to have my vehicle serviced I highly recommend this shop to anyone that is looking for quality service and fair prices,Thank...”
Auto Repair Services in West Haven, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$314
Maximum cost
$2617
National Average
$482
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$388
$681
Typical price range is based on 520 cost profiles
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Which shops listed for West Haven estimate for free?
5 of the 24 shops on this page advertise estimates at no charge. That normally covers a look and a price on work you can already see. Anything that needs the car on a lift and the codes read is a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is usually billed.
What customers say about professionals in and near West Haven
- “There were a few hiccups in the process due to some wrong parts ordered/delivered but at the end they had my truck back up and running before the estimate they gave.” — customer of Budget Transmission Center
- “Kurt promptly performed the emissions test of my vehicle, after giving me an estimate of the time it will take to complete the test (5 minutes).” — customer of Swanson Automotive
- “The next morning they replaced the spark plugs, air filter and cabin air filter--refilled the windshield washer fluid too--for a reasonable price (called the dealer and their estimate was $200-$700 more).” — customer of A & M Foreign Car Services Inc
- “I am highly satisfied with my car, how it is currently running, the warranty provided me and their professionalism surpasses another.” — customer of CT Discount Muffler & Brakes LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.