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title: 5 Best Auto repair shops in Bristol, CT | Best 5 Local
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updated: 2026-11-05
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# 5 Best Auto repair shops in Bristol, CT

Updated **November 5, 2026** **40** businesses compared [How we choose](https://bestfivelocal.com/how-rankings-work/)

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## The top 5 at a glance

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Top 5 auto repair shops in Bristol compared

| Business | Rating | Reviews | Years | License | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J & M Tire | 4.8 | 234 | – | Not checked yet | Best overall |
| Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | 4.7 | 268 | – | Not checked yet | – |
| Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs | 4.6 | 152 | – | Not checked yet | – |
| Town Fair Tire | 4.5 | 401 | – | Not checked yet | Most reviewed |
| Town Fair Tire | 4.6 | 198 | – | Not checked yet | – |

## The 5 best auto repair shops in Bristol, in detail

Best overall

### #1 [J & M Tire](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/)

**4.8** · 234 reviews

Southington

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Get quote [Website](http://jmtirect.net/)[Call](tel:+18606213900)

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### #2 [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/)

**4.7** · 268 reviews

Southington

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Get quote [Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/southington/445-queen-street)[Call](tel:+18606289488)

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### #3 [Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-01e495e1d0b343e5/)

**4.6** · 152 reviews

Bristol

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Get quote [Website](http://www.hamelinandsons.com/)[Call](tel:+18605833292)

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### Also in the Best 5

### #4 [Town Fair Tire](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-e6ac5fed7d684382/)

 4.5 · 401 reviews · Bristol · Most reviewed

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### #5 [Town Fair Tire](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-9ca599c1b7da4542/)

 4.6 · 198 reviews · Southington

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## More auto repair shops in Bristol

The other Bristol businesses we compared for this list. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- [Leether Automotive](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-cf6309d1d33e8eef/) 5.0 ★ · 35
- Black Bear Auto 4.5 ★ · 178
- Cliff's Automotive 4.8 ★ · 38
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.5 ★ · 145
- [The Quiet Zone of Thomaston](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) 4.6 ★ · 68
- [Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-cecafbfff83148c4/) 4.5 ★ · 118
- Frank's Transmission & Auto Care 4.7 ★ · 37
- MGB Tire Company Inc. 4.6 ★ · 58
- [The Quiet Zone of Torrington](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) 4.5 ★ · 96
- P and C Repair 4.9 ★ · 18
- Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers 4.4 ★ · 148
- [Ace Automatic Transmissions](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-a84240c7cea0a4a6/) 4.8 ★ · 22
- Meineke Car Care Center 4.4 ★ · 138
- Di Giovanni's Auto Services 4.7 ★ · 48
- Midas 4.5 ★ · 66
- [Economy Transmission](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-194434c4f8bd5035/) 4.6 ★ · 38
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 ★ · 124
- Gary's Hilltop Auto Repair 4.5 ★ · 57
- Castle Motors 4.8 ★ · 18
- Nuway Truck and Trailer Repair 4.8 ★ · 18
- Quick Auto Sales & Repair 4.4 ★ · 104
- Ron's Automotive 4.8 ★ · 18
- Rick's Automotive Inc 5.0 ★ · 18
- [RB Transmissions LLC](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-deabb81e136f0f67/) 4.5 ★ · 48
- Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires 4.4 ★ · 78
- Wiltse Brothers Garage 4.8 ★ · 14
- Personal Touch Quick Lube 4.4 ★ · 45
- Carbs R Us 5.0 ★ · 18
- Ron's Automotive Unionville 4.8 ★ · 17
- RICH GRAVEL'S AUTOMOTIVE 4.3 ★ · 37
- Midas 4.2 ★ · 86
- Touch Ups Unlimited Llc 4.6 ★ · 18
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.1 ★ · 158
- Denny's Transmission & Auto Care 4.3 ★ · 18
- Midas 4.0 ★ · 87

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## Bristol facts from public records

- 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

## How we pick the Best 5

1.

### Find every option

All 40 we could find in Bristol.

2.

### Check the basics

Open, reachable and enough real reviews.

3.

### Score the record

Rating, reviews, recency, years and record checks.

4.

### Explain each pick

A plain reason for every place on the list.

## Auto repair shops in Bristol: questions answered

### 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?

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## Other services in Bristol

- [Brake repair shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/bristol/brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/bristol/transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/bristol/tire-shops/)

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