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Auto repair shops Bristol Auto repair shops Updated Nov 5, 2026 # Auto repair shops in Bristol: the 5 with the most proof of work Ranked by what the records show, not by what the businesses say: permits pulled, reviews coming in over time, and public record checks. - **40** on file - **3,485** public reviews counted - **40** with records matched ## Top 3 auto repair shops in Bristol Order follows a published score: records and permits 30%, review volume 25%, recent reviews 20%, complete profile 15%, years 5%, rating 5%. 1. ### 1. [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/) Southington · 4.7 average rating Evidence **268** reviews1 record matched Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/)[Call +1 860-628-9488](tel:+18606289488)[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/southington/445-queen-street) 2. ### 2. [J & M Tire](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/) Southington · 4.8 average rating Evidence **234** reviews1 record matched Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-a66199def4d9fb6b/)[Call +1 860-621-3900](tel:+18606213900)[Website](http://jmtirect.net/) 3. ### 3. [Black Bear Auto](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-ff8a6168d659f7f9/) Bristol · 4.5 average rating Evidence **178** reviews1 record matched Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-ff8a6168d659f7f9/)[Call +1 860-585-1111](tel:+18605851111)[Website](http://www.BlackBearAuto.com/) ### More auto repair shops in Bristol 1. 4. [Town Fair Tire](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-e6ac5fed7d684382/) Bristol · 4.5 average rating Evidence **401** reviews1 record matched 2. 5. [Town Fair Tire](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-9ca599c1b7da4542/) Southington · 4.6 average rating Evidence **198** reviews1 record matched ### Proven or claimed - Proven A public record backs it. Source and date shown. - Claimed The business says so, or sent the document itself. - Not matched yet No matching record found yet. Not a finding against anyone. [What counts as proof](https://thelocalproof.com/what-counts-as-proof/) ## Also on file in Bristol 35 more auto repair shops, by name. No permit records matched for these yet. Less on record usually means less has been published, not a problem with the business. Other auto repair shops in Bristol, data as of November 5, 2026 | Business | Reviews | Records matched | |---|---|---| | Ace Automatic Transmissions Torrington | 22 | 1 | | Carbs R Us Thomaston | 18 | 1 | | Castle Motors Bristol | 18 | 1 | | Cliff's Automotive Terryville | 38 | 1 | | Denny's Transmission & Auto Care Bristol | 18 | 1 | | Di Giovanni's Auto Services Bristol | 48 | 1 | | [Economy Transmission](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-194434c4f8bd5035/) Bristol | 38 | 1 | | [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-75325e01ab3544bc/) Bristol | 158 | 1 | | Frank's Transmission & Auto Care Bristol | 37 | 1 | | Gary's Hilltop Auto Repair Torrington | 57 | 1 | | Hamelin & Sons Automotive Repairs Bristol | 152 | 1 | | Leether Automotive Bristol | 35 | 1 | | [Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-cecafbfff83148c4/) Southington | 118 | 1 | | [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-18d67e9130f2ffe0/) Bristol | 138 | 1 | | MGB Tire Company Inc. Thomaston | 58 | 1 | | Midas Bristol | 86 | 1 | | Midas Southington | 66 | 1 | | Midas Torrington | 87 | 1 | | [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-39315c3b39d20453/) Bristol | 148 | 1 | | Nuway Truck and Trailer Repair Wolcott | 18 | 1 | | P and C Repair Thomaston | 18 | 1 | | [Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-25f654c1635f367c/) Southington | 78 | 1 | | Personal Touch Quick Lube Torrington | 45 | 1 | | Quick Auto Sales & Repair Bristol | 104 | 1 | | [RB Transmissions LLC](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-deabb81e136f0f67/) Bristol | 48 | 1 | | RICH GRAVEL'S AUTOMOTIVE Thomaston | 37 | 1 | | Rick's Automotive Inc Bristol | 18 | 1 | | Ron's Automotive Collinsville | 18 | 1 | | Ron's Automotive Unionville Unionville | 17 | 1 | | [The Quiet Zone of Thomaston](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) Thomaston | 68 | 1 | | [The Quiet Zone of Torrington](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) Torrington | 96 | 1 | | Touch Ups Unlimited Llc Bristol | 18 | 1 | | Valvoline Instant Oil Change Southington | 145 | 1 | | Valvoline Instant Oil Change Bristol | 124 | 1 | | Wiltse Brothers Garage Plainville | 14 | 1 | ## Ask the top auto repair shops for a quote Send my request to Goes only to the businesses you tick above. 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[Privacy](https://thelocalproof.com/privacy/) Public record · Bristol ## What the public record says about Bristol People per square mile 2,361 [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 26.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Bristol residents 62,341 [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 +2.4% 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 ## Questions about auto repair shops in Bristol 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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