This is where I've been coming for my car service for the past 2 years!…read moreEasy scheduling, good hours, Not pushy if you don't want to get something done or have questions, always provide a summary email that has all the details of what went on and just all around really nice guys and great customer service! Never had any issues with the quality of work and they are honest- coming from someone who doesn't know too much about cars this is a big one! They have a nice little waiting room and offer loaner cars or rides if you live close. Bonus- they always mail out coupons!

I purchased my daughter's BMW 2016 X4 with 114,000 miles. She lives the North Shore. Boston has…read morebeen taking it to NorthShore Autoworks , specializing in Bmw's, etc. they told her that she would need front brakes in future and oil pan leaking mildly . Could wait until this fall 2026. I bring it to Portland automotive and they tell me I have about 15 things that should be addressed , total of $7200. Somehow, I didn't feel comfortable with the service manager owner when I asked him if there was flexibility in pricing during a text exchange, he did not answer. He seemed annoyed when I asked him if the parts were OEM, there was no detail on the estimate, In this regard. I have driven BMWs for 20 years. So I just got a phone call from a very highly regarded Bmw mechanic in West Hartford, who is known for as honesty. He told me my brakes were 75% fine a little wire on the rotors on the front and a little less in the back, but nothing I had to address right away. Whereas Portland automotive told me I needed a complete thermostat sensor yada yada when they check the codes, this Mechanic and West Hartford said he would do less and then see what happens (instead of trying to gauge me.) what convinced me to get another opinion was reading the reviews on Portland automotive, which seems sketchy, especially by men who probably it appears to me no more about cars versus the women to think they're very nice. Well, I'm a woman, but I go with my gut instinct, and in this case, it told me to go elsewhere.

Came here for emissions test for the state of Connecticut... I normally go to place in my town but…read moreI was right there so I decided to try... I have to say the service that they provided for the emissions test was great car passed. Also they we ran into a blown fuse so the test couldn't been completed so the guy did find the fuse and replaced it for no charge... I will say though I was a little disappointed that the guy that was performing the test before he did it said that my car was ugly and I was sitting right there. I didn't really appreciate that. I was going to deduct the star for that but I realize I'm not going to hurt somebody's rating because somebody thought my car was ugly. But really you should learn not to insult customers vehicles. For the record .... Bubs isn't ugly. And he is a gangsta ..

I read very good reviews about Jay's so I went to have my emissions testing. The reviews are real…read more They are so nice and so fast. Others who were waiting had good things to say about their repair services as well.

I see this place has mixed reviews so I would like to comment on the extraordinary tow service I…read morereceived. My car started to break down on the highway and I was able to make it off the exit safely and ended up on some remote road stranded alone in Glastonbury, CT. I called AAA and a tow truck arrived within 30 minutes. I wasn't sure of the reason for the breakdown so the driver, Steven, jumped right in and did some troubleshooting. He quickly narrowed it down to a problem with the alternator. His repair shop was closed since it was the weekend. Steven kindly offered to tow my car to a different auto repair place locally or the 50 miles to my home in MA. Steven was very kind, patient, trustworthy, and level-headed. He is my superhero and I won't hesitate to call on this company again if I ever need help with automotive or towing needs.

They came to save my husband when his car died in the middle of the night on the highway! They…read moretowed it, identified the issue, fixed it, and price was reasonable. Positive experience and would use again for future needs.

*update* Was called by corporate and asked what happened…read moreduring my bad experience... explained what happened in exact detail and was rushed back in for service the following day. Carlos and the guys definitely took care of me. I trust them and the work they do. It's unfortunate that my original appointment did not go as planned but they made up for it in a huge way. They have definitely earned my service back! Thank you new management for cleaning up the act of older employees. Carlos is the man, and the techs are top notch!

Very disappointed in the service! my car has been back 4 times. of course each time was a different…read moreissue! Thank GOD for AAA!! All about $$$, not customer service! Very poor rating!

Just went in for emissions testing and it was a simple in and out, no waiting. Thanksread more

Actually yes - I've been to many businesses where if there isn't a problem then they wouldn't…read morecharge me. There wasn't a problem with my car. I could've went to Shearer Honda where they even said they would've checked the tires and pressure for free and reset the TPMS light no charge. That's what a real business does because they aren't greedy. You want to talk about slander and vulgarity? As soon as you told your "employees" to stonewall me, you answered the phone screaming at me. It's your loss because I will never recommend your business to anyone and you reap what you sow. You seem to have a lot of bad reviews so I think you have a problem mentally.

As a single woman I always feel like auto places will take advantage that I know nothing about…read morecars, not the case here! I purchased an older car a few weeks ago for my son. I'd had another auto guy tell me I needed new brakes, new transmission and engine mounts and a bunch of other repairs, so decided to get a quote a 'south street auto' Kevin the owner said I only needed brake bracket parts and cleaning, and something with the power steering but that my brakes were almost new and the engine looked great. I asked him to do everything on the car while I was there to make sure it was safe for my college aged son to drive and it all totaled $414. I saved a few thousand by coming here. I noted that every guy that came in was a 50-70 year old local who had obviously been taking their cars there for years. This is now my go-to auto place. Kevin could have told me anything was wrong with my car and I'd have no clue but he obviously runs a honest and extremely fair priced.

I chose to go to SSA to get my AC fixed because another reviewer commented how well she was treated…read moreas a single mom, trusting that she wasn't being taken advantage of or condescended to. I can definitely second that! Kevin explained things clearly, was the lowest quote AND offered me a sweet loaner of a Mustang that my kid was super happy to be seen in! To top it off, I now have my AC working again. Pretty happy and when my compressor finally goes to the great beyond, I will return.

My son and I broke down on our way home to New Jersey from his college in Boston; complete system…read morefailure shut down. AAA asked if I wanted to go to their closest facility, which was C&R- but when I got there, it looked closed Turned out, the owner was in the back, working on his own projects, not even planning to open up his shop; even so, he went out of his way to drive over and get a car part at a place that was closing in 10 minutes, and then agreed to fix our car in a matter of hours and get us back home for Mother's Day. I do not have enough positive things to say this place! Very grateful there are good people in the world (who also happen to be extremely competent) Thanks again!

Love this place! I bring my classic car and my Wrangler here. They do great work! The staff is so…read morefriendly.