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    Ernie's Garage

    4.3 (10 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Ernie's Garage

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Auto fluids and filters maintenance

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    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto exhaust repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

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    Very good service at a great price , will beat any dealership when it comes to charges and the service as good or better than any dealer .

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    The headlights were filled with moisture & water, and Matt and Adam explained exactly what needed to be done.

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    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    (29 reviews)

    Consumer Beware - Serious Negligence and No Accountability…read more I normally don't leave reviews, but what happened to me at this Valvoline location needs to be shared as a public service announcement. I brought my new vehicle here for one of its first oil changes. Less than two weeks later, while driving with my two children in the backseat, my dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree--my power steering failed, my radio shut off, my headlights went out, and my entire car slowly died in the middle of traffic. It was terrifying. The next day I replaced my battery, but the car still didn't feel right. After having it checked at Advance Auto, I was told my alternator was no longer functioning, which likely caused the battery to die. I had my car towed to the dealership because this type of failure is highly unusual for a new vehicle. The dealership's inspection revealed oil all over my serpentine belt and alternator, which caused the alternator to fail. Thankfully, my extended warranty covered most of the repairs, but the dealership specifically advised me to contact Valvoline because the damage was due to negligence during the oil change. Valvoline sent a representative to inspect the car before repairs were completed. They told both me and the dealership they would call back. They never did. When I followed up myself, customer care and an employee named Cal told me they "didn't understand how this could have happened" and denied my claim. When I asked to file a claim with their insurance, I was told this franchise "does not carry regular insurance" and that the manager alone decides which claims are accepted. I was told it might be escalated to an area manager, but even then, no callback could be guaranteed. So now I'm out nearly $600--the cost of the oil change, a new battery, and my $212 warranty deductible. If I didn't have an extended warranty, I would have been out even more. And worst of all, my kids and I were put in real danger when the car failed in traffic. There is absolutely no way oil suddenly appeared all over my serpentine belt and alternator on its own less than two weeks after an oil change. Yet Valvoline has put up every barrier possible to avoid taking accountability. I'm sharing this so other consumers know what they're dealing with. Be extremely cautious about trusting this location with your vehicle. Their negligence caused major damage, and their refusal to take responsibility is unacceptable.

    The rudest staff in West Haven I have ever come across. We pulled in the wrong entrance by mistake,…read moreand a man ran out to us like we were criminals and ask us what we were doing there. We said came for oil change. I went inside to verify that they had the oil filter that I needed he said I'm not allowed in this building, This is not awaiting lobby. I need to leave immediately again a very rude person. He then sent out another gentleman who had a Service Manager uniform we told us they just sold the only one they had. I felt that visit could not be more unfriendly

    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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    Regional Manager Dominic Torlish is incompetent Valvoline…read moreneeds to fire Dominic Torlish. I see someone else complained about him, and about exactly the same thing. Wow I came here to give a review for my bad experience and come to find so many others were dealing with exactly the same problem as me. These people have zero experience. This is a beginners mechanic stop they barely know the basics. They caused a leak in my car whold not following instructions and mishandling my oil pan plug and no one wanted to take responsi . It's like they deal with it in a local level and actually refused to my face when I requested to speak to someone higher up in the Valvoline chain they just completely blatantly deny you and immediately close your case without even hearing you out. The regional manager, Dominic Torlish did not even allow me to plead my case to him I never spoke with the man he only heard the local managers side of the story who is responsible for causing the leak. This is very much conflict of interest because if it's dealt with at a local level and you cannot plead your case to anyone higher up in the Valvoline chain why would local managers admit they are at fault if they never have to answer to anyone higher up. Do yourself a favor go to a real mechanic these people are snakes. Fire Dominic Torlish!

    A+ customer service that had me in and out less than 15 minutes. Solid crew holding this Valvoline…read morelocation down. Will be back indefinitely.

    ACE Automotive - Ace Automotive

    ACE Automotive

    (12 reviews)

    Was in CT for a 5-day visit. I contacted ACE during my trip on a Saturday morning, where business…read morehours were until 1pm. We were referred by friends who said ACE would take good care and resolve the issues with the truck. ACE owner (?) responded to say he was away on Saturday but could look at my truck Monday. We drove out to the shop that weekend to be sure we knew where it was. A small shop but plenty bays and a few cars on the lot. Looks like they may be a reseller for motorcycles or sell used cars/motorcycles also? The problem reported was that my truck would stutter between 40-50mph, then 60-70mph only on an incline. As much as this was a pain in the neck issue with driving al the backroads at those lower speeds, I felt that waiting a couple more days was ok. On Monday AM, I called ACE and asked what time to come in to have the truck looked at. Making a long story short, the owner said he could not take time to look at my truck as he was already busy. I asked then why he said he could help. He just repeated to say he could not take time to help. All he needed to do was take a road test of the truck and see if it was a simple issue, that's all we asked him to do. He continued to say no and if we were his regular customer, he would help. It's unfortunate that ACE could not at least assess what could be. Or, if he could not assist and knew it Saturday, then just say that Saturday. I wasted time waiting and could have gone elsewhere. If ACE had looked at the truck, he would have found out that the number 6 coil needed replacing. Could have made some money and kept a positive review with the business.

    Great experience!!!! If you need car repairs, this is the place to go. Mike was great. he easily…read morediagnosed what I needed to get my air conditioning running again. He gave me a couple of repair options and let me choose. He go the repair done on time, within his estimate. Since this was the first time he had seen my car, he checked out the rest of the engine and made some recommendations for me. Since I was due for an oil change, he did that too. As a woman, I hate going to the repair shop because I always feel I am getting taken advantage of...not with ACE.. I never felt like he was talking down to me or trying to sell me something i didnt need. I'll be returning here for all my repairs going forward... you should too!

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