I've been going to this garage for ages, and I can't even begin to explain how great it is. The…read moreowner is super honest and friendly, and I've never had a problem. I totally recommend this garage!!!

I have brought many of my family's vehicles here for service and trouble shooting over the years…read more We have found Jeff to be honest and fair. He is our go to mechanic and we would recommend them to everyone.

So refreshing to do business with someone who does exactly what he says he's going to do. Job came…read moreout great price was right couldn't find nicer people to do business with. Thank You Dave

I bought a used car that had some dents and bumps. I wanted it to look in tip top condtion but knew…read morei couldnt afford to go to a autobody shop, so I went on craigslist and looked around. I found two people, of those two people Daves the one that responded within mintues and was able to provide a quoate by photos. We worked on a date and he came directly to my house a few days later. Him and his son were very nice and honest about the work they are doing. It only took them about 2 hours and it saved me a ton of money from getting a whole new fender and stuff. Of course its not brand spankin new front end, but you would never be able to tell unless you really went looking for any defects. It did rain that evening and all the next day so there is a few spots where i feel like the paint isnt a perfect match (not sure if it was the rain, or the work of his son who is still a newbie at it), but again, you can only tell if you look for it or the sun hits it a certain way. All and all, I am very happy with the results and you cant go wrong for the price. Id recomended him.

Honestly, I can't say enough about Nick the shop isn't much to look at but it's clean. Nick is…read morefriendly, super knowledgeable and very fair on the work and prices. It's hard to find good honest mechanics be days they can work on just about anything.

My car had been leaking oil and I had taken it to a couple of places prior to finding Hillside. The…read morefirst place told me that I needed a new oil pan, which didn't make sense to me as there was no sign of damage to the shield that protects the engine, and for the amount the car was leaking there should have been damage. The second place told me that there were no signs of an oil leak. My garage and parking spot at work said otherwise, plus the intense smell of burning oil every time I drove the car. The crew at Hillside took my car in and found the issue immediately and fixed it. No more oil leaks. The oil pan was loose and needed to be tightened and the oil pan plug needed a new gasket. I feel that they were honest and fair. I will bring my car there again.

My car was stolen from right outside my workplace and later recovered in Milford, where the police…read morehad it towed to J & M. My nephew, who works at a local dealership, mentioned that he's worked with J & M many times and always had a great experience. With his recommendation; plus a nod from my insurance agent, we decided to go with J & M for the repairs. From the first time we walked in to the day we picked up our vehicle, the service was outstanding. The staff was professional, empathetic, and incredibly courteous. They made a stressful situation so much easier. Highly recommend!

J&M did a fantastic job! They made the process very seamless, I dropped my vehicle off and they…read morehandled everything from there with my insurance company. I had a back bumper damaged from a parking accident and they took care of the repair perfectly, and returned my vehicle back detailed. Very professional and top level service. Highly recommend.

Honest place. I have experienced this myself, but also witnessed to others while waiting for a…read moreservice on my car. The owner is not out to make $ but to be an honest guy giving a service in the area. He has worked on my parents cars, and then on my husband's and mine. I wouldn't trust anyone else. He's honest & reliable. Always willing to help. Highly recommend

$451 , 3 miles on a flat bed, 1 hour of labor ( charged for 1h 45m). You tell me if it's worth it.read more

I found Brian on Yelp and he got back to me right away and kept me in the loop throughout the whole…read moreprocess. I needed an inspection for a car I was buying from a private seller, and I can't begin to explain how thorough he was. He took his time, broke everything down for me, and made me feel 100% confident in my decision. I've officially found my go-to mechanic. I can't recommend Nokzo enough... the seller was so impressed by Brian that he asked for his card, too!

This young man Brian made an appointment with me to come look at my vehicle. He was on time and…read morecommunicated with me until he got to my residence. That is the first positive then he gets out and he is a 21 year-old young man that has knowledge beyond his years within five minutes. He diagnosed the problem when I thought that I was gonna have to make another appointment for him to come back and he said no, I'm gonna fix it right now which totally took me back. I was like wonderful so let me explain. I have a 2010 Nissan Altima beautiful vehicle the problem that he diagnosed was a swaybar. He got right to work went and picked up. The part came back. Fix my vehicle the whole thing from starting to finish was roughly 2 hours. He made sure he took it for a test drive then he made me get it with him and we went for a test drive. Know The knowledge that he has as a mechanic at 21 years old was pretty amazing this gentleman I will be calling anytime there is something wrong with one of my vehicles. He did not up charge me on the parts . His labor rate was amazing and obviously from reading my post there isn't a negative thing that I could say about this young man. I wish him the best and I will be contacting him again. Thank you, Brian for a wonderful experience.

Honest, dependable, affordable, does great work. What more can you ask for? I'm taking my car here…read morefrom now on! Thank you so much.

When they say "ER," they really mean it…read more Hemorrhaging air from a tire that I blew at the nearby dump (thanks, giant bolt in the middle of the road), I frantically raced here in a true state of automotive emergency, as the recently-marred tire went down... down... down... Calmly, two gentlemen who seemed like they ran the place walked right out, bringing with them their good old air hose, the soapy water, and a few tire plugs... patched the gigantic hole up in three minutes flat. And then they didn't want money... Seriously. "Thank you SO much. How much do I owe ya?" "Nah, your money is no good here!" "Oh come on, I gotta give ya something... you saved my ass here!" "We don't accept money here." "Yeah, We're on the burger system!" It was a funny exchange. But boy was it a menschy deed after all. Yes, this is a little two-bay garage on the cheap side of town, but they're doing yeoman's work here, and being nice about it. God bless.

I am a very picky person when it comes to cars (I own a Porsche) and quality of service. That said,…read moreErnie's Garage is the pinnacle of automobile garage and I'm really not exaggerating. Allow me to prove it to you: Let me start by talking about the cleanliness of the shop and mechanics. The place is very Very clean and organized (and I'm personally OCD with this). Even when they have a lot going on the are able to keep everything neat and to me that already says a lot. The mechanics are a professional duo (I think I'll call them the Doctors) because they are amazingly good when it comes to diagnosing your vehicle problem even when its a hidden problem, and regardless of your vehicle make (combined they know everything). You really won't go wrong with any of them because at the end they collaborate really well in whatever case you bring, and the best part of it is that THEY ARE VERY HONEST. Honesty is everything when it comes to your car repair and believe me, transparency is included in the price. Prices are fair, maybe a little on the higher side but again... I can asure that you can trust their diagnosis and labor. Quick story: On my first Porsche repair I took it to 1) Porsche Dealer but prices where impossibly high and diagnosis/repair quote had too many parts and didn't make sense to me so I left. 2) Then I tried a 'Porsche Certified Garage' and prices where lower but still I felt something was off on the diagnosis list. I regret not taking my car to Ernie's in the first place, they knew what was the problem by my description even before seeing the car and their quote/list was just what my vehicle needed (nothing less, nothing more). Their price was way better and the job very reliable. I have brought in my two cars several (3-7) times (I also have a Toyota) for different tuneup/maintenance and motor (and electric) fixes. On both my cars I've been trusting my cars and left extremely satisfied. They fixed my cars before driving to Iowa and back, twice. Also, they can diagnose your car immediately, find the right parts for you and fix it within a reasonable time (very quick). On top of that all of the employees are very kind, respectful and full of joy. They are eager to help you no matter whats your situation. I even had the opportunity to meet the owner which was also very understanding and helpful. The manager has a great system in place, he's always present, very friendly and will also take good care of you. On a side note, this garage has a Car Wash/Detailing tunnel attached to it ('SpongeBrothers') which I also strongly recommend. I drive my cars through every week and they really treat you like a VIP. They have one of the best Car Detailer Celebrity I know of in CT, who uses the finest products on your car. Feel free to trust you car's paint to them. Over the past 2 years they've seem to keep finding ways to improve their service. They have uHauls for rent and before COVID-19 they even had complimentary coffee that I actually miss. Their bathroom is simple, spacious and very clean in my experience. The lounge/waiting room could use an update but in general it's always clean and feels ok (there is a massage chair if you're into that). I took my time to test their consistency on their excellent service and as a frequent costumer I can give faith of it. My only complain would be the use of a face mask, due to the current pandemic they started using it but I've noticed a lack of consistency with this manner. Still, they use gloves and seem to respect social distancing protocols. Usually I don't spend time writing reviews but my satisfaction with Ernie's Garage has really earned it and I'm sure there are other 'picky' costumers like me looking for a shop like this. If they keep their services consistent as described here (up until today), be sure that they will have me as a loyal costumer. Lastly, If I where to have a business like this it would definitely be like Ernie's Garage specially for their great service and friendly employees. If you are skeptical of my 'super' positive review, don't take my word and please go prove it for yourself. Thanks! EC

1st time here and like they say , first impressions counts …read more service was phenomenal, fast and very welcoming. Anthony was very helpful and communicative. thank you . will come back.