These guys are the real deal. Feel confident you won't be ripped off here. Jim is a stand up guy and super honest. I've had everything from Corvette's and Porsche's to high mile daily driven cars serviced here. The work is great and you'll never get scammed into doing more work than necessary. They'll keep your car going forever if you want them to. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service with honest pricing. Mechanics are superb and diagnosed vehicle with expert precision

My mom went there because her car has a clogged catalytic converter her quoted her $3,000 place use to be good now these fools wanna scam women who come in thinking they know nothing wouldn't recommend read more

Took in a car I was considering buying for a pre-purchase inspection. They were friendly and performed a thorough inspection, spotting several details I had missed. They finished it faster than they expected and charged me less than originally quoted -- I really appreciate that, as they easily could have taken a few extra bucks from me and I never would have known. They've earned my trust, I'll be bringing my vehicle back if I ever have a problem. read more

I've been here a couple of times now. Work done properly and in a reasonable amount of time. Prices are fair as well. Jim is a very down to earth person to deal with and seems honest. Waiting for your car can be an issue since they don't have much of a waiting room and people tend to drop off cars which doesn't work for me. Seems like a reliable garage for car repairs. read more

Jim is the most honest mechanic I've ever dealt with. Ever. Fair prices and excellent work. I won't take my car to anyone else. I even get my tires through them. I'd give 50 stars if I could! read more

Hi my name is larry Nero. I have been going to over the edge Automotive since 2007 for all of my vehicle repairs. In the past I have had certain events for instance my 2008 Honda CRV needed valve adjustment and brandfon Honda told me it would be $500 and that my struts were rotted out and wanted to know if I wanted to trade in my vehicle. I immediately left there and drove straight to over the edge where the valve adjustment was performed at $99 and I was told there was nothing wrong with my struts they probably just wanted my vehicle because it had a high trade-in value. I have had many vehicles that were deemed not fixable for instance I went to AAMCO Transmission in Branford and they told me the transmission was gone you could not be repaired. Again I went to offer The Edge automotive and the problem was remedied without a giant price tag. My most recent event was catalytic converters I was told it would be 1500 bucks by a reputable repair shop. Again having taken it to over the edge Automotive prove that not to be the case and it was just a sensor which was a fraction of that cost. And recently I was struck with a family crisis with my wife and my son in the hospital for weeks on end and I have no transportation but Jim mank from Over the Edge took care of things you got me back on the road right away. I recommend over the edge Automotive to anyone who wants to have their vehicle performing properly and you will probably make your money back the money you'll save on gas with a tune-up and a carbon clean. I know of no other mechanic shop this honest and this thorough. Jim mank is a stand up guy he is sincere and honestly cares about his customers. read more

Back in October 2020, I put a $500 deposit down on a car that Jim Mank of Over the Edge Automotive never delivered. He has ignored my written requests for a refund. Consider this before you do business here. read more

Over the Edge Automotive is a great auto repair shop and they do excellent work. I brought my car in for service and it was done in a timely manner, at a reasonable cost and the problem was resolved. Jim and his staff care about their customers and truly put the time, care and effort into making sure everyone is satisfied. This is my second visit and I will continue to be a faithful customer. read more

Just got back from my second visit at Over The Edge and had a second awesome experience. As a female, we are pretty much brought up being told to never trust mechanics. Having been f*cked over by a few personally, it's been a pretty justified lesson. However, I never feel taken advantage of at Over The Edge. Jim tells you what should be done now and what can wait, helping you stick to a budget. His other mechanic even told me what to have done at the same time to save on labor for my next visit. Good honest people over there. I won't go to anyone else. Needed new rotors, brake pads, control arms, and struts done. Dropped it off in the morning and it was done same day. read more

I was having transmission trouble with my 18 year old Camry. It has 255,000 miles on it. I went to my auto repair shop, which I have been going to for many years. They said I need a new transmission, which would have cost $3,000+. I wanted a second opinion, though I conceded to the fact that I probably did need a new transmission. I asked my coworkers who they take their cars to. They recommended Over The Edge. I took my car in and after a computer diagnosis, Jim came back saying that I a couple of solenoids were bad. He estimated about $350, which was a heck of a lot better than $3,000. The repairs were done and the cars been working fine ever since (knock on wood). Jim was very courteous and knowledgeable. I am disappointed that my old repair shop didn't even do a diagnosis to find out what the trouble was. I guess I found a new place to go. read more

Unlike these other reviewers, I did not have a good experience with repairs done at Over the Edge Automotive. I initially decided to take my car to this repair shop because it was relatively close to my work. This was very convenient to me, specially because the staff at Over the Edge was very accommodating, as they were willing to drop me off and pick me up from work, every time my car needed something done to it. This extra level of comfort was not worth all the trouble, frustration and money I spent at this shop: Pretty much everything that they touched in the car was not done properly and had to be redone (or I left broken because I did not have enough money to repair the damage that they managed to make). Here is a list of repairs done and their outcomes: -Replaced water pump: No issues, still working properly. -Replaced handle of glove compartment: Glove compartment opens and closes, but cannot be locked. -Replaced passenger side dashboard air vent: The air vent was not installed properly and keeps coming off the panel. - Replaced left window bezel: Installed properly, but they manage to break the doorframe underneath the bezel (at least they told me that they had broken it and glued it back together). - Replaced manual shifter cover: The entire shifter (not just the cover) was replaced. The original shifter was "thrown away" (i.e. it was not given back to me). In the process they manage to break the panel surrounding the shifter, which I paid to be replaced. The panel was not installed properly and, as a result, the panel pieces surrounding the cigarette lighter have come apart and fallen behind the panel. - Replaced door latches' micro-switches in the rear doors: One day after the repair was done, I noticed that the back doors would not open (i.e. they damaged the door lock mechanism). After taking the car back, they fixed the issue for free. Because this repair was done during the winter, I did not attempt to open the back windows for a few months. At Spring, when I tried to lower the windows, I noticed they were not installed correctly. The windows make a terrible noise, as if they are catching on something inside the door. Because this issue has not being fixed, the back windows are unusable (I'm afraid that, if I lower them, they may stop working all together). I hope this review helps others. read more

I brought my 1996 miata in for an alignment. My car is quite low with aftermarket coil over suspension. They handled it without a problem after four other shops either said no, initially agreed and let me wait for more than an hour to say no, or said yes, but it would be poorly done because they are not equipped to deal with aftermarket suspension despite saying they could over the phone. Either way, sometimes you have to understand what a bad shop is to appreciate a good one. In this case, Over the Edge took care of business. I could potentially say "It was a long wait." and downgrade them for that. However, a busy shop is a good shop. If you are looking for quick, then pay no heed to my review because I prefer quality over speed. I brought my laptop, connected to wifi, and had a grand time surfing the internet. They also have automotive passion. The decor is hilariously appropriate. Few spots do not have some type of vehicular memorabilia clinging to the walls. Quite a few nifty cars are in the parking lot and it is clear that these fellows appreciate cars enough to make it their livelihood. Either way, I gave it five stars because I left with what I wanted at a fair price. read more

My lucky day was when an acquaintance of mine and I were discussing what a bunch of thieves Meineke as. She recommended Over The Edge Automotive to me. On April 23, 2013 I brought my Ford Focus in for evaluation and and overall maintenance check. The owner and manager Jim Mank is the most professional auto repair professional I have ever met. I could not believe the exceptional detail and attention they gave to every aspect of my vehicle. I am beyond pleased with the way my vehicle rides and performs. They have a customer for life. I would recommend Over The Edge to anyone who cares about their vehicle and wants the Tiffany of auto repair. It is truly Le creme de la creme. Have always been thrilled with their service. Would say the best mechanics ever read more

I have trusted Jim and Over the Edge with many cars over the past several years, with a variety of issues. I can always get and appointment right away and he gets back very quickly with updates on what the car may need (because sometimes I have no idea what's wrong with it!) He's no fluff. He has told me exactly what my car needs now, and what's recommended but not immediate and can wait for later. He's worked on a long term plan of getting a few "beater" cars back on the road within budget. His prices are very fair. He stands by his work, and communicates along the way. I've worked for a leading OEM dealership managing a body shop... I have heard (and seen) the horror stories about mechanics. You won't find that and Over the Edge. read more

Hi folks just want to say a few words on a new garage I used last week I never had such great service and customer care First of all Jim was so good to me helped me out was not trying to sell me services I did not need he took me right in cuz I told him I have a elderly mom that's lives with and need my car he prices were great service was great I cannot day enough good things please if u need your car worked on give OVER THE EDGE a try read more

This place is great. They walked me through what was wrong and what had to be done to fix it. No my car is perfect. Thank you over the edge.

Engaged with James in conversation at truck stop on his day off...Excellent service...found problem within 10 secs...kept it straight with repair...extremely knowledgeable...highly recommend for repairs...10 thumbs up... read more

Excellent fast service. They made me feel very conformable waiting and confident in their pricing. It's hard to find an honest mechanic shop and this place was just that. read more

I've taken my civic to them twice, exceptional, fast and affordable service. Will continue to use them as my mechanic.

Awesome as always!! Once again Over the Edge has out done themselves. I came in with a last minuet emergency repair and Jim Mank made sure the vehicle was back to me with in 24 hours even after finding an extra problem. I have never been dissatisfied with any work The Edge has ever done with any of my vehicles. Jim and the boys have been taking care of my cars for almost 20 yrs now. Since back in the days when Jim was renting out one bay at Denegre's garage in New Haven. You'll never go wrong when choosing Over the Edge Auto for all your auto needs. Whether it's a simple oil change or a major body job, they are the ones to do the job. Quality is priceless and they will go above and beyond for their customers. Ps, Just to add, today I just dropped off my other car, for a insurance repair. And I know they will do everything to make my baby (1995 4Runner) right and beautiful again. Over the Edge Auto is the best and I can't say it enough!! Thanks for everything you've done for me. read more

Jim is awesome! I was having transmission issues and was worried it was going to cost me a fortune. Jim fixed EXACTLY what I needed, and nothing more. Service was quick and easy. He explained everything fully to me and did a great job. I haven't had any problems and he's done all my service/maintenance since. read more