Absolutely phenomenal service and communication all around. Transparent pricing and timely service, especially compared to local shops in the area. read more

Thanks to Scott and Bert for exceptional service. Would come back. They went above and beyond helping to resolve a few issues that came up along the way. read more

WOMEN BEWARE: My Pep Boys Hamden experience left me feeling targeted, dismissed, unsafe, and with a dead car. I brought my gold 2008 Buick Enclave to Pep Boys Hamden on July 16, 2026 for emissions and a simple oil change. The emissions portion was quick, but I then spent about 4 hours waiting for what should have been a routine oil change. At the end of that long wait, Pep Boys claimed there was an engine oil leak and immediately tried to push me toward paying for a $200+ diagnostic. That did not make sense to me because the vehicle had recently been purchased and checked before purchase with no known engine or transmission issues. Less than 2 weeks after this supposed oil change, the "Change Engine Oil Soon" light came on. My team and I had to buy engine oil and add oil ourselves just to bring the oil level back to where it needed to be. That is shocking after paying for an oil change. The vehicle later began shaking, overheating, and showing warning lights. I took it to Monro for a second opinion, and Monro stated there was no engine oil leak. They also identified transmission-related issues and signs consistent with improper transmission-fluid interference and unauthorized transmission work/tampering. What stood out to me is that Monro did not try to take advantage of the situation. They were transparent, showed us the codes, explained what they saw, and even recommended a proper transmission specialist instead of trying to sell us a transmission job themselves. Based on my experience, Monro was a far better and more honest option. When I returned to Pep Boys, manager Bert's explanations kept changing. His own scanner showed transmission codes, warning lights came on during the drive, the vehicle began shaking again, and he ultimately concluded the car was no longer safe to drive. Even after seeing that himself, he still claimed Pep Boys had done a proper oil change and had nothing to do with the damage. As a woman, this experience made me feel targeted, dismissed, and taken advantage of. Bert's comments about the female technician/manager at another repair shop were misogynistic and offensive, and his treatment of me felt misogynistic too. I felt like Pep Boys believed I could be misled into paying for diagnostics or repairs I did not need. My warning to other women: BEWARE. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Get a second opinion. Do not let Pep Boys pressure you into paying for diagnostics after they create or "discover" problems that were not there before. A female family member heard what happened and immediately said, "Why would you ever bring your car to Pep Boys? Pep Boys kills cars." Based on my experience, "Pep Boys Kills Cars" feels like an accurate warning. I have video evidence of the diagnostic codes, the Monro technician statements, and the interaction with Pep Boys staff. A formal legal notice is also being sent to Pep Boys demanding preservation of all camera footage, service records, diagnostic records, communications, metadata, and related evidence. I am willing to update this review if Pep Boys does the right thing: pays for the full repairs, refunds the failed oil-change service, reimburses related expenses, and provides a serious corporate response. Until then, my warning is simple: women should beware of Pep Boys Hamden and consider going to Monro or another transparent shop instead. The image shown is by the scanner showing over 20 transmission codes now. They also changed the comments in the receipts upon getting a printout when we came back on 8/1/26. read more

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My bad experience with Pep Boys spanned multiple locations. Hamden, CT created the initial problem with an unsuccessful new tire purchase (4 new tires of good quality). No idea if this was bad installation or defective product, but multiple tires failed. Due to personal circumstances, the follow up service was made to the Parsippany NJ location. They failed to listen and did not take the return visit seriously. This resulted in a failed service visit and forced an escalation before the correct action was taken. This took two days and many phone calls. My experience is that the customer service is a joke. The process is bad. Management do not return phone calls. They drag out resolutions hoping customers just go away. And requests for satisfaction are ignored. I do not recommend Pep Boys brand - it is only the commercials, they do not provide the customer service they suggest. If you go to this location, cross your fingers. I recommend trying somewhere else. read more

This a second review posted for the poor customer service experience. In another review, I shared my bad experience and opinion that you should seek service elsewhere. After I posted my negative review, there was a response in a couple of hours requesting that I contact Pep Boys so they could address my concerns. What is funny is that I raised my concerns with multiple people including documenting a compliant case with corporate customer service. So they already have the issue, and my contact details. And now into the 4th day and I have yet to receive a call from area or corporate management. So they make a show that they care about customer service - but they do not actually respond. All management refused to discuss my concerns. They left all contact to front desk people who hid behind "we have a policy that prioritizes the company over the customer." I suggest you find a good local shop where they pride themselves on service. If you are not from the area, go to Firestone instead. read more

Had a 9:00 am appointment for a oil change they took the car right in however it took them 1 1/2 hours to do it. I looked in the garage and the technician was just leaning on the column on his phone. I said something about it and they went out to the garage and came back told me they were " wrapping it up now" . If you have nothing to do on a Saturday I guess this place is for you. Not me. read more

Made an appointment thinking I would be in and out in 45 minutes you know due to making an appointment. 2 hours and 15 minutes later I am starving pissed off and not going back . Way too expensive. Appointment is pointless. Not recommended. Go anywhere else. read more

Just had a great experience at PB! My low tire pressure alert came on and I came to PB. I didn't see the sign outside like years past and went inside. Very friendly woman at the desk told me to go to Bay 2. Awesome employee came out to check my tires. When my alert didn't go out, he took the time to fix it! Much appreciated!! read more

Had the absolute WORST experience here with Len. I came in on a Saturday at 11:45 for a simple oil change. He said he'd have me out within the hour. I return at 12:55 to find that my car has not even had a tech assigned yet to it, and it took him 5 minutes to FIND the keys to MY car. Also had tor audacity to charge over $100 for this "service". Absolutely unprofessional and horribly run business location. I wouldn't go here if my car broke down in the parking lot and I didn't have AAA. Whole oil change ended up taking 3 hours. They ordered the wrong part when I originally arrived, and said they can get inventory while it's snowing, in CT! And it was light snow and started while we were there. Do not go here. read more

I got a flat coming from NYC on the highway in Hamden, CT on the way to picking up my kids from college in Boston. The tow truck took me to Pep Boys and Larry told me that I needed all four tires replaced (not just the 2 tires that were flat and damaged) bc i have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. I called Mercedes Benz bc the rim was damaged and when I told them about needing to get all the tires replaced bc it was all wheel drive they said that was not true. When I told this to Larry, he got the manager Cassie to talk to me and she aggressively told me that Mercedes was LYING- her words. And that if I only replaced the tires that needed to be replaced and not all four I would need to sign all paperwork, waiving them of any transmission, etc. issues that I might experience because all tires were not replaced. After already having been through a traumatic event (the flat happened on the highway) and not knowing if Cassie and Larry were telling me the truth or not, I ended up approving getting all four tires replaced because i had a long drive ahead of me and i was now nervous about any other mishaps. After waiting over FIVE HOURS to get the tires delivered from their warehouse and installed they told me that the back tire rims were wider than the front rims and that the new back tires would not fit on the rims! I lost the entire business day at Pep Boys and their incompetence. I had to call Mercedes Benz roadside assistance (which I should have done in the first place) to take the SUV to the dealership nearby so that they could replace the tires in the morning when they open. In the meantime I took the train back to NYC. College pickup will have to wait until tomorrow now. Pep Boys were the WORST. I totally didn't trust them to even put the old tires back on properly to be towed. I can't believe that a national chain would allow people like this to work in their establishment when so many honest, good competent people are looking for jobs. read more

Outstanding Service Thanks to Larry at Pep Boys in Hamden I can't say enough good things about Larry at the Pep Boys in Hamden. On one of the coldest, most miserable mornings, I found myself dealing with a completely flat tire--never a great way to start the day, especially in freezing weather. From the very first moment, Larry went above and beyond in a way that truly stood out. Before I had even arrived at the shop, Larry took the time to speak with me over the phone, immediately understanding the situation and showing genuine concern. That alone made a stressful morning feel a little more manageable. When I finally arrived by tow truck, I was blown away to discover that Larry already had all of my paperwork prepared and ready to go. No confusion, no delays, no extra stress--just efficiency, professionalism, and kindness. Not only was my tire fixed quickly, but Larry also made sure my warranty was honored without any hassle. He handled everything smoothly and confidently, clearly knowing his stuff and advocating for the customer every step of the way. It's rare to find someone who combines technical knowledge with such strong customer service, but Larry does exactly that. What really made the experience exceptional was Larry's attitude. He was friendly, calm, and reassuring throughout the entire process, turning what could have been a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal into a surprisingly pleasant experience. In an industry where great service can sometimes feel hard to come by, Larry truly sets the standard. If you ever find yourself in need of help at the Pep Boys in Hamden, I sincerely hope you get to work with Larry. He is an absolute asset to the store and a perfect example of how customer service should be done. Thank you, Larry, for turning a freezing, stressful morning into a five-star experience--I'm incredibly grateful! read more

I was told on the phone that a battery replacement/whole process would take an hour TOPS, I sat in the non-accommodating "waiting room" for over 4 hours. Just to tell me that I NEED two batteries and completely overcharged me for "service fees". Absolute joke, don't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Came for what should be a quick emissions test. They have a handy camera so you can see your car in the repair bay, but I've been watching mine sit there with no one working on it for over 45 mins now. read more

Brought my car in for an oil change. After an almost 3 hour wait, it's complete. Unfortunately, there is NO MANAGEMENT at this location. Staff is walking around in circles. How a national chain could allow a Hamden location to operate in this manner is unfathomable. Gross incompetence. STAY AWAY. Spend your hard earned money somewhere else. Stock response from PEP Boys (Below) almost as pathetic as the service provided. read more

Worst customer service EVER. I was told that there was a problem while buying new tires. They start service in my car and I was sold it will continue when they HAD A CHANCE. I Was told the weight would be approximately an hour. 3 hours and 45 minutes later I'm still awake from my car and from what I can see it's not even close to them read more

Don't go here for emission test. They kept my car for more than an hour then said they have equipment problems and give them 10 more minutes. I took the car back and left. What a waste of time. read more

I came there to get service because of something that happened to me in the car. The woman at the front desk simply spoke in a rude and disrespectful manner. I wouldn't suggest you go there. read more

Deceptive pricing on tires. Deceptive pricing on other services as well. I decided to give them a shot even though they are half an hour from me. Dropped off my car for brakes and tires. A few hours later I got a reprt texted to me that wasn't understandable so I called. Was put on hold for 15 minutes before I hung up. I tried again an hour later and was told, Larry is right next to me give me a second. That time I only waited 11 minutes before I hung up. Finally they called me. I was given their thoughts on my brakes and wanted me to hold again while they priced it out. I said no thanks what time will my new tires be installed so I can pick my car up? " New tires? You wanted tires?" Haha... waste of a day. I finally picked up my car that night. Cost me $538 for 2 tires and an alignment. The price was advertised as buy 3 get one free so I wanted 4 tires but was told i only needed 2 and the price they gave me for 4 tires didn't represent what was advertised. On the positive side, the tires were balanced correctly. I thought for sure after seeing their operation that once I hit highway speed I would be wobbling down the road! Haha.... read more

Service is terrible, had an appointment for 530 and they didn't even have me in the system , nothing ready. I sat there thinking it would be quick, didn't get done until 8. read more

Never trust PepBoys of Hamden to even look at your car. Larry told me I needed new brakes and rotors when they were both brand new. I can't believe the blatant lies that came from the mechanics here. I came in with my new Subaru because the brakes were squeeking slightly. I brought my car in and Larry said it was the break pads that were completely gone, and the rotors needed to be replaced for $300+ for the rear axel. Being a newer car, I was completely taken back and thankfully got a second opinion at Firestone. Firestone said the breaks were barely worn, and the squeeking was because the car had probably been on the lot for a little and just needed to be used and that the rotors and breaks were in perfect condition. Ive never considered reporting a company for how they conduct buisness. But this company is purely criminal trying to scam customers. I say take your car directly across the street to Firestone if you have to. But literally anywhere else would serve you more honestly than Larry at PepBoys. Shame on this buisness. read more

I scheduled an appointment for an oil change over the phone with Larry today for 5:00pm. When I arrived, a lady named Shannon told me that I did not have an appointment. She asked Larry if he remembered speaking with me, and he told her that he did and that he just didn't enter the appointment in the computer. I left Pep Boys at 7:30pm tonight because they treated me like a low priority walk-in. It took them two and a half hours to change my oil. Shannon was nice enough to give me a 25% off coupon, but I will never give Pep Boys my business again. I'd give them zero stars if I could. read more

Miraculously, all the staff from April 2, 2024, has been reassigned or replaced by management. Just received an oil change at PEP Boys on 4/2, back for another oil change on 05/06 as a result of instacarting. The manager reports the screw on the car is wrong and that the last person to perform oil change caused this problem. Shows manager receipt that PEP Boys in Hamden is the last person to complete oil change. He reports its the person before, my question is why you did not catch this error a month ago. Magic, I have new staff. MODERN DAY ROBBERY. I believe they put the wrong screw in cause why would this magic screw just appear and strip the oil pan thread, why wasn't this an issue before. Are sales down this month? read more

NEVER EVER AGAIN! I came here to fix a slow leak in one of my tires and waited here for OVER THREE HOURS!!!! Instead of working; I could see the technicians walking around the garage floor aimlessly playing on their phones. Like are you fucking kidding me? That is just ridiculous. I recently payed a visit to another tire shop elsewhere to replace a tire on another car and was done in FIVE MINUTES!!!!! read more

Brought my 08 Rogue in for a replacement headlight bulb. Yes, car is old enough to get just a bulb replacement. Was quoted $45 out the door with them even replacing it for me. Bait and switched to a $200+ bill bc my car has HID bulbs which they sell for over $150. Found a place online that sells the same bulb for $45. (Originally 145, so they're not so far off on the normal retail price). Don't quote if you're underquoting by more than 75%. read more

I made an appointment online in advance for an oil change, tire rotation, and new wipers, and then drove 30 minutes to Pep Boys only to be told that they're actually too backed up with work and my appointment would not be honored. The service rep told me that the "online appointment system doesn't know that they're backed up" and to "always call for an appointment." Why would I call if your website has an appointment booking system? Nothing was even offered to me for my time and inconvenience. Avoid this place; they don't care about their customers. read more

Great service orange pep boys messed up my whole wheel balancing up they got it right thank you to the head office farash took care of me ...service was great read more

Got thermostat & housing replacement. They had my car for 5 days, once job was supposedly done check engine light Is now on. Drove the car because supposedly the light wasn't on to find out thermostat was not replaced the car doing same thing. Very disappointed this time around. read more

I would never recommend this shop to anyone they need to hire mechanic who know what they doing or I can see this pep boys being sued I took a truck in for oil change it took 2 hours and when I drove away my oil cap was on the hood of my truck I feel bad for Larry because of the mechanic who are paying attention more to the phones in their hands then the customer vehicle.Larry the one who always working trying keep everybody satisfied. I understand your under staff or the people who became mechanics are not mechanics but if some comes in for a small oil change and you forget to put oil cap on the car! What if you forget to bleed someone's brakes and they kill someone or them selves read more

This place is HORRIBLE so not go here. They are scammers and should be shut down especially the bogus manager who literally does nothing but sit on his (phat) you know what. They have inexperienced workers and will mess your car up to get more money. The worst tire shop in Connecticut for sure! read more

A complete scam with terrible service. I brought my truck in on Saturday because my check engine light was on and my truck was jerking as it shifted gears. I got a call later that day to tell me that a rodent had eaten my wiring and that the harness needed to be replaced but it was too late to order the part. They said they were getting the part from the dealership Monday and have it fixed Monday morning. They asked my permission to take my truck apart on Saturday so that they could check for further damage and be ready to install the part Monday morning and I gave permission. They said that as long as there wasn't any additional damage found my total would be $889 and that they would contact me Monday morning with an update. I hadn't heard from them and gave them a call at about 2:00 on Monday. They said that my technician was out on a test drive with another customer and would call me back in about 15 minutes. At 4:00, I hadn't received a call and decided to call them. At that point I was informed that they hadn't began working on my truck and that it would be done late that Monday night or early Tuesday morning. I didn't hear from them Monday night and so I gave them a call Tuesday at 9:30AM to be informed that my technician had called out on Monday and that they were still waiting on the part. At 4:00 I got a call telling me that they had just gotten my truck taken apart, found out that the wiring harness was chewed by rodents, and just ordered the part (I was told this on Saturday!). Then I was told that it would be Wednesday at 11 before my truck was done. At this point I was very rude explaining the whole ordeal and complete lack of competency and communication show by the garage (Scott handled this very well). This got the technician to feel bad and stay late to finish my truck and I was able to pick it up around 7:30 that night (which I am thankful for). However I was charged $238 more than what I was quoted for the exact work that was done since no additional damage was found after being told that they were would find some discounts for the inconvenience. This place clearly needs much better management. read more

I wouldn't even give them a star. Customer service was terrible. I was quoted on-line for $450 for tires I got there and they wanted to charge me $700+ for nothing. Went over to Town Fair tire and they charged me $466 for everything!! All four tires plus alignment and everything plus.. Peps Boys is a rip off and only work on commission. All they want is your money not the safety of your car. read more

Terrible customer service- terrible. My husband waited at the counter waiting for service forever! He ended up leaving. Recently he went back to have his truck serviced and waited for HOURS to discover that his truck was still outside. When he asked for the keys back, the guy just handed them to him. We are done, read more

I called Pep Boys and made a reservation to have an oil change, my tires rotated, and my car emissions inspection. The man on the phone said I was all set for 11:30. When I arrived on time I was told by the the clerk that Pep Boys didn't do emissions inspection anymore. Great. Then I was told my tire rotation and oil change would take 45 minutes to an hour, so I walked over to Stop and Shop to get some groceries. When I returned almost an hour later, they were just taking my car into the garage to do the work. When I asked about that, the same guy said, "Oh well...we're backed up," shrugging his shoulders. He could not have cared less. My inquiry was just an annoyance to him. I then had to sit in the waiting room, but what I should've done is taken my car back and gone elsewhere. I certainly will never, ever, go there again read more

Great Staff & Service!!! The have AMAZING deals on tires & they always do a thorough inspection on my vehicle so I know that me and my family are safe. read more

Great value on tires, called me to set up appointment get my tires installed. Notice oil was 1000 miles before next change & able get it done reasonable price. read more

I went in to check a noise under my tire they told me I needed to get a new hubcap went to my actual mechanic to double-check turns out the plastic separating the engine for the tire was loose and was rubbing against the tire. Pep Boys gave me an estimate for $600. read more

Do not go here!! They totally took advantage of my 22 year old son. He had a flat tire and they led him to believe that he needed to change all 4 tires which was a complete lie. When we called to speak to someone about this we were told that a manager would be available in the morning. The next morning we called and 2 days after that and Larry (who my son dealt with) would not return our calls. I did call customer service and relayed my entire story. Supposedly, this is under investigation but we are still out $780. Ridiculous!! They should be ashamed!! Then a manager sees this review and tells me to go on to pepsocial @ pep boys and it doesn't exist. Bad business! read more

DO NOT COME HERE FOR ANYTHING! Where to begin with this nightmare? I made an appointment a week ago to get my tires replaced. I ordered the specific tires online and received a confirmation. So why is it that after 2 hours of waiting I'm told they don't have my tires in stock. Apparently they sold out 2 days ago. At no point in the last 2 days did anyone call to tell me this (though in my opinion if you're placing an order online, aren't you assuming they've been set aside for you?). And Larry, who checked me in, apparently didn't bother to check to make sure they were in stock. During the 2 hours I waited I witnessed an employee asking everyone what they came in for. Why? Shouldn't jobs get done in the order of appointments and walk-ins accordingly? Apparently not. Did I also mention that the quote you recieve confirmation of online isn't necessarily the cost savings youre going to pay in the store. Sure it might only be $30 extra, but do confirmation emails mean anything anymore? Not at PepBoys! They don't have to quote the right price or even have the product you ordered in stock. While I was ready to walk at the 2 hour mark, I was convinced to go with a different tire, that was comparable, and offered free installation to at least match my original order. Ok. That was nice. HOWEVER, wouldn't you now prioritize me since I've already been waiting for 2 hours? Nope! People who came in after me, WITHOUT an appointment (confirmed through conversations) came and left before me. The lights in the waiting room got turned out, as I sat in darkness (it got switched back on when they realized i was still sitting there). In total I waited 4.25 hours to get my car back. I was the very last one. I get it, labor can sometimes be hard to come by. But that shouldn't be an excuse for the ill treatment and long waits. When finally checking out I calmly mentioned that it would have been nice to have been prioritized considering they screwed up and I was told that not only are they short staffed but that the guy working on my car was also multi tasking on 2 other cars and since their jobs were easier they got the priority. How do you like that? If I could give this place zero stars I would. Absolutely disgusting. Not only would I never come back to the Hamden branch, I would never risk going to any other PepBoys again. Don't waste your time coming here. read more

Would not recommend going here at all. I waited almost 2 hours for an oil change. The reception was terrible as everyone was scurrying around. When my oil change was finished I was told it was outside but I could not find my car due to the excessive amount of other cars parked at the front door. They also charge a ridiculous amount of extra fees. $20 in addition to the oil change, well over what I've ever paid anywhere else. I will NOT be returning to Pep Boys for any reason whatsoever. read more

Larry you are always great when helping customers . I've had service with the team twice both fast and efficient service. I would highly recommend anyone to get their cars service with them. read more