Rick replaced the engine in my 2010 Saab. He located a used engine and installed it in a couple days. After a day or so, I noticed that it was not running smoothly, so I took it back. He put it up on the lift. Found and tightened the loose bolt in 10 minutes, and I was on my way! Extremely satisfied customer. You will not find a more honest, talented mechanic. He is as cost-conscious and conscientious about your car as you'd want, along with quality work. I am very fortunate to have found 'honest' Rick. Thank you! read more

Very basic mechanical repairs, they basically told me they don't like electrical repairs.

The best! Incredibly fast, dependable & honest. Great prices as well. Pretty much the perfect mechanic.

Rick is a mechanic that you can trust! He was able to work around my schedule pretty quickly and the job was done accordingly. read more

Ricks Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

if you're having any kind of significant car trouble then Rick's auto is where you want it serviced. Over the years he's fixed a radiator, an exhaust, and replaced a transmission of mine, and he always does it cheaper and faster than I expect. Bring your car to Rick! You'll be happy you did. read more

This guy was responsive and honest and knowledgeable. He told me what I needed to do, and what I could Hold off on. I found my mechanic! It's soooo hard to find a mechanic that you can trust so I am very happy read more

Great Mechanic...Reliable, honest and thorough! Prices are very reasonable. Purchased new tires, recharged A/C and some other little things to get the car ready for a long drive. Great doing business with him. read more

Rick is a great mechanic. I had rotors and pads replaced with him and his price was equal with other quotes but he was able to have it done overnight as opposed to other places. He also did little things I didn't ask him for like inflate my tires to proper pressure, I appreciated that. I just called him because my tire balance was off and he advised me to wait as a snowstorm can cause that temporarily. A less honest mechanic would have probably taken my money to do nothing. Honest mechanics are valuable so be sure to use one like Rick when you can! He's also very good and timely about returning voicemails. read more

I love this guy soo so very much. Not only will he fix whatever's wrong with your car promptly, but he will will have your car ready so quick your head will spin. The price was also extremely below what I was prepped for. He also left the parts out that he'd replaced on my car and gave me a mini lesson on what the problem was. Just a really sweet gentleman, with excellent customer service who knows his stuff. He's that really great uncle we all wish we had, and the guy you remember to send a little gift during the holidays. The best. read more

I've been to several mechanics in CT, and Rick is by far the best. He is honest and genuine, and clearly loves what he does. His prices are really fair and compared to other local mechanics I've been to, he gets his work done pretty fast! I found him through a google search and was intrigued because he had 64 5-star reviews...now I know that his reputation is well deserved! read more

I echo every single other five star review. My 1993 Volvo 240s wagon had a problem. For over a year, if I drove for more than 2 hours straight (sometimes less), my car wouldn't start for around 2 hours afterwards (sometimes more). No, it wasn't the battery (my previous, grinning misogynistic auto mechanic shrugged it off - even had the gall to ask if like, maybe I had made a mistake because it started fine for him). It wasn't the starter either. It was the wiring somewhere in between - harder to fix. My first mechanic couldn't even tackle the problem in terms of DIAGNOSTICS. Enter Rick. My boss recommended him to me, and I can't thank her enough. He fixed it immediately with some weird rig that I do not understand that is attached under my hood. LESS THAN 100 BUCKS and I've never had a problem since (knock on wood). That was 3 months ago and I've driven my car all the way to Canada and back and it's been 100% awesome! THANK YOU RICK!!! read more

Rick has been servicing my car for years. I trust him and he does a great job at reasonable prices. I would highly recommend him.

If you ever need auto repair, Rick seems incredibly honest and knowledgeable. Toyota dealership where I got my used Prius inspected before purchase told me to fix the drive belt and wheel alignment. Rick told me by phone that highly probably the belt is fine and will last many more years. He gave me a few tips to determine if I actually need a wheel alignment based on tire wear and, that if I wasn't sure, to stop by and he could check. Jaw dropping honesty, if he's right (probably is), knowledge and helpfulness too. read more

I urgently needed a rear brake/rotor replacement on my old minivan, and wanted to avoid the shady brake shops in the area. Despite a parking lot full of jobs waiting (and a phone that would not stop ringing), Rick took my car in and did the job in about 75 minutes. I was flabbergasted by his honesty and desire to do the job right. P.S. I mentioned that the sliding doors were on the fritz as he was wrapping up - he took a few extra minutes to look them over and suggested possible issues. I kept lubricating the door pulley tracks (as he recommended) and both doors are operating like new today. read more

Rick is a very honest and knowledgable mechanic. His customer service is excellent and I have had exceptional care with all of my cars for the last 15 years. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else. My whole family has the good fortune to have a reliable and trustworthy person to service all of our vehicles. He has saved me money on several occasions by researching the warranty. Can't go wrong when you need to have your vehicle repaired. read more

I have been going to Rick's auto for years and would trust no one else to work on our cars. I have a BMW and my son has a Scion. I travel often for business and my son is a college student so having reliable transportation is a must. Rick is not only reasonably priced but extremely thorough and cares about his clients. From major repairs on my BMW to maintenance work on my son's Scion, you're in good hands with Rick. read more

I love bringing my cars to Rick. He's honest and reliable and I never feel like I'm getting ripped off (which I do feel at other garages). Rick is a stand-up guys and stands by his work. And I do too. read more

My car broke down nearby and I drove it to ricks for repair after talking to him on the phone. Left keys in key drop and the water pump was fixed the next day. Just great customer service throughout the entire experience. read more

My husband and I just moved to the area and after driving across country, we needed new rear brakes. We went to Rick's this morning. We live nearby and it was raining, but Rick offered to drive us home. We didn't want to take him away from his shop, but he did come pick me up after he was done. Not only did he do the brake work, but he put rain-x on the windshield and took the time to give me a much needed oil change. Rick's will definitely be our go-to car service place from now on! read more

I have no idea what these people are talking about. I went in cause I had a check engine light that I just wanted to be scan and see what was the problem. Something that would take maybe 5 minutes and the guy said nope can't do I'm to busy, he wouldn't even bother to look at it. Even when I came into the business he just gave me a weird look like what the heck is this guy doing here. I'm sorry even if he is the " only " one there your telling me you couldn't spend 5 minutes to look at something that auto zone can do. Wow just wow. read more

I brought my car in for brakes and rotors. Rick was able to take my car in right away. He was extremely nice and informative. I left paying not nearly as much as I would have if I went to a chain auto shop. I was very pleased with the service and the price. I will def be bringing my car here from now on. read more

What an honest mechanic. I took my Ford Escape to the dealership and they tried to charge me 700 bucks for a part. I took it to ricks and I saved 400 dollars. He fit me in right away and took care of my car. I would recommend him to anyone read more

I don't really review much. But I had to today. Had a check engine light on and wanted to get my car looked at. Found ricks on google and was amazed at how highly rated on google he was. Solid 5 stars with 50 odd reviews - and I found out why! Rick did the diagnostics on my car and told me it was just a gas leak and probably a loose or bad gas cap. He then also filled coolant in my car which I had asked to buy. Then when I asked him how much - he said I didn't owe him anything. I was a little stunned - don't see that nowadays! He really loves what he does and genuinely wants to help. Best mechanic I have found - will definitely be going back again! read more

I am not from the area and have been looking for a trustworthy place to get my car worked on. I needed new front brakes and rotors and I knew that before going in. Rick looked at my car, was completely honest about the wear they had on them, and priced them right in front of me. In the area, I have been unable to find anything more reasonably priced. He also went above and beyond by fixing a part on my car that I didn't even realize needed fixing, checking the fluids, and filling up my car tires without additional charge. And if that's not enough, he even did the repair extremely early in the morning so that I could to get to class on time. Honestly can't recommend him enough, call him if you need work done! read more

If you are looking for an HONEST mechanic, this is your guy. He consistently looks after my 90 year old dad's car, giving him accurate estimates, doesn't charge for small repairs, and never does unnecessary work. read more

It's hard to find a reliable, honest mechanic with a good work ethic in the central Connecticut area. I've been ripped off a number of times. But Rick is one of the few out there who will not only go the extra mile for you, but will do a good job for a good price. I'll definitely come back here again. read more

Rick has been servicing my families cars for over 15 years! He always finds the problem and the repair is always fairly priced if not less than I thought it would be. My mothers Honda accord was at the Honda dealership for 2 days, they could not find the problem, Rick in one hour found the problem and made the repair. Whatever car I bring in for repairs (jeep wrangler, jeep grand Cherokee,honda accord,ford escape he knows all makes and models.Honest and dependable, he has never let me down. read more

If I could give Rick 10 stars, I would. I can't even recall how I got referred to him, but the first time we brought one of our cars to Rick, it was my wife's Subaru Outback. It had been rattling like crazy and was driving us nuts. Rick put it up on the lift and saw that part of the exhaust had come loose. He offered to clamp in for the time being but advised us that a large portion of the exhaust needed replacement. He said he could do it but that he thought the exhaust might still be under warranty. Rather than make me look this up, he went into his office and proceeded to get people from a local Subaru dealership on the line. They informed him that he was correct and that the repair would be made free of cost. So Rick sent me on my way after probably 1/2 an hour of his time and with the part clamped well in place without charging me a thing. I decided after that experience to only take our cars to Rick and we've never regretted it. He is incredibly diligent, knowledgeable, talented and honest. Yesterday I brought my Mazda 3 down for brakes and rotors and he did an amazing job on it, charging far less than any other mechanic would have. Then, as if that weren't enough, he called me on my cell this morning to make sure it was running well and that everything was to my satisfaction. I honestly cannot recommend Rick highly enough. read more

Everyone here so far has it right. My friend's car entered a state of 'feeling unsafe to drive'. It had been in a shop for an insurance coverage repair unrelated to the current problem but they had mentioned that it looked like she had wheel bearing problems. Anyway, the reason I am writing this (instead of my friend) is that my friend knows nothing about cars, english is her second language, and $$ is tight for her-thus I led this battle as a supportive gesture! Previously, she naively brought it to the first place she could find (Firestone) when she had a wheel bearing problem in the past. She was charged over $1000. I searched Yelp and found Rick. And being the assertive, somewhat mechanically inclined person that I am, I kind of ushered her car into his care. Rick agreed to look at the car near his closing time and he worked on it past his usual hours. He was diligent about addressing the 'symptoms' described that did not seem to jive with the wheel bearing issue. In addition to the wh. bearing, an axle was replaced, wheels rotated and balanced, windshield wipers replaced, window RainX treated. He was EXTREMELY generous with his time. I mean EXTREMELY. I am completely confident that this man is honest, hardworking, talented, and has good communication skills. His charge (labor and parts) for the above listed fixes was less than half of what Firestone charged for JUST the wheel bearing replacement. read more

Thanks Rick! And thanks to everyone who wrote a review before this one. Everything everyone else said about this place is completely true. This guy rocks! From the first second I called I could tell that I was not going to be getting the usual repair shop BS. Rick answered right away and instantly began diagnosing my problem (brake lines on a 2000 Dodge Caravan). I had it towed that same night to his shop and he texted me photos of the problem as well as a price quote by 7:15am the next day! He warned that it was going to be a big job, and that it was going to take some time. No issues there as he stayed in contact with me all throughout the repair process. He texted me several times with photos and updates...amazing! He completed the work, showed me pictures of the job he did, and even fixed my AC belt without charging me! All at a price that felt more than reasonable for the amount of work that was done. I still can't believe this guy runs this place all by himself. All around hard-working and very nice, outgoing and personable guy. I think I found my new mechanic. Thanks again Rick. I'll be back...but hopefully not too soon. read more

We have been using Rick for a few years now for all of our car's issues and he always figures out what's going on and is able to fix it. He is in high demand but with good reason. This guy knows what he is doing, is trustworthy, and fairly priced. He might seem a little bit cranky but if you can see past that, you are getting a good and honest mechanic and that is not an easy thing to find. read more

Hard to find an honest mechanic but Ricks is great. It's just a one man shop but he will always try to accommodate you. I had my exhaust system rebuilt by someone else less than two years ago when i brought my car into Ricks he called and told me that the wprk previously done HAD to be under warranty and took photos for me to bring back to the original shop. I've had oil changes; tune ups; brakes and rotors done at Ricks and will keep going back. read more

Been going to Rick's for years he is a very honest mechanic and sadly those are so rare. Quality of work is great...Highly recommend!