This is the only mechanic I will use in the area for anything besides oil changes and tire rotations. Why? Because they're honest and their prices are as low as you can find. Just today, he saved me over $500. How? Because the mechanics at a national chain (whom I had change my oil) said I needed certain repairs. I took it to Tech Auto for a second opinion. For no charge, they looked at my car and determined that it didn't need any work done to it. If you want an honest mechanic who knows what he's doing, go to Tech Auto. read more

This is the best auto mechanic in Connecticut. The mechanics are honest, reasonable, professional and treat all their customers with respect. The waiting room is clean and comfortable. Todd is the best. read more

I have been using Todd for 11 years and his service and honesty has never failed me! He is without a doubt the most fair and, cost efficient and honest mechanic I have ever met. I have sent my family to him and now all my family members who live in the area use him for service. Yes! At times the service is a little slow but I would rather have that then someone who would do a horrible job and rack me other the coals! Tech Auto is the only way to go! read more

My car needed more work than I anticipated, yet I spent less than I expected! I was thrilled. When I said that to them, I was advised they're there to do good NECESSARY work and not just make the sale. They went over everything that had to be done, showed me exactly what was wrong. Referring anyone I know to him from now on. read more

Got a great referral for here. Used twice, happy twice! Would definitely recommend.

I'm laughing at the 2 negative reviews. Sounds personal to me. I've used Tech Auto for many years. I even strayed at one point due to a scheduling conflict but Todd is the only one you need bring your car to. A few summers ago, while traveling back from NY, my muffler started to make a loud noise as I was heading over the Throgs Neck Bridge. It was a Saturday. I knew I could bring the car to one of the chain places to get an estimate. They quoted me $500 to replace the muffler. I went to Todd on Monday and he repaired the problem for $250. His staff is knowledgeable and he always goes over the repair with you in detail. Obviously, they're doing something right over at Tech Auto. On any given day, you will find the lot packed with cars that have either been repaired or waiting to be repaired. I just had my front and rear breaks replaced and my ac repaired. Todd and his staff did a great job, per usual! read more

Not sure about the negative reviews, especially the one hinting at racism. Maybe the person writing the review was having a bad day. I have been using this business for well over a decade. Todd has always been the type of mechanic one dreams of; fair, professional and HONEST. What mechanic actually tells you if something does NOT need fixed and saves you $$$$$? I have an older model car and Todd has always been wonderful! The only problem with Tech auto is that perhaps they need a front desk person because they are so very busy. I recommend Tech Auto to everyone in the Hamden area. read more

Todd is amazing! He is always happy to help. I have brought my car to his shop many times, and he would check it out for free. He would always tell me honestly whether my car actually needed something or not. When my car did need service, like getting the brakes changed, they offered the cheapest price I could find. I highly recommend this place based on their professionalism, niceness and skills. read more

We have been going to Todd for years. I would wouldn't go to another mechanic after him. He's honest, fair and quick. He'll tell you if the car can get fixed in what period of time unlike other places. Definitely a great place. read more

I was introduced to this mechanic through my roommate who has an old BMW. Since then, I have used Tech Auto for years no matter it is oil changes/routine check or tire/brake pad change, etc. Todd and his stuff always take care of my car very well. Todd is patient and honest. He will explain the problems of the car but will not let you spend extra money on unnecessary update/fix. They also care the clients too! Many times, I came to store in the early morning, he help asked if other clients can give me ride back to Downtown New Haven. Once, I also saw people bring cookies and muffins to the store just want to say thank you for the great service. I like this place and trust them. Highly recommend. read more

Todd did a great job repairing my Mazda Tribute. He's to the point on problems and only fixes things that need repairing. Very trustworthy mechanic which is tough to find. I recomend him to everyone! read more

Wow!! Such an honest, reasonable mechanic! Todd put me at ease by his honesty. Another place told me to replace my shocks, but Todd didn't think that was necessary. He told me like it is. His prices are good, and he is friendly. Not being a native of New Haven, I asked two locals for a great, honest mechanic. Both gave me the name of this shop. They confirmed what the online reviews claimed. read more

Todd is fantastic! I brought in my '05 Subaru after having a horrendous experience at Pep Boys. Upon dropping off the car, Todd immediately took it for a test drive with me to make sure that he understood the problem. I dropped the car off a few days later and the repair work was fantastic. Todd explained everything he was doing, took pictures of the defective part that Pep Boys had put in, and his estimate was right on target. It took my two years in the area to find a reliable place to take my car . . . better late than never. read more

Was referred here by a friend and couldn't have been happier. This place is the best. Super quick with the turnaround of my car. The mechanic was extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and beat the price of what the overpriced dealership quoted. Best experience! Will definitely go back and refer everyone here. read more

My husband and I moved from Virginia to Connecticut last year. Among other things, relocating meant we had to leave behind our mechanic of 10 years with whom we had built a trusting relationship. When it was time for my 100,000 mile tune up, I went online to do some research and saw great reviews for Todd and Tech Auto and decided to give them a try. Every service his shop has provided was done professionally. They always call with the cost before doing the work, and their fees are fair and reasonable. Todd really knows his stuff, and he is honest. He will not recommend doing anything to your car that isn't necessary. It's a relief to find someone of his caliber in a new town. Can't recommend him any higher. Go to Todd; he'll take good care of you. read more

Todd and the staff at Tech Auto are unbelievable. I trust them and feel no stress when I drop off my vehicle. They will walk through what they did to the car with you and are a honest hard working group. read more

It is hard to describe how great Todd and his crew are in their shop. He is the best mechanic I've ever dealt with. I am not a car person, nothing to do with cars and could have been easily ripped off by other mechanics or even by Todd, but he would never do this. He is always looking at the car at your standpoint. I am student with very limited budget. He always tells me the truth, how he sees the car, he can tell me a fair estimate and time on the fixing as well. I got my Honda 2000 broken down on the Hutchinson Hwy and paid 250$ to get it towed to the closest yard, then on the next day with my friend I took it to an old mechanic. The car was dead and he was able to bring it back to life, but just could not make it go. Then after taking it back two times to the old shop I was able to move it to Todd. He heard what the problem was with the car. He estimated the charge on this, fixed it, had to replace the exhaust system. Then the car had still no power. Todd put whatever hours needed to fix my car and figure out what the problem was. On Saturday afternoon!! I got a call from him, that he fixed my car and it runs just like new. He personally took care of my car and did not let it just go as it is. He worked on the car until he fixed it, because he promised that he was going to fix it. And on the top of that he stayed on the budget he promised. I just cannot tell you how happy I am. Whoever reads this review go to Todd and get the best car shop experience and customer service you have ever had. You will not be disappointed! read more

I am confident that Todd is fair and honest, and on more than one occasion he actually discouraged me from getting work done that he deemed as unnecessary. However, I've had to move on to another mechanic because it's extremely difficult to get in touch with Todd. Every time I dropped off my car he told me that he'd call me with a diagnosis, but he rarely did. I almost always ended up having to make multiple phone calls to find out what was up with my car, and on a couple of occasions I had to leave my car at Tech Auto for an extra day or two because I couldn't get in touch with Todd. (Out of desperation, I actually drove our second car to Tech Auto two or three times so that I could find out what was up with the car he was working on.) In addition, Todd didn't always fix everything that I had requested even though I eventually started to supply him with a typed list of things that I wanted done. read more

Have you ever called a repair shop, explained the problem, and been confidently told "come right in and I'll tell you whats wrong with your car"? That is the response I received from Todd today when I called in panic over the craziest noise I have ever heard a car make coming out of the front end of my wife's Subaru. It was a considerable relief to just get the car seen on same day after the typical wait I have become accustomed to on repairs through the dealership. I arrived at Tech Auto about 20 mins later. Todd knew it was me when he heard the car pull up and already had the tool in hand that he thought would do the job. Keep in mind this is a very busy auto shop and Todd was not just standing around with nothing else on his mind - he personally attended to 2 other cars and another customer ahead of me within about 10 minutes of the time I arrived. He quickly got to my car, fixed the problem, and when I asked what I owed him he said "nothing, this is community service". In the end it was a simple fix, but the time, trouble, and potential cost (I was ready to have the car towed to Subaru in Wallingford) Todd saved me was invaluable. All the positive feedback on Tech Auto is spot on, a truly exceptional shop. They have earned my future business and I will have no reservation in recommending them to anyone in need of a new auto mechanic. read more

I've gone to Tech Auto for 5-6 years. I went at first from a recommendation from a friend and have not been disappointed. Todd and his staff are professional and do a great job. I never hesitate to trust what Todd says. I have a 2007 Mazda and a couple years ago was going on a trip to Ohio. I asked Todd to let me know what he thought I should do to the car before I went. I expected him to give me a list of things that needed done and he changed the oil and that was it. He could have tried to get me to spend a lot of extra money but nope, not Todd. A couple summers ago my parents came to visit. They were driving an RV and the brakes went out while they were here. Midas wanted $3000 to fix the brakes. We took the RV to Todd and he did the job perfectly for less than $500. Again, he had the opportunity to bilk my parents out of money but he didn't. I would recommend Tech Auto to anyone! read more

Tech Auto is absolutely the most honest, most trustworthy and highest quality auto repair shop my wife and I have ever experienced. I bought a used vehicle from an owner without realizing a leak from the brake system of this vehicle. On my way back, the brake fluid were all gone and the brake completely stopped working, which almost killed me and hurt other drivers on the road! Luckily I managed to stop the vehicle on the grass land right beside the road without hurting anybody. The vehicle was towed to Tech Auto and the owner inspected it. He found that the areas underneath the vehicle were extremely rusted and a brake line was installed in an illegal way, causing the vehicle extremely dangerous to drive. The life threatening situation can happen anytime when I drive this vehicle. So he suggested me to return this vehicle with defected brake system to the owner and ask for the refund. He didn't even charge me anything for inspecting the vehicle. My wife and I thank him and his fellow a lot for their professionalism, expertise, honesty and high quality job. I will definitely recommend Tech Auto to any friends and people that need automotive service. read more