Someone didn't write down my appointment and there was no apology. Said they might be able to fit…read moreme in that week. I had waited a month for that appointment and had to drive 2 hours daily the next week. I found another garage Cannot recommend Cowans.

Cowans is a great place, they do fantastic work at a great price and they're very transparent about…read morewhat they're doing and how they do it. It is family run so that makes sense. The only downfall is that they are quite small so anything other than an oil change will be out a for a week or two depending on the time of year, which is frustrating but understandable as well. Great company for sure

Got parts quickly for a much needed repair. Very helpful staff in parts…read more Would have gotten the vehicle repaired by the service dept but there was a four day waiting line. Too bad they closed the dealership in Ellsworth.

ZERO STARS -- $3,519.65 SPENT, FOUR VISITS, SAME PROBLEM Our…read moreVolvo XC60 had an intermittent problem with the doors locking and unlocking. Sometimes they would unlock, sometimes they wouldn't. Sometimes they would lock, and on occasion, they could actually leave you locked inside the vehicle. We took the XC60 to Darling's Volvo, expecting a Volvo dealer to have the expertise to diagnose and repair the problem. What followed were months of expensive repairs with no resolution. January: $200.85 "Diagnostics." We were told the key fobs were the problem. New key fobs: $1,009.28. The problem continued. February: Back to Darling's because the doors still weren't locking and unlocking properly. Appointment made. April: Wiring in the vehicle was repaired, along with work on the driver 's-side door lock and tailgate latch. Required us to rent a car for 4 days.: $2,309.52. The problem continued. (By this point, we had paid Darling's $3,519.65 and still had essentially the same problem we originally brought the vehicle in to have repaired.) August: Back again with the same issues. This time, we were quoted approximately $740 for the tailgate latch and another $1,200 to rewire the vehicle. That was enough. After spending more than $3,500 without resolving the problem, we were now facing another approximately $1,940 in proposed repairs. We had become so frustrated that we were actually considering trading the vehicle. It seemed clear they COULD not or WOULD not fix the issue. Instead, we took the XC60 to our local mechanic. The OEM latch from Volvo- $71 (not 740). Labor to install- 1 HR. Their bill was $189.15. Problem solved. That is perhaps the most frustrating part of the entire experience. After four trips to a Volvo dealership, thousands of dollars in repairs, and proposed additional work, another repair shop resolved the issue for less than $200. I understand that modern automotive electrical problems can be difficult to diagnose. What I cannot understand is repeatedly paying substantial amounts to address the same complaint without resolving it, and then being asked to spend still more money on additional repairs, including rewiring after wiring work had already been performed. We went to a Volvo dealer because we expected specialized knowledge of Volvo vehicles. Based on our experience, that expectation was badly misplaced. Darling's: $3,519.65 -- problem not solved. Kennedy Tire and Automotive: $189.15 -- problem solved. That comparison says more than anything else I could write. I would not return to Darling's Volvo for service, and based on this experience, I cannot recommend their repair department. Nor would I expect to ever use ANY Darling's facility for any reason in the future. I did have a few words for the service manager. They are not fit for print.

Darlings Chevrolet in Ellsworth Maine is the best !!!!…read moreAlways there when you need them. We always buy our cars/trucks at Darlings and the salesmen are wonderful from beginning to end. We recently leased a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz to use just on the winter...while our 2 trucks are put away until Soring...then we'll put our leased car up until the next winter. The car goes great...exceptional gas mileage. If you're looking for a great, wonderful experience and are searching for a new vehicle. .....go to Darlings Chevrolet in Ellsworth Maine !!!!!!! Kind Regards -John and Angie Barry. :)

We were in the area on vacation when my car broke down. They were absolute lifesavers! They…read moresqueezed us in, loaned us a beautiful suburban, and got us back in our car two days later. I truly don't know how we would have gotten home without them. So thankful for this amazing team! They are seriously the nicest group of people.

I needed all four tires for my truck. Swett's got me in within a few days with a good quote and…read morethe service was excellent, including the receptionist! They even gave me a ride to a nearby restaurant so I could get some lunch!

Traveling on I95 in a rain storm when all of a sudden we heard an awful thumping and flapping…read moresound. We pulled off onto Hogan Rd and into Swetts Tire and Auto Repair. They were booked solid, but still got me into a bay to have a look. The technician found a splash shield had come loose and fixed it in 15 minutes. We couldn't be happier with Swetts. Thank you so much!

I've been a customer of Darlings for the past 18+ years. Have bought multiple cars from Darlings…read moreduring that time. I started with Jeeps at the Ellsworth branch and in 2017 leased a new Ford Escape Titanium for my wife. We absolutely love this car and its many safety and comfort features. Every time I was purchasing a vehicle through either the Ellsworth or Bangor branch, I've had nothing but excellent service. Whether it was the sales people, the management, or the people out back doing the paperwork, it's has always been a great experience. I've had our major service work done at Darlings as well. At both the Ellsworth and Bangor branches, I've been well taken care of with excellent service in a courteous and timely manner. Thank you to the entire Darlings Team!

I brought my vehicle in for a recall repair. I was called and told thst the 3rd brake light was out…read moreand could they fix it. I said yes. When I picked it up the vehicle the light had not been fixed because they did not have the part. I was still charged $200 when the recall repair was free. I called to complain and was told that when the part arrives it would cost me at least $400 for the repair. This is ridiculous and I will not be going there for this repair or any other service ever again. I should have been told that it would cost $200 just to check the cause of the outage and I would have refused to have it done.

Very friendly and accommodating people- trust them with my car and appreciate all they have done…read morefor me! Highly recommended!

Only place I could get a replacement tire in the same day - also real nice people - nice peopleread more

They are very accommodating, find my parts and fix car within the estimate. Honest, family owned…read morebusiness.

They rear ended our vehicle with a tow truck, put a traffic cone on my car, and box our vehicles in…read moreevery morning. I can't even leave my house proper. They flood our streets - making it difficult to get into the road - which is illegal in the state of maine in town. We have reported them to the non emergency PD email with no luck. Considering contacting them by phone - or reporting it to town hall. It is getting ridiculous. We will be moving next year if our money is right by then. When they hit my boyfriend's vehicle they were fighting with him about it as if they own this street. DO NOT GO HERE!!! They will probably cause unnecessary damage to your vehicle with this parking situation. High risk of someone hitting it.

These guys are great. Been taking my cars there for decades. They are honest and have fair prices…read moreand never trying to get me to do work I don't need. Very convenient location as well.

A friend recommended Center Street Garage many years ago and i have always taken my car there since…read morethen. Also, have my daughter rely on their work as well. They know what they are doing and I'm always relieved when I see their invoice as it is always less than expected and more than fair. Still thank my friend who recommended Center Street whenever I see him.