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You Pick: Best Auto Shop In Bristol and Warren

This week's poll is for the best auto shop in our area.

 

Unless you already have a reliable mechanic, finding a place to get your car repaired can be a nerve-wracking experience. It's often expensive, and you're almost always left wondering if you got the best deal (or if the repair was even necessary).

Word of mouth is one way to find someone trustworthy, and that's why this week's "Best Of" poll wants you to voice your opinion on the best car repair shop in town.

Do You regularly call Andrade's Automotive when your car breaks down? Is your vehicle regularly serviced by former professional Top Fuel driver Jimmy King at King James Garage in Warren? How about Rego's Auto House, Dupont Auto, Safe Way Auto Center, Fortin's Service Center, Emerald Auto, Gilbert's Auto Service, McCarthy's Auto Repair & Service, Watkinson's Automotive, Tire MD or The Car Works? Or are you like resident Monica Faria who nominated Contente's Precision Auto in Bristol?

We want to hear your thoughts on which local spot is the best place to get your wheels back on the road.

Vote in our poll below, then share your thoughts in the comments section. If we left your favorite mechanic off the list, note that in the comments as well.

We'll leave the poll up all week then close voting at 9 a.m. Friday. At noon that day, we'll share your top local pick. Then be sure to watch the site over the weekend when we tally up the top votes and announce the shop that got the most rave reviews across all of our Rhode Island sites.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

  • What is the best auto shop in Bristol and Warren?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Andrade's Automotive
        754 (20%)
    • King James Garage
        96 (2%)
    • Rego's Auto House
        5 (0%)
    • Dupont Auto
        3 (0%)
    • Safeway Auto Center
        477 (12%)
    • Fortin's Service Center
        6 (0%)
    • Emerald Auto
        3 (0%)
    • Gilbert's Auto Service
        26 (0%)
    • McCarthy's Auto Repair & Service
        13 (0%)
    • Watkinson's Automotive
        10 (0%)
    • The Car Works
        549 (14%)
    • Contente's Precision Auto
        206 (5%)
    • Twiggs
        33 (0%)
    • Leffingwells
        13 (0%)
    • Other: Nominate your own favorite in the comments section!
        26 (0%)
    • Tire MD
        1495 (40%)
    Total votes: 3715
  • This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Best of 2012, Best of Bristol and Warren, and Small Business

Sarah

8:42 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Where's Leffingwells?! They are FANTASTIC! Never overcharges and great people!

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Jeff Goulart

8:50 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Absolutely, without a doubt, Contente's is by far the best around! Great people, great service, and fair prices.

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Christine Reed

9:45 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contente's! I echo everything Jeff said. Sandy, Leo and the rest of the gang are kind, fair, consistent and no BS.

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Jean Motta

9:54 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contente's Precision Auto !!!!!!!
The very best !!!!!!!!!

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lisa

10:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

PSR in Bristol! They are honest, hard working and always looking to provide the best service at the fairest price!!!!

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John Perry

10:04 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contente's Precision Auto. The best!

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Giordano Bruno

10:08 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

JC Automotive on Magnolia street in Bristol. One person shop, John is hard working,
dependable and honest.
Everything said about Contente's is also true. Nice people, excellent work.

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MJ Benevides

10:22 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Anyone who is anyone knows that safeway auto is the best around. Family owned and operated, they can and will do everything but sell you gas! From tire rotations to full on cosmetic body work they git er done! Not to mention fast and fairly priced, there is no bs coming from this place, but hey don't let my comment sway your decision, take your car there just once and see for your self.

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Monica Faria

10:49 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contentes precision auto! Its the only place I trust to bring my car when ever I need something from brake jobs to a simple oil change. They are very family oriented and Leo and Sandy are very polite and will never rip anyone off and what's better than having car trouble and stopping by to see the 2 maltese, Katie and Miley, in their shop to cheer you up!

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Katelyn Butterworth

10:51 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safeway is by far the best!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tony

10:52 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contented is by far the best, great prices, smart honest service. great people, Leo , Sandy, Howie & Kyle. And of course the dogs. #1 shop.

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Howie Walton

11:07 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contente's We are the best. Leo and Sandy are great people fair prices, honest. I love working for them.
Howie

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gregory marshall

11:11 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

contente's all the way they truly are the best around

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Ashley faria

11:14 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Contentes is by far the best. Only place I go to.

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Luigi

11:33 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

safe way all the way no doubt about it

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Monique Bosse Vandenburgh

11:44 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safeway!!!!!! Trust worthy and reliable!! Safe is in Safeway!!

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Matt

11:57 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

J C Automotive. Honest, realiable, perfectionist, true family man

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Sue Wills

12:33 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Love Gilbert's Auto Service! I have been going to Gil's for 12 years. As a single woman needing a dependable mechanic who is trustworthy, reliable, and fair priced he gets my vote. Always there when ever I need him in a pinch and he stands by his service.

Sue W

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marina peterson

12:41 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Love Contente's!! Sandy and Leo are friendly, have integrity, and are knowledgeable! I trust them with all of my vehicles. They go the extra mile when needed and I would be lost without them!

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The Car Works!

12:46 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Best of luck to all the auto repair shops in the running.

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Christine Brinkman

12:51 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

The Car Works! has taken excellent care of my entire family's cars for 20 years now. We would never think of going anywhere else. The level of expertise provided is outstanding . . . there is no problem too great or too small for The Car Works! to remedy quickly and completely. Friendly, compassionate, absolutely trustworthy. We have never been anything but 100% satisfied and confident.

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The Car Works!

12:56 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

The Car Works! - They don't just fix your car - they give you peace of mind.

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Doug

2:54 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

The Body Shop on Child St. in Warren. Steve and his mem do great work on my cars and trucks as well.

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Bryan Tierney

3:43 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Not even a close call. Definitely Safeway.

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Mike

4:07 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safe-Way 24hrs a day 7days a week...52 weeks a year no one else works the hours Safe-way does, Or provides the services. Road Service, Collision repair, Mechanical repair Battery and tire service on site rental cars.

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Anthony Medeiros

4:08 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safe-Way all the way...Best price on Michelin tires in the world...

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Daniel Tagunellie

4:15 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safeway!!!!...Joe, Celeste Ryan Steven and Mallory all Coelho's all there all trying to help honest family not just an honest mechanic...also they have a wind mill and that's just cool...GO SAFE-WAY!!!!

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Paige Lovett

4:20 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Safeway! Always willing to get you out of a pickle-whether you're stuck in the snow at 6am or need a rental for a few days! Great family = great business !!

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Ryan Souza

7:59 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

There's a reason why jimmy kings last name is king

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shannon

9:46 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Watkinson's is the best! My family has gone here for generations......and leffingwells Eric is great

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John Tattrie

7:14 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Twiggs, always there when you need him.

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Richard

10:01 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Safeway Automotive has honest, knowledgeable staff who go out of their way to find you the best deals and give you the best advice and service. My wife and I would never take our vehicles anywhere else. It's a family-owned business that even installed a wind turbine, because it cares about the environment.

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Susana Burke

10:15 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

There is only one place to go-The Car Works!! Professional in every sense of the word, accurate, honest, reliable, cost efficent and the custumer service is by far the best I have seen-anywhere!!!

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Steve Martins

10:27 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

good luck to all shops. steve martins

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Aaron Brett

10:34 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tire MD is fantastic. Too often I find shops that try to rip me off and sell me products and services I don't need. At Tire MD they are honest, and they do a wonderful job! If you want a GREAT experience, visit Tire MD. You will be extremely glad you did.

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Jennifer Martins

11:03 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Safeway Always there when you need them, 24 Hrs all Year Long, now that is Service...

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Ruth Furtado

12:01 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Car Works! This is the only place I trust to repair and maintain my car!

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Tony Medeiros

12:47 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrade's Automotive is by far the best and fairest priced garage in town. It is a one man show run buy Dave Andrade. You always know who will be working on your car and that it is the best mechanic around. He is very honest and never screws anyone. He also gets you know you as a person not just as a customer and really gives a great price! 10/10 for sure! i would recommend him to anyone

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Mike Machado

12:52 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Wish a knew about this sooner! Dave Andrade at Andrades Automotive is the best around by far! if you want amazing service done right from fixing a flat to replacing a motor going to Andrades Automotive. Tony you hit it spot on!

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Derek Andrade

12:57 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrade's Automotive is the place to go! He has worked at many of the local garages growing up before combining all his knowledge from each garage together to make his own buisness. Watching first hand him work on cars he never "gaff-jobs" anything and takes the time to do it right. He has always helped a customer in need and never screwed anyone. Sometimes i think he does to many favors but he can't help it, hes a good person. if you cannot afford to really fix your car he will give you the best deal he can or offer a cheaper alternative. Overall he is a great guy and is the best garage around!

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Lucy Amaral

1:07 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I used to have luck at Contente's but he started to screw me over i felt, Got a much better price right down the road at Andrade's Automotive, both do great work but Dave is better and a lot fairer sorry to say. I'd give Andrade's a Thumbs up! got my vote :)

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Sandra Bagwell

1:15 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I have never been disappointed by the "King"! Great and efficient service! I love the staff!

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Donna

3:03 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Contentes nicest people to deal with and always there to help!!

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Jack Baillargeron

3:04 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

After 24 years and never a problem, I think I will stick with "Leffingwells". Always honest, and great work, not to mention the sanding behind their repairs.

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John Stravinski

6:20 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

AUTOMAN at The Car Works! is the only guy I bring my car to. You can listen to him on the Paul & Al show on WHJY the first Monday of every month from 9 - 10 a.m. You can call in and ask questions about your car (or your mechanic!) 94.1 FM. AUTOMAN ROCKS!

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John Stravinski

6:24 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Paul & Greg at The Car Works! - friendly, very knowledgeable, they take care of all of our family cars like they were their own family's cars. I couldn't be more satisfied with their great service.

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Gina Holt

6:31 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrade's Automotive is our first choice!! Dave always takes great care of our cars, he is honest and a hard worker!!

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Martha Findlay

8:31 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Car Works wins in my book. I trust them implicitly to take the best possible care of my cars. Thank you for all the fabulous service -always!

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Laurie

8:32 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrades Automotive by far!!! Dave is an exceptional mechanic. He is definitely the guy to go to. He's smart honest and trustworthy. I've been his customer for over 10 years and have referred friends and family who feel the same.

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Sara

8:45 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Safe-Way is there for it's customers, employees, the community and fellow shops. It's not just about being the best, but what can you do for your community! I think The Coelho's are trying to convey that message of fairness, honestly and giving back.

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Sara

8:51 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

GO Green, go for Safe Way!!!!!

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Dianna Sutcliffe

9:29 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrade's Automotive is the best. You will not find a more trustworthy mechanic then Dave, he takes pride in all his work and is a very hard worker! He is a great guy and a honest business man, those two words don't go hand in hand these days!

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Alan St. Vincent

10:36 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Andrades is the best. When you goin you are welcomed by a nice guy. He is very honest and loyal to his coustemers. Dave puts a lot of pride in his work.

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Louis Stravato Jr.

10:50 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

safeway is the only way to go not to many places that are family owned and plus they have everything you need there to get your serviced , detailed auto body 24 hour towing a huge turbine in the back yqrd an o ne of the best tire experts i know safe way has honesty an respect i would never go anywhere else go ahead just go there once you will go back

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Amy

8:18 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Andrade's Automotive!! Dave is a Honest and affordable. I never worry taking my cars over to Dave. Great guy who does great work. Keep it up Dave =)

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Stephen J Coelho

8:46 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Thank you for all the positive comments for Safe-Way Auto. But if my family wasn't in the biz I would have no problem taking my car to, Paul and his son@ PSR, Gilly @ Gilberts in bristol, Kevin and his sister @ McCarthys, Paul @ the car works Roy @ Leffingwells or Dave @ Andrades, and I wouldn't think twice about having Mr King Rebuild my rear-end...these shops are all great honest and would do any thing they could for there loyal customers! Good luck fellas

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John Salizar

8:57 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Safe-Way!!! Great People Love Mona!!!

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Steve Martins

10:21 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

thank you for all the overwhelming amount of votes,Tire MD is proud to have this many fans

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Hollie Silva

1:41 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Safeway Auto for sure! Safeway has always been fairly priced and great service. I'd never take my car anywhere else!

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Catie

2:41 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I can honestly say that SAFEWAY is the ONLY place i trust 100% with my vehicles.

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fjc

8:23 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Andrade's is as we like to say with computers..... very user friendly!!!!!! Dave and his sons are very knowledgeable and very reasonable. There not like most shops, they care!!!!! They dont fix and sell u things u don't need, not your typical auto shop. Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!

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Kerie

12:03 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Safe-Way all the way, Such a great Family and they are always there when you need them 24 hours a day... Plus where can you go and get better Service? Thay can do it all, one stop...

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Michelle Muggle

4:03 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

My vote is for Andrade's Automotive. Dave is the only person we trust to fix our cars. Highly recommended!!!!

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Patricia Mannion

4:15 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Patty

Can anyone tell me if Paul Brown (Brown's Automotive) has reopened at a different location..or if Paul is working for someone else. If he was still in business, he would get my vote.

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nancy gonsalves

5:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Definitly Andrade's Automotive.. Competitive pricing and you'll get Dave's expertise on repairs.

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lisa poncin

5:47 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Andrades auto..Dave is so good at what is does and very fair with his prices. Good luck Dave You deserve this!!!!

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Victor Brinkman

5:55 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Car Works !! I have been having my cars serviced there for 20 + years .. They are the BEST !!!

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lisa poncin

6:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Andrade's by far!!! Dave looks out for the best interest in his customers. He will take the time to explain and show you what needs to be repaired. I've actually learned things from him that I would never get from any mechanic in the past.

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dave andrade

8:47 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

I would like to thank everyone for your votes and support very much appreciated Andrade's Automotive

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Diane

8:28 am on Friday, February 24, 2012

The Car Works ! I would not take my car to anyone else. Paul and Greg are the friendliest and most reliable guys I know. I trust The Car Works to fix my car right the first time ! YOU GUYS ROCK !!!!!

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Mal

9:51 am on Friday, February 24, 2012

Safe-Way, great service, fair prices, always there when you need them, for whatever the problem.

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