Supreme Auto Service Center

For an untethered female, finding a reliable and trustworthy car mechanic is a dubious situation. In terms of ‘fun’ factor, it’s up there with remodeling your only bathroom or cutting your own bangs. It’s probably not going to end well. When I first moved to CT, I somehow avoided the task because I was given a company car to drive. After years of having that cushy arrangement, I found myself in treacherous territory.
I approached the task the same way I had approached looking for a good dentist, hairdresser and home contractor — by word of mouth — except that finding a car mechanic proved to be a bit more of a challenge. Most folks tended to use car dealerships for car maintenance, and they reported hit ‘n miss experiences.
Around 2010, I asked a friend (thank you, Tammy!) where she took her car in for service. Without hesitation she recommended «Larry» at Supreme Auto Service. She went on and on (and on) about Larry at Supreme Auto that I should have become suspicious — except, I knew Tammy — and Tammy is not the suspicious type. ;)
Now, if you knew Tammy — and you obviously don’t, but — you’d know that she is also not the kind of person who gets excited about car maintenance. I was surprised she even knew of a mechanic; I figured she would have a good lead on a mechanic by way of her husband.
So that’s how I discovered Supreme Auto in 2010, and I haven’t looked back since. I have an aging 2003 Dodge Durango that still drives like a dream, due mostly to Larry’s care and competence. If there is anything I need to have repaired or checked on my car, Larry is my go-​to guy.
Supreme Auto Service will take appointments by phone [ask for Larry who is the owner; I just made an appointment (about 30 minutes ago), which is what reminded me to write this review.]
As far as the shop goes, there is a relatively comfortable waiting area (see photo) which is decorated in retro-​style. There is a television in the waiting area with plenty of chairs, and even a self-​serve coffeemaker. Best of all, there is a clean (yes, clean!) restroom for customers to use.
I tend to schedule appointments early in the morning (before work) or mid-​afternoon on days when I can take the afternoon off from work. I don’t think they are open on weekends, nor are they open after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Their excellent service and regular customers allow them to keep those hours. Larry, the owner, goes to Aruba every year for his yearly vacation (his regular customers know this well) — so avoid booking in August.
On cost, I spend more on my hair than I do for my oil changes and tune-​ups at Supreme Auto. In other words, the cost is very fair and reasonable. I know that I pay a bargain for peace of mind that, no one is taking advantage of me (and my car) — and that my car is being properly maintained for as long as I own it.