Auto Repair in Ellington

The certified technicians at Advanced Automotive lead double lives. Before performing extended repairs or maintenance on cars, they act as chauffeurs to the vehicles’ owners. The techs shuttle customers wherever they’d like to go—within reason, of course—including The Shoppes at Farmington Valley or a mani-pedi appointment at a local salon. This accommodating spirit, along with a commitment to fair and honest service, has kept the shop in business for more than 15 years.

In the office, Big Ron Dombrowski—Ron 2—runs the show, and his son and namesake—Ron 3—serves as the shop's foreman. With diverse skills that run the full gamut of foreign and domestic autos, team members tackle services such as repairing loose breaks, worn belts, or an uneven suspension, and they certify their hard work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty on all parts and labor. Customers without errands to run can opt to wait in the onsite lounge, sipping complimentary coffee and using the free WiFi to buy a windshield-wiper metronome for their arrhythmic auto.

At Star Auto Sales, the staff place customers behind the wheels of shiny preowned vehicles and ASE-certified mechanics elevate cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs to glory with thorough repairs. Detailers polish, wash, and shine the outsides and innards of dusty chariots, removing pet dander from carpets and protecting paint jobs with coats of wax. As visitors await their vehicles, they rest in the comfortable lobby, framed by leafy palms and big-screen TVs that cycle through the storeroom's inventory and the latest automobile-polo scores.

Drawing on half a century of automotive service, the family owned and operated Midas helps drivers to prolong vehicle vigor with factory-recommended maintenance services. Mechanics pop car hoods to perform oil changes with standard and temperature-durable synthetic solutions, taking time to inspect belts, hoses, fluids, and the air conditioner's resident penguin. Armed with efficient catalytic converters built to US EPA standards, the staff helps to shrink harmful emissions during muffler and exhaust-system checks. Trained technicians augment brake services with lifetime guarantees and curate healthy, evenly worn tires with rotations or replacements from Goodyear, Michelin, Firestone, and Bridgestone.

With the body of a machine and the vanity of an advanced robot, automobiles need a professional to keep them looking as good as the day they rolled off the factory floor. So, BG Window Tint's technicians apply protective films and perform restorative procedures to keep cars camera ready. They coat windows with American-made SunTek films, which block 99% of UV rays and the stares of passing drivers who noticed your Celebrity on Board sign. To protect exteriors, computer-cut Scotchgard film fits snugly over painted surfaces, deflecting scratches and nicks. Patrons can also opt for headlight restoration or remote starters that allow drivers to start cars from a distance or enter without a key.

Rides shine and shimmer after leaving Premier Auto Styling, where customers can deck out their rides with custom installations and meticulous detail jobs. Well versed in car anatomy, the company’s technicians can integrate iPods, tint windows, and add parking-ticket shredders to all types of vehicles, including SUVs and trucks. Premier Auto Styling also specializes in state-of-the-art, built-in OEM navigation systems and security devices from Viper, Python, and Ultra Start.

Originally founded in 1959 by Kurt Ziebart as Ziebart International Corporation, Ziebart has morphed from an auto-rust-prevention outfit into a full-service auto-accessory-and-detail shop that has cropped up at some 400 locations across 30 countries. Performing everything from window tinting and professional detailing, the Shrewsbury outpost enlists an experienced staff to care for cars with high-end products, including seasonal paint protectant and the company's renowned rust inhibitors. Protecting cars inside and out, technicians also install accessories, such as remote car starters-alarm systems, window tint, trailer hitches, rhino-linings sprayed on truck bed-liners, and more.