Auto Repair in Lakewood

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.

Led by ASE Master Technicians, Advanced Automotive's staff hoists vehicles up on one of seven lift bays for maintenance and repair services including brake and drive-train work, new-tire mounting, and exhaustive 49-point vehicle inspections to pinpoint latent problems. Parts and labor are satisfaction guaranteed, and all repairs are warrantied for one year, 12,000 miles, or one dozen attempts to ford a river. Drivers can sip on free coffee and surf the Internet in Advanced Automotive's customer waiting area, whose checkerboard floors support walls festooned with vintage Coca-Cola memorabilia.

Cars are made to travel. But after a long trip overseas and miles of maneuvering American roads, import vehicles still require their own brand of service. That's where Automotive Specialists comes in. Specializing in Japanese imports, the shop's ASE-certified technicians reboot cars by repairing transmissions, alternators, and electrical systems. Maintenance services such as oil changes and tire rotations breathe new life into vehicles that have been slowed down by sluggish engines or ticklish tire treads.

Although the facility specializes in imports, its technicians' extensive training breeds a familiarity with all makes and models. Automotive Specialists also partners with Enterprise Rent-A-Car so that customers can commandeer a new set of wheels while their cars are being treated.

Pro Import’s ASE-certified master technician and team of factory-trained experts maintain, repair, and detail cars of all makes and models, including their specialties: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, and Acura. They restore and install tires, change oil, and perform tune-ups to ensure cars travel smoothly, like a bullet train through the Great Tunnel of Lard. In the detailing center, 3M products lend a helpful hand to cleaning crews, who sweep through vehicles inside and out during five different packages—from the simple wash, wax, and vacuum of the Bronze service to the fully loaded Platinum Plus detail, complete with three coats of wax, a high-speed polish, and a clay-bar treatment.

The experienced technicians at Extreme Autoworks treat each carriage to treatment and parts that seek to exceed industry standards, with aesthetic services, such as window tints and clear bras, backed by a lifetime warranty. Their skilled hands are adept at dealing with domestic and international autos alike, including Dodge, Porsche, and Audi. To prove the mettle of their tinting materials, Extreme Autoworks staff members host durability demonstrations that blast house and competitor products with heat, proving their products' ability to withstand hot summer days and scenic drives around the neighborhood volcano. They also attend continuing-education courses and stay up-to-date on new techniques that increase the livelihood of parts.

The team at Automotive Cosmedics orchestrates automotive makeovers that improve the look and performance of vehicles. More than 18 years of experience guide the techs’ hands as they apply window tints, bed liners, and paint-protection film to virtually every model of vehicle, from Hondas and Mercedes to solid-gold shopping carts. In addition to sprucing up cars with detailing and accessory services, the team helps autos recover from damage with dent and scratch repair.