Whip-It Tire
34 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405, us
(203) 481-8473
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About this shop
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Score card
They are always honest | 5.0/5 |
They are competent | 4.8/5 |
Their repair price is reasonable | 4.8/5 |
They complete the work in a timely manner | 4.8/5 |
They respond well when they screw something up | 5.0/5 |
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs | 4.8/5 |
They treat male and female customers in the same manner | 4.5/5 |
They are always honest | 5.0/5 |
I would use this mechanic again | N/A |
I would recommend this mechanic to others | N/A |
They fix the problem the first time | 4.5/5 |
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood | 4.8/5 |
The hours of operation are convenient for customers | 4.3/5 |
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) | 3.0/5 |
Reviews
Jan 27, 1998
Since they opened in the late 80s, my family has brought all our cars there, over the years about 8. He has been straightforward, honest, and given us breaks when we were broke. In general Dave is just a nice guy. He is human, but doesn't try weasel out of mistakes or make you feel like a dolt if an explaination if technically above your head.
Oct 19, 2001
The owner has always been honest and has never recommended repairs that were not necessary. Always keeps work to the minimum necessary to keep the car going. As an older woman I feel comfortable dealing with him.
Jul 15, 2002
Dave is a great guy. I had a problem with my Dodge Neon repaired there when I was in high school. Took it home and the next day it wouldn't start. He sent someone to my house to look at it and gave me a ride. Turned out it was a Dodge design problem, not his fault at all. Every time I go in there they do a great job and explain what is going on with my car so I (a 21 year old female with no car knowledge) can understand. Never does unnecessary repairs. I now go to college in New Jersey but I still bring my car, a Honda Civic, there when it needs repairs.
Dec 18, 2007
Dave, who is not my regular mechanic makes every visit to
Whip-It!, no matter how trivial enjoyable. Think about
it. Mechanics are commodities, no? Why would I enjoy
one? Why would I focus on the enjoyment? Why would it be
the main focus, now after over a year since visiting?
Because the elements of mechanicry are so thoroughly
accomplished as to NOT merit attention. The result is
that you focus on the jokes, the moments of learning, and
the over-sized dollop of humanity evident in every
transaction. Whether ti is Dave taking a call and
comically rolling his eyes to include you the one
overhearing as he listens to someone mutter about a car
issue, Dave clearly enjoying the brief call to a supplier
despite its insane degree of mundaneness, or Dave coming
form around the counter to hold an elderly lady's hand as
she navigates the beat up old greasy shop and wends her
way to her car. In a world of selfishness, non-compassion
and a generalized feeling that humanity is undervalued,
Dave, without appearing to try delivers an infusion of
hope while doing something as simple as rotating your
tires. He, and thus the shop never fail to leave you with
anything other than a smile.
If my regular mechanic would just screw up in some way I'd
be Dave's forevermore. :)

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