Looking for a mechanic in the Enfield area. So far I've found Mad Hatter in Enfield, and Heavy's in Windsor. Also open do other suggestions. Does anyone have experience with iether of these shops? How is the Firestone in Enfield for simple things like oil changes?

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Izaac5150 t1_jd37xw7 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Been in Enfield many years and mad hatter is known as honest and reputable shop. I’ve dealt with them several times. Because of honesty prices wil be fair but nothing is cheap these days you get what you pay for. For oil changes Firestone is fine but be careful of the up sell to more work

blindmike95 OP t1_jd3f4x3 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Mad Hatter does seem to be a little pricy, but I'm ok with that as long as the quality of their work is good. They quoted $780 for an oil change, tranny and coolant flush, AC cleaning to remove a musty odor, and new engine and cabbin air filters. Vehicle is a Chevy Equinox. Edit: That price did not include an oil change.

timmahfast t1_jd529mu wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:55 PM

I'd like to know what an "A/C cleaning" entails. Spraying some cleaner down your vents and replacing your cabin filter should take care of any musty smell. I could be wrong, but I'd definitely question it.

blindmike95 OP t1_jd52l9f wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:57 PM

I told them there is sometimes a musty smell when you first turn it on, and that was their suggestion. I’m also curious so can certainly ask.

Rhoshambeau t1_jd7aswi wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:55 AM

Colonial Tire & Brake Center in Somers, CT. Fair prices, excellent work, and great customer service.

JaKr8 t1_jd56edu wrote on March 21, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Firestone is fine,. If there is still a tire country out there on the border of somers, they always had good service and good prices. They've probably been there 40 years at this point...