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August 2023 by Steve Sorota
Save yourself. Would give zero if possible. Chareged me $120 for an oil change costing $81 at a more ethical garage.
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July 2023 by Paul Hudson
James led the team in evaluating a truck I was intending to purchase. He was prompt, informative and thorough in his communication and in the assessment of the vehicle.
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June 2023 by Ashley Tucker
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, GREAT WORK , GREAT PRICES, WOULDNT GO ANYWHERE ELSE. THANKS JAMES .Services: General repairs & maintenance
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September 2022 by John Holmes
I have known Jim for 50 years . He is honest and knows his craft .
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March 2022 by jepale2
Jim is a great guy as well as his employees :) he replaced my oil pan in the past, and replaced my brakes for me. Also the(ir) dog hazel is adorable
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October 2021 by David Partyka
I have been bringing my cars to Willimantic Autoworks since the mid eighties. Jim is honest, personable, reliable and an amazing diagnostician and mechanic. You can be absolutely certain that when Jim says the car is ready to be picked up, the problem is fixed. My wife and I take great comfort in knowing that Jim will be able to fix our cars whatever the issue. We would (and happily do) trust him with our lives. His knowledge of the inner workings of cars (something of a mystery to me) is incredibly deep. If Jim wasn't the best auto mechanic in the northeast it's easy to imagine him as a professor of automotive science at UCONN (if there was such a thing). I first went to Jim on the recommendation of a friend after my then mechanic told me the steering box on my '83 Toyota Tercel needed to be replaced (at a cost of $1500 in 1985!). Jim told me that he had seen a similar problem in VW Bugs and they sometimes only needed a bit of oil added to the steering box. He applied the oil, charged me $5 and the car ran for another 150,000 miles with his care and I never had another issue with the steering box. I cannot recommend Jim highly enough!!! Great dispenser of philosophy to boot!Services: Engine repair
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December 2020 by John Valencia
Jim is such a gentleman. He's done so much to make sure my car(s) worked right. You can tell he takes pleasure in the challenge of auto repair. I can't tell you how many times he's gone over and above to hook me up and taken care of any problems I've had. Thanks Jim.
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August 2020 by Stephen & Brenda D
It is so rare in these days to find a reliable, knowledgeable, trustworthy mechanic, we have finally found him! Jim explains things clearly, precisely, and is passionate about his work. Definitely our go to mechanic from now on.... Read More
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December 2019 by Helen Wright
Best mechanic in the area. Far superior than Volkswagen dealerships in the "quiet corner". This guy is a TRUE mechanic and not some glorified computer tech and oil changer like at VW dealerships these days. Won't go anywhere else any more.
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September 2019 by Julie Stygar
We have brought several of our vehicles to Jim. He is honest, knowledgeable, helpful and never tries to fix what isn't broken! If you're looking for a reputable mechanic, this is your place.
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July 2019 by Jordan Brown
The guys here do great work, are well priced, and do the best they can for their customers. Highly recommend!
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May 2019 by Jerome Paun
Jim, the owner of Willimantic Autoworks, is not only an excellent and honest mechanic but also a genuine car enthusiast! He did a very thorough job repairing my 2008 Mazda Miata at a fair and reasonable price. His enthusiasm for cars shows in his good work. I highly recommend Jim and Willimantic Autoworks for your car repair and maintenance needs.
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June 2018 by Maggie Macha
Fair, fast & friendly
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June 2018 by diana vickers
Outstanding, RELIABLE, Truthful, and Thorough. If Jim says it, you can count on his Word and Evaluation to be exactly the entire problem, and he always offers affordable and reasonable solutions. Jim Gellespie is a STAND UP GUY in a profression going sorely down hill. If I had found him years ago, my wallet and cars would be substantially IN better shape. The world needs a million Jims for those of us still driving older vehicles that need repair ...but there is just one, so you will ALL just have to go see him at Willimantic Autoworks!
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April 2018 by Tim Darius
I have been a Willimantic Autoworks customer since 1991. From complex motor rebuilds to simple exhaust work, the service is excellent and the technical expertise is outstanding. They explain your options, and are flexible enough to work within a repair budget if needed. You will be gotten back on the road as soon as possible and at a reasonable price. I don't take my cars anywhere else.
