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You Pick: Best Auto Shop in East Providence

Tell us your favorite place to take your vehicle.

 

Unless you already have a reliable mechanic, finding a place to get your car repaired can be a nerve-wracking experience. It's often expensive, and you're almost always left wondering if you got the best deal (or if the repair was even necessary). Word of mouth is one way to find someone trustworthy, and that's why this week's "Best Of" poll wants you to voice your opinion on the best car repair shop in town.

We want to hear your thoughts on which local spot is the best place to get your wheels back on the road.

What about Vargas Auto Service? Or Monro Muffler/Brake & Service? How about Acme Auto Center?

Vote in our poll below, then share your thoughts in the comments section. If we left your favorite mechanic off the list, note that in the comments as well.

We'll leave the poll up all week then close voting at 9 a.m. Friday. At noon that day, we'll share your top local pick. Then be sure to watch the site over the weekend when we tally up the top votes and announce the shop that got the most rave reviews across all of our Rhode Island sites.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

  • What is your preferred auto mechanic in East Providence?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Acme Auto Center
        0 (0%)
    • Lew's Auto Body & Sales
        57 (13%)
    • Vinny's Auto Body
        1 (0%)
    • Fox Toyota
        2 (0%)
    • Laires & Son Auto Repair
        1 (0%)
    • Ed's Auto Sales
        0 (0%)
    • East Providence Auto Body
        27 (6%)
    • A-1 Custom Auto Body
        180 (43%)
    • Pershing Auto Body
        0 (0%)
    • J & J Auto Service
        2 (0%)
    • Firestone Complete Auto Care
        1 (0%)
    • Hot Rides
        94 (22%)
    • Carl's Automobile Service
        0 (0%)
    • Rodrigues Automotive
        0 (0%)
    • Vargas Auto Service
        21 (5%)
    • Darocha Auto Repair
        1 (0%)
    • David's Automotive
        0 (0%)
    • Fogarty Auto Body
        5 (1%)
    • Paul Masse Chevrolet
        24 (5%)
    Total votes: 416
  • This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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Candy Seel

12:23 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

What about Barbosa & Son Auto Repair, Inc on North Brow Street? I have my car serviced at Paul Masse now, but any time I have a car that's not under manufacturer's warranty, Barbosa is my choice. I know I can trust him.

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Jack

10:05 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Here's another vote for Barbosa & Son

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Abigail Crocker

12:58 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Thanks for the recommendation Candy. We'll include in the tally.

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Bob P.

5:37 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

The guys at hot rides are very talented people.Always there when I need them.

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Anne M. A

6:50 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Hot Rides has always been there when I need them, even at 3am and I needed a tow, or a oil change at $21.95 can't beat that... Very friendly and very helpful staff.

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1 Truth Seeker

7:48 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Nice ad from Hot Rides. Is that the owner Mrs. A? No customer would put the price of the oil change...."$21.95 can't beat that" come on, you can get that anywhere. You have body shops along with auto repairs stations and you can not compare the services. The bottom line is there are many great place to have your cars fixed in East Providence and the best is that you have several choices.

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Kevin Oliver

10:25 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

I want to throw a vote in there for Vargas....

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Anne M

10:32 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

I am not the owner, I am a customer, and you are correct there are a lot of auto shops in EP, and I happen to be very fond of Hot Rides, they are very resoniable and very trust worthy in my eyes. To each there own.

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Su Yan

2:21 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

My family brings our cars to Ceaser's in Riverside. I would recommend him to anybody.

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Lewis Quattrucci JR

9:26 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

There are many great places to get your car fixed in East Providence I my self am a car guy and own one of the great places lol Here are a few of my favorite that I don't even see on the list (shame on you patch ) $15.99 Good Year in EP will change your oil (you can not buy oil & filter for that price ) If you have a VW Audi or anything forigen Engines By Benz hes easy one of the best VW Audi mechanics in the state Brakes axels most of my mechanic work I send to Martins auto repair on Paw ave Great prices they are super fast and good at what they do And finally myself LEW'S Auto Body we are not on ANY insurance referral lists provide free automobile damage estimates ICAR certified We use the most advanced web based collision estimating software so you can come to us or we can come to you and evaluate your damage with free tow pickup 24/7 drop off service (Remember YOU have the legal right to choose where you want to have your auto repaired in a accident Not your insurance company )
Hey nothing wrong with a little self promotion at least I am not doing in under a alias lol

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Melissa

9:41 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

What about Geared To Perfection at 404 Wampanoag Trail. These guys are honest, and reasonable, never fix anything more than what is needed. They will never try to sell you on fixing something you don't really need. Always fast and friendly service.

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cosmo vieira

10:47 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

East providence if you need a good and honest mechanic go to( laires & sons auto and repaires) he's got my vote.....

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KD

4:44 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I would definitely go with East Providence Auto Body. The service there was tremendous, and the manager was so great to work with! EP Auto Body all the way if you want the job done right!

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Abigail Crocker

8:23 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Hey everyone - polls close on Friday at 9 a.m.! Remember to throw in your vote!

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Dawn DaRocha

9:28 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Hot Rides & east providence auto body. They are great, very reliable, and kind. #1in my eyes

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Debbie

10:56 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Ceasars's in Riverside- honest and good work!

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Luce

10:10 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Joe's Automotive on Massasoit/BP Gas station. He's the best! Honest, reasonable and does great work. That's my vote.

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Gordon R. Hubbard

3:10 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012

Gordon Hubbard
Hot Rides is a great place to have your automobile serviced and repaired. It is well stocked with inventory and very clean. It is owned and managed by a very nice and community oriented family. No wonder why antique car buffs flock to Hot Rides. GRH

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h bovi

5:11 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012

EAST BAY AUTO BODY! Is by far the best auto body repair shop in the east bay. they restored my 1986 Jaguar to like new condition. A parts off redo with the most beautiful black paint job i have ever seen before!!! John Balbosa and his crew are the best! THIS IS A LARGE OPERATION ! AND STILL THEY RETAIN A VERY CLEAN AND WELL RUN SHOP! BOB BOVI www.ripopmusic .org

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