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 wasnt the best auto mechanic in the northeast its 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!

Jim is such a gentleman. Hes done so much to make sure my car(s) worked right. You can tell he takes pleasure in the challenge of auto repair. I cant tell you how many times hes gone over and above to hook me up and taken care of any problems Ive had. Thanks Jim.

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. Wont go anywhere else any more.

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.

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 dont take my cars anywhere else.

The guys here do great work, are well priced, and do the best they can for their customers. Highly recommend!

We have brought several of our vehicles to Jim. He is honest, knowledgeable, helpful and never tries to fix what isnt broken! If youre looking for a reputable mechanic, this is your place.

Jim and his associates are highly qualified professionals that have provided service for me on several different types of automobiles over the course of 12 years. His prices are better than competitive and his service response is excellent. Every time he services of my vehicles Im reminded of how well pleased with his service. I recommend his business without qualifications

Ive brought my car to Willimantic Autoworks for 11 years now and would advise everyone to do the same. Jim and his employees are remarkable and Ive always been delighted with their professionalism, service, and prices. This year, though, Jim exceeded all previous wonderful performances by working on my car well past closing time on Christmas Eve so that I could drive it out-of-state the day after Christmas. Not only did he work longer hours but wouldnt accept payment as my concern was that a problem may not have been fully repaired the previous week and, in his mind, that was simply part of the service. Amazing! And the car handled perfectly on my post-Christmas jaunt.

Was thrilled to find an honest/reliable mechanic after moving to the area. Jim gets the job done very quickly and gets me back on the road asap. Always a pleasure doing business here.

Jim has all the traits I look for in a great mechanic: experienced, patient, honest, competent, and funny. I highly recommend him. I have a SAAB that is on its last legs, and he has been very open to working with me to keep it hobbling along until I find a replacement without throwing money away on things that arent necessary. I look forward to bringing my new vehicle there as well (well, as much as anyone can look forward to that sort of thing...).

This guy knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable technician. Has up to date diagnostic scan tools. Very helpful.

We have been bringing our cars to Jim for over 20 years. First, He is a brilliant mechanic who diagnoses and fixes cars with top quality parts. But there is so much more to Jim. He is honest about whether or not a repair is needed, and really explains things well for us less mechanically inclined. He will also provide important services,often at no charge, such as checking out a used car youre considering buying, diagnosing a disturbing noise, or checking a code for a check engine light. Finally, he is a bright, articulate guy with a great sense of humor who is a joy to be around. For all these reasons, he may be the best mechanic in Connecticut. In my experience, I have not met one that comes close to his equal.

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!

Brought my car in because my engine was stuttering and missfiring and then has my MAS replaced. Cost me $400 for parts and laber... 3 days later my engine wouldnt turn over so brought it back and was told my work is warrentied and suddenly there was coolant is the and replaced my spark plugs WITHOUT me telling him to work on it and just cost me another $270. NEVER GOING HERE AGAIN

I cannot speak highly enough of the work done by Willimantic Autoworks. After two jobs my 1968 VW Bug runs like it is brand new. After a total restoration of this car in 2005, the engine never worked well. Having many many VW bugs over the years, I knew something was wrong but couldnt find anyone to fix it.Willimantic Autoworks rebuilt the carburetor and it runs like the 1968 Beetle I used to own in 1968. Runs like a bandit.A great mechanic and a man who bills at a fair rate.A rock Star!

Jim and his staff are competent and trustworthy. What more can you ask for in a mechanic?

Fair, fast & friendly

Excellent work and speedy service! Thank you Jim!!!

The owner of the place is not a professional He tried to fight with the customers Not recommend it is really really expensive want a lot of money for nothing