Good thing to note, their Saturday technician does leave at 1. I called ahead to check if they could receive a tow as I had a flat and was maybe 2000 feet down the road, and I think whoever answered the phone was in a corporate office and saw the same listed hours I did. He said that it would be fine as long as I was there by 2. I arrived around 1:20pm. This would've been a 1 star moment, as the technician had in fact left for the day, but I'm actually really impressed with how they handled it. The tech who left wasn't able to help, but the woman manning the counter today bent over backwards to help me, helped change my tire to a spare I had in the back so I could limp to another nearby tire shop, and filled all my tires with air to help make sure I could make it there. TL;DR, terrible corporate, but excellent people at the shop level.
Expert Auto_repair in Providence, RI
Trusted auto_repair for Providence and RI customers. Licensed pros, same-day quotes — every time.
- Serving North Smithfield and surrounding towns
- All makes and models welcome
- Friendly, helpful service—even in a jam
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OUR AUTO REPAIR SERVICES
From tires and brakes to engines and roadside help, we fix it right.
Tire Sales and Replacement
Expert tire sales and replacement in North Smithfield. We source quality tires for all vehicle types and handle professional installation, balancing, and alignment. Whether you need all-season, performance, or winter tires, we'll find the right fit for your vehicle and budget.
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Brake Service and Repair
Complete brake service for North Smithfield drivers. From inspections to pad replacement, rotor resurfacing, and fluid flushes, we keep your brakes safe and reliable. We work on all makes and models with quality parts and honest pricing.
Learn moreOil Changes and Fluid Service
Keep your engine running smoothly with regular oil changes and fluid service in North Smithfield. We handle oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and other critical maintenance to extend your vehicle's life and performance.
Learn moreBattery Service and Replacement
Reliable battery service and replacement in North Smithfield. When your battery dies, we get you back on the road fast. We test, replace, and dispose of old batteries properly, and we're here when you need help most.
Learn moreGeneral Engine and Mechanical Repair
Professional mechanical repair for any issue your engine or transmission throws at you in North Smithfield. We diagnose and fix problems with expertise and honesty, keeping your car running right.
Learn moreFlat Tire and Towing Support
Stuck on the side of the road in North Smithfield? We help get you moving again. Flat tire repair, tire changes, and towing support to get you to safety or to our shop for full service.
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OUR PROCESS
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Call or Come In
Reach us at (917) 593-9191 or swing by 1047 Eddie Dowling Highway in North Smithfield. Tell us what's happening with your car.
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We Inspect and Diagnose
Our team does a thorough inspection to find the real problem. We'll explain what we find and what it will cost—no surprises.
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We Fix It Right
With your go-ahead, we complete the work using quality parts and experienced hands. We treat your car like it's ours.
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You're Back on the Road
We'll walk you through what we did and answer any questions. Drive with confidence knowing your repair was done right.
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Serving Providence
Providence is the state's dense urban core, and the driving conditions show it. Tight one-way grids downtown and on the East Side, constant stop-and-go on North Main and Smith Street, aggressive merges on I-95 and Route 146, and street parking that guarantees curb contact over a car's life. Winter salt sits on those city streets longer than it does out in the suburbs. Many Providence vehicles are parked outdoors year round and driven in short bursts, which is the hardest combination on a battery. Cars here rack up hours rather than highway miles, so wear shows up in the brakes, tires, and starting system long before the odometer looks high.
Areas of Providence we serve
- Route 146 corridor
- I-95 through downtown
- Smith Hill and North End neighborhoods
Why Providence customers need this work
Urban stop-and-go is the most brake-intensive driving there is, and Providence drivers burn through pads on a schedule that would seem premature anywhere else. Brake inspection, pad replacement, rotor service, and fluid flushes are the core of what we do for this city. Curb strikes and pothole hits on the city grid drive the second category, flat tire repair and tire replacement, often unplanned. Third is batteries, because short trips and outdoor winter parking leave them chronically undercharged. We handle all three in one shop, so a Providence driver making the trip north does not have to make three separate stops.
Recent work in the Providence area
- 01.Front and rear brake service on a city car worn down by stop-and-go driving
- 02.Tire replacement after repeated curb and pothole damage on urban streets
- 03.Battery and charging system service on a vehicle parked outside all winter
Why Choose Sunoco Auto Repair for Auto_repair in Providence
Providence drivers head north on Route 146 to our North Smithfield shop for repair work without city-shop pricing games. We handle tire sales and replacement, brake service, oil and fluid changes, battery work, and general engine and mechanical repair. You get an inspection and an honest explanation before any major job starts. City miles wear cars in predictable ways and we know what to look for. Call (917) 593-9191 to get on the schedule.
Providence customers choose us because we treat every project like it's our own — no upselling, no surprises, just straightforward work that gets the job done right.
Whether you live in Providence or just need a reliable team nearby, we're a short drive from North Smithfield and happy to walk you through every recommendation before any work begins.
The trip up Route 146 is short, and what you get at the end of it is a shop where the person quoting the job is the person doing it. Providence drivers come to us because we give the inspection findings straight, quote before we start, and do not upsell work the car does not need yet. We handle every make and model, we can bundle brakes, tires, and an oil change into one visit so the drive is worth it, and we are open Saturday until 2 PM. Call (917) 593-9191 first and we will tell you what to expect.
Services We Offer in Providence
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Other Areas We Serve
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