Handy's Service Center

Whether it’s an oil change, new tires, a new transmission or anything inbetween, Handy’s Service Center in Burlington, VT has the experience you need and the certified technicians you can trust. We get your car back on the road, keep it running in top condition and on budget. Our crew knows how to help when you get stuck. If your car needs towing or needs to be recovered we’ve got you covered. Call us 24/7, 365 days a year and we will get your car moving again. We have traditional tow trucks and flatbeds available to serve you.

Alex
5 Star
Handy's was contracted by my roadside assistance provider to help with a flat tire today. They arrived, removed my flat tire, and replaced it with my spare- all within 30 mins of my original call. I wish I caught the person's name that helped me because they were super kind and speedy! This is the last thing I wanted to deal with after work, but they made it much less stressful by providing such great service.
Wednesday 23rd March 2022

Kimi R.
5 Star
Freezing cold this morning and car wouldn’t start. Called AAA and Howard from HANDY’S came for the rescue. He was here in less than an hour, was very professional and friendly. He was also very knowledgeable and explained what happened in detail. Answered a bunch of questions. Very impressive! Thank you Howard! 😊
Sunday 16th January 2022

Maxine Kravitz
1 Star
Absolutely horrible experience. I have been moderately unimpressed with this company in the past and they have a reputation for only caring about money and themselves. I will never use this company again. I called for a simple road side assistance to have my spare tire switched with a flat and the service guy, though very nice and very friendly, damaged my vehicle. The damage was done by not returning my spare tire hoist to the correct position, a normal part of this service. I called for roadside assistance while in the parking lot of my dealership, who found the damage immediately after the service guy did the damage. Handys dodged me at first and is now saying that the damage was from road debris from my driving. I had a service guy tell me about the damage on my very new, 2019 Ford Ranger, only minutes after the damage was done. This is a standard service and this damage should have been taken care of, but instead the company managers are rude and willing to waste my time more than help me. I would give a 0 star review if I could. This company as horrible as everyone says, maybe worse.
Tuesday 1st March 2022

Nick Huguet
1 Star
Handy's has a reputation for its dishonest practices. Burlington locals know this. I know this. But out of desperation, I chose Handy's Service Center to do an emissions inspection on my car. After dropping my car off for the inspection I received a call from the owner, Mr. Handy, and was told that my car needed work and had failed the inspection. I declined their offer to start the work. I arrived and spoke with the owner and handed over the $50 or $60 it cost for them to "inspect" my car. I was told that my struts needed to be replaced and my rear brakes as well. I was quoted around $1000 for the work. I took my car to a nearby auto mechanic who I have been to before and explained to him the situation. I relayed the "issues" Handy's found and I asked him to check those specific areas and to do a general look over. My mechanic showed me the struts and brakes which were and I quote, "unquestionably in good condition." He inspected my car and the rest was gravy. It's two months later and my car is driving just fine. By all means, go to Handy's if you want to. I would encourage you to go to any other auto mechanic. There's a reason almost everyone says to avoid them.
Thursday 7th April 2022

Cheryl Mitcham
1 Star
Beware! This place is sneaky and WAY overpriced. College student took their vehicle there for an oil change. The price they charged for oil was 3x the cost of synthetic comparable oil at 2 other places I called after the fact. I feel they took advantage of a young student who didn't know any better. Lesson learned. Will never go back to this place.
Wednesday 23rd March 2022