Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Auto Repair Experts in Providence, RI
Since 1957, Coletta's Downtown Auto Service has been a family-owned and operated business serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Our comprehensive services include collision repair, mechanical repair, 24/7 emergency road service, towing, parts distribution, and Morgan truck body sales. In 2016, we expanded to a 51,000-square-foot facility in Providence, featuring 24 repair bays, three car lifts, and a state-of-the-art spray bake booth. Our team includes I-CAR certified technicians and a certified insurance appraiser, ensuring precision and compliance with industry standards. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, we combine cutting-edge technology with integrity to deliver trusted repairs for cars, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles.Our fleet maintenance programs and 24/7 road service guarantee minimal downtime for commercial clients. We are Rhode Island's largest towing company, equipped to handle all vehicle types, including heavy equipment and private property recoveries. Our PPG-certified paint facility restores vehicles to OEM specifications, while our parts department offers delivery for urgent needs. With decades of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we provide transparent, reliable service for both personal and commercial clients.
Services
Collision Repair
Mechanical Repair
24/7 Emergency Road Service
Towing
Lift Gates
Morgan Truck Bodies
Parts Sales
Vehicle Sales
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1957 with generational expertise in auto repair.
- 24/7 emergency road service with fully equipped response vehicles.
- Rhode Island's largest towing company for all vehicle types.
- PPG-certified paint facility and I-CAR-certified technicians.
- NAPA AutoCare Center offering trusted parts and maintenance programs.
Associations and certifications
- PPG Certified Repair Facility
- I-CAR Certified Technicians
- NAPA AutoCare Center
Services
Collision Repair
Our PPG-certified body shop handles collision repairs for cars, trucks, trailers, and truck bodies. With a 51,000-square-foot facility, we offer lift gate installations, truck body swaps, and detailing. Our I-CAR-certified technicians use advanced diagnostics and OEM-matching paint systems to restore vehicles to factory condition.
Mechanical Repair
We provide comprehensive mechanical repairs for cars, SUVs, and heavy-duty trucks. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, we offer oil changes, engine repairs, and DOT inspections. Our technicians use cutting-edge tools to service both foreign and domestic vehicles, including diesel engines and fleet maintenance programs.
24/7 Emergency Road Service
Available 24/7, our road service responds to vehicle breakdowns with equipped trucks carrying essential parts. We perform on-site repairs for cars and heavy-duty trucks or tow vehicles to our facility. Our two shifts ensure rapid response for urgent diesel or gas engine issues.
Towing
As Rhode Island's largest towing company, we handle cars, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment. Our fleet includes flatbeds and 80,000 GVW wreckers for transporting oversized vehicles. We offer private property towing contracts and RI State Police-approved recovery services for interstate incidents.
Vehicle Sales
We sell pre-owned vehicles and equipment, including Morgan truck bodies. Our inventory features commercial fleet vehicles and heavy-duty trucks. As the sole Rhode Island Morgan dealer, we offer sales, installation, and warranty repairs for truck bodies tailored to customer needs.
Questions
What services does Coletta's Downtown Auto Service offer?
We provide collision repair, mechanical repair, 24/7 emergency road service, towing, Morgan truck body sales, parts distribution, and vehicle inspections.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, we are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Closed on Sundays.
Do you handle commercial fleet maintenance?
Yes, we offer fleet maintenance programs with night and weekend service to minimize downtime for commercial clients.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team includes I-CAR-certified collision technicians and PPG-certified paint specialists, ensuring industry-standard repairs.
Can you tow heavy-duty vehicles?
Yes, we have three 80,000 GVW wreckers and flatbeds for towing heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, and construction equipment.
Do you work with insurance companies?
Yes, we handle insurance claims for collision and mechanical repairs, with a certified appraiser on site to assist clients.
Reviews (6)
Mick Ready
Jun 05, 2022
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My brother had his truck painted here Last week attention to every detail was taken! A flawless, shiny paint was applied and all aluminum polished! Also logo design and install was excellant! Iwill definitely recommend these guys!
Darryl H.
Sep 10, 2021
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Did a great paint job and had a LIFT BIG ENOUGH, to do some other work. Hands down my go to for major repairs.
Freddy Mack
Aug 20, 2021
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Critical: Quality, Value Painted the chassis on my Mack truck and never used a primer on it and just did a very quick repaint with a direct to Metal paint. Don't trust these guys at all!
Arthur Chamberland
Aug 05, 2021
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Wanted $125 for a 4 mile tow. I joined AAA for a year for $55 after that call and got the tow free the next day. "Market rates", yeah right. Bunch of crooks
Derrick F.
Jun 16, 2021
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We deal with these guys weekly where I work. They have great customer service and huge resources at their facility. Lots of tow companies that are great but if you need towing and parts/services in trucking you cant go wrong here.
Linda Ashby
May 07, 2021
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This is a super late review, but I I just love these guys SO much! About 20 years ago, my husband (then boyfriend) and I had taken a road trip and got stranded in Connecticut and had our car towed to their garage in Providence. Stayed a couple of extra days in town and remember it as such an amazing trip. We loved it and fell in love with RI forever. They repaired our car and had us back on the road in no time. Awesome people at Coletta's!
