New car dealer
TommyCar Auto Group: Country Hyundai, Country Nissan and Northampton Volkswagen
347/361 King St., Northampton & 40 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley
(413) 551-4610 / (413) 776-1088 / (888) 402-9926 www.tommycarauto.com
Owners Carla and Tommy Cosenzi took over the business when their father passed away in 2009, but TommyCar — which runs Country Nissan in Hadley, Country Hyundai in Northampton, Northampton Volkswagen in Northampton, and Patriot Buick and GMC in Charlton — is as committed as ever to charitable and local community involvement. The company created the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship Fund and has raised over $800,000 for brain tumor research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Thomas E. Cosenzi “Driving for the Cure” Charity Golf Tournament.
2nd: Steve Lewis Subaru
315 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley
(888) 698-0162 www.stevelewissubaru.com
3rd: Balise Auto Group
1979 Boston Rd., Wilbraham
(413) 543-4300, and various locations www.baliseauto.com
Used car dealer
Nicky D’s
164 Northampton St., Easthampton
(413) 527-5401 www.nickyds.com
Nicky D’s has been around for more than 37 years, and over 70 percent of business is repeat business, says sales and service manager Tom Carson. “We sell between 60 and 80 cars a month, we’ve got great inventory, and we’re always bringing new cars on board upon request of customers.” It’s a great place to play an active role in the community, he adds. “It’s so nice to work for a family-owned and run dealership — it really feels like you’re part of a family.”
2nd: Pleasant Journey
459 Pleasant St., Northampton
(413) 586-8150 www.pleasantjourney.com
3rd: Country Nissan
40 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley
(413) 776-1088 www.countrynissan.com
Motorcycle dealer
Harley Davidson of Southampton
17 College Hwy. (Rte. 10) Southampton (413) 527-1556 www.harleyofsouthampton.com
The staff at Harley Davidson wants you to know you don’t need to be a typical biker to love their store, though if you are the kind who craves two wheels and the open road then they do have you covered on the more badass side of things. And with Harley’s new 500s and 750s — a highly customizable, inexpensive line of starter bikes — Harley is making it even easier to be of the latter kind. People come from all over the region to the Southampton store, known for the inventory and, of course, the bikes.
2nd: Valley Motorsports
216 N. King St., Northampton
(413) 584-7303 www.valleymotorsports.com
3rd: Ray’s Cycle Center
332 Wells St., Greenfield
(413) 773-8718
Auto glass replacement
JN Phillips Auto Glass
144 King St., Northampton (413) 586-4600 708 Memorial Dr., Chicopee (413) 593-0075 www.jnphillips.com
JN Phillips began replacing auto glass over 65 years ago. With 150 mobile vans servicing Massachusetts, the company is known for bringing the well-sealed replacement service to client’s driveways with a lifetime warranty.
2nd: Greenfield Glass Co.
52 River St., Greenfield (413) 774-5277
3rd: Safelite Auto Glass
57 Norman St., West Springfield
(877) 664-8931 www.safelite.com
Auto service shop
Full Tilt Auto Body
69 Ferry St., Easthampton
(413) 527-6900 www.fulltiltautobody.com
Full Tilt Auto Body is not only known for getting Valley vehicles back in shape, but also for the unique level of service they provide. “We’re very honest with people,” says owner Zac Ciaschini, adding that the team never tries selling customers things they don’t need. Another major service the shop provides is dealing with the insurance companies so that customers don’t have to be bothered with the experience.
2nd: E.S.P. Auto Inc.
15 Pleasant St., Easthampton
(413) 527-1232 www.espautoeasthampton.com
3rd: Pelham Auto
1315 Federal St., Belchertown
(413) 253-9302 www.pelhamautoparts.com
Place for body work/auto painting
Full Tilt Auto Body
69 Ferry St., Easthampton
(413) 527-6900 www.fulltiltautobody.com
See earlier write-up for “Auto service shop.”
2nd: ACME Automotive
220 King St., Northampton
(413) 584-3710 www.acme-auto.com
3rd: Ed’s Auto Body & Repair Inc.
25 Mechanic St., Easthampton
(413) 527-7622 edsautobody.net
Place to buy tires
Town Fair Tire
338 King St., Northampton
(413) 586-1170 and various locations www.townfairtire.com
They say nothing’s certain, except for death and taxes, but we think the need to get new tires should be added to that list. Fortunately, Town Fair Tire has this inevitability covered. Set apart from other tire shops by their customer service and prices, TFT service manager Jason Bushey said he sees a lot of the same customers returning when their tires are worn. “We get a lot of repeat business for sure,” Bushy said. “It’s because we’re good with people. We like it here.”
2nd: Pete’s Tire Barn
186 N. King St., Northampton
(413) 586-8815 and various locations www.petestire.com
3rd: Tire Warehouse
291 Federal St., Greenfield
(413) 774-5541 and various locations www.tirewarehouse.net
Auto detailing
Full Tilt Auto Body
69 Ferry St., Easthampton
(413) 527-6900 www.fulltiltautobody.com
See earlier write-up for “Auto service shop.”
2nd: Josh’s Auto Detailing
29 Elm St., South Deerfield
(413) 397-9911 www.29elm.com/joshsdetailing
3rd: Alternative Detailing Solutions
146 South St., Bernardston
(413) 657-3144 www.alternativedetailing.com
