Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Arlington , MA

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Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Boston Area? Now You'll Know.

Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Arlington, MA

We've all anxiously awaited the car repair shop's call with the news on cost. It's worst if you're not sure the job will be done right or the price fair. The best way to cut that anxiety is to find the right shop. Our evaluations of hundreds of area repair shops will steer you to shops that are rated tops for quality and price.

From Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score	Hourly Labor Rate
		for quality	for price
A 1 Automotive Repair 34 Dudley St Arlington, MA 781-316-2886		How does "A 1 Automotive Repair" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Antoine's Auto Repair 1432 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-648-3760	10 ratings	How does "Antoine's Auto Repair" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Arlington Auto Clinic 42 Lowell St Arlington, MA 781-648-1111	33 ratings	How does "Arlington Auto Clinic" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Arlington Tire 1100 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-646-7500	12 ratings	How does "Arlington Tire" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
B & R Auto Center 12 Mill St Arlington, MA 781-643-8300	27 ratings	How does "B & R Auto Center" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Brown Automotive 1116 Mass Ave Arlington, MA 781-643-0100		How does "Brown Automotive" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Bruce Tire 36 Dudley St Rear Arlington, MA 781-643-5600	43 ratings	How does "Bruce Tire" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Bruce's Tire & Svc 36 Dudley St #R Arlington, MA 781-648-7622		How does "Bruce's Tire & Svc" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
First Foreign Auto & Foreign Body Works 26 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-646-6660	16 ratings	How does "First Foreign Auto & Foreign Body Works" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Grey Patti Automotive 960 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-648-9738	22 ratings	How does "Grey Patti Automotive" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Mirak Chevrolet Hyundai 1125 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-643-8000	52 ratings	How does "Mirak Chevrolet Hyundai" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Palmer's Garage 712 Summer St Arlington, MA 781-643-3345	12 ratings	How does "Palmer's Garage" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Summer St Getty 251 Summer St Arlington, MA 781-648-9751		How does "Summer St Getty" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Superior Tire & Brake 36 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 781-646-3660		How does "Superior Tire & Brake" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Auto Repair Shops

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Auto Repair Shops Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Auto Repair Shops.

Subscriber from NORTH ANDOVER, MA wrote Another Shop: Wonderful shop! Been going to them for 25 years. Never a problem, always a perfect..........
Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote Another Shop: We prefer the other regional BMW dealerships, but they are the most convenient to Boston........
Subscriber from NEEDHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Great people, very honest and reliable. Three minute walk from the Needham Heights Commuter Rail..........
Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Expensive, but worth the cost.......
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Absolutely honest and trustworthy. I've been going there for 24 years........
Subscriber from DEDHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: repeated problem with car. They said they fixed but obviously they didn't........
Subscriber from NORTH ANDOVER, MA wrote Another Shop: Superb service every time. Have gone there for years with several cars. They are also..........
Subscriber from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote Another Shop: They repaired my car in half the time expected. They called and explained the work..........
Subscriber from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: My family has taken our Hondas and Toyotas to Larry for years, and always felt..........
Subscriber from CAMBRIDGE, MA wrote Another Shop: These guys are honest and work hard to keep cars running well -- a positive..........
Subscriber from BOXFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: It's so hard to find an honest shop. Mark, the owner, is a great guy..........
Subscriber from DEDHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: They are great. Don't try to sell/fix what doesn't need to be done........
Subscriber from AYER, MA wrote Another Shop: Most honest repair shop that you will ever find. Saved me a lot of money..........
Subscriber from WOBURN, MA wrote Another Shop: Misdiagnosed on first visit; did not credit anything toward second visit. Tried to charge full..........
Subscriber from MILTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Not only did this repair shop fix my car for a lower cost than previous..........
Subscriber from NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Very pleasant, very fair prices (much less than dealer) and prompt and complete work. Only..........
Subscriber from WOBURN, MA wrote Another Shop: Very happy with their continued service. They always are straight with me and do a..........
Subscriber from ACTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Best Service locally........
Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Paul and Tom Stander's garage is superior to any others we have dealt with. Our..........
Subscriber from NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: I already rated this but goofed and checked not recommend when I meant to recommend..........
Subscriber from READING, MA wrote Another Shop: I had a transmission problem on my Lincoln for six years and they never were..........
Subscriber from CAMBRIDGE, MA wrote Another Shop: Very Expensive.......
Subscriber from WOBURN, MA wrote Another Shop: Not cheap, but gets it right every time........
Subscriber from BOXFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: Just one guy there, but he is very good and much cheaper than the showroom..........
Subscriber from NEEDHAM HGTS, MA wrote Another Shop: Our 1999 Taurus had a brake line problem a week after its 90,000 mile check-up...........
Subscriber from ACTON, MA wrote Another Shop: About half as expensive as estimate from Acton Toyota........
Subscriber from SUDBURY, MA wrote Another Shop: Every Repair we have had done there has had to be fixed at another shop,..........
Subscriber from CHESTNUT HILL, MA wrote Another Shop: Did expensive work that was probably unnecessary........
Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Good service, great prices!.......
Subscriber from MEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: When I moved to Boston I had the good fortune to be referred to A&M..........
Subscriber from BELMONT, MA wrote Another Shop: The staff is so pleasant, and they sincerely care about me and my car!.......
Subscriber from BEVERLY, MA wrote Another Shop: on expensive side but good service.......
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: On last visit, they seemed annoyed that I would not buy new tires from them...........
Subscriber from GLOUCESTER, MA wrote Another Shop: not much repeat experience yet but as service dealers go - this one is strong..........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: We have been bringing our cars to Frank for many years and trust him completely...........
Subscriber from WOBURN, MA wrote Another Shop: This is the best garage around, rusty does great work for a decent price........
Subscriber from NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Does excellent work.......
Subscriber from GLOUCESTER, MA wrote Another Shop: Horrible facility, tiny cramped waiting room. And mechanci didn't even bother to reset "service required"..........
Subscriber from MEDFIELD, MA wrote Another Shop: Wonderful to deal with.......
Subscriber from WELLESLEY, MA wrote Another Shop: Very high prices. Would not use this firm again........
Subscriber from BEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: This is a revision on the same repair, onwhich I rated Ronnie's last January, and..........
Subscriber from WEST ROXBURY, MA wrote Another Shop: They always recommend the most expensive service possible and tell you it is necessary........
Subscriber from MEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: They helped us keep a car running, and then let us know when we would..........
Subscriber from QUINCY, MA wrote Another Shop: I have used them for many years and I am always pleased with them. Plus,..........
Subscriber from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Bob and Dave are the best. Honest, competent and personable.......
Subscriber from WEST NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: very honest. fair prices........
Subscriber from MEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: While IRA is fine for doing basic maintenance such as oil changes, I found that..........
Subscriber from SCITUATE, MA wrote Another Shop: Too expensive, and had to come back the same day I picked up my car..........
Subscriber from AYER, MA wrote Another Shop: Dave is the owner and mechanic. Very helpful in sharing his knowledge about my car...........
Subscriber from HUDSON, MA wrote Another Shop: Dave is the best mechanic in the area. He is so honest and his rates..........

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