Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Cambridge , MA

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

Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Cambridge, 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 Service Center 48 New St Cambridge, MA 617-441-2135	12 ratings	How does "A-1 Service Center" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Advance Muffler & Brake 185 Broadway Cambridge, MA 617-354-0101	30 ratings	How does "Advance Muffler & Brake" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Apa Automotive Transmissions 73 Pleasant St Cambridge, MA 617-876-5544		How does "Apa Automotive Transmissions" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Cambridge Auto Center 1280 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA 617-661-1320	15 ratings	How does "Cambridge Auto Center" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Cambridge Chevrolet Honda 275 Fresh Pond Pkwy Cambridge, MA 617-864-5900	58 ratings	How does "Cambridge Chevrolet Honda" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Chico's Sunoco 515 Concord Ave Cambridge, MA 617-547-1744		How does "Chico's Sunoco" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Cinderella Carriage 47 Smith Pl Cambridge, MA 617-876-1781	33 ratings	How does "Cinderella Carriage" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Foreign Auto Ctr 251 Prospect St Cambridge, MA 617-661-8558		How does "Foreign Auto Ctr" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Fresh Pond Mobil 343 Fresh Pond Pkwy Cambridge, MA 617-354-4605	28 ratings	How does "Fresh Pond Mobil" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
German Performance Svc 26 New St Cambridge, MA 617-349-2993		How does "German Performance Svc" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Good News Garage 75 Hamilton St Cambridge, MA 617-354-5383	61 ratings	How does "Good News Garage" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Hondar House 227 Prospect St Cambridge, MA 617-547-1950	61 ratings	How does "Hondar House" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
John & Nick's Texaco Svc 975 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 617-661-1852		How does "John & Nick's Texaco Svc" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Metric Systems 284 Broadway Cambridge, MA 617-661-0442	11 ratings	How does "Metric Systems" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Midas 2501 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 617-864-5660		How does "Midas" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Nicks Service Station 587 Mount Auburn St Cambridge, MA 617-354-8337		How does "Nicks Service Station" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Tat On Auto Svc 125 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 617-876-3218		How does "Tat On Auto Svc" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , MA? Subscribe Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Vinnie's Auto Sport 196 Monsignor Obrien Hwy Cambridge, MA 617-547-6169		How does "Vinnie's Auto Sport" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Cambridge , 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 EVERETT, MA wrote Another Shop: Labor rate is somewhat high, but good honest work.......
Subscriber from WAYLAND, MA wrote Another Shop: Consistent, reliable, extremely fair.......
Subscriber from ROWLEY, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent work but not cheap.......
Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Always helpful and friendly. Does not attempt to sell unnecessary repairs. Checks car for potential..........
Subscriber from CONCORD, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent mechanic. Work done on time and done well........
Subscriber from ROCKPORT, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent in all ways. Quality work, nice people, best place I've ever dealt with........
Subscriber from NEWTON CENTER, MA wrote Another Shop: Great family owned shop! They take the time to explain needed repairs and are always..........
Subscriber from WEYMOUTH, MA wrote Another Shop: They've been my main shop for over 6 years now and have kept my car..........
Subscriber from BELMONT, MA wrote Another Shop: Accepts cash only. On expensive side........
Subscriber from RANDOLPH, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent technicians!.......
Subscriber from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Frank runs this one-man business. We have been taking our vehicles to him for many..........
Subscriber from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Said would fix oil leak, failed to fix, gave me attitude and suggested the leak..........
Subscriber from CAMBRIDGE, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent quality. Personable,honest staff. Reasonable prices........
Subscriber from NEEDHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: First Class.......
Subscriber from NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: The agency has been sold to Clay Chevrolet, who seem to be less pleasant.......
Subscriber from MARLBOROUGH, MA wrote Another Shop: In January 2008 3 guys who previously worked at Import Auto Services on Maple Street..........
Subscriber from SCITUATE, MA wrote Another Shop: Too expensive, and had to come back the same day I picked up my car..........
Subscriber from MEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: While IRA is fine for doing basic maintenance such as oil changes, I found that..........
Subscriber from CHELMSFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: Expensive.......
Subscriber from CAMBRIDGE, MA wrote Another Shop: Very easy to work with and always tries to find the least expensive options first...........
Subscriber from WATERTOWN, MA wrote Another Shop: Charged nothing when what appeared to be a major brake problem turned out to be..........
Subscriber from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Generally great results on first try! And willing to advise you on what you can..........
Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Really glad someone turned me on to them. Much better than my previous dealer. The..........
Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: We love this place! They have always given us prompt, reliable service........
Subscriber from MEDFIELD, MA wrote Another Shop: Wonderful to deal with.......
Subscriber from GLOUCESTER, MA wrote Another Shop: not much repeat experience yet but as service dealers go - this one is strong..........
Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Hands' down the best most dependable mechanics I've ever worked with. Reasonably priced, too........
Subscriber from NEWTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Sometimes misdiagnoses the problem. Uses inferior quality replacement parts........
Subscriber from PLYMOUTH, MA wrote Another Shop: Have had many excellent experiences having my car serviced/repaired!.......
Subscriber from NEWTONVILLE, MA wrote Another Shop: Quoted price for service over the phone changed after I arrived........
Subscriber from NORTH ANDOVER, MA wrote Another Shop: The shop repaired a hole in the exhaust by cutting out a piece and welding..........
Subscriber from AUBURNDALE, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent in all respects........
Subscriber from SUDBURY, MA wrote Another Shop: I get corrosion on my wheels which causes leaks. They fix it every year or..........
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 NEEDHAM, MA wrote Another Shop: Great people, very honest and reliable. Three minute walk from the Needham Heights Commuter Rail..........
Subscriber from AUBURNDALE, MA wrote Another Shop: This is the best garage we have ever used, and most people who live around..........
Subscriber from BEDFORD, MA wrote Another Shop: Although the problem was identified correctly, the service manager proceeded to list a set of..........
Subscriber from HUDSON, MA wrote Another Shop: They never consider recommending unnecessary services and I trust them completely........
Subscriber from WELLESLEY, MA wrote Another Shop: Very high prices. Would not use this firm again........
Subscriber from WALPOLE, MA wrote Another Shop: the folks are very pro-active and advise you of things to watch out for, what..........
Subscriber from WESTWOOD, MA wrote Another Shop: very professional, always stands behind his work.......
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: On last visit, they seemed annoyed that I would not buy new tires from them...........
Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Gave me a free to and from work ride in their passenger van. Will do..........
Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote Another Shop: Rating for service at the Lexington location for my Audi A4.......
Subscriber from READING, MA wrote Another Shop: I had a transmission problem on my Lincoln for six years and they never were..........
Subscriber from NEWTON CENTER, MA wrote Another Shop: Small, expert,friendly shop,good at trouble-shooting. A special feature: gives rides between home and shop,which is..........
Subscriber from MAYNARD, MA wrote Another Shop: These people kept my previous Honda running to 175K miles. They're professional, courteous, and offer..........
Subscriber from RANDOLPH, MA wrote Another Shop: Excellent facility with top-notch technicians and advisors........
Subscriber from BELMONT, MA wrote Another Shop: Expensive.......
Subscriber from JAMAICA PLAIN, MA wrote Another Shop: Don't have their phone number. Maintenance on transmission done at very reasonable cost plus some..........

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