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First Foreign Auto & Foreign Body Works received 15 consumer ratings from Consumers' CHECKBOOK and Consumer Reports subscribers.
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 First Foreign Auto & Foreign Body Works
26 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA
Phone: 781-646-6660


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CHECKBOOK Ratings
Number of customer survey ratings: 15 ratings
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What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "letting you know cost early"?
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Is shop authorized to perform emissions repairs?
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