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How does Planet Subaru Rate?
Planet Subaru received 12 consumer ratings from Consumers' CHECKBOOK and Consumer Reports subscribers.
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Planet Subaru
596 Washington St
Hanover, MA
Phone: 781-681-3500



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What can Consumers' CHECKBOOK tell you about Planet Subaru?
Does shop get CHECKBOOK's top rating (CHECKBOOK's top rating) for quality? ... answers available
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CHECKBOOK Ratings
Number of customer survey ratings: 12 ratings
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "overall performance/quality"?
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "doing work properly"?
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "starting and completing work promptly"?
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "letting you know cost early"?
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" for "advice on service options and costs"?
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Additional Information
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Does shop claim to employ at least one ASE (National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence) certified technician?
Is shop authorized to perform emissions and safety inspections?
Is shop authorized to perform emissions repairs?
What makes of vehicles does shop repair?
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Sample Subscriber Comments & Reviews for Auto Repair Shops in the Boston Area
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