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How does Old Time Garage Rate?
Old Time Garage received 33 consumer ratings from Consumers' CHECKBOOK and Consumer Reports subscribers.
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 Old Time Garage
1960 Washington St
Newton Lower Falls, MA
Phone: 617-527-9559


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What can Consumers' CHECKBOOK tell you about Old Time Garage?
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CHECKBOOK Ratings
Number of customer survey ratings: 33 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"?
What percent of customers rated firm "adequate" or "superior" for "overall performance/quality"?
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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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