Foreign Auto Center

Name: Foreign Auto Center
Address: 251 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, US
Telephone: 617-876-1262
Price range: $
Rating: 3.5

251 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139 617-876-1262

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14 ratings
86% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 16% lower than average
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Consumer Comments for Foreign Auto Center

Consumer from CAMBRIDGE, MA
Mar 13, 2025

Consistently responsive and effective

Consumer from CAMBRIDGE, MA
Mar 07, 2025

These people do very good work and let you know exactly what they have done for repairs; also consult ahead of time. I've been a customer for over 10 years.

Consumer from Cambridge, MA
Oct 29, 2023

We have an old car, and Ted is very attentive to our desire to make it last. Excellent service at a reasonable price.

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