Alternator and starter repair service near Needham, MA

There are 301 auto repair shops near you in Needham, MA

American XL Automotive

5.0(2)

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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

239 Turnpike Street, Canton

I was planning to go on a business trip to NY and had a couple of issues with my 10 year old (but reliable) car. My sister suggested American Brake in Stoughton, where she takes her car. Tony and staff was not only friendly and extremely professional but great and fast service. My car was ready for the long drive and I felt more secure behind the wheel after they did the repair and performed their "Pre-trip Check Up"

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification
Summer Street Autocare

Summer Street Autocare

5.0(2)

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Closed

36 Dudley St, Arlington

They always ensure the customer is happy. They are very flexible, convenient and just great guys. Thanks for checking my heat, the old car is nice and toasty warm. As always you are the best. Thanks, Bunny M

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Superior Auto Center

1.0(1)

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Closed

36 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington

STAY AWAY! Huge part $ markup, questionable work, and Nickle and Dime central. Let me start by saying I was refereed here by a friend who has his work done here and always gets a good deal because he knows an owner. I made an assumption that his relationship with the owner would at least keep me from getting totally screwed on the work that was done. After I saw the bill I was shocked. I told my friend and he said he would talk to the owner about it. Unfortunately the owners response was that my 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix was not easy to work on and he thought the price was fair. The following is a breakdown of the bill based on the work done. You be the judge if you think it sounds fair. 4 New Brake Rotors: $330. (Local Auto store price:$150, and no, they did not install 'high end or gold plated rotors' on my car) Brake Cleaner/Degreaser: $4.73 (You can get a full can of the stuff for this price or less, this is one example of the nickle and dime job) Labor 1 hour ($97.59): One of the few reasonable estimates/charges I found on the bill. Although the cost may seem high the national average in 2009 that mechanics made was about $45 so I don't believe this charge to be outrageous. 6 Spark Plugs: $80 (Local Auto store price:$42 prices on spark plugs range so the actual spark plugs they installed could have actually cost less) Labor 2 hours: This labor charge is ridiculous. Search for an image of a 2007 Grand Prix engine. You will find the 6 plugs are nicely aligned and couldn't be in a more accessible location. 2 hours to change 6 spark plugs tells me they don't know what they are doing. Or this is another excessive charge. AC Expansion Valve: $88 (Local Auto store price:$44-68 depending on brand) R134A refrigerant: $46 (Not sure how much of a mark up this is but based on the other prices I'm guessing its over 100%) Labor: 1.9 hours: This was for: AC system test heating and air conditioning, diagnose/test includes: partial charge, pressure a

Mystic Street GULF

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Closed

140 Mystic St, Arlington

I will never go to this gas station again. The gas attendant was very rude and very slow. I believe his name is Richard. I hope he is not the owner.i hope the owner/owners let this employee go they will loose a ton of buisness due to this attendant.

Mal's Service Center

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Closed

1540 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington

Mass Ave BP

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Closed

295 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington

Antoines Auto Repair

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Closed

1432 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington

Elis Service Station Inc

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Closed

125 Broadway, Arlington

Brown Automotive

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Closed

1116 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
Mike's Automotive Services

Mike's Automotive Services

5.0(3)

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Closed

1 Union Square, Somerville

Professionals are hard to find so when you do find a professional we'll run auto repair shop, it's a true find. Mike's is such a place. Family owned and operated. Clean, honest, extremely competent. It's all that you want in 'your' neighborhood auto service center.

AAA Approved certification
Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Leins Auto Repair

5.0(1)

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Closed

65½ Bow Street, Somerville

I can't give enough praise to Luis and Dina. I lived in MA for three years from '05-'08 and took my '99 VW Passat there for EVERYTHING it needed during that time. New brakes, regular oil changes, even a serious collision. Fast forward three years: I'm living in California and involved in a class action lawsuit against VW because they make terrible cars (Google Volkswagen water egress, you'll see what I mean. P.S. - don't ever buy a Volkswagen) and Luis and Dina help me get old invoices and documents that I've lost long ago.

Somerville Gas and Auto Repair

Somerville Gas and Auto Repair

5.0(1)

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Closed

73 Summer Street, Somerville

Hands down i give this shop the best mechanics in Somerville/ Boston area. I take my car herre when ever there's a problem and they always quote me a fair price and do great work. Also, it's so nice to find an honest mechanic. If you need work done to your car come here. you won't be disappointed.

Fellsway Auto Repair

5.0(1)

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Closed

693 McGrath Hwy, Somerville

Thanks Guys! My Subaru had been given a diagnosis of "about to die" by a Boston local dealership. My friends had been telling me about Jimmy and his staff for years so I brought it over and gave him the estimate and list of repairs from the dealer. Sadly for my car he corroborated that most of what they said was true. What Jimmy did tell me though was that it wasn't all going to happen that day or the next. I decided to have the brakes fixed and then the oil pan. My Dad was a mechanic. I could tell that Jimmy was telling me the truth. He runs his place just like my Dad did. I highly reccommend Fellsway Auto.

BBC Auto Repair

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Closed

483 Somerville Avenue, Somerville

Teele Square Auto

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1284 Broadway, Somerville

A & E Auto Repair Inc.

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Closed

13 Joy Street, Somerville

County Auto Repair

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Closed

103 Washington Street, Somerville

Alex Auto Body Shop

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7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

75 Washington Street, Somerville

Hillside Auto Repair

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Closed

583 Broadway, Somerville

C & L Auto

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Closed

931 Massachusetts Ave, Boston

Telly's Service Center

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150 Southampton Street, Boston

Emerson Auto Service

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420 E 3rd St, Boston
Countryside Service Center

Countryside Service Center

5.0(1)

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Closed

45 Washington St, Holliston

The staff at Countryside Service Center worked hard to correct a unique problem with our 2003 Expedition. The car was fixed in a timely, acurate, cost efficient way that met our needs. Thanks Countryside! I would recommend you to everybody!!

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Auto Engineering

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By Appt AM -

436 Marrett Rd, Lexington
Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification
Alexander Automotive Service

Alexander Automotive Service

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Closed

316 Boston Post Road, Sudbury

Alexander Automotive Service is a full-service auto repair facility located in Sudbury, MA. We are capable of handling your maintenance and repair needs for all European, Asian, and domestic cars. If you are looking for a team of competent, communicative, and caring auto technicians then please come see us at Alexander Automotive Service! You will be happy you brought your car to us.

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Alternator and starter repair reviews near you

1.0

STAY AWAY! Huge part $ markup, questionable work, and Nickle and Dime central. Let me start by saying I was refereed here by a friend who has his work done here and always gets a good deal because he knows an owner. I made an assumption that his relationship with the owner would at least keep me from getting totally screwed on the work that was done. After I saw the bill I was shocked. I told my friend and he said he would talk to the owner about it. Unfortunately the owners response was that my 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix was not easy to work on and he thought the price was fair. The following is a breakdown of the bill based on the work done. You be the judge if you think it sounds fair. 4 New Brake Rotors: $330. (Local Auto store price:$150, and no, they did not install 'high end or gold plated rotors' on my car) Brake Cleaner/Degreaser: $4.73 (You can get a full can of the stuff for this price or less, this is one example of the nickle and dime job) Labor 1 hour ($97.59): One of the few reasonable estimates/charges I found on the bill. Although the cost may seem high the national average in 2009 that mechanics made was about $45 so I don't believe this charge to be outrageous. 6 Spark Plugs: $80 (Local Auto store price:$42 prices on spark plugs range so the actual spark plugs they installed could have actually cost less) Labor 2 hours: This labor charge is ridiculous. Search for an image of a 2007 Grand Prix engine. You will find the 6 plugs are nicely aligned and couldn't be in a more accessible location. 2 hours to change 6 spark plugs tells me they don't know what they are doing. Or this is another excessive charge. AC Expansion Valve: $88 (Local Auto store price:$44-68 depending on brand) R134A refrigerant: $46 (Not sure how much of a mark up this is but based on the other prices I'm guessing its over 100%) Labor: 1.9 hours: This was for: AC system test heating and air conditioning, diagnose/test includes: partial charge, pressure a

Ken
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Superior Auto Center

Arlington area

1.0

I will never go to this gas station again. The gas attendant was very rude and very slow. I believe his name is Richard. I hope he is not the owner.i hope the owner/owners let this employee go they will loose a ton of buisness due to this attendant.

Patty
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Mystic Street GULF

Arlington area

5.0

Thanks Guys! My Subaru had been given a diagnosis of "about to die" by a Boston local dealership. My friends had been telling me about Jimmy and his staff for years so I brought it over and gave him the estimate and list of repairs from the dealer. Sadly for my car he corroborated that most of what they said was true. What Jimmy did tell me though was that it wasn't all going to happen that day or the next. I decided to have the brakes fixed and then the oil pan. My Dad was a mechanic. I could tell that Jimmy was telling me the truth. He runs his place just like my Dad did. I highly reccommend Fellsway Auto.

David
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Fellsway Auto Repair

Somerville area

5.0

I can't give enough praise to Luis and Dina. I lived in MA for three years from '05-'08 and took my '99 VW Passat there for EVERYTHING it needed during that time. New brakes, regular oil changes, even a serious collision. Fast forward three years: I'm living in California and involved in a class action lawsuit against VW because they make terrible cars (Google Volkswagen water egress, you'll see what I mean. P.S. - don't ever buy a Volkswagen) and Luis and Dina help me get old invoices and documents that I've lost long ago.

Scott
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Leins Auto Repair

Somerville area

5.0

Hands down i give this shop the best mechanics in Somerville/ Boston area. I take my car herre when ever there's a problem and they always quote me a fair price and do great work. Also, it's so nice to find an honest mechanic. If you need work done to your car come here. you won't be disappointed.

Eric
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Somerville Gas and Auto Repair

Somerville area

5.0

I was planning to go on a business trip to NY and had a couple of issues with my 10 year old (but reliable) car. My sister suggested American Brake in Stoughton, where she takes her car. Tony and staff was not only friendly and extremely professional but great and fast service. My car was ready for the long drive and I felt more secure behind the wheel after they did the repair and performed their "Pre-trip Check Up"

Sally
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American XL Automotive

Canton area

5.0

The staff at Countryside Service Center worked hard to correct a unique problem with our 2003 Expedition. The car was fixed in a timely, acurate, cost efficient way that met our needs. Thanks Countryside! I would recommend you to everybody!!

Loreen D
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Countryside Service Center

Holliston area

5.0

Professionals are hard to find so when you do find a professional we'll run auto repair shop, it's a true find. Mike's is such a place. Family owned and operated. Clean, honest, extremely competent. It's all that you want in 'your' neighborhood auto service center.

Wayne
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Mike's Automotive Services

Somerville area

5.0

They always ensure the customer is happy. They are very flexible, convenient and just great guys. Thanks for checking my heat, the old car is nice and toasty warm. As always you are the best. Thanks, Bunny M

Bunny
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Summer Street Autocare

Arlington area