Been going to Chestnut Motors for years. Our son returned from college a couple of weeks ago with…read morehis 2007 Honda Element LX AWD 5sp manual. It was not staying in second gear. "Here we go again", I thought. Best case scenario, I was thinking maybe a synchro. Worst case, full tranny rebuild!! Despite a busy and hot day, Paul graciously said I could swing by so he take a quick look to see what we're dealing with. To make a long story very short, it turned out when the car needed a new battery up at school (in VT, and the only shop in town was the Honda Dealership), they did not put the battery holder back on and the long bolt that holds the battery fell over and prevented the shifter to fully engage second gear. UGH!!! This is from the dealership, no less!! Anyone, once again, Paul and Chestnut Motors saves the day... proving yet again, they do not rip their customers off and can be a trusted partner in keeping cars on the road.

refused inspection twice. First saying need come before 3pm. Second time coming before 3pm still…read morerefuse to do state inspection.

This garage was great! My daughter was home for holiday break and we discovered she had a hole in…read morethe muffler. I called and owner said bring it in and fixed it that day!

John is an experienced and insightful mechanic and Catalano automotive is a great place to bring…read moreyour car for service. After purchasing a used 2025 BMW 540i, I noticed a persistent grinding noise from the brakes at low speeds. I took it to the dealership as it is under warranty. They confirmed the noise but told me that the pads were recently replaced and they can't help me. I called John and described the issue and John asked me to bring it the next day. Although he could not reproduce the noise during inspection, based on my description, he suspected the problem was due to second tier BMW brake pads and recommended replacing them with OEM pads and he gave me a very competitive price. I hesitated a bit given that the pads on it were only 2 months old but then decided to trust his judgment, and he was absolutely right. Once the OEM pads were installed, the brakes became completely silent. The difference was immediate and dramatically improved my driving experience. John was professional, honest, and clearly knowledgeable. I highly recommend Catalano Automotive to anyone looking for reliable, expert automotive service.

Amazing service, quality and speed. Had my new bmw bumper…read morebeat up in a hit and run. I work near by so I decided to go here to get it fixed. I asked Sam how much it would cost and how long it would take. He was very conservative in telling me how long it would take, and said he would do all the paperwork to get compensated from the insurance company. Update- next day, yes 1 day! The car is completely repaired and to my surprise fully detailed. The car looks looks brand new.- this was icing on the cake. Ask for Sam he is amazing at his job!

These guys are top notch. They are what a local business should be: friendly, honest, and looking…read moreout for the customer to build long term business, not a quick and easy buck. I came in after getting ridiculous bids from other places and they looked carefully at my issue and determined it wasn't as serious as the other body shops had said. They were able to buff out my paint issue on the spot. I've told countless others about this place, I'll be back for sure.

Took my manual transmission in for a clutch job, and the reverse gear started popping out after it…read morewas done. Never had that problem before. Brought the car back and explained the issue, and Danny said he couldn't find anything wrong. I was over-charged for a hydraulic hose years later, and then was called back later that night with a price adjustment, which I found strange.

Danni Socci is an old-world guy in the best sense of the word…read more He's a great mechanic, honest, with a sarcastic wit to boot! Highly recommended

Quick and easy! I came in for tune up and they started…read moreworking on my car right away. It only took around 45 minutes. I'll definitely return if I need any service done in the future!

If I could give them an amazing I would! I brought my Land Rover in because the check engine light…read morekept going on; I ran a diagnostic and it was something with the fuel rail/line. Sounded pricey. I ran it over to BAW along with a set of spark plugs I got direct from LR (I thought I could change them til I couldn't figure out how to d/c electrical). He replaced plugs, told me my brakes were corroded w photo. Also, what was causing engine light. Surprise! The fuel line, which on a Rover is the whole flippin' system. We did brakes first, then the fuel system. I'm SO HAPPY! She's better than she's been in ages! I can be pretty tough to please and I'm giving Jon and his place two thumbs up. Plus, it's super important to support locally owned shops. Yasmin in the office is great too. Stop by!

As a family we have used Center Auto for many years even though we have moved out of town…read more They give excellent, honest service. Jim was a huge help this time in assisting me buying new tires!

These guys really saved my butt…read more Although they were busy on a Friday night, Jim and his team squeezed me in, did fast work, did it right, did not take it vantage of me, and were friendly. So happy I learned, they exist, seems lots of people rely on them. I will tell everybody I know. They even had some interesting looking cars for sale in their show room. Thanks so much!

Joey, the garage owner, is knowledgeable, honest, and unfailingly kind. I've had to do a series of…read more16-hour drives over the last few years and he has been great looking at my 2015 Accord to make sure it'll make it, letting me know what's not safe now and what will need to be fixed in the next few months. And he has somehow kept my husband's old hauling van running as well. It's great when you can find a mechanic you can trust!

Re: State Inspection The gentleman running the location is…read morevery friendly and professional. The inspection was smooth and as fast as could be. As I had no other work done , this review is only for the inspection and fabulous friendly service.

Another great repair by Alex. I am amazed he was able to repair my bent bumper and rear side panel…read moreand make it look like it had never been hit.

I had a list of "fixes" given to me by my car dealership during a 55,000 miles routine service…read morevisit. My car is great, and mileage low considering the year of purchase. Took it to Alex at Reservoir and he was the best. Confirmed the items that required further service (at a fraction of the dealer costs) and for the big ticket dealer recommended repair, he said my car didn't need it and was perfectly fine. All in all, saved me quite a bit of time, stress and money. Very honest, thanks Alex.

I took in my Toyota Camry sedan in for a fender dent (dimple) removal. I was quoted a fair price…read more Less than three other places by over $100. The work was done the same day I took it in and the price quoted was the exact cost charged. The work done was wonderful. You'd never know there was a dent in my fender. These men are the real McCoy! Caring, excellent service, and they don't need to advertise. Their work advertises for itself.

John did an amazing job getting my car back on the road! He's kind and patient, explaining each and…read moreevery step of the process. I am grateful for his expertise!

Whittaker is the best auto mechanic shop in the town. I have been searching for the good mechanic,…read morebit it has been very hard to come buy wher I live, so I travel all the way to Needham to get my cars serviced. The Whittaker meet all the criteria for a good mechanic shop to avoid woos that could come from the crappy ones: 1. honesty 2. good communication 3. high standard of repairs 4. great diagnostic abilities 5. sensibility in handling customers Finding Whittaker is the great gift for me this year!

I have been to Whitaker Auto for years. They are as honest as the day is long. My son had an…read moreexhaust noise. Brought to Sullivan Tire in Portsmouth, told needed new exhaust from manifold back, $1,800. Brought to Rusty and got it fixed with a new exhaust manifold gasket for a lot less. One of countless examples. These guys are good and honest.