I had transmission codes pop up on my car and I brought it to AAMCO as 3G's Tire & Auto suggested I…read moredo. They found that my cars transmission was shot and there were multiple leak issues. Pete and Adam helped me reach a conclusion that it most likely wouldn't be worth sinking a large amount of money into a 10 year old car that would really be a bandaid instead of a long term fix. I highly suggest if you need transmission work to bring your car to AAMCO. Adam and Pete were kind, helpful & above all else honest which I really appreciated. Thank you guys!!

Good service and polite staff. They kept me informed during the repair, which I appreciated. The…read moreonly reason for four stars is that I had to wait longer than expected.

Excellent, superb service! We saw great reviews online from both Google and Yelp, that I had to…read morecome to the Scarborough location! Damian, who is also the service manager, was incredibly helpful. He consistently reassured us that he wasn't trying to (basically) screw us over, but instead, if it was his car, THIS is what he would do. I like that. Someone who is straight forward, NO BS, and gets right to the point. I can't stand when I get open ended responses like, "HERE ARE ALL THE OPTIONS BUT, IDK. THAT'S ON YOU" or "LET ME GIVE YOU THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONE SINCE YOU DON'T KNOW A DAMN THING ABOUT CARS". You always hear THE worst about auto repair shops-- especially being a female and especially being a minority. I came in and knew exactly what I wanted. I needed an oil change, a vehicle inspection, my brakes inspected and replaced due to the awful squeals, my headlight changed, and maybeee to check on why my steering wheel gets stuck when it's extremely cold. If you know anything about cars, this is definitely a bad sign. whoops. The verdict: All the above, plus those squealing brakes needed new brake pads & calipers, and the steering wheel dilemma actually needed a coolant flush Damian helped with what was urgent and needed to be fixed now, but also gave a heads up on what would need to be, but not anytime soon. I knew it was going to be expensive, but Damian gave me a discount and helped me understand more about my car. For everything I listed, it came out to be about $865. You might think that I got ripped off. But, when you have a 2003 Lexus that is your first car, and has been nothing but good and has kept you safe, it's worth every penny (to an extent). Safe to say, this Texas car is now Maine ready and passed for safety!

DO NOT BRING THESE PEOPLE BUSINESS. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. These people are money-hungry con-artists. I…read morejust needed both of my headlight bulbs changed, i scheduled an appointment yesterday to have this done, they told me it would take about 30 minutes. After 45 minutes, they called me and told me it's going to be nearly $400 for the two light bulbs, and that it won't be done for another additional 45 minutes. I have places to be!!! Don't be the next victims of these people who see customers as noth but $$$. My only concern is that after reading this review, the mechanics are going to steal stuff out of my car. I can't imagine paying $400 that I don't have for headlight bulbs, the only reason i stayed to have it done is because i already wasted so much time on this already. UPDATE: they charged me over $400 for two headlight bulbs, kept me waiting for over 2 hours, and generally treated me with the utmost disrespect and lack of care AND GET THIS, THEY ONLY CHANGED ONE OF THE LIGHTBULBS. I got completely robbed and I am surprised this is even legal. shame on you guys.

I am devoted to Sullivan Tire on Brighton. They are dedicated, fair, trustworthy, and hard working…read more Yesterday I had all four tires replaced. They gave me a call during the day for and update and asked permission to do a minor repair in addition to the tire and alignment. Later they called that the car was ready. Picked it up and on my way. Later I noticed a different noise coming from my back rear tire. Note: in recently had wheel bearings replaced by the dealer). So today while driving for work, the noise was more consistent and concerning. I drove by after work to see if they could advise me as to what was causing the new noise. Zach immediately asked for my keys and said they would take care of it. The process was a bit more complicated than he originally thought. The issue was probably more related to wear and tear of my car which was revealed from changing the tires. Zach came coming over to me giving me updates and apologizing. Yeah, I was a bit frustrated because I had a busy day and was tired. But Zach treated me like a person, maybe a friend. I felt appreciated and witnessed about 6 other people come I within the last 90 minutes of operation. He treated them all the same. A smile and honesty. The team in the bays worked hard too to get all of us on our way before closing. Thank you to Zach, who must sleep there, and the team for being professional and dedicated. You all rock!

Was in a jam and they were able to help us out in a timely manner and get us back on the road.read more

Rick is top notch. Has a great reputation and for a reason…read more I have brought many of my vehicles to his shop and he has always show great integrity and honesty. JD

Best in Portland- Polite and always a pleasure to deal with. Honesty is everything these daysread more

It's always interesting when your car breaks down on a massive road trip. We went to Luke's Lobster…read morein Portland... I got our food to go... waited 30+ minutes for it... went back out while my wonderful wife waited in the car and... the battery was dead. Click. Nothing. Dead. It was the evening on a holiday but it only took 2 hours for AAA to give us a jump! The guy was like..."drive it for 20 minutes and it should be OK". We did and made it back to the hotel but I wanted to find out what was really going on. We have many cities and miles to go! Peter gave some good advice as well. The next morning, I called Cityside at 8:00am and Ian kindly agreed to take a look at 8:30am! Perfect! It was only 4 minutes away and Ian was very professional and friendly. He checked it out... confirmed the battery was bad, replaced it, and quickly got me on my way all while helping a few other customers. Thank you Ian and Cityside! Life is good with amazing, professional car service!

My mechanic retired and he recommended Cityside. When my BMW needed service Cityside was…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable. They have a large garage and east to work with.

Today was my first experience with Merlin Motors. They were…read morefast, they were friendly, they came in slightly under estimate. I think I have found the new family shop. Six cars and drivers in my household. I am so happy to have found them. Have already lined it up for my other daughter to bring her car in to be diagnosed. I couldn't be happier with the experience.

Let me tell you, I have been to so many mechanics over the course of my life as a used car owner,…read moreand I leave disappointed and ripped off 99% of the time. This business was different from beginning to end. The owner is a great guy and makes you feel comfortable and heard. Really awesome customer service, very upfront, and very fair pricing. I really appreciated the quick turnaround time, and the honest opinion on what was going on with my car. These guys really know their stuff and it was awesome being able to bounce ideas and troubleshooting off them. I don't live in the area, but would 100% recommend to all with car troubles.

The people that work at this auto repair center have been kind and friendly for over the 20 years…read morefor inspections and repair. Simply THE BEST I have seen in diagnosing and fixing a problem and I have lived in 7 states. After a strange accident where the front of my car and the hood were separated and the front was hanging, I called and was told to bring my car in. Went immediately, they put the car on a lift and in less than 30 minutes had everything fixed. Could have been $1000 at a body shop - cost me $76. So please folks, you and your car will be well cared for at Village Center Auto Care. Bob E.

Being a woman with "zero" automotive knowledge it's scary trying to maintain a car. Finding an auto…read moreservice center you can turn to and trust is another challenge but Village Center Auto Care in Scarborough is the place to go ( & I don't even live in Scarborough)! Jeremy and the staff there are exceptional. Their professional knowledge, friendly manner, honest advice, and fair prices are hard to find elsewhere. In addition to their great service for routine maintenance, it's reassuring to know there's someone I can trust whenever I have a car issue. Thank you again!

Service was great and price was right. They even finish the installation and alignment an hour…read morebefore I was quoted. Marcus was very helpful and is doing a great job!

I made an appointment to have my tires rotated that I purchased at the Scarborough location. I…read morecalled to see if they were not busy could if bring my car in at 2pm Vs 3pm and Jordan said sure. I arrived promptly at 2pm and by 2;45Pm i was still looking at my car the parking lot. I asked Jordan why he told me to come in early because I could have worked from home and just bought my car in at 3pm as planned . He blew up, walked into the garage and starting swearing and that he would just push some through, it was the busiest part of the FU$#%king day, etc. The reason I was upset is that I called first to check their schedule. My tires cost almost 2k ( Continental high Performance) . I WILL NEVER EVER BUY TIRES OR HAVE MY CAR SERVICED BY THIS COMPANY AGAIN!!!

this garage is amazinf!! im a female and alot of garages see a female coming and they like to…read morecharge extra thinking we r dumb. well i definately recomend them 200%. friendly, very reasonable prices & if they say they can fix it, they can!!. love them all kimberly z.

I just moved back to the neighborhood and my car had troubles turning on and staying on. I was…read morestressed out and did not want to be stuck at the dealership all day, but luckily I found Cumberland Ave Garage! AAA came to jump my car, and when that didn't solve the problem they towed me here. I didn't know what to expect, but I was so pleased by the kindness and promptness of the team here. I had no appointment and understood I could be without a car for a few days. But within 48 hours my car was working and back to me again. Things that stood out-their team is direct and goes above and beyond for you! They told me everything that I needed to know about my car troubles (ultimately a new battery) and things that I should look into (due for oil change and state inspection). They did all of this work for a reasonable price and I know I'll be coming back here in the future (hopefully with a scheduled appointment and not a breakdown). I highly recommend getting your car serviced here :) The do a great job, and it's walking distance to many great coffee and breakfast options if you have time to kill.

I have used Andy as my mechanic exclusively for over 10 years. He has worked on all my vehicles…read moreincluding personal and work vehicles. He even swapped out my transmission in my WRX after I broke it to the 6 speed STI transmission which is quite custom and involved to say the least. When it comes to billing they are spot on honest and very competitive. I can't imagine going anywhere else. I recommend Motorvation to all of my friends and family.

These folks know their stuff. They are honest and up front about what needs fixing and what…read moredoesn't. I have taken four cars to them over the years and have always had excellent service. "Problems" identified by other shops turn out to be non-existent when I bring them here. They do, however, find the little things that have low cost parts and labor. One repair quoted at a different shop at over three hundred turned out to be under fifty in the hands of the folks at Motorvation. Major work, no problem! Engine rebuilds, transmissions, suspensions, tires, electrical, and more are all in their play book. They may not over charge, but they make up for it by doing LOTS of honest small AND big jobs - key word there is honest. I send everyone I know to them. They are great!