The oil can indicator was flashing on my Daughter's car. Thought this was going to be bad news and turns out they were so honest and fair. It was short money. Great to have a place like this close to my daughter!! read more

This is an honest one man shop with reasonable prices. I had an issue with my brakes making a whining noise ever since another shop in Southie changed my brakes/rotors about 2 years ago and recently had them inspected and was told the pads were well worn already. I gave Will a call on Friday afternoon and was able to get my car in to him right after I got off work for him to take a look and later that evening he gave me his assessment and recommendations. He only suggested what needed to be changed and was transparent about what work I'd need to do if I didn't change certain parts depending on if I were going to keep the car for long term vs short term. I opted to go for a full change in pads/rotors anyways and he was able to fit me in and get my car back in my hands within 24 hours. I believe he works on a lot of fleet vehicles so I would suggest calling ahead to see his availability as I may have just been lucky it wasn't as busy at the time. It has been about a month since my car was serviced and the brakes have been working much better than the last time they were changed and also no whining noted. Will was friendly, knowledgeable, and he was patient in answering any questions to make sure I felt comfortable with what we'd discussed. I'd highly recommend checking out Will's shop if you're in need of getting work done on your car. read more

Had some issues with my Jeep Grand Cherokee engine. I was originally considering taking it into a Jeep dealership, but I had very little patience for their high-priced/ high-BS games, so I started looking for a smaller repair shop. I'm glad I did... Will (shop owner/mechanic) was able to fix the engine issues, which turned out to be a few blown spark plugs/ fuel injectors, and get my Jeep back up 'n running again. He managed to get ahold of some necessary OEM parts pretty quickly, too, despite there being a backorder from the main dealers. The cost estimate Will originally quoted me and the final cost were more than reasonable, and a much better value vs going to a Jeep dealer. All in all, this was easily the best vehicle repair experience I've had, and the next time I have any car trouble, I'm 100% calling Will first! read more

We are so grateful to this shop!! We were sitting in the line of cars waiting to move my son into a dormitory. After sitting with hazards on, in the heat, stopping and starting, all of the sudden it would not start. We (wrongly) concluded it wasn't the battery, and called AAA for a tow, then starting calling shops in the area. Other shops listened to our situation and said we could have it towed to them, but this was Saturday noon and they weren't going to be open much longer. We had traveled from out of town, so this was a potentially disastrous situation. The kind and expert person at South Boston Auto Tech who answered the phone listened to my description and said it was probably the battery. We had our own charger and were able to start it! We were able to avoid the tow and finish moving my son! read more

I'm a young woman with a very old problematic car and will is the first mechanic that has always been respectful and straight forward and takes time to explain things to me. Never over charges and helps break it down to see which repairs are critical versus optional so it's less stressful financially. Last time I came in I made the mistake of parking my car under a lamppost in southie and the birds destroyed it and he actually took the time to get it washed for me! Best mechanic I've ever gotten work from! read more

This is the most unprofessional auto shop I have ever been to! They are rude and inconsiderate! I made an appointment with the owner to have an install done a week prior and the day of the appointment the owner just called and said he would not work on my car and didn't give me any reason at all! I tried to ask and he said he didn't have time. Mind you the appointment was made a week in advance! Also he let me know this AFTER I had already dropped off my car that morning! They are unorganized and should not be in business. Worst experience ever! DO NOT GO HERE FOR ANYTHING! Also will is super rude and I'm not sure if it was because I was black that he decided to treat me this way. read more

I brought my car into South Boston Auto Tech needing new breaks. I had been told by another business that all four breaks and pads needed to be replaced, so I was gearing up for an expensive venture to have them all fixed. When I brought my car to Will at South Boston Auto, he told me I only needed my front breaks replaced and some new filters and wipers, and threw in the wipers for free! I told Will I was planning to sell my car, and he let me know if I needed a referral or a professional to sign off on the up-keep that has been done on my car, he would be more than happy to do that for me. Will and his team were truly wonderful to work with, and I would bring my car here again without hesitation! read more

IF YOU NEED YOUR CAR FIXED THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!! I have never met such a professional and informative mechanic . Very ethical and reliable shop. I don't think I will ever visit another one. For years, I struggled finding a mechanic that wouldn't take advantage and actually does the work thoroughly and then I came across South Boston Auto Tech. All my cars are foreign and Will Smith has continually done a profound job in fixing any mechanical mishaps I encountered in a timely manner. Not once have I left this shop unsatisfied. Anytime I got my car back after work being done , it drove better than ever .Even with domestic vehicles..I have recommended all my friends and family to this shop and they are so surprised by how well business is handled and not to mention the amazing prices and high Quality work. 10/10 HANDS DOWN!! We need more people like this !! read more

I showed up, his dog was barking and would not stop, I then proceeded to ask him if he does oil changes and then he told me, a white guy, that he doesn't do oil changes? Yet he's an auto mechanic?, I don't recall his shop saying he only works on TESLA'S?!, Not only that but on his yelp site it clearly states as a SERVICE 'OIL CHANGE' ? What mechanic doesn't do oil changes? Ok it's pretty safe to say he's PREJUDICE against black people I mean I'm not surprised. It was in south boston. read more

Will is the best! Probably the first mechanic that didn't try to tell me there was more wrong than what was, and if I needed multiple repairs he would let me know the most important order to have to taken care of, if I could safely put something off for a month or so, giving me time to come up with repair costs. He's been the best I'm all the times I've needed his services. read more

My jeep needed new suspension links and the dealership was going to charge a fortune! I'm so lucky to have found Auto Tech and Will. He was super responsive and informative when i called about pricing and scheduling. I was able to drop my car off and get the new links put on the same day for a reasonable price. He also walked me through how to maintain the new parts to ensure they last! I will 100% be back and cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Will is very nice. And he knows what he's doing. Took care of my car in the most economical solution he could offered.

Went to this place to get my brakes changed off the great yelp reviews. When I went they were training a new receptionist, so there was a bit of miscommunication that occurred but the owner is great, he was apologetic and took care of me. You can tell they know what they're doing and care about their customers, would definitely recommend. read more

I won't go into the details of my entire saga of me trying to deal with my Volkswagen lemon issues, but all I have to say is that Will is an angel on earth and saved me from what would have most likely been hundreds of dollars of slimy costs from Volkswagen. Will runs the most ethical, honest auto-mechanic shop I have ever encountered, and I'd be crazy to ever go anywhere else. read more

100% recommend. Great mechanic and great customer service. Been going to Will for the past 3+ years with different cars and always felt honesty and integrity in addition to accurate diagnosis of random car problems. Repairs are done quickly and correctly. read more

This shop is fantastic. As a new resident to Southie I had called several shops and started to get concerned whether I would be able to find a good one. Most places (even the ones with good reviews) were rude and made it seem like I was doing them a favor by wanting to bring my car in. Then I spoke to Will and his customer service and demeanor were night and day. He was more than happy to work with me to get some very specific tyres and was able to offer a competitive price. I had a few other things done beyond the tyres and the quality of the work was top notch. Every time I have contacted him, he has been very honest about his availability. No jerking around saying bring it in and ending up having to wait way longer. I am taking my car in for brakes in a couple weeks and have zero concerns about the quality and service I will receive. You have a customer for as long as I am here! read more

I drove five hours from Fort Drum, NY to see Will over a weekend to fix my car. I called in advance and he assured me it would be done before I needed to go back to work. Never fails to go see Will at SB auto tech. I'd drive another 5 hours one way to get my car fix again. He's the real deal. Honest, friendly, professional. Customer for life! read more

No one likes to spend money on car repairs, it's the worst! But at least Will makes it easier to handle. He was very friendly and got the work done in a timely manner. Most importantly, he was transparent about the work I would need done asap, what could wait for a later date, and how much everything would cost. He called before working on anything, and again when it was almost finished. When I went to pick it up, he went over everything with me and we reviewed and itemized receipt detailing the cost of parts and labor. I had gone to a different mechanic in a pinch earlier in the year and was so disappointed in how things were handled so I came to Yelp to find a recommendation. I'm so glad I did- the 5 stars are here for a reason- I highly recommend South Boston Auto Tech. read more

The reviews for this place check out! Will is a friendly guy to work with. Took his time to explain what was wrong with my car, at the time, and some things to look out for in the future. I'm happy that I found my way to this shop, during a time when my transmission was locked up. I'm sure that the dealer would have cost at least $1000 more than what I was charged here. I'll add that the convenience to public transportation works out nicely as well. read more

Amazing service. Called ahead for an appointment to check out a new rattling noise. Dropped it off in the morning and a few hours later got a call that the noise was fixed! Not only that, but they also gave me a report on the rest of the car including fluids, battery level, brakes, tires, etc. This was super helpful information that I didn't even ask for! The labor costs were very reasonable and they didn't even charge me for the parts to fix the loose undercarriage shield that was causing the rattling. Extremely nice and accommodating employees. Would highly recommend using this shop. read more

Went to SB auto tech with a loud vibration, quick diagnostic found the drivetrain needed replacement. It was a big job but Will found a quality part at a great price and got the job done promptly. Wills a true professional and probably the friendliest mechanic I've met. He makes sure you leave happy. Prices are honest and fair. I feel confident he would never do unnecessary work. Highly recommend! read more

how i live my life is simple. i am very loyal to my brands, gas stations, men, and mechanics. My previous mechanic was with me for about 8 years, before i felt that he was taking advantage of my niceness and lack of understanding motor vehicles. I left him, and got introduced to Will, and it's been a wrap since then! Will has serviced my first car, a Nissan Pathfinder and now, my Nissan Murano. He is very speedy, fair in pricing, if anything, he under charges and should charge more for the work that he does for his clients. The quality of his work far exceeds my expectations. On top of being nice, Will takes the time to explain to me exactly whats going on, what he's doing to my car, why he's doing it, and most importantly, how what he is doing is affecting the car as a whole. Does your mechanic do that? I'd recommend him, as a friend, and a mechanic to anyone, any day. Thank you Will for hooking up my ride! read more

Awesome, honest, and very professional service! My car was making a weird thumping noise and when I brought it in to Will, he took a look at it for me and very quickly figured out the problem: it was my rear brakes. I was told by other businesses that I needed more done for my car and was dreading the costs (aka, ALL my brakes needed to be redone in addition to a few other engine-related things). Will was upfront with me and thoroughly explained things. He was also very patient with my questions. He has very fair pricing and did things in a timely manner. Amazing customer service! I also appreciate how neat and organized he kept his shop. Would highly, highly recommend going to him! read more

I don't really know what else to say, but I'll echo everyone else's sentiments. SBAT is awesome, trustworthy, and rare in the sense they realize - happy customers who don't go broke fixing their cars come back in the future and evangelize. Pretty simple, but rare now a days. read more

I found South Boston Auto Tech on Yelp after I brought my vehicle to another local shop for a simple repair and was less than satisfied with the quality of work they preformed. When I called and spoke with Will I felt confident he could make the repair properly. When I told him I also had a list of other work I needed to have preformed he told me South Boston Auto Tech could take care of it all. I scheduled an appointment and the work was preformed in a single day. The work ranged from a simple oil change to new brakes, a tune up, and replacing a side mirror. The quality of work was great and I found the pricing to be very reasonable. The shop has extended hours and is located less than a block from the Andrew Square T stop making it very convenient for anyone living in or around the city. Like others on Yelp, I absolutely recommend Will and his team. read more

I called South Boston Auto Tech after my car started making intermittent noise while in motion and idling on top of the car feeling slightly "off" while driving around curves. Thankfully, Will was able to fit me in the day after I called. I dropped the car off in the morning and met with Will, explaining the problems to the best of my ability. Will called me a little over an hour later and broke down my issues, starting with the more urgent safety issue (wheel bearing replacement) and then moving on to a recommended fix but less urgent (loose heat shield). He also provided the cost to fix the more urgent issue and then the cost to fix both. I opted to get both fixed and Will told me what time the car would be ready. I showed up about 10 minutes early because my co-worker offered me a ride back to the garage, and Will was just wrapping up with a final test drive after the fix. Great experience and will definitely be coming back for my future car needs! read more

Their service, communication, pricing and speed are the best out there! I had mechanical issues last year that needed to be resolved day-of, and they were able to get a hold of a unique part and make the fixes all at a very reasonable price. I just had an issue I needed to get checked out this week and they were able to get to me faster than anyone else I called in the area - and they remembered me after just 1 visit. They always call with a breakdown of the issues and cost before doing the work. Will is the best, highly recommend for any auto-related issues. read more

It is a rare thing to find a car repair place w/ nearly unanimous 5-star reviews. In this case, they are well-deserved. I've brought my 2004 VW Golf in twice for a check engine light (and routine service) and ended up having to get a couple of repairs. I'm an idiot when it comes to cars, and Will takes the time to explain what's going on and what needs to be done to fix it. Both times it was very reasonable (I've definitely seen higher hourly labor rates at other shops) and done in a timely manner. The shop is clean, they are incredibly flexible about scheduling, they are thorough, and they follow through. Plus, Will and his colleagues are, by far, the friendliest repair guys around. All of them are helpful, sincere, and just-plain-nice--and it seems to come from Will's example. I had an engine light that kept going on and off and it turned out to be a tricky diagnosis, but they seemed to take it as a personal challenge to figure out what was going on w/ the car. They eventually succeeded and replaced a sensor thing. A few days later the light came back on and they took it back immediately and replaced the new part with another new one from a different manufacturer to see if that would work (it did)--free of charge. They are also honest and don't do things that don't need to be done. Will has brought up a couple of small things that might eventually have to get fixed/replaced but has suggested we wait until completely necessary (they aren't things that could be dangerous, obviously). He could have easily told me anything and I would have had him do the work since I'm clueless. Both times I've had routine maintenance they let me know that one of the fluids was fine and didn't need filling, which saved me a couple bucks each time. Again, they could have charged me for filling them and I never would have known it was unnecessary, but they didn't. So, in a nutshell: Bring your finicky foreign car to these guys. They'll get it fixed and treat you right. read more

Will is very personable and a great mechanic. Clearly explained the options available, and my Jeep is running as good as ever. Super convenient to get to on the red line -- drop it off and head back into town or wherever. Very much a small local family business feel. I'll be coming back the next time my Jeep needs service. read more

WIll is a straight shooter who will do work that some other garages won't touch. Good guy, good mechanic & nice employees. I reccomend!

These men totally saved me. As a blonde female pulling up to a mechanic you have a target on you. These men were kind, fair, prompt, respectful and communicative. I couldn't appreciate them more for helping me out. GET YOUR CAR FIXED HERE. read more

I brought my Jeep Grand Cherokee to South Boston Tech to get a leak fixed. I have had such bad experiences in the past going to auto mechanics so I am always skeptical. The reason I took my car there is because of all the great reviews on yelp. What a great experience! The owner Will was extremely accommodating and honest with me. He didn't try to take advantage of the fact I know nothing about cars. Found my new auto mechanic. read more

Thought my front brake pads/rotors on my work van were gonna cost a fortune but these guys beat a couple of other quotes I got and had my van in and out quick despite being busy. I explained my van is my income and I needed it asap so they got it done fast despite being very busy. Very friendly and professional too! Definitely using them again and recommending friends read more

I request you to not go here for any kind of repairs. The owner's name is Will and he will trick you for more money. I took my car here when it broke down since it was the nearest auto repair available. This guy basically told me that the engine has a problem and it is wise to replace the entire engine rather than opening it and repairing the components inside it which may run or fail again. And he would not be clear as to what exactly is the problem. He would tell me that it would cost $2700 for a used engine and labor, which he said that he will order himself and would not do just labor if i order the engine. He charged me $195 for just running some tests which he says was mechanical and gave me in writing, there was no proof he did anything to my car and was very rude when i told him that i would tow my car back. Basically very unprofessional and He was talking out of common sense. My car was smoky and the engine had overheated due to radiator problem and coolant leakage. I came to know this when i took the car to another auto repair guy. I would say, don't go here at all if you like your car and dont want to unnecessarily screw up a good car. Hope this review will help people save their cars and money. read more

Will is an absolute champion! The service and expertise that he provides on my company truck, as well as personal vehicles, is better than anyone in the area. The location is convenient, walking distance from the Andrew Square red line makes dropping off my vehicles a breeze! read more

Great auto shop. I found South Boston Auto Tech on Yelp and I've been bringing my car here for the past year. The reviews were on point. Will is great, honest, reliable, straight shooter. Doesn't try to tell you you need repairs that aren't necessary. Reasonably priced for top notch work. I've had a lot of issues (old car) and Will takes care of me every time! Highly recommended. read more

I am happy to have found the first honest mechanic in my life. From the beginning transparent on price and timing, always available (I turned in my car at 6pm and got it back at 8pm - on a Friday !!) and super friendly. At the end he charged even less than estimated. I can strongly recommend Will's service and made him "my" mechanic ;o) ! read more

If I lived in South Boston, these guys would be my new mechanics. I was in the area when my clutch suddenly stopped functioning (I couldn't put it in gear or take it out of gear when the car was turned on). After 5pm, I thought it was doubtful I would find a mechanic who would look at it, but I called these guys and they were super friendly (and open!). Will took a look, asked a few questions, and made an adjustment to the pedal that was enough to get me home and have the part replaced by my own mechanic. He didn't want to charge me anything, and it took him about 10 minutes to get me on the road. Thank you! It was such a relief to find a competent, honest mechanic in the area who would help me out on short notice. read more

Thank u Yelp! I now have a "go 2" mechanic that I can say I actually trust! I was in need of an honest mechanic (do they exist?!) wen the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light came on. Brought it 2 a local mechanic who told me it was the throttle body on the engine, quoted me $700 (YIKES) 4 the part alone not including labor! I decided 2 get on YELP and c if I can get a 2nd opinion... The great reviews brought me 2 South Boston Auto Tech so I decided 2 give him a call. Rite away I got a good feeling from him and the on point info he was telling me, he told me $700 was crazy and that he was certain he could get the part and labor done 4 under $400! I thought amazing if he could bcuz we all kno other mechanics draw u in w a price and bump it up wen they call! So I brought my car in the next day and waited 4 "the call"! Wen Will called the price he gave was UNDER $400! YESSSSS UNDER $400! I couldn't believe it an honest mechanic, was this 2 good 2 b true?! NOPE! Picked my car up the very next day and it's runs like new, AMAZING!!!! I did need another part taken care of so total was still less than the 1st mechanic quoted me 4 1 part no labor! I definitely recommend South Boston Auto Tech 2 ne1 needing work done on their car, that is if u want an honest and fair mechanic! (Yess! they do exist, well @least @ South Boston Auto they do) read more

I brought my 2006 VW GTI here after a few days of smelling a strong gasoline odor in the car. Will was great to work with. He quickly diagnosed a small pinhole leak (which I would imagine was difficult to locate), replaced the required part, and had it back to me very quickly, at a extremely reasonable price. I'd definitely recommend South Boston Auto Tech! Also, while there is no 'waiting room,' the shop is a ~1 minute walk from Andrew Station, making it very convenient for drop-off/pick-up. read more