Went to Brad's because I thought I needed to have my brakes done. After they inspected them, they…read moretold me the brakes were good just a little rust on the rotors from not driving the car often. They saved me hundreds of dollars by being honest and not doing a brake job I didn't need. Absolutely the best mechanic shop I've ever dealt with. Professional and honest shop that looks out for their customers.

I arrived at 10:45 a.m. this morning for a state inspection at Brad's, which lists its hours as…read moreopen until noon on both its website and on the service door entrance. There was no sign on the door or at the counter about closing early or stopping inspections. I waited about 15 minutes before being told by the inspector that he wasn't doing any more inspections for the day because he was tired after being there since 8 a.m. He said he told the customer before me that he would be his last inspection -- but another customer wouldn't be responsible for telling me that, and he did not. If there's a cutoff time for inspections, it really needs to be clearly posted so people don't waste their time showing up well before closing and being turned away. Very poor customer service. I do wonder whether the owner or manager is aware of this decision to stop inspections early and the impact it has on customers.

Our car had a persistent squeak, and we took it into another mechanic to get it checked out. They…read more"tightened everything up but couldn't find the cause of the squeak". Three months later the squeak returned. Obviously we didn't bring the car back to the original mechanic, but took the car to Veryl's instead. The staff at Veryl's were extremely nice, fixed the problem (a ball joint), and took care of a tail light as well. They offered to give me a ride and pick me up while they fixed the car, and explained everything they would work on before they did it. Their estimate was spot on, and I didn't feel gross or taken advantage of like with other mechanics. The office is pleasant, with a very comfortable waiting room for short stays (cable TV, complimentary coffee, soft couches). And they're a 25 minute walk (or 5min ride) to the Common where you can go for a longer wait at Thirsty Mind Cafe where the wifi is free and the espresso drinks are well prepared. Overall, I have nothing bad to say about Veryl's, and from now on I won't be wasting my time with any other mechanics.

My water pump died during a recent trip to Western MA and Veryl's got me back on the road very…read morequickly at a fair price. Their garage and property are well maintained and professional and should be a model for other repair shops. I would not hesitate to bring my vehicle back to Veryl's for service!

Can't say enough great things about this garage. Have long looked for a place that offered good…read morecommon sense solutions to issues with my car, in a friendly, honest manner. Prices are very fair and communication is great!

Choosing a new auto shop is a difficult task. I know very little about cars, and it seems like…read morealmost everything related to cars is very unfriendly to women, or maybe to people in general. So I looked on Yelp to find a place in the area that had good reviews. Pleasant Street Auto only had two reviews, but they also took the time to post their own description. And, I liked the range of photos (I'll admit that I was a bit charmed by the photo of someone spray-painting a dinosaur) and the notion that there would be a place to sit and do work, comfortably, not literally sitting outside on a curb as I've had to do on occasion in the past. I was not a great customer up front, I'll admit. I completely forgot our first appointment, and then I became lost on my way for the remedial appointment. Throughout, the staff was patient and professional with me. I can't say a word about the garage/work area because I never saw it, which felt a little odd, but I could certainly get used to it! I don't have the slightest idea what the machines and tools are for, anyway, and so I don't know that seeing and hearing mechanics work really enhances my experience. Instead, I left my car and keys and waited inside. The front desk manages repair work, body work, and also Hertz rentals. When I made my oil change appointment, I was a little worried that I might have a serious issue discovered, and I might therefore need to rent a car. If this had been necessary, I could have managed it all at one location. Convenient! The oil change didn't seem to take all that long. I should have timed it, but I didn't. I think the total wait - even though I was late for my appointment, was well under an hour. During that time, I tried to take advantage of the homey waiting area with a t.v. (though the cable was stutteringly-intermittent), WIFI that didn't seem to work at all, and computers with internet service that required someone to come in and fix it for it to work at all. The computers were kind of old, dodgy, and dirty, but I was able to do some work, which was great. For families, there are toys and books (for kids and adults) and an area for children to hang out and play. I can only imagine that, since the space is open and adjacent to the desk area, it's not much fun for staff when the space gets "active," but it's very nice an accommodating. Overall, this is a huge leap over sitting on a solitary chair in a drafty space next to a noisy garage, or as said, literally sitting on a curb because there's no indoor seating at all. The best bit was that Lee, I believe a member of the family who runs this business, came out to speak with me personally while they were finishing up with the car. He spoke with me in language that I could understand, but not with condescension. There were a number of potential issues with the car, and he prioritized them for me, but he didn't make me feel pressured in any way. I feel like Yelp helped me to find a great fit for a new auto shop, and it's a great relief. I'd highly recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to feel confident about a family-run business that is professional, caring, and extremely well-rounded in terms of services available at a single location. With comfort, too! Great, great experience overall.

I've been taking my vehicles to Spartan since the 1970s. My…read more'10 Toyota Matrix shares the same drive train as the Rav4. Many years ago, surfing the web. I came across an article that said, "Around 120,000 miles the rear differential start to have problems. About 118,000 miles ago I visited a independent Toyota mechanic and I was told that both (sides) of the rear differential seals were leaking. This business wanted an outrageous price to fix it. At 122,000, rear differential started making a scraping sound. Had the fluid replaced which stopped the sound for about a week (basically a bandaid). Had both of the seals replaced about two weeks ago, no more scraping sound. Price was reasonable considering the cost of a newer vehicle is too much. I love my car. I clay bar, polish, and wax the paint every Fall. The cars paint looks like a new car. Hold a 12 inch measuring stick to the paints surface. You can clearly see the number 10 in the reflection.

Everything went well actually I had three or four relatives go in there and they had their car…read morefixed at a moment notice I mean they're just amazing. I had a muffler issue and it was so funny because my Muffler pipe fell off and then so I get home and my wife's fell off. It was just amazing how they helped me. They had other cars that were there and they took mine first I guess I'm special thank you.

Can't say enough good things about these guys. Trustworthy, professional, and super nice.read more

Always friendly, prompt and great results!…read more I've been there at least four times. Kyle is excellent!

Excellent people I recommend them to anybody in this western Mass area excellent service skills the…read morepeople are friendly they listen to you. I didn't you. I did not use the service however just by what I saw and how I spoke to the people they're excellent.

Got my 1997 Mercedes-Benz resurrected at this place! Long story short, I got the car stuck in…read morelimp-mode. I'm normally a DIY type of guy but do not have the appropriate dealer-level equipment, and actually, not many other shops around have it either, but these guys did! I mostly just needed a TCM system reset, but Bruno went above and beyond, helping me diagnose some other minor issues I had with the car. Limped my way over there in 2nd gear, and less than an hour later, I was able to drive out with a big smile on my face, car shifting through all the gears, better than ever.

My 2012 Lincoln with 162K miles runs like a new car thanks to Mike's Auto Repair. Great customer…read moreservice! - Charlie Sullivan

Mike's is great! Highly recommend. I brought a vehicle there for a pre-purchase inspection. Mike…read moreand his team were extremely professional looking over every aspect of the car and giving me a thorough assessment of the car health as it were. No stone unturned. There's a very nice waiting area and they also gave my 4 year old son snacks, a lollipop and a coloring book. Couldn't ask for more. We will definitely be going back :) If you're thinking about bringing your car here for any sort of service, stop thinking about it, just do it!

Being new to the area we try to support local businesses over big commercial businesses! Went for…read morean inspection on my vehicle that's used to transport my medically complex child. I had recently had some work done and knew it most likely would fail. Not a big deal. Had to drive a certain number of miles. Great paid the fee and off I went. 3.5 weeks later went back. Their machine wasn't "working" but they didn't know when it would be fixed! So waited 2 more weeks went back still same story. Waited another 2 weeks same thing! I went the week after my 60 days to see what was happening same story. Being this vehicle needs to be 100% safe and on the road I had to go elsewhere. They didn't not offer a refund nothing! Stole my $35 which ended up costing me $70 because I had to pay again. I was informed they've been doing this to many others as well. Knowingly taking someone's money and not rendering a service is stealing. Honesty is of utmost importance and it's evident they do not work with these ethics. Shameful. To avoid being scammed I would not use this business. There should be a zero star option!

We have been bringing cars here for Massachusetts vehicle inspection for years! Great quick…read moreservice. Get in line with all seat belts clicked and easy peasy. If your vehicle needs a light bulb they quickly fix it and pass car. Keep your local business in business or you're gonna miss em when they are gone!