Patrick and his team are great!!! Really good price and quality of work. I found them through the positive reviews online and I was not disappointed! read more

We had an appointment December 30,2024 to fixed car latch and car vibrations when speeding up. The next day we haven't received call from them about car situation. We did follow up and didn't find a solutions of problem. Terrible service read more

we got our car from him! It is older, but it works and we are happy! We got it from a nun fleet haha

Rude, unprofessional, overpriced. They charge $130 for a service some shops offer for free, they won't work on American cars and told me they don't work on cars older than 20 years but I know they were working on a friend's 2001 Mercedes in 2023. read more

I've been going to West Cork Auto for years! They are kind, friendly and willing to help. Patrick is always honest about the work that needs to be done. They get the job done in a timely manner and they do great work without any trouble. read more

Honest, friendly and they keep my old jalopy running great! I recommend West Cork to all my friends and acquaintances and have always gotten great feedback from them as well. read more

I have been going to West Cork for more than twenty years, perhaps close to thirty. Every interaction is a pleasure. Patrick is kind, honest, good humored, and loves what he does. I have complete faith in his ability, he has often found ways to save us money, and I am entirely at ease turning my car over to him. We have had the pleasure of sending others to West Cork, and they're now regulars. I fear the day Patrick retires. read more

I no longer trust Patrick of West Cork Auto. We first noticed a leak under the car about 8 weeks ago. There's a plastic cover under the engine, it was hard to see . I checked the engine oil every few days, the level stayed perfect. The transmission dipstick was inaccessible. So we took it in to Patrick, our mechanic of 20 years. "Needs an engine oil pan", he said, "checked all the fluids", he said. The pan came in and got done. Gave me a very high bill ($730), said it was because he had to move the motor mounts to get to the pan, oh, and by the way the transmission pan is starting to rust out. Bummer I said, did you check the transmission fluid. "Yes, I checked the transmission fluid" he said. For the next 25 days we maybe drove 500 miles. We thought maybe it was still leaking but it was hard to tell since where we parked there were already stains on the asphalt. I checked every time I drove, it wasn't getting any worse. The next day I got in the car and the transmission was slipping. Drove around the corner to West Cork. Joe put it on the lift, took off the plastic cover and you could see transmission fluid on the bottom of the corroded transmission oil pan. It was down 3 quarts. Joe had a difficult time unscrewing the bolt that held the dipstick, like this was the first time in 8 years that it had been removed. While I was waiting for Joe to have his lunch went on the web and called some other local mechanics. Transmission pan for my 2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5L was going to cost me $400, similar what they would charge for an engine oil pan, they said. One mechanic said he could get it in a couple of hours and do it today. I rescued my car from West Cork but not before having to pay another $177 for an hour of labor and fluid. Took it to Abe's on Fresh Pond Pkwy in Cambridge and 2 hour later I was on the road. Yesterday I confronted Patrick. Told him he it was not true that he had to move the engine mounts to do the oil pan and he could not have, on 2 different occasions, actually checked the transmission oil, it would have been down. He put my car in serious danger of transmission damage. I asked him for a refund of 2 hour of labor for the overcharged oil pan and 1 hour of labor for refilling the transmission. Think about it, I said, you should value the trust people put in you. Get back to me. He never did. I will never trust Patrick again. I suggest that you don't either. Get him to give a firm price ahead of time. Check it with repairpal.com. Find a mechanic you can trust. read more

The guys at the shop were very friendly. I was only living in Boston for 3 months and before I left I ended up having to have a major repair done. They got me in on a Thursday and they got all the parts ordered and replaced by Monday. Super trusting and quality work. read more

Amazing guys at this shop. I have highly recommended them to everyone I know & even told them that I found them through the amazing reviews on Yelp. Patrick told me everything that was wrong with my car & advised me to take it back to the place that I got the struts at to get them looked at rather than trying to charge me for replacing them. He said they might still be under warranty at the other place. Honest & trustworthy. Amazing qualities to find in an auto shop. They are saints. read more

I've been in Boston since 2013 and have been to at least 5 different shops to have work done on my 15+ yr old car. We all know what an ordeal it is to try to find a trustworthy shop every time something comes up for the car. Well, ever since I found West Cork several years back, I've been trusting Patrick with my car. There's not much else that I can say that others haven't said - so I'll just confirm a few things based on my experience. Patrick's explains his diagnoses thoroughly. He won't speculate before he sees the car, and when he does see the car, he always takes the time to explain what he saw, what parts need repair, what might have caused it, etc. The work is prompt, and I've never had those eyebrow-raising cost estimates or out-of-the-blue work recommendations at West Cork. I've had a few instances where I couldn't get my car looked at for several days because Patrick was absolutely fully booked. I drive by frequently and his shop's front lot is always full of cars. I'm not sure that there is a better gauge than that in terms of what a gem of a shop this place is. Highly recommend. Even if you live a distance away, you should consider coming by or at least giving Patrick a call. read more

Whether you live in J.P. or somewhere else in Boston, it's so worth the trip to West Cork if you're having car troubles! I can say with no exaggeration that Patrick and his team treat their customers like family, and are without a doubt the most trustworthy and upstanding mechanics around. I took my '06 PT Cruiser (don't be judging :P ) in because the brake warning light was on and I was planning a long trip the next day. Patrick topped off the brake fluid (turns out that's all it was), washer fluid, replaced my broken brake light and checked everything over for me, all Free. Of. Charge. to make sure I could make it home safely to spend Christmas with my family. Seriously so thankful for the team at West Cork! read more

patrick is an absolute sweetheart! I only got an oil change here but called about 50 times because I am mildly retarded and needed to figure out a time to drop off my car for the day. the price is standard and everything was ready to go - really friendly and I would definitely bring my car here for other services. just an fyi: this place is always very very busy, so call ahead if you have questions and dont be snarky if they cant fit you in! its busy for a reason ;) read more

My friend has been going to Patrick for twenty years -- what higher recommendation could you want in a mechanic? He also happens to be a total sweetheart with a delightful Irish accent. But, onto the important stuff... Patrick may very well be the last honest mechanic. With most garages, you'll go in for an oil change and they'll tell you 100 things you need to fix NOW, lest you perish driving home in that deathtrap. Patrick is straightforward: you can wait to fix that, you don't really need to fix that, it doesn't make sense to spend money on that, etc. My favorite Patrick quotable: "There are two critical parts of a car: the steering and the brakes." This was in reference to my suspension, which he said I could safely neglect for awhile longer. Point being, your suspension is not critical, and thus, not critical that you fix today. Perhaps what I appreciate most about Patrick is that he admits when he is not an expert on something. Admitting "I don't know" is an amazing way to get people to respect you. If you need body work, go to this guy. If you need transmission work, go to this guy. Patrick has so much business that he doesn't need to screw you over. Tragically, he isn't open on weekends, and is often busy enough that you can't drop in or get a same-day appointment. If you prefer convenience to quality work, go right ahead -- less people filling Patrick's calendar for me. I went to another mechanic once. Never again. read more

Patrick is macho. Once you can get past that, he's rude and overpriced. I had taken my Infiniti into multiple times for expensive (too expensive!) repairs. One time my car died about a mile away from the shop not long after a recent pricey repair. I called him to get some insight. In usual rude style, he yells, "What do you want me to say? It's an old car!" Thanks Patrick...you won't have my business! Advice: get his estimate if you must, but Muffler Mart on Columbus is way more honest and professional. Patrick is the worst stereotype of the sleazy mechanic. read more

When I lived in the JP area, I brought my car here.... I found out about them via the Car Talk site, and their referrals page. Given that EVERYBODY raved, I figured I was in good hands. Honest, reliable and hardworking; Patrick is what every mechanic ought to be. It's just a bonus that he's friendly, and charming, and has a delicious brogue. read more

I love Patrick, and not just because he greets you with kisses. I used to take my car to two separate garages so that I could compare advice, and every time I felt Patrick was always more honest and helpful. On several occasion, he wouldn't charge me for minor service, and once he rushed to obtain one of my obscure headlights because I was in the middle of an inspection (at another location) and I needed it to pass. He has never tried to push services I didn't need. He IS busy - so one often has to wait for an appointment (but I have a feeling he can squeeze you in in an emergency). For me, it's worth the wait. read more

I hate to give mechanics especially, a bad review. They're predominantly sole proprietors and need all the business they can get. Unfortunately, my experience at the shop was not as positive as many of the other reviews. I've owned many cars and on several of them I've exceeded well over 250 and 300 thousand miles. I brought my 99 honda accord in with 3 problems. 1 was stop the squealing of my belts which is pretty basic. Another problem was replace my battery cable, again very basic. The third was the mystery electrical issue that causes my heat vents and the defrosters in the front and rear window to stop functioning. This is not an easy fix problem. Patrick did not seem interested in hearing my theory of what could be wrong. He suggested I leave the car with him and pick it up later. The day I went to pick it up I was 10 minutes late. I called from the subway and informed the employee I was on my way. When I picked up the car, the mechanic told me there was no warranty on the work. He essentially told me to put the heating selection in the position I want the most so that if and when it goes out again, it'll at least be on the right setting that I prefer. I balked and asked does that mean they don't guarantee their work? He said with that type of repair, they couldn't. Sure enough, after four drives in the car, the repair of plugging and unplugging the unit went out again and left me as I brought it. I called Patrick and told him $190 was too much money to end up with a car that was essentially in the same shape as I brought him. He corrected and reminded me that the belts didn't squeal and the battery cable was fixed. True enough. Very minor repairs that are not worth almost $200. The money I will now have to spend to go to a Honda dealer and have them correct the mysterious electrical issue is at least something I can expect a warranty and repair over. He should have refunded me 100 to 125 dollars or at least said up front, this repair will likely not hold up. He should not have charged me. His biggest explanation of the issue? The age of my car and its high mileage. My car has 210,000 miles. Belts and a battery cable are repaired and minor. Read the reviews. There are not a lot of complicated things he can handle. I'm not sure why he was so dismissive to me when I tried to explain the electrical problem. But I am left rather unhappy and out money as well as sitting with something not repaired. That I paid for. Buyer beware. read more

Love this shop. Patrick always takes good care of my car and at a reasonable price. He is a master diagnostician! Very happy to have been referred to West Cork when I moved to the area. read more

This is a great place. Worth the wait if you have to. He is very thorough. He explained everything in great detail. He didn't try to sell me on anything more than what needed to be fixed. The day I picked up the car it was snowing and he started the car ahead of time so that the windows would be clean. He is quite friendly and chatty as well. Very welcoming to me as a new JP resident. Just a great experience and he was able to fix what was wrong with my car. I wasn't able to get in next day, but he was clear the very next week. If you are in JP I would recommend West Cork. read more

Patrick was awesome. I usually take my car to get fixed in NY. I know nothing about cars and the whole process really stresses me out. My check engine light came on last week. I was freaking out what do I do? Who do I take it to? I hope I don't get riped off. Enter Yelp. Enter West Cork Auto. The reviews put me at ease. I was super nervous worried I would have to pay an arm and a leg. I dropped it off and within 3 hours he knew what was wrong, ordered the part, and was working on it. By 4:30 it was done. I paid more than I wanted but honestly I know nothing about cars and just wanted to pay as little as possible. My car runs great now so in retrospect totally worth it. Patrick was super friendly and even let me split my bill on two cards. My ONLY complaint is he is open M-F 7:30-5:30. Either longer hours or one weekend day to accommodate working people. But hey I don't blame him. read more

I needed an oil change and brake service as my brakes were almost scraping down to the metal. Patrick was very professional and friendly. The shop was very busy, but they fit me in. The price was very reasonable. I love supporting a local business; especially one that is trustworthy. I am definitely coming back. read more

We were visitors to Jamaica Plain and our power steering hose broke And left us unable to drive home. Patrick was kind and said he would take a look and try to patch it for us. Since the whole hose was kaput he was able to locate a new one that same day, have it delivered, and fixed our car! He was honest, friendly, and kind. Thank you so very much, West Cork Auto of Jamaica Plain. read more

Thank you Yelp for helping me cut out the guesswork on getting some work done on my car. I went here after getting a Corolla secondhand that needed a little bit of work. I called and to my surprise, Patrick, the head honcho picked up and greeted me. I'm no car whiz so when I wrongly said what I needed done he nicely corrected me and said to take my car in the next morning or same day. Same day?! That could either be really good or really bad. But anyway, I took my car in the next day at 7:30 and there was Patrick again. He smiled, shook my hand (firmly) and we talked business. I was able to pick my car up within 2 days and his guys went the extra mile and topped off all my fluids. Price wise I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable this was. I highly recommend going local and going to West Cork. Fun fact - West Cork refers to the south west part of Ireland. Not a place in JP read more

This is my public thank you note to Patrick. Finding an honest, kind, communicative, funny, and fast-working mechanic is the equivalent of finding the chupacabra. After meeting Patrick, I'm ready to believe in Big Foot. He makes a rough situation pleasant, and deflates all my anxiety that I'm getting hustled. This place, and Patrick, have earned their flawless reviews. I was a doubter - but can tell you it is no mirage. read more

Squeaking noises are never good to hear from your car. Last month I happened to be in Brighton and brought my car to A to Z auto, which was highly touted on yelp. The estimate at A to Z for the serpentine belt, replacement of wiper blades, and flushing my transmission was about $266. Living in JP, Brighton is a bit far, so I decided to bring it by West Cork. Patrick is fantastic. I love that Irish accent! He was too busy yesterday to take my car, so I brought it by bright and early this morning. At the end of the day, I came back to pick up my car, and it ended up being $240! Over $20 less expensive, and I finally have my go to mechanic in my hood! Patrick is just no nonsense, get the job done... fantastic! read more

Today I became a West Cork Auto convert. Last night, I panicked when the "check engine" light came on in my 2.5 year old Toyota. After reading many reviews, I called up West Cork early in the morning asking if I could come in. It was barely 8am and they were already quite busy, but they made time to check out my car quickly. I was incredibly grateful, because I commute more than an hour each way to work. A tall Irish gentleman (perhaps Patrick?) immediately ran the diagnostic code on my car and very kindly explained the minor issue that likely caused it (my gas cap). He reset the code and I was on my way in minutes, while a local Toyota dealership I had also called had said the same process might have taken up to 4 hours. I'll be going to West Cork from now on! read more

I went to West Cork because of all of the positive reviews on Yelp. Patrick was very nice, seems very honest. I had a 30k maintenance check on my 2007 Toyota + an oil change. To do the maintenance check , the cost was $135.00. The only thing that needed to be replaced was the air filter and brakes. I thought the oil change was a bit pricey -- $35.00 , plus a disposal fee - an addition $4.00. Other places, like Midas, Firestone, etc offer much cheaper oil changes - typically $19.99 for oil change with tire rotation. Patrick replaced my front brakes and rotors for $380.00. I didn't get any other estimates for the work, so I don't know how this compares. Patrick seemed honest and trustworthy. He didn't say anything else was wrong with my car. read more

I feel very fortunate to have found West Cork, and I couldn't recommend the business any more. The work I have had done on my two cars there over the past several years has always been reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced. But more than that, I have found Patrick to be forthright and honest regarding the work that needs to be done on my cars. Each time I have brought my older car in with an issue, he has explained the issue, along with the the variety of repair options and the relative costs and risks of the different options. He has even thrown my car up on the lift during his morning rush so that I could be reassured that I was getting to work safely, preforming some minor repairs at no cost. My dog gives the treats behind the counter five stars, as well. read more

This is the first time I've ever written a review on Yelp because Patrick at West Cork Auto's service was so prompt, thorough, honest, and kind. I brought my car into Patrick very last-minute with some serious engine troubles. He took a look at it and gave me a prompt, thorough diagnosis. He was honest in his abilities and suggested I take it to an engine repair specialist given the damage to the engine. He was very patient with me on the phone as I asked many questions, and was flexible finding times to talk on the phone given my constricting schedule as an elementary school teacher. And, when I couldn't get my car to the engine repair specialist before the specialist closed, Patrick personally took my car there the next morning! All in all, he only charged me for 1 hour of service, even though he easily did so much more than 1 hour's work. Patrick is an honest, genuine, humble, skilled mechanic. The BEST mechanic I've ever worked with. Go to Patrick at West Cork Auto! read more

Patrick at West Cork Auto has been working on my cars for over a decade. He is an honest mechanic who does the work that needs to be done and doesn't ad in all the frills. He has kept my old cars on the road safely as long as possible and he does it with a smile. It helps that the shop is walking distance from my job too. Thanks Patrick and all the mechanics at West Cork, keep up the good work. read more

I've been several times in the last few years, and think they are great mechanics. I have some rudimentary car knowledge, and I think their diagnoses, recommendations, and prices are always very fair. After a wheel bearing failed after 2 years, they took the time to talk Subaru into providing a replacement part (beyond the warranty) for free. The next time I need some car work done, I'll bring it here without hesitation. read more

Very expensive. TRAP. For a standard and straightforward work like break replacement or engine mount replacement, they will charge twice as much as any other mechanic. And once you are in there, they will charge you $100 even if you choose NOT to get your job done there. They will tell you that it's charges for "diagnosis". But as I have mentioned before, it was a very straightforward job and "diagnosis charges" is just a TRAP. So that after adding this $100, you won't be saving any money anyway even if you decide to go to some other mechanic. He also charged me $200 for simple bulb replacement! If he was going to charge this high for such minor repairing, he should have told me beforehand! But instead he said, if I don't do it now, he will still charge me $100! They might do the work right, but it will cost you a fortune! If you really want to pay high price, then also you should definitely go to the dealership. You won't be saving any money by going here. They charged me for total twice amount of hours than other mechanics that I visited. If you are a novice and don't know about cars, you might say that this place is very good and they did everything for you. However, if you have knowledge about car and repairing, you will find that you are getting robbed here. read more

Unfortunately, my starter went 80 miles from home. A friend who uses West Cork suggested I have the car towed there for the repair. A rainy day, two days before a holiday weekend, so naturally they were jammed up, but I was grateful to them because they said they really like my friend so would do what they could to help me that day. I then managed to get a loaner car, so I called them and said I would not be coming with the car, had a car to use, so to take their time and not bypass those before me. The first thing that happened was, they never called to tell me my car was ready. Only told me after I called the Monday after the Thursday my car was towed there. I arranged a ride to pick up the car, but knew I'd be there after closing, so I called back and asked to pay at that time. They told me they had to get my invoice ready and they'd call me back. I even gave them the number to call verbally. It was getting late and I wasn't hearing from them, so I called a few more times, with no one answering. Finally, a voicemail picked up, and I knew they'd closed (early). I drove all the way in from Carlisle to get my car, and they had blocked it in. We even saw the manager drive off about five minutes after we'd arrived (this was with my friend who'd recommended them). My friend yelled after him, but he just sped off. I had to borrow his car to get back to Carlisle, then do it all again in the morning. The next thing was that, their charge for a starter was over $450!!!! I mentioned the high charge, and he mumbled something about new cars being more complicated and requiring a lot of labor. My car is ten years old, literally a 2008. It is a Toyota Matrix, NOT a complex car by any standards. I checked with my mechanic back home: $270 (part and labor); I called ac couple of West Cork's competitors, and they both quoted me @$350. So it seems I got stuck with this ridiculous "service fee" of $100 West Cork charges (what on earth is the difference between "labor" and "service"?). I was surprised to see basically five-star reviews or one-star reviews for West Cork Auto, with the vast majority seemingly on the Five-star end. Unfortunately, my experience - even with a friend they say they really like and who vouched for them) was in with the other one-stars. Basically, the part is @ $180; this job takes a half hour to do, but bills for one hour, so basically, their labor was @$270/hour! That is called a total con job and ripoff. Someone should tell these shysters that their labor charges ARE the service fee. Anything else at a mechanic's called a "Service Fee" is nothing more than, "We just want more of your money for no good reason." read more

Bad news for the car, but it sounded great coming from Patrick. The brakes on our car would cost well over $1000 to fix, and he didn't think there was much of a chance of finding the part we needed. He charged us nothing, and found a recall Chrysler put out in 1998 with no time limit. Patrick told us to call Chrysler, that they would fix the brakes for free if they could find the part. He didn't charge us a thing. He has to be the most honest (and charming) mechanic ever. read more

I've been bringing my car to Patrick for years. He is honest, highly skilled, affordable, and kind. I trust him so much that I continue to bring my car to West Cork even after I moved out of state. read more

West Cork's quality of work is as good as any you'll find, and so are their prices. Patrick once charged me two hours for a job that I'm sure took him much longer. But it's true that they're very busy. While Patrick's told me he's happy to have the work, I haven't experienced the warm reception others have. I've brought my car to him a few times, and he's always appeared rushed. Yesterday I asked him to listen to an exhaust noise, and while he wasn't unhelpful, I felt like I was bothering him. That's not ok. I took my car down the street to Morrison's instead. They were exceptionally friendly and took the time to explain what was wrong--and even brought me into the shop to show me under the lift. read more

Patrick is absolutely the best person to fix your car ever. He is kind, honest, and will let you know which problems in your car must be attended to, and which ones can wait. Since he is the best person to fix your car and many folks know this, he is frequently busy, but worth the wait. read more

I'd read several great reviews of Patrick at West Cork Auto other places on the web, and they weren't wrong. Patrick was so attentive and friendly. Even said in his lovely Irish accent, "Ah. What a lovely day. Take time to enjoy such a lovely Friday." He called and told me exactly what needed to be repaired and what could wait. His prices were very reasonable. And perhaps most importantly, he didn't make fun of me for letting the engine run out of oil completely! Even if I move out of the neighborhood, I'll make the trip to bring my car back to West Cork. read more

I had brought my old car to West Cork for years before I got a used Audi, but that car was a domestic beater (truck), and I was a bit worried that Patrick wouldn't know his way around a sophisticated piece of German machinery like the Audi quite so well. So, when I had my first mechanical issues with the Audi, I brought the car into the dealership (Brookline Audi/VW) and was told (after paying a $216 "diagnosis fee") that it would cost me $4233.00 to fix. Then I took the car to Patrick, gave him the same list of symptoms (didn't tell him about the dealership estimate for obvious reasons) and let him do his own diagnosis. He fixed everything for $650, parts and labor included. read more