Zone Kar

Took my car to Boston Auto looking for a second opinion on my 2019 Suburu accent that the…read moredealership had quoted about $10,000 in repairs. The team at Boston Auto was honest, efficient and helpful by assessing my whole vehicle and ended up completing the maintenance quoted from Suburu for about a third the price. The team was very open about exactly what they were doing with the car and pricing. Great experience and will always take my car here!

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!

Barkosky Truck Transmission Repair

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Price was great and all parts that were changed were shown and given back. I chose not to take them.read more

Ravelo's Auto

A nice family run business I truly trust. I never feel like they are taking advantage and help me…read moremake the decision that's right for my car and my wallet. I really cannot recommend them enough. They are always able to fit me in and they do good quick work.

Bought Groupon for an oil change, made an appointment, showed up on time-shop was completely…read moreclosed. No sign, stayed 20 minutes in case they took a break. Nothing. Ended up having to go elsewhere.

Gino's Foreign Car Repair

4.9

(17 reviews)

My husband just started going to Gino's for our car repairs. The experience has been great! We've…read morehad state inspections, brake work, tires, and oil changes done there and it's been top notch. He also helped me out last minute when my heat shield fell down and was dragging (one of the downsides of my beloved low-to-the-ground Honda). He also made some helpful recommendations to my husband for things he will likely need to do for his van in the future. Both his service timing and pricing are top notch.

Gino is reliable and always helpful. Great price and knowledgeable mechanic. He explains things for…read morethe non-car person in plain terms and works hard for the customer.

Paul's Foreign Auto Repair

He works fast on my car. I though my heater broke but it looks like it just needed cleaning. He…read moretook apart the dash to get all fixed and cleaned. Great pricing. Great service. Friendly. But now my glove department is broken looks like it snapped on the lower left. I

Paul's is a great mechanic shop. My girlfriend and I both take our vehicles there and they've…read morealways been really responsive and resolved issues quickly. They've done my brakes, transmission, and a couple of different things over the years. They also charge a fair price and didn't try to swindle you or recommend work that you didn't need. I recommend going here for your car maintenance and repairs.

WAR Automotive Technology

I've been a customer of WAR for a pretty long time, albeit I've been lucky not to have many car…read moretroubles in the past few years. But as "luck" would have it, and as I passed my old friends at WAR this morning, I noticed a flat tire. These things always happen when you're feeling out of luck, or when you least expect it. Today was one of those days, and this was about to put me over the edge. I popped into WAR, as it was just around the corner, hoping they would help me out- and what a warm welcome I was given by Will & Miguel. Not only did they remember me, but they fixed my car right up on short notice and I was able to go about my day. I couldn't ask for better service, these guys are truly kind! Truthfully, every interaction with them has always been a good one, but simply reminded of it today and wanted to share.

Overall it was a nice experience with them. My car was diagnosed in a chain shop, and they were…read moreasking for 1.2k for window motor(totally fine) and regulator replacement. So I quickly swap to WAR Auto Tech and the receptionist, Miguel, was very nice. They checked my car and replace the regulator within a day, and didn't charge me for the motor. Eventually cost me half the price the previous store was asking. Although they did not do the window properly(didn't readjust it so it make noises in high speed), but they fixed the issue free of charge and done it quick. I would like to have them with me next time.

Paul's Foreign Auto Repair

Boston Auto Works

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!

Mobile Tint Shop

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Had them remove tint that came with my car…read more Reasonable price, nice people and easy. If I add tint back or need a wrap, I know where I am going.

Friendly, quick and convenient service. Tinting looks terrific and at a great price. Would…read moredefinitely have Mobile Tint Shop work on my vehicles going forward.

Nilson's Boston Tow

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I'm very pleased. Fast and cheap. I would recommend it to everyone, you won't regret it.read more

From the owner: Whether it's a , dead battery, or you're locked out — we’re just one call away junk car removal…read morecash for junk car !

Glow Auto Detail

4.9

(64 reviews)

Excellent experience from start to finish! They reached out to me immediately after I put in for a…read morequote, explained in detail what all of my options were as well as associated costs (very reasonable!), we set up a time and day and they kept in touch the few days in between with confirmations. On the specified date they even showed up early! Fantastic! And did an amazinggggg job on a car filled with a lot of "leftovers" from toddlers!! All on a light colored interior! Definitely recommend and I'll be back!! Thank you so much!!

I requested an interior detail. I don't want to exaggerate, but I was blown away by the quality of…read morethe work. The guy who came even managed to get stains out that were there when I bought the car used! He worked non-stop for almost three hours (during a heatwave, I'll add). The car was spotless inside, basically like new. And to top it off, this was the cheapest quote I got after searching through Yelp, so it's a great value. I would wholeheartedly recommend this service, and I'll return as a customer once my car gets a bit gross again, lol.

Barn Car Wash

3.8

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I love the barn, I've been going there for years. Who doesn't love big bill!!! he's the bestread more

Headlight cleaning. I called today and had an apt 2 hrs later. Best job and service from the detail…read moreshop. Pricing beats all 5 star service. Quick and easy

Tech Installations

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I wanted a dash cam installed in my car. After reaching out through Yelp, Robert responded very…read morequickly and arranged to come to my work to install the dash cam. He showed up when he said he would and did a great job of installing the cam in my vehicle. Very responsive to texts and answering questions. Would definitely recommend.

Robert came to the house yesterday to do two dash cam installations, one in my wife's car, the…read moreother in mine. Fantastic job in both cars, I couldn't be happier with his work. Both installations are incredibly neat, excess cables bundled out of sight and trim panels reinstalled perfectly. Beyond there being two cameras in each car, there's no way of telling anyone was ever in there. First rate quality. I can recommend him without reservation.

Good Window Works

4.6

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I had a window with a broken pane on the third floor attic. I called several places, including one…read moreI've used for years for glass and screen repair. Only Good Windows responded and sent someone out to do an estimate. They just finished the job. The original estimate was done from the ground, however when the technician was able to get the unit out of the frame, (This is an old style window), we both saw that additional work had to be done. The tech did the work and did an excellent job. It was only a bit more over the original estimate, but quite reasonable. I highly recommend Good Window Works.

It was nice to be able to have Julia help me over the phone in figuring out the help I needed w/ my…read morewindow. When Yuri came to fix it, it ended up more complicated than it seemed, which I didn't realize. He took the time to fix both the top & bottom windows. After a few days, there was some weird thing/sound going on, so he came back to check it out. Of course, there was another part that had to be replaced. Who knew windows were so complex? Not me. The part came in, so he installed it & thankfully all is well! I totally recommend.

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Linda C.

6 years ago

Murph is amazing!!! He is an honest man who does great work. The first time I came to Murph was for a check engine light on my car - I told him a previous mechanic had quoted me about $500 for a faulty idle air control valve. Murph said he has worked on Civics for 20 years and has never seen the issue on a Civic, only Accords. He said he can charge me and play around with it if I wanted but he can say for certainty that he thinks the car is fine. He looked at the part, said it appeared fine to him. He reset the light and told me to drive it on the highway - maybe there's too much dust. I did as instructed and the check engine light went off by itself and my car ran fine. The second time I went to Murph was for a bogus car inspection done at Broadway Gas on 320 Broadway. They failed my car and quoted me $1300 for repairs. I took it to Murph and he said he had heard about those guys and to leave the car with him - he'll look at it tomorrow. When I was there, another woman who was waiting came up to me because I looked really upset because of the way I was treated at Broadway. She told me I can trust Murph to be honest and that she only goes to him and tells all her friends to, as well. She said he has a lot of female customers because we often get preyed on at other places. Funnily enough, when I was leaving, 2 other women pulled up. I get a call at 9am the next day. It was Murph who told me he got me the new sticker!! It passed inspection! He said he cleaned off the headlights and even took it to a different garage to save me the hassle and got me a new sticker!!! I was ecstatic! He only charged me $35 for the state inspection because he had paid out of pocket when he took my car there! He is amazing. I took the time to review because I am so relieved I don't have to shell out $1300!!! Murph is the best!! read more

Xinwen Z.

8 years ago

DO NOT GO THERE FOR ENGINE LEVEL PROBLEMS. You have been warned! The only reason this place gets high review is because they do free diagnostics which will not find your real problems. They just plug in their ODB scanner and tell you a code. You can do the same by buying a ODB scanner on Amazon for $20. Here is my story: I own a Prius and engine light turned on. Did some research online and decided to go to this place. Spent $600 for fixing a O2 sensor and a water pump(that's what they told me). Then my nightmare began: My car's engine light keeps coming back and I went back to this place again and again 7 times. The whole thing cost me two month and the problem is still not fixed. Today my car's engine light turned back on again and I went to this shop. They told me it has something to do with the electric water pump which they dont fix. They told me they are going to issue me a partial refund, but I had hard time finding the receipt which I might lost in a car wash. I am not going to waste my time and energy again dealing with these assholes. I will let them keep my hard earned money and never go back. To anyone has not never been this place: If your car's engine light turned on, DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! read more

Michael G.

17 years ago

In 50 years I have never found a mechanic who would look at a problem with my interests in mind -- until now! Murph and his crew at Car Zone are fantastic! Honest and excellent mechanics. Moreover, he has great connections to other top, honest mechanics too. I took in a 99 QX4 SUV for brakes, exhaust work, and 120k mile check up. Murph called and said that I could get really good exhaust work done at Lou's Custom Exhaust in Medford and they could save me money on that part of the work, but Murph et al. would do the rest. They did a great job on the brakes, and on the 120 k check. They informed me that the dealership I used to go to for service only replaced 5/6 spark plugs -- the one that is hardest to reach was original equipment! Moreover, the dealership didn't even use the right plugs! The engine now hums better than ever, and the brakes are great. I then took the car to Lou's as advised - they had the tools, skill and honesty to fix a flange for just $ 50, rather than sticking me for $ 1,500 for a new exhaust and resonator as all other shops in my previous experience would have. Both of these places are great, just great! I could not be happier to have found them. read more

Andrew G.

13 years ago

What can you say about Murph and Car Zone that hasn't already been said? He's the best. I've brought my car to him countless times, and I can't tell you how many he's either talked me out of an unnecessary repair that he could've made a buck on, undercharged me or even done a little something "on the house". For those reasons, when the big & totally necessary repair does come, you can be fully confident that Murph is going to quote you a fair price. I really trust him. You can't say that about too many people. For what it's worth, he recently referred me to another mechanic, because if he were to do the repair, it would be "too expensive", as the exhaust specialist could do a localized fix with his special equipment but Murph would have to do a larger one. He didn't charge me for the diagnostic, by the way. Anyway, when I visited the other mechanic (Rob at Bay State Muffler in Peabody, who was also extremely helpful and fair), and I told him I was referred by Murph, he called him "one of the last true gentlemen" and that I was lucky to have him as a mechanic. Too true! read more

Jed S.

19 years ago

Wow. When you go to get your car serviced, you hope that at the very least, you will get out without having spent thousands on unnecessary repairs. You certainly don't expect to find friendly, helpful, honest staff who will take the time to show you what needs to be done and why, which is what I found at Car Zone (Honda Zone). I brought my Honda CRV in for a scheduled servicing as well as to ask about some chipped paint and an engine light. Murph spent time showing me how I could fix up the paint myself (even telling me what paint I needed), which surprised me a little. When their computer showed a problem with the catalytic converter, I assumed that regardless of what they saw, they were going to tell me that it needed to be replaced. Instead, they took the time to reset the light, drive the car around the block and examine my system before telling me that the cat. converter that I have was working fine and didn't need to be replaced. Honest, helpful and friendly. I will trust them with any future maintenance needs. read more

Kimberlee O.

14 years ago

I am a single mom with two girls struggling to get by. I for years have used the reviews here on yelp to help me figure out what businesses I can trust with what little money I have. I can not say enough for Murph here at Car Zone. I have a very old Ford Explorer that left me and my girls on the highway this weekend. I had it towed to Murph who had already fixed my brakes last year. He told me exactly what it was and how much it was going to cost. Here is the thing I got there and he told me he noticed my tires needed to be rotated so he did it "no problem" . He never charged me for it. As I was driving I realized my broken seat which rocks terribly while driving was not rocking!! He fixed my seat and never said a word!!!! Who does that??? Murph does that!!!!! I am now a loyal and faithful customer of Murph's. In this world honest and nice mechanics are impossible to find. However I found one!! Thank you Murph and everyone at Car Zone!! read more

Vamsi K.

15 years ago

I agree with all other users who have given good reviews, this place is amazing, good honest mechanics. I noticed that my car floor was getting because a lot of water was flowing into the car, not sure what it was at that time I called Honda dealer and they told me that it would cost 90$/hr as Labor cost to identify what the issue is, I then called another local dealer and he told me that it was a simple issue, the AC water which gets out from a pipe has been misplaced and he quoted 25$ to fix, when I went to Car Zone for Oil change and told him about the problem, the guy there simply pulled out the pipe(at the bottom of the car near drivers seat) and all the stagnant water just flowed out of the pipe, my AC started working fine and he didn't charge me a cent more.Seriously, give this place a try at least once and you will see the difference. read more

Matthew R.

14 years ago

I've been going to Car Zone for years now, and trust almost no one else. Recently, I called and was told that a problem my car was having couldn't be fixed by them, and had to go to the dealer. The dealer fixed that part for a reasonable amount, claimed I needed $1,000 additional in services for my car, and gave me a rejection on my inspection sticker. Took it back to Car Zone afterwards rather than submit to the dealer's scare tactics. They checked everything the dealer said needed to be done, most of it did not, they fixed what needed to be fixed, got my car a passing inspection, and charged me $60. Cannot say enough how above board and honest these guys are about what really needs to be done for your car. I trust my car's life in Murph's capable hands. Support this small, local business - you won't regret it! read more

William H.

5 years ago

I got a call from my daughter in Boston yesterday that her new car smelled like something was burning when she drove it, she told me she didn't use it for a while and it was sitting. I live in New York so the first thing I did was look on yelp/google for a trustworthy mechanic to check it out. After reading several reviews I called Murph on the phone and told him the story. He said no problem, have her swing by and he would check it out. After inspection and a good engine cleaning with an air gun, he concluded that a squirrel had made a nest under the hood. He also said there was no damage to the wiring and she should be good to go. My daughter said he wouldn't take money for his time, and he was the nicest guy. These reviews really do make a difference and that's why I am writing this one. Thank you Murph! read more

C S.

15 years ago

I finally met the infamous Murph today and he was just as the other Yelpers described; a very honest, knowledgeable and fair mechanic. Fortunately they were able to diagnose and repair my car quickly. I just waited at the Dunkin Donuts across the street. I took my car in for an issue I've had for almost a year with my steering wheel vibrating at low speeds and at least 3 mechanics couldn't figure out the the problem, nevermind fix it. I also had an issue with rattling underneath the car which he diagnosed as the heat shield. He knew immediately when I described both problems to him and all for $80 which is really shocking. I've recommended him to family and friends and am now glad there's a reputable and reliable mechanic I can trust to service my car! read more

Christopher R.

13 years ago

Stopped in fearing that I'd destroyed a plastic rain guard under my car. They put it up on the lift, said that it could be re-attached, fixed it all up, topped up the air in my tires, checked the fluids, and then... told me I was all set and didn't want any payment for the labor. They seemed extremely competent, efficient, and friendly -- and obviously took a repair I thought would be $200-300 and turned it into a $0 repair. This is a reputation system at its best: I went there because of yelp reviews, now I'm motivated to write my first yelp review myself, and clearly they are interested in maintaining their stellar relationship. When I have a larger repair, of course this is the first place I would go. Nice job Car Zone, and nice job yelp! read more

Sarah K.

17 years ago

I was terrified of taking my car in because the check engine light was on and I had absolutely no idea what could be wrong. I chose Car Zone because I could walk to where I needed to go from there and because it sounded like they would at least be honest with me. It was a fantastic experience. Murph had me hang out with the car while he ran an engine check and showed me the readout. It turned out the gas cap wasn't on properly. He didn't charge me anything, and said that except for the trouble Honda CRV's of my era have with the check engine light, they are really good cars. I left feeling really great about my car and this business. read more

Michelle P.

17 years ago

"Car Zone" - is no non-sense and the mechanics were honest and straight forward. My inspection failed as I was informed by another mechanic shop that my muffler extension pipe was broken. Murph and his assistant checked and this was not the case. Just some loose metal he removed from under the car that was not necessary to be there. I wasn't charged for it being removed. I own a 1996 Saturn SL2. Over the years I've dished out sooo much $$ on car repairs and have even cried. But thanks to my friend's word of mouth. I found Murph. No more tears :D Murph - thanks so so much, I really appreciate your help and honesty! read more

Barry M.

15 years ago

Very highly recommended. Murph is knowledgeable, honest and personable. He regularly goes out of his way to help you out. If there is a simple fix, he'll tell you and often just do for no charge if it's quick. Besides regularly bringing my car there for service, we brought him a car we were thinking of buying. in addition to checking the car over, he went out and had the window tinting tested. It turns out the window tint was illegal in Mass. Glad we didn't buy the car. Car Zone is a great find in a world full of rip-off repair shops. read more

Satyan C.

11 years ago

I drive my car across town to get it seen by Murph and his crew. I've had an oil change and a repair job.While its not the most convenient place to get to for me (with a AAA approved repairer 0.5 mile from my house), its well worth the extra driving. I have to agree with all the positive reviews on the site. Murph and the guys know what they are doing, do it without fuss, on time, at an excellent price and with a huge amount of integrity. You will NEVER have unnecessary work pushed on you, and you will get a proper explanation every time. read more

Marcelle A.

14 years ago

I've known Murph for more than 10 years and I would not take my Honda CRV to any other mechanic unless he told me to. He is a very special, kind, wonderful, honest and great guy and friend. There's so much more I can say and he knows how great I feel about all the help he has given me in the past. The guys are all nice and his nephew is just as good when Murph is not around. It was a pleasure to meet him when I did thanks to my son. As long as I have a vehicle Murph will always have my business. Thanks Myrph & staff and stay well read more

Donna C.

18 years ago

Murph is the best! I recommend and trust him fully. When my honda needed a new transmission he told me that year an model could have been recalled. And when I checked it out he was right it saved my thousands of dollars...In today's world so many business people are taking advantage of others but not Murph I would send even my 22 year old daughter to him becaue I know he would not take advantage. And the work they do the stands by it. HATS OFF TO THE STAFF!!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS Black Honda Accord & Blue Acura couple read more

Ligia B.

15 years ago

I have known Murph for 7 years and every single time I needed help with my Honda Civic, Murph offered the best and most cost effective solution. His work ethic and skills are amazing. My brother, who got a new car, recently hit a pothole on the highway, and two tires had to be replaced. Honda dealership quoted a large amount and many days of wait. Murph resolved the entire issue the very next day for less than half the price quoted by the dealership. Thanks Murph! Awesome service and great customer skills! read more

Gil R.

10 years ago

You hear a lot about honest mechanics. Murph takes the cake. I came in one week ago knowing I need new brakes and wanted to see what they say. They confirmed that indeed I do, quoted me for $450. Came in today, got brakes done, free oil change to boot, and Murph then took me around the block to make sure everything was running smoothly. This place is the best, I got quoted for $540 and $525 at two other places. He did the brakes in under 2 hours which was wonderful. Never going anywhere but Car Zone. read more

L.J. F.

18 years ago

Honda Zone is a rare find! Several people recommended the place, so I took a car that I was thinking of buying in for an inspection. The owner, Murph, did a thorough inspection, took the time to explain everything to me and answer all my questions. I had some time to visit with him before the inspection and the guy has a lot of integrity and seems truly trustworthy. Murph is obviously very customer oriented. I will definitely go back to Honda Zone and would highly recommend them. read more

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