Recommended auto mechanic near Arlington, MA

July 13, 2008 2:29 PM

Do you have a mechanic to recommend near Arlington, MA? My beloved old Volvo has a bunch of little issues that need addressing. I'm in Arlington Heights, but I will go a bit out of my way if anyone has someone reliable, reasonable and fairly timely to recommend.
posted by Mayor Curley to travel & transportation (6 comments total)

Try the Car Talk "Mechanics Files".
posted by dws at 2:46 PM on July 13

My sister says "yes, but I have a caveat"

1. Skip at Ideal Engine [Davis Sq Somerville]
2. Frank at Jack's Gas on Mass Ave in Cambridge towards the Arlington line

BUT if you don't see FRANK at Jack's Gas they may overcharge you. Frank is a wonderful guy but other random people there are not, necessarily. Drop my sister's name if you want.
posted by jessamyn at 2:49 PM on July 13

Jack's Gas @ 2535 Mass Ave, right over the border in Cambridge. Love that place. BTW, I found it through the Car Talk website mechanic files. Great resource.

I should say, I had a Toyota when I lived near there and used Jack. Not sure how he is with Volvos.
posted by lunasol at 2:51 PM on July 13

Yes, Frank, that's who I meant. :)
posted by lunasol at 2:53 PM on July 13

Ultima Ltd on Clematis Ave in Waltham (near Bentley College). They're top notch.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 3:18 PM on July 13

ABJ on Marshall St. in Somerville for all your Swedish car needs. They work on vintage to current models. Al is a character. I've been bringing a vintage saab there for about eight years.
posted by cocoagirl at 4:24 PM on July 13