Comments on: Recommended auto mechanic near Arlington, MA

Question: Recommended auto mechanic near Arlington, MA

Mayor Curley — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:29:25 -0800

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.

By: dws

dws — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:46:37 -0800

Try the Car Talk "Mechanics Files".

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:49:56 -0800

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.

By: lunasol

lunasol — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:51:28 -0800

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.

By: lunasol

lunasol — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:53:13 -0800

Yes, Frank, that's who I meant. :)

By: NotMyselfRightNow

NotMyselfRightNow — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:18:38 -0800

Ultima Ltd on Clematis Ave in Waltham (near Bentley College). They're top notch.

By: cocoagirl

cocoagirl — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:24:50 -0800

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.