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My 2013 car, which is in excellent mechanical condition and has had all the recommended routine maintenance, was driving perfectly. Then I had it professionally detailed... [more inside]
posted by schroedingersgirl around Cambridge, MA at 9:20 AM - 7 answers

I'm driving to visit some friends in Cambridge, MA next weekend, near Central Square. I'll need somewhere to park my car while I'm there (3 nights). How hard is it to find parking for a few days within, say, a 30-minute walk from Central Square? [more inside]
posted by mekily around Cambridge, MA at 8:31 PM - 8 answers

Cambridge, MA's Alewife MBTA station: how much does a monthly parking pass cost? The MBTA's vendor site has all the clarity and customer service that you'd expect-- I need to register and provide a credit card number before they'll tell me the price and I just want a number. Thanks!
posted by Mayor Curley around Cambridge, MA at 6:08 AM - 5 answers

Hi all, I am moving from Cambridge to Providence on Sunday morning. I'll be picking up a 16 foot truck from Penske at 436 Riverside Ave in Medford at around 8:30am that morning, and driving it to Harvard Square, probably to Linden St between Mass Ave and Mt. Auburn. And once it's loaded, on to Providence. I need help knowing whether I need a permit, and about the best way to drive the truck through the streets of Medford, Somerville and Cambridge. [more inside]
posted by betsbillabong around Cambridge, MA at 5:15 PM - 13 answers

Farewell, Boston & Cambridge! (What to see/do before I go) [more inside]
posted by smirkette around Cambridge, MA at 9:23 PM - 22 answers

Trying to rent a room for a few nights for elderly parents in the Cambridge, MA area. Anyone had experience with renting guest rooms from private parties? Please help me figure out how to navigate this! [more inside]
posted by Shusha around Cambridge, MA at 6:59 PM - 2 answers

I want to move to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Can someone map out the area in a way that I can understand the neighborhoods and squares? [more inside]
posted by modoriculous around Cambridge, MA at 7:31 AM - 20 answers

(Very) Cheap places to stay in Cambridge, MA, for about 7 nights? [more inside]
posted by paulesque around Cambridge, MA at 11:13 AM - 12 answers

Advice wanted for a strange stay in Cambridge from natives, exes, current residents, former visitors, and anyone else with an opinion. [more inside]
posted by anonymous around Cambridge, MA at 11:26 AM - 21 answers

Calling all Cambridge (UK) Mefites! My girlfriend has just left for University (Anglia Ruskin) in Cambridge. I want to travel up and see her regularly, but parking in Cambridge is a problem. [more inside]
posted by anonaccount around Cambridge, MA at 2:33 AM - 5 answers

does anyone know of a garage in the cambridge/boston area that can do a 4 wheel alignment using a Hunter DSP machine ? [more inside]
posted by panini around Cambridge, MA at 12:15 PM - 4 answers

Help me avoid parking woes in Cambridge, MA! [more inside]
posted by lilybeane around Cambridge, MA at 8:31 AM - 23 answers

I'm scheduled to be in Cambridge, MA from August 1-4 for a training class, and I'm looking for geek/tech-oriented ways to pass my downtime. [more inside]
posted by sysinfo around Cambridge, MA at 1:16 AM - 13 answers