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Acton Toyota of Littleton

221 Great Rd
Littleton, MA 01460 978-263-1500

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Under new management in the last couple of years. My service representative... - Feb 17, 2023

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Center Automotive

444 Hillside Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494 781-444-2522

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Friendly staff and people with good recommendations. Trustworthy - Apr 14, 2024

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Cityside Subaru

790 Pleasant St
Belmont, MA 02478 617-826-5000

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The Cityside Subaru service crew are friendly, efficient, and professional.... - Apr 02, 2024

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Larry Ng's Auto Repair

431 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02481 781-235-9000

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Larry Ng auto repair has been repairing several of my cars with excellent quality.... - Feb 20, 2023

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Wellesley Toyota

234 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02481 781-237-2970

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I absolutely love this place. Service is always top notch and the prices seem... - May 20, 2024

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Commonwealth Motors

1 Commonwealth Dr
Lawrence, MA 01841 978-687-3000

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convenient - Nov 26, 2022

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Lexington Toyota

409 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420 781-861-7400

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I think they are pricy but the work has always been good. - Feb 12, 2024

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Regan's Service

2066 Commonwealth Ave
Auburndale, MA 02466 617-527-3990

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Quick, friendly, not a wide range of services but honest enough to state that... - Mar 13, 2023

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Ira Subaru of Danvers

97 Andover St #A
Danvers, MA 01923 978-739-8850

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After four visits and about $1,000.00 in costs, the problem with my car... - Dec 23, 2020

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Sawyer Automotive

644 Massachusetts Ave
Acton, MA 01720 978-263-7380

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They charge standard rates for excellent and honest service, making them well... - Feb 15, 2024

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Jarmo's Auto Repair

5 Acton St
Maynard, MA 01754 978-897-8757

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Repairs always done properly the first time promptly and at a fair price. - Apr 02, 2024

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Dan's Auto Repair

124 Pond St
Billerica, MA 01821 978-667-9880

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We have been using them for many years with no issues or surprises. - Oct 08, 2024

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Good News Garage

75 Hamilton St
Cambridge, MA 02139 617-354-5383

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We feel very trusting of good news garage. Have had good experiences with them.... - Feb 23, 2023

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B & B Auto Clinic

17 Library St
Georgetown, MA 01833 978-352-6001

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I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have such a reliable... - Mar 31, 2021

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Ira Toyota of Danvers

99 Andover St #B
Danvers, MA 01923 978-739-8300

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I scheduled an appointment for an oil change (waiting for the service) two... - Dec 07, 2016

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Woburn Toyota

394 Washington St
Woburn, MA 01801 781-933-1100

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They have done a great job honoring my warranty. - Apr 14, 2020

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Fahey's Tire Center

28 New Salem St
Wakefield, MA 01880 781-245-2020

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Fahey Tire not only provided excellent service and repair, but came in below... - Oct 29, 2023

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Morrison's Auto Rite

475 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-4444

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It took longer than expected but the work was sufficient - May 20, 2024

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Old Time Garage

1960 Washington St
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 617-527-9559

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gives good advice, does superb work, doesn't add on or try to pad bill. You... - Aug 04, 2018

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Nucar Honda of Norwood

279 Boston Providence Hwy
Norwood, MA 02062 781-619-6776

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Even with bigger jobs, they deliver when they say they are going to. - May 21, 2024

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