This place is the absolute BEST!!!!! I cannot say enough. They deserve like a Million stars!!! The price is unbeatable, the service is amazingly well done and the people are so super friendly and willing to give you all the information you need about the care and maintenance of your car. I have a VW Jetta which I brought to Boston from Miami and I haven't had done an oil change for the longest time, because i didn't know a reliable and affordable place to do it in Boston. So i found this place online with great reviews and gave it a try. Wowowow it was more than they had explained. The thing was that I was overdue like 7 months on my oil change and I thought they were going to give me a reprimand like all other service centers i had gone to, but instead they took care of my car like if it was theirs and said: no problem!. They not only had the right kind of oil for VW's but they also took initiative in changing the filter and bolts as well, and price was exceptionally fair. I spoke to one of the guys there and he told me about his passion for car repairs and that he was doing it since he was 9 years old. This shop really puts heart in their service and i would recommend everybody with a german or any other foreign made vehicle to definitely go there first. I assure you it will be pleasant to know your car is in the hands of absolute professionals. read more

Foreign Auto Center. Nick and Jimmy or Jimmy and Nick. They are the absolute best, most knowledgeable, and reasonably priced auto techs you will ever find. They're also extremely honest. How do I know? They have been my only mechanics for the past 25 years. In that time span, I must have had at least 10 cars. I have referred many colleagues and friends to them over the years and my friends thank me. They come back raving about them. I still carry their business cards in my wallet! It feels like I have my own personal car techs. Actually, feels more like family. On several occasions, they have corrected problems a local Audi dealer repair shop could not diagnose. They have also saved me money by not doing unnecessary things to your car to puff up the bill. Even though I never write reviews, I could go on and on about them. Jimmy and Nick. Nick and Jimmy. If you have a car that needs service, just go or call them. 617-876-1262. James read more

When moving to a new city there is the nerveracking list of finding a doctor, hairdresser, auto mechanic. Fortunately, I hit the jackpot with Nick at Foreign...I have complete faith in this man. I've had so many things go wrong with my Audi (never again) but Nick takes the sting out of the wound of endless repairs. Example: my wiper snapped off this winter during the bitter ice and cold. I brought the broken parts to him, he put them back together and sent me away without charging me. Latest example: I could not get an inspection sticker because my airbag light was on. I was told it would be close to $1000.00 from "experts". Off I go to see Nick: He kepy my car for 2 days, dismantled the panel and fixed my airbag. I picked up my car (with a new inspection sticker), repaired squeaky belt, new blinker lights for HALF the cost. Still looking for a physician... read more

When I moved back to Boston, this time with a 4-year old BMW that was coming off warranty, I searched for mechanics in the Brookline/Brighton area but all reviews lead me across the river to try Nick's. Definitely glad I did. I've thankfully only been back a few times times in the past 4 years (and each time totally un-related to any previous occurance), Nick and his team have been up-front and honest. I actually even thought I needed new brakes once - he took a look and diagnosed it as just not driving my car enough. Why the decision to write a review now after 4 years? Just picked up my car this week and once again - superb service. read more

Nic and Jimmy are the best. Brilliant!, I'd say.They've worked on my cars for years, being I have Mercedes, Volvo and a classic Z car. They are honest, straight-forward and fast. You can't find more knowledgable or fairly priced mechanics. Unfortunately sometimes, that's why they are SO busy! Do yourself a favor and skip the dealers. Go straight to them. Highest recommendation!!!!! read more

Whenever I need my car (currently a Hyundai Elantra) repaired or serviced, I go to Jimmy's Foreign Auto Center. I've been going to the shop for more than 30 years, and I have always found the people there prompt, courteous, reasonably priced, and honest. Jimmy's Foreign Auto Center is far better than any other shop I've tried. Mark Kramer (Cambridge) read more

I just recently started going to Foreign Auto Center with the purchase of my Mazda 5. I've had a couple oil changes and found all the mechanics to be very friendly and polite. Jimmy even informed me that I could wait 7500 miles between oil changes with a new car...I was glad to be given the opportunity to save a little money and hassle. read more

Ted and his crew are great. Ted is really positive and friendly. I've been to Foreign Auto Center twice. Once for a Catalytic Converter and then for an oil change/maintenance check. Both times my experience was great. I feel good about going back to Foreign Auto Center for my future service. Frank D., Cambridge Ma. read more

This place was great and Jimmy was super nice! I had a piece of plastic hanging down from underneath my car.-- not a big deal to fix. I read the reviews on yelp and called and he told me to come in. He put the car up on the lift and fixed it in 5 minutes and wouldn't take any money. I will definitely come back! read more

Great place! Nick is a very nice guy and a hard worker. I always bring my car here. He always saves the parts that have been repaired and shows me what was wrong. He even put the car up on the lift to show me the hole in the catalytic converter! Always gives a good deal too. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

I am so lucky to have found this repair shop. After dealer prices, the 2001 F150 my son had were nearly bankrupting him. So when we had to go into Cambridge too get our taxes done, he went there and like all the reviews say, they are the best and most honest read more

Arrived in Cambridge to visit my sister and discovered I had a troublesome leak in the fuel line of my '87 Mercedes. Nick fit us in on the spot, fixed it cheerfully and had me back on my way in no time for an astonishingly fair price. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are the truth...I have had 3 major jobs done on my Audi A4, all have come in under the dealer and quoted prices. This includes transmission and timing belt work. If you have an AUDI, BMW or Merc. I highly recommend these guys. Ask for Nick read more

Nick is friendly and honest. He has always done as much as he can to keep costs down for me, and has even fixed a few small things without even mentioning them to me (and not charging). I highly recommend this place. read more

Nick repaired my porsche oil leak. Herb Chambers Boston wanted $6,900. Nick did the whole thing for $2,300. Herb Chambers wanted to bill 28 hours of labour. Nick got everything pitch perfect in less than 12. read more

My car needed an expensive repair and these guys fixed me up for much less than other shops had quoted, and in half the time. I will definitely take my car here again. read more

they are the most honest and kind and professional people. They have taken care of my car for 15 years and of my son's car for 8 years.

They ARE EXCELLENT! They even noticed the low tire pressure indicator light was on and added air without my even mentioning it. read more

Good job, on time, friendly, good price. Need I say more!