After relocating to New England, I sought a trustworthy auto repair shop and discovered Brakeman's…read moreAuto Repair in Jamaica Plain, MA. Their numerous 5-star Yelp reviews highlighting exceptional service, quality, and professionalism caught my attention. Upon visiting their website, I was impressed by their rich family history in mechanics, which prompted me to schedule an appointment. Surprisingly, securing a slot was easy despite their stellar reputation. Using the Waze app for navigation, I encountered minor inaccuracies; however, locating the shop became straightforward once I realized it's situated across from the gas station on the corner, housed in a distinctive green building. The owner, Ray, was both kind and courteous. He thoroughly examined my brakes and rotors, informed me that he would order the necessary parts, and mentioned there might be a wait. He suggested I consider taking an Uber, but I opted to spend time at a nearby library. Unfortunately, the library was a small branch that didn't open until noon that day, so I utilized the adjacent Curtis Hall Community Center to catch up on some work. Throughout the service, I received timely updates from the shop. The brake and rotor repairs were completed efficiently, and Ray's dedication to customer satisfaction was evident. He checked in later that day to ensure my car was performing well post-service and followed up the next day to confirm my continued satisfaction. This level of personalized service reminded me of the local mechanics back in the South. The most important thing besides the service, and the quality, the VALUE!!! I saved 50% of what I was quoted by the dealership just for brakes!! It goes to show that there are still businesses like Brakeman's Auto Repair that aren't trying to get over on people that provide GENUINE SERVICE in a timely manner. In summary, Brakeman's Auto Repair offers a blend of professional expertise and genuine customer care. For anyone in the New England area seeking reliable auto service, I wholeheartedly recommend them.

My wife has her company supplied Subaru serviced here. She's fussy..really like the place..I n and…read moreout quickly

I've have had Ron's automotive as my mechanic along with Brian for over 30 years. I keep going…read morebecause of the service excellence. They are honest,respectful and have performed miracles with my vintage and newer vehicles i've owned through the years. If you want quality workmanship Ron is your best choice . Jess , Roslindale patron 2/26

Ron's is conveniently located in Roslindale center and reasonably priced busines BUT the man in…read morecharge is constantly overworked and has a hard time keeping appointments. Perhaps with well intentions he says yes to your requests but then can't fulfill them. This has happened multiple times and I felt like he was yanking my chain. I'm done going there.

Wally and staff all seem knowledgeable, easy to understand and listen to issues. Fair prices and…read morenot at all forcing the need for work that doesn't have to be done immediately. They have a real mechanic shop because he's been in business for years and has a loyal customer base.

I needed a Crankshaft position sensor on my jeep and they got it done the same day.Wally and Jay…read morealong with the rest of the crew are very honest and awesome mechanics.

Fair prices, good work, got me back on track! Good…read moreneighborhood, treat-you-right kinds place.

I called this morning needing a tire repair. He had me in and out within an hour, on zero notice,…read morefor $30. Genuinely friendly and easygoing. A wonderful neighborhood auto shop, very friendly and transparent. Highly recommend.

Great service and very professional and reasonable on pricing -…read moreThe owner George goes beyond to help and to make sure ur satisfied

Friendly staff, clean facility and fair prices. Got in and out quickly for an oil change. Will…read moredefinitely use again!

Inspection was painless and relatively quick. Quality…read moreplace. People were friendly. Inspection hours start at 9, first come first served.

Great family business with very good service at honest prices. I love them. Conveniently located in…read moreJamaica Plain near the Forest Hills T station.

These fellas (shoutout David) worked their butts off to diagnose an intermittent engine issue on my…read moreVW...complicated by car mods and repairs (done elsewhere) from a prior accident. They worked through it, fixed it, car is driving as good as new. They communicated with me transparently every step of the way. Even though I brought them a basket case of a car, they did not charge me over their usual diagnostic rate plus a very reasonable parts/labor costs, I even asked them to charge me more to because I felt it was unfair to the amount of effort they put in but they refused to charge me more. Honest is an understatement. Don't be scared by the Lambos and RRs on the lot either. These are good, knowledgeable guys who respect and value their customers. I will be back (if they'll have me)

I have used Gerardo's for the past few years and feel a lot better when we take the BMW to them. I…read morehave dealt with BMW in Norwood and find that Gerardo's is honest with what your vehicle needs and will not try and have you fix what is not necessary. I value them highly and will continue to use them. They are the best.

I bought a 150cc Vespa scooter in the Spring of 2008 and in the course of insuring it as a…read moremotorcycle my insurance company accidentally canceled the coverage on my regular car. In order to re-gain coverage on my car my insurer required an inspection and the closest agent they recommended was Auto Depot. I drove over there one day and walked up into the office. It turns out that the business was officially closed while they did inventory (and I think some staff were on vacation). Despite that, when they found out I needed an insurance inspection they grabbed the paperwork and a camera and took care of me. I was pleasently surprised that they did this while "closed" since I don't think inspections for insurance companies are a big money maker. A few months later (and after dumping the vespa on a street one day thanks to a wet manhole cover) I brought the scooter to them to see if they could repair a couple of dents and a lot of paint scratches. After taking some gentle ribbing about owing a scooter (I think some of the staff are serious motorcycle heads) they gave me a price estimate and told me it may take a few days of work since they'd have to custom match and mix the paint. At that point one of the owners offered to give me a ride back to Roslindale Village where I could easily walk or grab a bus back home to my house. They were unable to get official Vespa paint so they used some sort of optical scan gun to read the colors and generate the info they needed to have a shop mix up a custom batch. The end result was fantastic - except for some scratches on some chrome bits that I don't care about they fixed all the dents and matched the scooter paint *exactly* when repairing the body scratches. The final price was exactly what they had estimated as well - no surprises. So in summary: * They opened the shop just to perform an insurance inspection on my car * An owner drove me to Rozzie Village after I dropped off my scooter * They mixed custom paint when fixing the scooter and did great bodywork * The paint/bodywork estimate was exactly what I ended up paying Obviously this is just my $.02 but they've earned my loyalty and I'll be bringing the car back there some time to get some body panel scratches fixed. -chris

This place is fabulous. I just moved to town and during my cross-country trek from LA, my car got…read morebumped in a parking lot and no one left a note. I called Auto Depot as soon as I got to town and they were able to get me right in. The service was incredible. Friendly, upfront staff. Not only fixed my car through the insurance claim but also a handful of other things, like an oil change and brakes. They're an all-service shop, which is really helpful. They were also able to somehow get my deductible lowered, which was really awesome and unexpected. My only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is that I had also asked them to check my wipers and they forgot but that's really not a big deal. I'll call them and take it back in at some point, but really not a big deal. Overall, I think I've found my new favorite body shop. I would highly recommend them.