Andy and his crew give everyone, not just their cars, personal service, taking the time to explain, give honest advice and reassure worried owners. They know cars! When my husband brought his very old car in to fix they told him it was not worth fixing and not safe to drive. Tires, brakes and everything big small and in between - we go there because we know we will get quality work done by people we trust. We trust Andy every time. read more

nobody beats the highest quality service always at very reasonable cost at j & p garage nobody so if your tired of getting ripped off by dealerships or other automotive repair shops bring your vehicle to j & p conveniently located right off the mass pike and meet the owner andy chakmakis a true extremely down to earth honest and truly friendly who knows a satisfied happy client is the best form of "marketing" i.e. word of mouth ! once you go there you will never go anywhere else; oh and they are also long time foreign car specialists any type of vehicle receives thee best service at reasonable cost. read more

J & P Garage - 2016 KIA - Auto Repair Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I came to J&P years ago to keep my old VW Jetta running. They were helpful keeping it going until they said it's time for a new car. I got a brand new KIA Soul and they have done all my maintenance on it for 5 years now; including somebody work after two fender benders. Always reasonable. Andrew is a pleasure to deal with and he and his mech ice always so there best, which is darn good. I was a mechanic in my twenties and this is the kind of competent shop I'd want to work for, and I get to be a customer. I get good quality work for excellent value; I've never felt I didn't get my moneys worth. read more

I was told I needed new breaks when I got new tires- I hadn't had my new breaks super long so brought them the J & P for a a second opinion- I in fact didn't need breaks- so glad they were honest, kind and informative- will be going here for all my car needs now that my go to garage is closing due to retirement - highly recommend but call ahead because they sometimes are fully booked!! read more

These guys saved my skin - big time! I locked myself out of my SUV at the library next door and had to rush back to work but was stranded (in a non-emergency but stressful way). I was waiting for a quote from a locksmith when I saw their office and ran in. I got help getting into my car immediately! Super fast. They were really kind about my bursting in with my non-emergency and I was so grateful for their help. Thank you so much! read more

Excellent service. They really got us out of a jam. Very grateful for their speedy work!

Andy is always upfront and honest about repairs. This is the local mechanic everyone is hoping for when there car needs help

Took my Toyota Echo here and was treated very fairly. Andy is a honest person that works with you every step of the way. Shop is close to Boston. Not many places left that treat you like a real person and not a walking wallet. read more

I came to J&P because of the amazing reviews on Yelp. I left shortly thereafter, when I realized how far I would stray from the experiences of fellow Yelpers. The radiator hose in my car had become disconnected, so I took it in to have it re-attached. Easy job that I could've probably done myself had I had the right tools, but figured it wouldn't cost much to have it done by a professional. I found this place on Yelp, and thought JACKPOT; efficient and honest mechanics located minutes from where I live! I gave them a call and spoke with Andrew, who was very polite. I had no qualms about bringing my car in to him. In fact, you could even say I was excited; getting my car fixed was great, but dealing with honest and friendly mechanics was the real rarity. I brought my car in and was immediately greeted by a friendly gentleman (Andrew) with--get this!--a smile! I don't know about you, but car mechanics I've dealt with in the past can barely muster a smirk. So I'm thinking, I'm gonna like this place. Andrew listened intently as I explained what was up with my car. He drove my car into the garage and confirmed the disconnected hose. I asked him what it will cost, and that's when things went downhill. He quoted me one hour's labor ($80) and a gallon of coolant ($20), for a whopping total of $100. Tag on tax and gratuity, I was looking at a $130 bill to get one piece of plastic to fit into another piece of plastic! I told Andrew I'd have to call my father because the price is so steep and Pops knows much more about cars than I do. I've found that auto mechanics tend to be less brazen about their thievery when dealing with men. As sure as the sun rises in the east, he began to offer explanations to try and justify the outlandish estimate. He had planned on including superfluous tasks I did not ask for without informing me, and then charging me for it! I asked him to ONLY re-attach the hose because my car had warranty through another auto shop that would become void if I got work done elsewhere (truth). No amount of persuasion on my part could sway his stance. The most offensive part of the conversation was when he asked in a rather condescending tone of voice, "What are you gonna ask me next? How much it will cost?" Oh, I'm sorry; I forgot that at auto shops, I'm just supposed to put on a blind-fold and hand over my wallet. Andrew proceeded to tell me he felt uncomfortable with doing what I was asking of him without the add-ons, so I told him that was okay and that I'd take my car elsewhere. He flip-flopped on this for a while, took a look under my car (at what, I don't know), and then told me he would "let me take it somewhere else." When handing me my keys, he made a last-ditch effort to get me to stay by telling me he was quoting me at a higher price because he didn't want to "have problems" if the actual cost was higher than the estimate. He said he could probably do the job for $20 or $40, but didn't want to under-quote. I said that it was okay and thanked him for his time. I gave J&P two stars instead of one because Andrew was very friendly and polite... you know, before talk of money came up. How this story ends: I called Midas, who quoted me 30 minutes' labor ($47.50) with one gallon of coolant ($20). Womp womp. Sorry, J&P, but I rate you as fail. read more

J&P Garage WILL NOT SCREW YOU OVER! Not if you are young, not if you are old. Not if you don't seem to know much about cars. Not even if you seem like a fool who will easily part with his/her money. Honest, thorough, they will fix your car the right way at a good price. MAJOR PLUS: They are close to public Transport (bus and green line) so you don't have to worry about being marooned there without your car. Also, right next door to Allston/ Brighton Library. For minor repairs you can sit in the library and read a book while you wait. read more

Brought my 2016 Camry to J&P garage for scraping sound when brakes were applied. I was able to bring it in next day! Feels like a new car once again. Very satisfied with the work. Andy's (owner) prices were reasonable and detailed. Very happy to find a reputable garage. He's earned my business. read more

Andy conned me once and tried to con me a second time. He seems about as friendly and sweet as you can get, but he had no scruples about trying to squeeze me dry for made-up problems with my car. Hear for yourself: The first time, I went in for a synthetic oil change, which was unusually cheap ($55) -- their hook! I had also asked Andy to check about some squeaking the car was making upon starting. The guy working on the car told me that he physically could not open the hood, so I needed to pay for labor and risk damage that may occur in opening the hood. I had gotten into a very minor accident over two years prior, and my hood had been opened several times since then, but nobody had identified a problem. This mechanic pointed at the hood and said, can't you tell that it's damaged? I felt like a stupid girl, so I agreed to the man's proposal. At the end of the day, they charged labor and the replacement of a part for $137, in addition to the oil change. Andy reminded me that my car was up for inspection the following month, and he'd be happy to replace the fan belt, which he had diagnosed as the cause of the squeaking. "(It was just replaced three years prior-- isn't that a very short life?" I said. "They don't have an average life" he said.) Additionally, Andy warned me that nobody would let my car pass inspection for my right front headlight, which was the area of contact in my minor accident. Basically, it sticks out slightly from the body of the car. So, in addition to the belt, he would replace the light and its entire casing. With the inspection, the estimate came to $420. By this point, I knew enough to get a second opinion. I went down to a trusted automotive shop in Dedham (19 Ames Street!), and they told me none of it was necessary. Neither the belt nor the light needed replacing. The final bill? $35. Be careful with this place. Better yet, avoid it all together. read more

In the past 20 years I've owned a total of 12 cars. As you can probably guess, they've all been used cars, and not the best ones at that. Owning a used car means that you go to the mechanic a lot, and so I have. I always work on my cars too for simple things, I just haven't had the ability to buy a car-lift for the complicated ones. In all these years, this is what you always need to look-out for when visiting a mechanic for the first time (or what we're all worried about): 1. Does the mechanic know what they're doing 2. Do they try to overcharge/misquote 3. Do they use good parts 4. Are they as cheap as they are good (efficiency) 5. Do they stand by their work After going around multiple shops and receiving estimates (I always do that), I visited J&P Garage knowing what was wrong with my car (for a long while). I had a bad wheel bearing, but I only described to Andy what the car was doing, because I wanted to see what kind of place they are. As I walked in, I was immediately sure they were the ONE. Photos of their families on the wall, awards, old car photos, and a warm welcome (none of that perfect lounge/tv/coffee bs at the chain shops). Andy (the owner I suppose) took my car for a spin, put it on the lift, and after about half an hour came back with exactly what was wrong with it. Only the left/front wheel bearing was bad (it's difficult to tell which one when it hums like mine did, but I knew that was the one through a series of tests), NOT both like others had quoted me. They didn't try to overcharge/upsell me for a complete wheel bearing and hub kit, like the others, either! After I signed off, they had the car ready within an hour (fast, if you factor that oil changes takes some people 30 minutes). After the job was done, the mechanic took me for a spin, verified the problem was gone, and I went my merry way. So let's recap: 1. Clearly they know what they are doing; 2. Clearly they don't try to upsell you (this was my first time there!); 3. They used OEM supplier parts (I verified:)), not the cheap ones everyone else wanted to use; 4. I didn't talk about this, but I was quoted $400 from everyone else (nevermind what the dealer wanted). J&P did it for $280 (a whopping 30% lower than EVERYONE else); 5. It is a year later, my car is in top shape. **Another hint for a good shop: Do they have photos on the wall (of kids/family/friends/past)? If so, they treat their business like a family and value its past and future.** That alone tells me they care and stand-by their work! The PERFECT place! If you love your car, go there!! read more

After getting various quotes around Boston, Cambridge, and Watertown, I finally got one less than $1,000 at J&P. No one wanted to just throw my bumper back on the car.. They all wanted it to be "perfect" and order and paint a new one. I do not care, at all, how my car looks. I just want it to be street legal. J&P recommended the other work, but they understood that it wasn't necessary or a priority for me. They did not pressure me into doing more than I needed to, like other garages I visited. I appreciate that, A LOT! Work was pretty quick, straight forward, and I got what I was expecting. Can I ask for anything else? I don't think so. read more

My friend Sam told me about J & P ten years ago, and I've been coming here ever since! I've had $25 jobs done here, body work, and major break and clutch work. Andy and Tim are the best. They check what needs doing, talk to me about what I want done and what can wait, and then go ahead with the job. They almost always finish when they say they will, and they are HONEST. You will never get screwed over by these guys and they do awesome work. I'm about to pick up my Sable right now! One clear indicator of their quality is that they are always busy, but never too busy to fit me in within a week. They're on Eatonia Street in Allston, right near the public library and on the bus line. Give them a try; you'll never go back to your old mechanic! read more

J&P was my go-to shop while I lived in Boston (9 years). J&P are exactly what you want from a car mechanic. They do great work. They keep you informed about any and all issues. They always make sure you understand the costs before they start working on the car. Andy and and the guys are fantastic. read more

I came here off the strong Yelp recommendations, and b/c its not a chain. Also liked the recommendation of the public library next door, where I am right now as my car is getting fixed. Free wi-fi!!!!! Just like the reviews Andy, took my car right in, showed me the muffler (and a few other things needing repair in the future), gave me a fair price and a reasonable turn around time. He also listed off four different places to get lunch near by. Thanks Yelp and thanks Andy. read more

I've brought my car to J&P about a dozen times now over the past few years and have always had a fantastic experience. Andy is always obliging to my requests. I recently drove over a screw and got a flat tire, I called him at 5:45PM on a Thursday and he offered to take in my car next day. It sounded like his Friday was full but he fit it in his schedule as well as an oil change. I was really grateful for that so I wasn't stuck without a car for the weekend. He doesn't charge labor on my oil changes, and always finishes his jobs when he says he will. If he needs more time on more extensive jobs, he gives me a heads up. Andy and his team are very honest and hard workers, and I'll continue to take my car to J&P. I can't sing enough praises about my experiences here. read more

Over the years I have taken all manner of cars to Andy and to his mentor, Minas, before that. I have never had a less than good experience or felt I was being overcharged. In the early days (I'm talking the 1970's), I took my crappy Plymouth Valiant in for some noise or other and was told "We found nothing wrong. No charge". That sealed the deal. read more

I have used Andy at J and P for both our cars for the last three years and each time they have diagnosed and fixed the issue. In addition, they have made if very easy for us to drop off and pick up our cars. read more

I had a great experience. My 2012 Ford Fusion was making an annoying creaking sound when I turned the wheel. I took the car to the dealership two times previously and both times they claimed they "fixed" the car but the sound continued. Not only did J&P Garage fix the problem but they also straightened the alignment. Now the car feels like new again and no more sound. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Awesome. Andy is great. He is such an honest guy. He had my car for a full week, couldn't figure out what was wrong with it so he suggested I drive it around a bit until it made the noise again and bring it back. He didn't even charge me a service fee. When something else came up with the car he had my in the shop and full repaired in less than 24 hours. Love these guys. read more

My father started going to J&P back when Mike owned it in the late 1960s. Andy took it over about... 20 years ago? Either way, my whole family has been taking all of our cars that time -- since before my parents met! I've bought all but two of my cars from Andy (one was used, and Andy thoroughly checked it out before I bought it; the other I just bought brand new and with Andy's advice). Andy is the absolute best. He's never once lead me astray. Andy will tell you when something can be fixed, and when it can't. If you ask him to, he'll tell you what it takes to fix everything vs. what it takes to do it on the cheap, but he always keeps safety in mind. Rather than get you in the short run, Andy wants his customers to return, knowing that honesty is what keeps customers coming back. I recently brought my old car to him and he told me it was beyond repair. While he had a car he could sell me, he admitted it wasn't the best, and that if I had the money, I'd be better off buying new. Andy checks out cars I'm thinking of buying for free. Andy looks at cars I'm thinking of getting rid of for free. Andy's partner, Tim, has given me pointers on my old motorcycles for free. Andy is also the nicest, most respectful mechanic I've ever met -- all my girlfriends and now my fiance take cars to him, and he treats them like anyone else; no talking down to women like you see at other shops. If you want a mechanic who does the job well, fast, affordably and with integrity, Andy is your guy. I cannot speak more highly of a mechanic. GO SEE ANDY!!! read more

this place is a dream. my car had a rattle tattle in the engine area. i bring it in on a monday, they look at it FOR FREE and let me know the whole job will cost $80- parts and labor (it was my right sway bar for the car peeps out there). then, i got my car back on tuesday afternoon! my mazda is back to ZOOM ZOOMin'. they charge $80 for labor per hour, which is pretty awesome for the boston area. add the fact that they are honest and fast. seriously, give these lovely people some business! andy is as friendly as they come. read more

These guys are great and HONEST!!! Talk to Andy, who runs the shop. He'll tell you the honest truth about what you need, what can wait, and what you don't need. I highly recommend them, especially compared to the terrible VW dealership down the road. read more

Best mechanic in town! Seriously, I have never experienced the serenity of having a trusted neighborhood mechanic before J&P. Andy is the nicest and most genuine guy to ever run an auto shop. They always do solid work in a extremely reasonable timeframe and for a great price. I can't stress enough how reliable this place and its employees are! read more

We have brought 2 cars here for over 10 years and highly recommend them. My first time going I asked for the estimate and my stepdad called his mechanic and they verified that it was a good price and since then we have had really good experiences. Twice they have removed spider nests from our gas tank and only charged us for the time. They could have easily jacked up the price or told us it was something more expensive. They are very trustworthy and we will continue to use them. read more

Just to echo what the prior review said: J&P Garage are honest, straightforward, nice guys who enjoy what they do. I brought my used Ford car there from '95 to '02 or so whenever I needed some work done, and they always did a good job at reasonable rates. One time in particular I took it in thinking I'd need a new transmission, and they found it was just a very large air bubble in the transmission -- advised me to just keep riding it out and it'd dissipate in a few days. (And it did.) They charged me only for their time in diagnosing it. That's the mark of a very honest repair shop. I've just now come back to them with my current car after some disappointing (even alarming) experiences with the VW dealership on Western Ave. I highly recommend J&P, they are just great. The only minor caveat is, being a small shop, sometimes they don't have time to update you on status of your car repair or let you know it's ready -- you have to be the one to call in and ask. But to me that's a very small issue compared to the value in having a friendly & honest auto repair shop that i can trust. I repeat, these are good guys. 5 stars, with enthusiasm. read more

They were very polite on the phone when I called to inquire about state inspection. I was able to drop in and get it done right away. The owner is very friendly and no b.s. kind of a guy. read more

Honest kind great guys................so refreshing to find mechanics you can trust. These guys go way above and beyond even Alevel care. I only wish they could teach all other mechanics (businesses in general) how to operate and jsut do the right thing. I would never go anywhere else. read more

Honest, fair, and quality professional services. After years of other mechanics servicing my car for big bucks and poor car care, I am thrilled and relieved to have found J and P's Garage! My car was in good hands at J and P's and Andy was a great communicator. I will be a returning customer and will refer all friends/family/other yelp-ers to J and P for their auto needs! When I thanked Andy, of J and P's Garage, he shared their philosophy that really exemplifies my experience: They service cars as if the car is their own or (a loved one). As such, my car was returned to me in better condition than it has been in years, and overall safer - what a stress relief! read more

Trustworthy, reliable, and expert mechanics, for cars of all kinds and ages (including brand new cars - since they can send the car to the dealer for any repairs covered by the warranty). read more

These guys are the best, most skilled and most honest mechanics I've ever dealt with. I was originally referred to J&P by a friend, and now four cars and 15 years later I'm still a loyal customer, send all my friends to them too. Excellent service, never a ripoff. Located near the Allston-Cambridge exit from the Pike. read more

I was trying to sell a 2003 Toyota Corolla in pretty good condition today and, as requested by the potential buyer, decided to have J&P check it out to get the complete picture. While I had already disclosed in my ad that the alignment had been adjusted and maxed out due to a weather-related "slide onto the curb" and that the left wheel axle had been replaced, the owner looking at it perseverated ad nauseam on how one of the metal rods in the area was bent and how that was a major problem. I have to say, I have had this car fixed and checked by Alewife Automotive for the last two years. Alewife Automotive gets over 50 reviews on Yelp that place it at the 4.5 star level. That is extremely rare for any auto shop to obtain in customer satisfaction, so it must mean that Alewife Automotive knows what they're doing, are honest, and reasonable when it comes to what is actually outside of the safety zone in driving a car. Alewife Automotive assured me that the car was completely driveable as it was, regardless of the bent rod. What J&P told me was that we had to get the rod replaced, but in doing so, it would shift the alignment, and using very careless language given the context (selling a car), said that this could "open a can of worms." There WAS no "can of worms" to be opened, dear J&P. If there had been one, Alewife Automotive would have loved to have told me that since they are also in the business of doing money and the same people who fixed the car in the first place. The car has been completely fine to drive numerous times to NY and back. It has also passed the safety inspection post-slide. I am not sure what J&P was trying to achieve. Perhaps because the potential buyer lived a bloc away and his roommate had history with the garage, J&P was trying to come across as a trustworthy source? The bonus would have been that if the guy decided to buy the car, he would also have the little things (air filer, lights for the plates, a timing chain, new tires) fixed at the garage. In the end, when I asked you what the bottom line for safety issues with the car this would mean, you never gave a straight answer and flip flopped around the functional impact a bent rod would have on car driveability. If you are trying to sell your car and need a mechanic to review it, this is not the place to go to. read more

Andy is a nice guy, and I used to get good repairs there, but the last time I took a car there was a disaster. The car needed a lot of unrelated work done, and they screwed up every single piece they touched. It all needed to be done twice, and one repair was never done correctly. Never again. read more

I've brought my car in here a few times and they've always been honest & reliable. I highly recommend this place!

I've been going to JP for over 20 years and I'll probably keep going for another 20. I have a van at 306k and two cars well over 125k and all are running strong. Most important thing you need to know is they are honest. Andy is a straight shooter. He tells it like it is and won't recommend something he doesn't think needs to be done. Short story...my wife was in the habit of using the dealer for all maintenance and service of her van after it came off warranty. About a year post warranty it starts hesitating in damp weather. Dealer recommended $1500 in injector repairs with no guarantees. Andy looked at it and said he was 90% sure it was a $350 alternator. We went with Andy and he was right. Almost always is. Only caveat is that they sometimes don't finish in a day, so you should be clear about whether it absolutely has to be done in a day. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I have been going here for years now. I have never had a poor experience. They are very honest and only fix what is needed. They will call you with an estimate before doing any work if you ask them to. I have never had to return for the same problem twice. The prices are fair considering the shop is located in the middle of the city. I had a new muffler installation quoted for over two hundred dollars less here than at Monroe Muffler in Allston. I have nothing but great things to say! read more

I've been going to J&P since I bought my car about 5 years ago (my awesome, trusty car that Andy vetted for me before I purchased...) and have always been so grateful for the great service, prices and up front/matter of fact information. I've since moved to the South Shore but still drive to Allston anytime the car needs some attention (if willingly sitting in traffic on 93 isn't a ringing endorsement, I don't know what is). Really can't say enough good things - great, great place and awesome team. read more

Superman doesn't always wear a cape! As out-of-staters, we envy Allston and Brighton residents who have the option of taking their cars to Andy, a jewel of a guy who took pity on us, solved our emergency problem, and sent us safely and happily on our way. (On the Pike headed to a reunion in Boston, we drove through the site of a tire blowout, had something detach on the bottom of our car that caused a worrisome noise, and hurriedly found J & P on Yelp.) Since Andy knew that WE didn't know what the problem was, we could have been easy victims in the hands of someone less honest and ethical. Instead, Andy pulled our car in immediately, had his friendly crew member perform a quick fix, explained what we should do once back home, and then to top it off, didn't want us to pay him (even knowing that we couldn't be future customers nor have any local influence). "Indebted" hardly begins to describe how we feel; he saved the reunion visit, has two grateful fans in CT, and we will remember him forever. Don't squander your local gem; go to J & P! read more