John is an experienced and insightful mechanic and Catalano automotive is a great place to bring…read moreyour car for service. After purchasing a used 2025 BMW 540i, I noticed a persistent grinding noise from the brakes at low speeds. I took it to the dealership as it is under warranty. They confirmed the noise but told me that the pads were recently replaced and they can't help me. I called John and described the issue and John asked me to bring it the next day. Although he could not reproduce the noise during inspection, based on my description, he suspected the problem was due to second tier BMW brake pads and recommended replacing them with OEM pads and he gave me a very competitive price. I hesitated a bit given that the pads on it were only 2 months old but then decided to trust his judgment, and he was absolutely right. Once the OEM pads were installed, the brakes became completely silent. The difference was immediate and dramatically improved my driving experience. John was professional, honest, and clearly knowledgeable. I highly recommend Catalano Automotive to anyone looking for reliable, expert automotive service.

This garage was great! My daughter was home for holiday break and we discovered she had a hole in…read morethe muffler. I called and owner said bring it in and fixed it that day!

Took my manual transmission in for a clutch job, and the reverse gear started popping out after it…read morewas done. Never had that problem before. Brought the car back and explained the issue, and Danny said he couldn't find anything wrong. I was over-charged for a hydraulic hose years later, and then was called back later that night with a price adjustment, which I found strange.

Danni Socci is an old-world guy in the best sense of the word…read more He's a great mechanic, honest, with a sarcastic wit to boot! Highly recommended

Took my car to Boston Auto looking for a second opinion on my 2019 Suburu accent that the…read moredealership had quoted about $10,000 in repairs. The team at Boston Auto was honest, efficient and helpful by assessing my whole vehicle and ended up completing the maintenance quoted from Suburu for about a third the price. The team was very open about exactly what they were doing with the car and pricing. Great experience and will always take my car here!

Quick and easy! I came in for tune up and they started…read moreworking on my car right away. It only took around 45 minutes. I'll definitely return if I need any service done in the future!

Once again, I was pleased with the expertise at VIP Tires and Service. Eric reviewed my car and…read morefully explained what my car's issues were. His suggestions for a plan of action were very helpful.

As a family we have used Center Auto for many years even though we have moved out of town…read more They give excellent, honest service. Jim was a huge help this time in assisting me buying new tires!

I would not take my car anywhere else. Joey is not only a great mechanic, he is incredibly honest…read moreand nice. The shop is run great and they will help fix anything there. I have a 2004 Mini Cooper and they know exactly how to make it run the way it did years ago If you are looking for a mechanic around the Needham area, there is place better.

Joey, the garage owner, is knowledgeable, honest, and unfailingly kind. I've had to do a series of…read more16-hour drives over the last few years and he has been great looking at my 2015 Accord to make sure it'll make it, letting me know what's not safe now and what will need to be fixed in the next few months. And he has somehow kept my husband's old hauling van running as well. It's great when you can find a mechanic you can trust!

Another great repair by Alex. I am amazed he was able to repair my bent bumper and rear side panel…read moreand make it look like it had never been hit.

I had a list of "fixes" given to me by my car dealership during a 55,000 miles routine service…read morevisit. My car is great, and mileage low considering the year of purchase. Took it to Alex at Reservoir and he was the best. Confirmed the items that required further service (at a fraction of the dealer costs) and for the big ticket dealer recommended repair, he said my car didn't need it and was perfectly fine. All in all, saved me quite a bit of time, stress and money. Very honest, thanks Alex.

I took in my Toyota Camry sedan in for a fender dent (dimple) removal. I was quoted a fair price…read more Less than three other places by over $100. The work was done the same day I took it in and the price quoted was the exact cost charged. The work done was wonderful. You'd never know there was a dent in my fender. These men are the real McCoy! Caring, excellent service, and they don't need to advertise. Their work advertises for itself.

John did an amazing job getting my car back on the road! He's kind and patient, explaining each and…read moreevery step of the process. I am grateful for his expertise!

Whittaker is the best auto mechanic shop in the town. I have been searching for the good mechanic,…read morebit it has been very hard to come buy wher I live, so I travel all the way to Needham to get my cars serviced. The Whittaker meet all the criteria for a good mechanic shop to avoid woos that could come from the crappy ones: 1. honesty 2. good communication 3. high standard of repairs 4. great diagnostic abilities 5. sensibility in handling customers Finding Whittaker is the great gift for me this year!

I have been to Whitaker Auto for years. They are as honest as the day is long. My son had an…read moreexhaust noise. Brought to Sullivan Tire in Portsmouth, told needed new exhaust from manifold back, $1,800. Brought to Rusty and got it fixed with a new exhaust manifold gasket for a lot less. One of countless examples. These guys are good and honest.