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!

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!

Been going to Chestnut Motors for years. Our son returned from college a couple of weeks ago with…read morehis 2007 Honda Element LX AWD 5sp manual. It was not staying in second gear. "Here we go again", I thought. Best case scenario, I was thinking maybe a synchro. Worst case, full tranny rebuild!! Despite a busy and hot day, Paul graciously said I could swing by so he take a quick look to see what we're dealing with. To make a long story very short, it turned out when the car needed a new battery up at school (in VT, and the only shop in town was the Honda Dealership), they did not put the battery holder back on and the long bolt that holds the battery fell over and prevented the shifter to fully engage second gear. UGH!!! This is from the dealership, no less!! Anyone, once again, Paul and Chestnut Motors saves the day... proving yet again, they do not rip their customers off and can be a trusted partner in keeping cars on the road.

refused inspection twice. First saying need come before 3pm. Second time coming before 3pm still…read morerefuse to do state inspection.

Needham Service Center is the only place that I will take my car to be serviced. They are super…read morehonest about prices and they find every single issue with my car, immediately. During the snow storm, they kept my car inside the garage when I was away and they shoveled out my car before I picked it up. I highly recommend Needham Service Center to anyone who needs car assistance!

Please avoid this place at all costs. Super rude, lacking common courtesy and on top, very pricey…read more You have lots of other good options in Needham.

This is a rare trustworthy garage - I certainly know rip-off mechanics. Their prices are very…read morereasonable, they are honest, and they went out of their way the two times I had to take my car for repair/service to ensure I was happy and comfortable. I recommend this automotive garage for a down home, friendly and honest experience.

Very straightforward and honest business. They do high quality work and we're very comfortable with…read moretheir approach.

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!

I moved to Needham in 1993 and had a clunker of a car that needed attention. I asked around for a…read moregood mechanic and luckily someone suggested Art's, and we've been going there ever since for all the family's cars. The three keys things about Art's are: 1. Honesty - unlike my experience at dealers, I never feel like Art is trying to run up the bill with things that don't really need to be done. Sometimes we'll have a car getting recall work at a dealer and they will flag other work that needs to be done, but we'll always take it to Art and get and unbiased view, and generally a better price if the work does need to be done. I don't know a lot about cars, so I really appreciate the peace of mind I get leaving the car with Art and knowing he's looking out for my best interests. 2. Quality - Art has probably done work on 8-9 cars for us over the years, and I've never had cause to question the quality of his work. He knows what he's doing. 3. Friendliness - Everyone who works there is great to deal with. Exceptional personal service. I rarely do Yelp reviews, but I rely on them all the time, so I figured it was only fair to give a shout-out to Art's, since he just fixed my wife's car during this recent blizzard and I'll be in with my car for a brake job next week. A little hard to find, but a great place.

This place is a gem. Had an issue with my steering wheel. Took it to the dealer and they said it…read moreneeded +$1000 to be replaced and when I decided not to fix it there, they charged me the $150 evaluation. Spoke to Art and he said they will look at it. Bob looked at it and informed me that he will be able to fix it but the problem will come back in few months, so he recommends replacing it. He did not charge for evaluation. Brought the car back, and Kirsten (or Kristen, can't remember) in the office called me with an estimate and I agreed. Part was replaced for less than 1/2 what the dealer wanted and these guys made it easy on me. Highly recommended. Honest mechanics do exist if you look hard enough.