Paul's is a great mechanic shop. My girlfriend and I both take our vehicles there and they've always been really responsive and resolved issues quickly. They've done my brakes, transmission, and a couple of different things over the years. They also charge a fair price and didn't try to swindle you or recommend work that you didn't need. I recommend going here for your car maintenance and repairs. read more

He works fast on my car. I though my heater broke but it looks like it just needed cleaning. He took apart the dash to get all fixed and cleaned. Great pricing. Great service. Friendly. But now my glove department is broken looks like it snapped on the lower left. I read more

TRUSTWORTHY!! Been going here for a few years and they are amazing. They've always taken great care of my car and advised me on the best way to deal with problems. They even patched it up for me when I knew I wanted to sell it so I could drive around to different dealerships. Then they advised me on buying a new car (through an unrelated dealership). Cannot recommend them enough. Angelo is the best!!! read more

First, it's worth noting that Paul Ferri and son no longer own Paul's Foreign Auto. I used them regularly before moving out of state in 2021 and have nothing but good things to say about Paul and his crew. However: my car broke down 2 blocks from "Paul's" during a recent visit to Malden. Naturally I brought it there. They did a front brake job that cost nearly 1k. I rented a car for the week, returned (from Albany, my new home) to pick the car up and after less than 20 miles it exhibited the identical symptoms. I had it towed back, returning 5 days later to pick it up again. After the shop owner (or head mechanic?) Angelo drove the car for the weekend and replaced both brake lines (to their credit, at no additional charge). Though part of the issue seems to have been addressed, there is serious shaking from the brakes when I brake at highway speeds. Apparently Paul agreed to sell the name with the business. Unfortunately the new ownership fails to fill his shoes and I would not recommend anyone trust them with their repair. read more

Service is ok, they charged me extra when I went back after they changed my cars shocks to center the steering wheel, which they missed up. They charged me 100$ extra for that read more

Quick service, got me in the shop without any scheduling delay, fixed the problem for a reasonable cost. Would highly recommend this friendly and professional repair shop. read more

Paul's Foreign Auto Repair is the best. I've used them several times over the years and they have always been great to work with. My most recent repair included a shredded drive belt caused be an improperly installed tensioner pulley (emergency install by a different shop). The work they did was quick, affordable, and thorough. read more

After many years of brake services, muffler/exhaust repairs, tire rotations, and oil changes I still trust and highly recommend Paul's Foreign Auto Repair. Most recently, my fuel door and hood latches required replacing. Steven, Angelo, and their team are knowledgeable and kind with unparalleled attention to service. The repairs are timely and the prices are competitive without compromise to detail. Drop offs and pickups are flexible to schedule as well. read more

Responsive, got me in quick and was flexible. No frills- told me the problem, quote and done. Would recommend to anyone in the area!

I had an issue with my car - my car was shaking when it runs with certain speed. Paul took a test drive and identified the cause and reason. I was surprised the way he diagnosed and fixed the issue. He carefully test-drove the car, and when he knew the various the causes about the issue, he called me and checked if I would like to be in the car while he tested. I was really glad the way he cared about the customer's satisfaction. Most of auto services didn't really do that careful approach. What a respectful mechanic! The way he fixed the problem was very straightforward. He wanted me to pay minimum amount of service fee and cleanly solved the issue. I super enjoyed his professional service, and really appreciated his sincere attitude. If there is another issue, I will re-visit Paul's auto repair. What a surprising experience! (I use different name in online posting. Understand me Paul!) read more

I went to Pauls today after going to pep boys. Pep boys told me i needed brakes and tires. After Steve at Pauls Foreign Auto took a look at my car he said my breaks were good and so were my tires. Thanks to an honest mechanic my bank account wasnt depleted and my car is safe. STEVE YOUR THE BEST read more

I went there to have an issue with my emission system repaired. I was quoted over $300 at another dealer to fix this issue. Not only did Steven fix the car in less than 4 hours, they charged $140 less. Paul's is now my new shop. I definitely will be returning. read more

Paul and Steve are probably the only people in this world who I would let them do whatever they believe is necessary for my car, without even bothering to ask for the quote. I have been going for over 2 years. Price is always competitive and they will never recommend anything that you don't need! Thank you for the trustworthiness and the good work! read more

I don't think there's much in the world that can stress me out than finding a good auto repair shop. I always feel so intimidated and worried that I'm going to get ripped off or played. Enter Paul's. Right on the cornah of Ferry and Eastern in Malden, it's about a 15 minute walk from the T and about a 2 minute walk from a terrible bar if you need to drown some vehicular related sorrows. I knew I needed to have a bunch of work done on my car but I had no idea what the extent of it would be. I gave them a call, got an appointment for the next day and dropped off the Maz Mobile at 8 am sharp. I got a call before noon letting me know the issues with the car, and that none of it was urgent. I decided to wait a couple weeks to get the actual repairs done because I was going out of town. They didn't charge me one red cent for the evaluation, even though I could have just gotten the work done elsewhere. After I was back in town, I set up another appointment for the actual repairs. The work was done the next day and I was on my way. Throughout the whole process, Paul and his son (can't remember his name, but super nice guy) were very responsive. They would answer my silly questions and we ended up just shooting the breeze and joking around. I never felt uncomfortable, they definitely put me at ease. AND? No issues so far with the repairs a couple months after the fact (and if there were, I could bring the car back in at their insistence.) Legit 4 Daze. read more

Total rip off, they charged me $100 for check engine light check up, mind it JUST CHECK UP, NO ACTUAL REPAIR WORK. Check up is generally free everywhere. They didn't even bother to inform me before doing it and when I went to pick up my car they said I have to pay the amount. They just gave me some random code, when I asked for computerized print out, they said their computer is not working so they cannot provide me that. They gave me estimate of 500, obviously I didn't go through that as I didn't believe them. I went to other shop, they did free check up and their estimate was half.. STAY AWAY, Yelp reviews are misleading. read more

I took my car here to fix my brakes on march 15th, 2012. I told Paul what was wrong with my brakes and that I had them fixed at another repair shop. I told him that where I got my brakes fixed, the mechanic there said I needed a new proportioning valve because every time they bled my brakes to make them feel firm, they would go back to feeling soft and low to the floor and not stopping fast enough. Paul checked them out, and that was not the problem. I had needed a new master cylinder, brake lines and pads. He also discovered that the other repair shop did not do some of the work that they had charged me for. And also gave me the parts that the other repair shop said they had replaced but didn't. Today, May 12, 2012, my brakes feel very good and firm and my car stops when I want it to. This is a good repair shop. They do a good job. And they were very busy, so that is a very good thing. I came here because of the reviews on Yelp.com. I will definitely be coming back so they can work on my car when I need repairs and maintenance done. read more

Very disappointed! Went to Midas today to get my brakes fixed and the tech showed me that the right lower arm in front needs replacing. That's very interesting since Paul himself told me that he had replaced that same part for a whopping $385 by the way. Interesting that it was never replaced by Paul and his team. So bottom line I got ripped off !! If you do decide to go to this shop at your own risk, make absolutely sure things are fixed and replaced as promised . I wouldn't recommend at all. What a scam. read more

Paul's Foreign Auto in Malden is so great that I am devoting my first ever Yelp post to singing their praises! I've always been leery of mechanics, especially because I know so little about cars, but you can't go wrong with Paul and his son, Steven. They are both so nice, and so easy to work with. They're all about fast service, fair prices, and complementary rides to and from the T (although Malden Center is only 10 min away, this is especially wonderful on cold, rainy days when you're already late to work). If you need a mechanic in Malden, you gotta go here. You'll be glad you did. read more

Don't ever go to this place there quality of work is horrible and they will rip you off you guys distrod my whole front end read more

I've moved 7 times in the past 10 years so I am used to thoroughly researching the most honest, qualified and experienced professionals to service my high-mileage Volvo and other family cars. In the Boston area, my search has concluded. I've been taking my cars to Paul's for 3-4 years now and I continue to be impressed with their work and professionalism each and every time. These guys are flexible (early drop off, late pick up, giving you a ride to the T, etc), professional and straightforward and, most importantly, HONEST. I never feel like they are fixing/replacing something 'just because'. Their prices are super fair and I just could not be happier that my vehicles (as well as my wallet and conscience!), are in good hands at Paul's. read more

Since your looking for someone to fix your car you might be walking. Well run to this place, Steve and his father are super. Finding an honest Friendly mechanic is like finding a unicorn these days. Their work is top notch and the prices are excellent. read more

We had an unexpected flat tire the day before a big road trip and other local repair shops were booked for days. Paul's Foreign Auto Repair said they were busy but could take a look. We pulled up and sure enough they were occupied, but they immediately jacked up the car to inspect the tire. Not more than 10 minutes later, they came back saying the tire was all patched up and reinflated at no charge since they didn't have to remove the tire to fix it. Absolutely excellent service when we truly needed it. We will definitely be back for any future work! read more

I had a pleasant experience with Paul, the guys here seem like good honest mechanics. I was buying a used VW GTI and brought it around to get it checked out first as I'm not exactly knowledgable with cars. They did a thorough check and found a probelm the owner mentioned to me only. I ended up buying the car and getting Paul's to do the work which was done promptly. I did need to bring it back as something was rubbing in the brakes afterward but it was fixed within 5 minutes for free. Good service here. read more

This is a mechanic that understands how to gain and keep loyal customers by being trustworthy and reasonably priced. I brought my car to Paul's because another mechanic said my struts were broken and rusted out. The mechanic at Paul's confirmed a broken coil, but said the struts themselves were fine- in fact they had been replaced not too long ago! Long story short, he could have easily charged me double to replace the whole assembly, but insisted in charging me half the original quote, to only change the coils. I will be coming back for any and all maintenance from now on. read more

These guys are the BEST! Totally reliable, goes the extra mile, very flexible schedule, responsive, very customer friendly and absolutely committed to doing a great job and provide a great service. read more

After my car started making strange noises I called Paul's Foreign Auto Repair to schedule an appointment to have it checked out. I was not hopeful that they would be able to squeeze me in before the holiday weekend, but was surprised when they not only could fit me in, but also fit me in when it worked for my schedule. I was met with great customer service from the moment I drove up to the shop and the mechanics were by FAR the most honest, quick and personable that I have ever dealt with. They fixed my car in under 30 minutes and did not try to sell me on anything that wasn't necessary. I will 100% be taking my car to Paul's from here on out for any of my car needs and questions. I highly recommend this shop to anyone. read more

I brought my car in for an exhaust repair and had a great experience. Everyone I encountered was polite and I felt I was treated respectfully. My car was fixed quickly and for a fair price. Everything seems to be running well now, and I'm glad I found a shop that I will trust with repairs in the future. read more

Called Paul for an appointment, he assessed my car's situation and work needed. Very straight forward and honest individual. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for trustworthiness and reliability. No doubt that the work was done right the first time. My car is running beautifully. Thank you Paul and Team! read more

My usual mechanic pretty booked so decided to give Paul and Steve a try. These guys did an excellent job for me, completed the work quickly, and kept the price within my budget. Both these guys are very easy to talk to and very clear about what's going on with your car and what it's going to cost. They are very responsive to messages and answered all my questions clearly. I would recommend Paul and Steve to any of my friends and will definitely use them again. read more

The guy working at the shop jumpstarted my motorcycle and even loaned me a screwdriver to access the battery. I was totally stranded. I can't thank them enough. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Paul's. I brought my Jeep in for a problem with my A/C motor. They fixed it quickly, and for a fraction of the price someone else tried to charge me. I would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I've been taking my cars here for the last 6 years and I wouldn't dare trust anyone else with them. Getting your car worked on can be stressful and inconvenient, but these guys go out of their way to get the job done and get it done right. Steve, Nelson, and Paul are the most honest and skilled mechanics in the business. I recommend this place to anyone who needs work done on their vehicle! read more

On the advice of a coworker I took my 2013 Durango here to get the brakes done as well as a once over due to it have almost 90k on the odometer. Paul was great to deal with. The breakes were done at a reasonable rate. As for the once over he recommeded a few things that should be looked at in the future but nothing that had to be done immediately or was a safety issue thus saving me money in the short run. I would highly recommed Pauls Foreign Auto repair to anyone I know. read more

***Cue The Proclaimers' "500 Miles"*** "But I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles To fall down at your door..." That is totally me, with Paul and Steven. I first discovered them years ago when we were gifted our "Iron Maiden", a then 14-year-old Toyota that needed an inspection. I met STEVEN, the son of the eponymous Paul's, who after reviewing all the Maiden's previous invoices, plainly told me that the work had been excessive and overpriced, and proceeded to give me a lesson on how much work should cost and what I should look for. MIND BLOWN. Flash forward to a month later and I'm literally 500 miles away in Virginia when my car dies while driving on the highway. The first person I call is Steven (...well, technically second, my husband was first. Poor wonderful husband endured all the freaking out)!! Steven proceeded to listen to the Maiden's symptoms, give me a possible diagnosis, and told me what prices to look for in the shops around me. OMG. Who does that?!?! STEVEN DOES THAT. We minimally patched up the Iron Maiden and proceeded to drive 500 miles back to Paul's to give Steven a hug and our business for life. END SONG. read more

I took my car here for service. It was a much better experience than visiting one of those chains that do oil changes. It's a very friendly, family-run business where I was treated with respect, and the service was quick and accommodating to my schedule. I'd give them 6 stars if I could! --------------- Just to update my review in 2015 after a repeat visit: These guys are great. They really go out of their way to take care of you. I strongly recommend this place. read more

I was sold a car from my uncle. Within a week, it was overheating. I would have brought it to my own mechanic, but he insisted I bring it to Paul because he had put in the radiator not too long before I purchased the vehicle. Paul had no clue how to fix it, but that didn't stop him from taking a total of $3,000 dollars from me experimenting with it. I was given the car back multiple times. I asked if it was test driven. "Yup, it's all set." 2 blocks away, it overheats again. "Geez, it was working fine when I drove it earlier." Sure it was, Paul. So, he got me for a water heater, heating core, ANOTHER radiator, and various nickel and dime stuff until I decided I'd rather cut my losses. If you want sloppy work at the hands of a crew that can't put the beer down, this place is for you. If you want your car to actually work, avoid this place at all costs. read more

I gave my car for the breakpads and rotor change. Replacement was ok but paul caused an accident to my car and i had to give the car for the collision repair. He was very harsh and careless driver. I witnessed it myself when I was sitting next to him driving. make sure he doesn't drive your car. read more

This place is a big time rip-off. I brought my car here and $450 later it was doing exactly the same thing it had been when i brought it in. I asked them to take another look and they charged me $75 to look and see that they had failed to recognize the real underlying issue. I will be having someone else fix my car and would NOT recommend this place to even my enemy. Total scam artists. read more

A car repair place that's friendly, accommodating, quick, and doesn't charge $500 to lift a wrench! Honestly, I took my 1971 Mercedes here because I didn't know where else to go. All of the Mercedes places in Cambridge either refused to fix my front ball joint or had over charged me for a faulty repair in the past. So I picked this place because it had the word "foreign" in it's title, advertised as doing heavy duty repair, and was fairly close to the T. As soon as AAA dropped my car off (it was 4:30pm) on a Monday, the people who worked there came out to talk to me. They were really nice, courteous, and said they would try to look at it that day (!!!) and definitely get back to me by Tuesday. Tuesday mid day I get a call from them saying that it was all done. My partner went to pick it up, paid $197, and drove it home. It was all so professional, simple, and most importantly honest. I was already budgeting $1000 for this repair based on just how bad the car looked (the front right tire was more or less disconnected from the car and the body was laying on the ground). I'm definitely going back there for any other tune-ups and/or if anything else should happen. They know their stuff. read more

Very happy with their service! I got my back breaks and rotors replaced last fall and my front replaced about two months ago. Today I brought it by to rotate my tires and do a quick check of the breaks as my ABS warning light went on and then off the other day (I figured it was nothing but better safe than sorry), I also mentioned that the breaks have been squeaking a little. I wasn't expecting much, my goal was just to make sure everything was okay or fix whatever needed to be fixed. They ended up replacing my back break pads for free. I am pleasantly surprised and really appreciate that they went to extra mile. I will definitely be a return customer next time I need service done! read more