Used this shop to replace brakes, oil changes, and strut/shock replacement. Good work and decent price

I have been going to Peter's for about 24 years and have never been disappointed. Peter and his son Nick are hard working and supremely honest. Everything they repair and routine LOFs have been impeccably executed and always in a timely and courteous manner. They are the absolute best of the best. I adore them and so does my husband. read more

Came in to diagnose a check engine light, no appointment. Peter and the crew were quick to diagnose and order the part for the fix all in less than 24 hours. Prices were very fair and service was excellent. No frills and straight to the point. I highly recommend this shop. Thank you for being a gem in the community! read more

I moved to north Waltham about a year ago, and needed a new mechanic when my battery light came on and I started smelling burning rubber. I read the stellar reviews of Peter's Auto online and called them the next morning. Peter was able to see me right away and found several other safety issues that should have been spotted at my recent inspection. He and his son replaced all four brakes, my alternator, the left front axle, and my front links all in the same day, and at an honest price. He even threw in a free oil change. They were both very patient with my questions and even called and asked me to come back the next day to double-check that all my lug nuts were tightened correctly. I felt very taken care of. I am so glad I found such a great and thorough mechanic close to home! You cannot go wrong with this place, he and his son really care about their customers and their safety. read more

Quick repair! Great customer service and reasonably priced! Definitely recommend this shop to others! read more

When you try a new mechanic you never know what you're going to get so I truly lucked out. Peter's absolutely cares. They care about their work, they care about the neighborhood, they care about their customers, and they care about your pocket. They clearly understand how expensive repairs are and work with you. I was having issues with my brakes and they looked at them quickly and called super fast with the diagnosis and the cost. Even though the repair took slightly longer than they expected, they communicated incredibly throughout and I never felt like I was wondering what was happening. Unfortunately for me right after I spent all the money to repair my car it was totaled by a deer crossing the highway but what can you do?! I'm so glad they aren't too far from me because I will absolutely be back when my new (to me) car needs some love. read more

A good, honest mechanic is worth their weight in gold. Luckily, at Peter's, the father and son duo are excellent mechanics whose focus is on finding the best outcome for whatever car issue brings you in. I've dealt with them numerous times over the years and they are always fair, flexible, and pleasant to interact with. Hoping these guys never retire! read more

Moved recently from California after an epic road trip and the car needed some attention and work. Found thus shop after reading a few reviews and I agree that the shop has a great group of mechanics . It's Pete and his sons running the show. Funny, knowledgeable and quick. It's no wonder that they have excellent reviews. I have found my new go to mechanic. Support local business especially when they are truly good ! read more

Fixed my valve body within the transmission quickly and at a good price. Had my car within the next day!

Came here because my car shit the bed on the highway as I was driving and was shaking uncontrollably. This was the closest auto shop to where I was able to safely exit the highway. I drove up, hyperventilated in my car, and then went to talk to the guys inside. I'm a lady and no absolutely nothing about cars, but the owner ( I think Pete) came out and helped me ease me tension. I explained what was going on, he let me know what he thought the problem was then turned on my car and confirmed the issue. He made sure to point out what was happening in the car that confirmed his suspicions and made it a point to make me feel what was happening so I knew how to tell later on. I wanted him on double check it wasn't an axle issue as well, so he took me on a ride and did donuts for n a side street to again show me what to look me! I felt so much better by the end of this visit and felt relieved leaving my car in great hands. This man felt like a father figure trying to teach his daughter about cars, you can tell he really knows what he's doing and above all is really fair with pricing and broke down all the costs for me while also trying to order the parts from the dealership. Took a day to get the parts in and he called to let me know he found another issue and would fix it. Quoted me again and went ahead and fixed the problem. I would 10000% come here again, I'm so happy to have found this gem!! read more

My car's dashboard battery warning light went on, so I tested the battery at O'Reilly and found out that the alternator was not charging the battery! Peter's mechanic shop was the closest one to me, so I stopped there for the first time. It was just minutes before they close! Peter checked and confirmed that the alternator was dead, and it's just dangerous to drive since all the electrical power was drawn from the battery. Not only did Peter give me a reasonable price to replace the alternator, but he also gave me his courtesy car to drive home on a cold winter night and come back in the next morning. The fact that he doesn't know me and yet was kind enough to offer me a courtesy vehicle shows how kind and generous this man is. "It's OK!! We're here to help our neighbors, my friend," he said. I can't say enough about Peter's auto repair, so if you're looking for an honest mechanic who is fair and takes pride in helping his local community, look no further. I will never go anywhere else! read more

After almost breaking down on 95 on the way to work I was able to take my first exit and putt over to the closest auto repair show. The stars aligned for me because it was Peter's Auto Repair. They were able to look at my car right away and diagnose the problem. I was getting ready to call a cab to take me to work when Peter told me to take his Jeep for the day! I got to work in Peter's Jeep, the repair was done timely and I had my car by the end of the day. This shop went above and beyond for customer service. Thanks Peter and team!! read more

I had a few issues with my car: motor mount, brakes, and needed an oil change pretty urgently. I recently moved to the area and didn't have a mechanic I knew, but a quick search in my area turned up Peter's Auto Repair. I brought my car in for a quick assessment and a quote, and they gave me a reasonable price for the parts and labor. They were welcoming and helped assess what exactly needed fixing (only needed to change front and not all brakes). The repairs were done fast and well, and I was able to pick up my car the same day I dropped off (dropped off early in the AM). Took my car for a few test drives and I cannot be happier with the repairs; car's working great! Definitely a local mechanic I can recommend to others. If you're looking for a local trustworthy mechanic that delivers quality work at great prices and want to support local businesses, Peter and Nick are the guys you're looking for. It's hard to find mechanics who are both skilled and honest. Their website's quote rings true: "you will be glad you found us." I definitely am! read more

Peter's Auto Repair - Old motor mount that was causing issues. Peter and Nick identified the issue immediately and showed me the part that was replaced. - Auto Repair Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

Walked in to change a license plate and he had me in and out super quick, didn't charge me anything either. Seems like a very honest person. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Brought my car in for an oil change today. It was my first time using Peter's Auto Repair. Peter and Nick are great guys and excellent mechanics. They were quick and charged a fair price (not used to that from my previous mechanics). I'll be back for sure. read more

My car broke down on my work commute and I had to look to Yelp for local mechanic recommendations. This place had great reviews, and they were 100% right. Peter and Nico were able to immediately identify the problem, order the part quickly, and even brought me to the office so could work while they did the repair. And turns out they know my regular mechanic!! Awesome place and I'll definitely come back. read more

Awesome shop. If you're looking for honest mechanics with the know how to fix your vehicle, look no further, you're at the right spot. Peter and his son fixed my door handle/door lock after I tried installing the door handle myself. Lesson learned. Save yourself the time and headaches and just take it to the pros. Reasonable prices and they were very friendly. They will take care of you. Thanks again! read more

One of my friends referred me to this place, and I would say these mechanics are the best I've ever seen. They can give you professional advice and keep your cost as low as possible. I live in Boston but I will be the regular customer from now on. I don't mind taking a 20 minutes drive to hand over my car to nice and decent people like them!! read more

My Honda Accord air conditioner failed to operate. I drove by and they quickly find and solved problem within an hour. The failure of compressor was due to a relay, rather the compressor itself has no problem. I was at dealership before and they estimate way more to charge. I am extremely happy with Peters. read more

I only wish that I knew more about cars ........... but I leave that to Peter and Nick. Thank goodness for them! They are saints! Not only are they excellent mechanics, they are kind and they thoroughly explain in detail what is wrong and what services are needed. They are the best at what they do and I highly recommend them. They really are pros! read more

These guys continue to be awesome. I moved 30 miles away...and still go here to get my car repaired and my oil changed. Here is why: 1) My Subaru is one of the batch from 2014 that has had many issues where the dealership says, "It's a known issue...but we're not going to cover it." Pretty much every time this happens, these guys find something after market or gently used that does the trick for half the price the dealership quoted me. 2) At present, money is very tight for me, and these guys have worked to keep my car running despite its high miles. These guys will tell me when there is work I'll need to get done in the upcoming months, and they'll give me an estimated range so I can begin to save up. And you know what? There are never any surprises when I do get things done and I get the bill. 3) I also really appreciate that these guys hear me out. With other garages and at dealers, I've spent a lot of time getting dismissed when it comes to figuring out my car (c.f., see the review I wrote for my dealership back when I had a Toyota, oy). Peter and his merry band really *listen* and consider your experience when they're diagnosing the problem--it's not just what is happening right now to the car in the shop. And that is a skill worth its weight in gold. 4) Everyone there is clear about where they're sourcing parts from and how much use those parts have had previously, if any. And if anything fails, they stand by their work and they fix it. 5) If they find a problem that they think a dealer will cover for free, they stop what they're doing and they recommend I run the issue by the dealer first. All around good people. 10/10, y'all. read more

I so greatly appreciate the help Peter's Auto provided for me, an (admittedly clueless) out-of-towner who needed a windshield wiper repair before the storm this weekend. Thank you guys so much!! read more

I had a minor accident and thought I had a flat tire. Peter's was within walking distance. He drove me back to my car with the intention of helping change the tire. It turned out it was a bigger problem than expected. We got it to his shop, and he and his son started working on it right away. They gave me a loaner so I could get to work, with no questions and without knowing me. My car was ready in a couple of days because they had to wait for parts. It's been working great ever since. These guys are great! I highly recommend Peter's Auto Repair. They do great work, are very personable, and really care. read more

Peter and his staff are honest, fair and trustworthy. No upselling surprises or bs. Highly recommend.

Peter's Auto was able to get me in the same day I called after experiencing troubles on the highway during my commute to work. Nick was very kind and professional! Highly recommend. :) read more

My daughter was working in Boston for the week when several warning lights came on in her Lexus. We found Peter's via Google and my daughter took her car there where they fit her in the same day, gave her a very reasonable estimate (the repair was actually less than the estimate), loaned her a car so she could finish her work day and then got her back on the road safely. I was so worried about finding a reputable repair shop in an area I'm not familiar with but Peter's was top notch :) Thanks so much!!! read more

So kind, reasonably priced, efficient and everything you need in an auto repair shop.

We were looking for a place to have our brakes replaced so went to Yelp, as always. Peter's Auto Repair had quite a few 4-5 star reviews and we noticed that the shop is right around the corner from our new home, so my husband called to see if they could do a brake job and he was told to bring it right in. He met father and son, both very nice, and learned a little about the history of their business as they talked. They showed him the rotors to be sure he was in agreement that they needed to be replaced along with the brake pads. They did a great job, they had it done in half a day and the price was competitive. Definitely recommend Peter's and we will go back if and when we ever need work done on our cars. Great little neighborhood business in Waltham! read more

You can trust them! Won't recommend things unless you actually need them. Also gave me a ride home so I didn't have to wait around.

Highly recommend Peter's for all your auto repair and oil change needs! After my car was making concerning noises - Peter diagnosed a dangerous broken spring, replaced it and alleviated the issue altogether all within 24 hours of my intitial call! I was extremely impressed by Peter and his staff's communication, sense of urgency and fair prices. I will absolutely be returning here for my next oil change! read more

I just moved to the area and needed a mechanic when my back tire started squeaking after releasing my e-brake. I just had new brakes and tires put on my car last week and didn't want to go back to the dealership. Peter's is right down the street so I gave him a call. I dropped my car off and he fixed the issue for me within a couple of hours completely free of charge. It was such a kind gesture. Highly recommend this place and I will be bringing my vehicle here for all of my future needs. read more

I had just left the Lexus dealership a few days earlier and was told I need the front brakes done. Lexus has always done work for my car including the 40,000 servicing I had when there and do good work. I'm sorry but 700 bucks for a front brake job was obscene. I called Peter's Auto Repair from a referral who said they were great) and was told to bring it by. He is a friendly man and was kind to my 7 y/o daughter and I . The car was done in an hour ( we were at the park next door) when we got the call that it was all set. Car looked amazing. No grease marks in the interior as ALL OTHER places do. Brakes and Rotors looked awesome and worked awesome. No squeaks or new noises which come with new breaks in other places. Good parts , great workmanship nice people. Thank you and see you in 6 months for the rears brakes) I only leave comments for great experiences because there are so few. These guys are top notch. read more

Peter's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

I have been going to Peter's for about 24 years and have never been disappointed. Peter and his son Nick are hard working and supremely honest. Everything they repair and routine LOFs have been impeccably executed and always in a timely and courteous manner. They are the absolute best of the best. I adore them. read more

They treat you like family every time and always go above and beyond! My electric power steering started having serious issues. Of course, when I brought it to Peter's, the issue stopped happening. They kept digging into my car's computer until they diagnosed the problem accurately. They also repaired my tire that was leaking and fixed something that was causing a clunking noise- without charge! The power steering problem has to be replaced at my dealership because of computer logistics, but Peter called my dealership himself and confirmed this part would be under warranty and told me everything to say & do (when I called my dealership, they initially denied the warranty so Peter saved me ~$800). As a woman with little car knowledge, it's difficult to find honest and respectful mechanics. Peter is always transparent and tells me if something needs to be fixed immediately, within the next few months, or only if it becomes a problem. Prices are always fair and they don't charge for the 'little' things that a dealership or other mechanics would charge for. read more

My go-to-shop for all car issues even after I moved 20 miles away. They are nice people taking good care of my old and new cars.

I must share this, after reading the many positive comments about Peter's Auto Repair it is only fare that I give my view. I was planning a trip to NY and wanted to insure the Murano was in good shape for the trip. I was concerned about the brakes as I had not replaced them since owning the vehicle. While change the breaks the oil was changed also. Low and behold during the trip the car started over heating and smoking, it turned out the OIL CAP had not been put back in place . There was oil everywhere under the hood. There I was in Connecticut in the middle of the night not knowing what to do. I found a empty container that fit over the where the oil cap should have been and got home safely. Went back to Peter's and told them what occurred, his son forgot ( constantly on his cell phone) to put the oil cap back on. He found a oil cap, re - filled the oil and 'said he' cleaned up some of the oil spill all over under the hood. My car hasn't ran well since. This could have blew my engine if I hadn't acted quickly to cover the missing oil cap. I drove over 300 miles with oil spilling . I chose Peter's Auto Repair because I want to support merchants in the area I lived. read more

These guys are here to fix your car and they just do it RIGHT . They won't ask you to fix things that are unnecessary very reasonable price. Also they provide you with shuttle service if you need. Glad I found them from now on this is the place. read more

Just dropped of my BMW and they were really nice. Looked at the car while am still there and gave me good estimates for the fix. Peter dropped me off without a question and asked if i needed to be picked up again, which is outstanding. Well; now they work on the car and i'll come back to finalize this review. So far, so good! read more

It's awesome to find kind, honest, and professional auto mechanics close to where you live! They've done A LOT of work for me recently, and even helped take care of a couple of emergency situations on a moment's notice. We'll never go anywhere else! read more

I stumbled upon Peter's Auto Repair by accident about 3 years ago because I live and work in the area and needed emergency work on my beloved Infiniti. The work was done fast and most importantly, my baby was running smoothly again. Since then, I've taken my car there for minor things, like changing out my HID light bulbs to major work like replacing my clutch. I'm somewhat of a cheapskate (hey, I'm Asian), so I usually call around for quotes before getting work done...Peter almost always quotes me something in the ballpark or less. The place is a little unassuming, next to a pizza shop and hiding behind a thin tree...but it is very convenient to get to as it's only a minute or two off route 128. They don't take AMEX, which is a bummer. Other than that, no complaints! read more