I do NOT recommend this place. I was a few weeks out from making multiple long drives and wanted to ensure my car was in top shape. I had been hearing a rattling in the front of the car and also wanted my brakes looked at. I was given an appointment and brought my car in. Someone took my car for a drive, came back, and he said to me "your brakes are fine, I don't know what you think you're hearing. Bring it back if it gets worse." They didn't actually even LOOK at the brakes like I had requested. I was still concerned about my car and knew there was something wrong, and brought it to a different shop. This place actually looked at the car as well as drove it and found that needed all new front brakes, calipers, and struts. Well over $1000 worth of work. I'm glad I was able to give that place my money with their efforts and thoroughness. I will never bring my car to Smooth Automotive again. read more

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Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good prices. Offer helpful suggestions. Pleasant waiting area.

I've only visited Smooth Auto a few times as I recently moved to Arlington, for an oil change and brake changes. Lately they're definitely getting busier to book appointments but their services have been excellent from my experience. After the new brakes it was making screeching sounds at time and they took the time to diagnostic and fixed the issues no problem at all which I very appreciated. The staff here when I call or talk to are always very professional and courteous. I've waited for a couple hours during the oil change too and its got some very nice seats and coffee definitely made the wait to seem go by much quicker. If you need car services definitely give them a try very highly recommended. read more

I previously raved about the service here. I am writing once more to further rave about the service. After my tire installation, I started noticing a clunking sound. I tried to ignore it and just assumed it was from the new tires, but after 5,000 miles, the clunking sound remained. I showed up to Smooth Automotive around noon. At this point in time, they were flooded with customers. Despite this, they quickly examined and test drove my vehicle. They determined that nothing was loose or hitting itself on my vehicle, but that my problem was possibly due to my suspension, which was still under factory warranty. Despite being unable to make money off me on a repair, they still declined payment for the diagnostic service they performed. Smooth Automotive is, without a doubt, one of the best mechanic shops I've ever visited. read more

Brendon was great. I wish I could have met Frank the owner but never needed it. My BMW X3 needed a front brake pad changed and they did it fast and the price was extremely great. 2 other places including a dealer quoted me something which was extremely high but they charged me perfectly as I knew what it would have costed me. I am sad that they will be moving away a bit away from my 2 mins walk comfort zone but they won a longterm customer read more

Brandon and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They give good, detailed advice. I have no need to go anywhere else after finding them. read more

Tried Smooth Automotive for the first time based on feedback from my nephew's experience with them. I have 4 new Pirelli tires and an alignment done. Lowest price around as I got estimates from my dealership and other tire companies in the area. Got an appointment on the date/time I requested. Service was very straightforward, no games and cost changes. My bill was what was quoted. They do quality and timely work. Not just tires but many other car related needs. I will be returning to them for future work given my satisfaction with everything. read more

Smooth automotive from start to finish is amazing Brandon, Jose and Frank and their team are all knowledgeable and you will get a great price for any work that they do! They keep you informed along the way and you will never be charged without knowing what work is needed. I have had many cars over the years but each time I have an issue I take it to them and they are helpful and kind and sometimes they don't even charge me if it's a smaller problem. The waiting room is wonderful with comfortable chairs and coffee and tea, and the best magazines from cars to People magazine and Science! I can't recommend them more highly! read more

Great service and friendly. The owner Frank is awesome. Will take the time to explain exactly what was done to your vehicle. Would highly recommend it. read more

I now understand why all the reviews are so positive. From making an appointment to paying, they make this so easy and fast! I will definitely be returning for oil changes and any repair work I need. Highly recommend. Also, great value for the cost. So glad I found them. read more

Multiple times I have called this place asking for help. Multiple times they've managed to squeeze me in and give me an answer, on short notice. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and happy to explain things to you. read more

Overcharging for a tire repair for someone who doesn't know isn't good business.

Hands down this is the best mechanic you can go to in the area. They recently expanded their facility and they are and they're still booking a week out for good reason. They do great work and are completely honest. They are the sort of mechanics who will tell you when you don't need to get things fixed. As someone who knows little about cars, I I've never once felt in the eight years I have come here that they are trying to convince me to get work done that doesn't need to get done. And even with all of their business they are still willing to to help you out in a pinch day of like filling your tires with air or analyzing a check engine light. And often they'll do it for free. I cannot recommend these guys enough. read more

Smooth Automotive is very thorough, professional, and super friendly to everyone. My car is older (2003) and they take the time to get parts and set it up to keep it going for me. They have a comfortable waiting area, with magazines, and free coffee and tea while you wait. They're so good that you will have to schedule at least a couple weeks out, usually, but they have squeezed emergency repairs in for me before. Highly recommend! read more

There's a reason this place has all 5 star reviews! I've been here a few times over the years for tires and always had a great experience. The guy who works the counter, Brandon, is super nice and goes out of his way to help you out. If you're waiting for your car, he keeps you updated on the progress. Oh, and their prices match Tire Rack! Good luck finding another local tire dealer that can even get close to that! Both times I bought new tires, I called in the morning and had new tires on my car by 3pm. These guys do honest, reliable work at a fair price. They only have one lift so depending on what you want done, it may take a few days for an appointment BUT it's worth the wait. read more

Frank at Smooth Automotive was so helpful, patient, and kind. We came in with our rental car and it had a super flat tire...even though they technically weren't open today, he was more than happy to help us anyway. He filled it with air and patched the small hole for us. He was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for us to check out in the Boston area. Highly recommend going here for any car repair needs! read more

The absolute best! I had a bubble in my tire and panicked since Thanksgiving was the next day and everyone would be closed. They fit me in the schedule, were kind, helpful, and thoroughly explained everything. Just the nicest guys running this business. They have coffee, tea, and Netflix while you wait! It's a cozy waiting area and you don't feel like you're sitting in a warehouse like you do at other tire places. Prices are excellent. Don't go anywhere else! read more

I've been to this place with three different cars now and they are always stellar. They listen, they are polite, they are respectful, and they keep you in the loop as they fix things. Tires, brakes, bushings, all very excellent. Prices are amazingly good, too. read more

This place is the BEST! I've been bringing my car here for 5 years now, since I moved to Massachusetts. They've squeezed me in countless times for nails in my tires, strange noises, brake problems... They're always booked up and busy because they're awesome! Brandon and Frank are extremely honest and hardworking and I trust them 100%. They'll never do extra work that your car doesn't need, and they always tell it to you straight. No game playing like other mechanics. If they're unable to do something (aka body work or test hybrid batttery), they'll tell you and recommend a place that is great too! Highly recommend Smooth. read more

Ordered tires from Tirerack.com and shipped to Smooth Automotive. No issues with my order being received, and job was done within an hour. Staff is pretty easy going too and helpful . Highly recommend! read more

Look, no one wakes up on a bright, sunny morning with iced Dunkies in hand and a song in their heart and says, "Boy, I sure can't wait to take my vehicle to get serviced today! What an absolute joy!" unless you're already in a psych ward and the injection they gave you so you'd stop biting the underpaid nurse's eyeballs out is starting to wear off. It's a chore. You go here because something bad has happened or you're trying to prevent something bad from happening. At most places, you have to walk in like you're the new guy in prison and you're wondering who'll be the first person to stab you in the back. Between overpriced services, shit you don't need, stuff mysteriously breaking after someone supposedly fixes something else, and everyone in the place knowing that you don't have the first clue what you actually need, most shops are nightmares, no matter if they're the fancy ones attached to dealerships or the holes-in-the-walls scattered around. These guys, though? Game changers. You walk in and Brandon knows who you are. First time? Haven't been there in three years? Changed names? Changed cars? Changed genders? Doesn't matter. Brandon knows who you are. And he's genuinely happy to see you. I don't know what sort of psychic powers he has, but I'm convinced the reason he isn't in charge of diplomatic relations for the government is that war would end and we'd have to find a new use for bullets. He asks about your car and you feel like you're missing a couple of beers and an order of chips and salsa between you. Handing over keys will never feel more natural. And then that's it. You hang out in the comfy waiting area (that you can totally snooze in because it's seriously that comfy) and then whatever was wrong is perfect again. And it's affordable as hell. I feel like this is a repair shop from another dimension where everything is backwards and the spa is where you go to be miserable but the car shop is where you go for good vibes. Either way, this place is a rare gem. And to add a more serious note for my LGBT+ family, this place is safe. I'm a fairly effeminate gay trans guy and I have always felt genuinely safe and respected here. So yeah. Go see these folks. I'm never taking any vehicle I own anywhere else. read more

5 stars hands down. They always treat me great here. I have brought my 2003 Camry in here dozens of times and they are professional, quick and polite. I never get the impression they are cheating me or trying to get more money from me. They never pressure me into any of the repairs. I moved out of Medford 3 years ago but I come back here for my car repairs everytime. read more

Great place to take your car for tires and for automobile problems. Brendan is always willing to help explain things before they do anything. I will bring the car here again in the future if I have any issues with my car. Thanks for reading! read more

Wonderful experiences here! They fully explain what's going on with the cars and are very honest. Highly recommend!

Bonafide car nerds (no offense) You can tell they love what they do, and take pride in their work. I did a lot of research online about what may have been wrong with my car, and after the diagnosis and cost quote I knew they had been completely honest. It's so rare that I have something mechanical repaired and don't feel like I'm being played. It was fixed perfectly, the same day. **I will never take my car anywhere else** Thanks guys! read more

I needed new tires for my Tacoma and wanted to find a place nearby (I am a Medford resident). After describing what I wanted on a brief phone call I was asked to stop by the shop. Brandon (or Brendan?) was extremely helpful and went through options. He was very clear and did his best to help me find what I was looking for. He ordered the tires and the next day they were on my truck. This will be the first place I go to if anything else comes up. read more

It was alright. A bit high pressure to up sell but very friendly front desk and convenient. Overall I would go back.

I found this place in January this year. I popped a tire running over a curb. I showed up at their door near closing time. They treated me amazing, and replaced my two front tires at a reasonable price. They were very accommodating. They didn't try to upsell anything. I've only dealt with Frank, the owner, who I didn't realize was the owner. Very refreshing to find such an honest, upstanding car repair shop. I dropped by there tonight for a problem with my tire - not a defect. They were again very accommodating, and quoted me a reasonable price for brake replacements! I'll never go anywhere else! read more

This place is an easy walking distance from my home, but that's not why they're awesome. They are VERY friendly and honest. If you order tires that they don't think are good enough, they'll recommend to you different ones--even if they're cheaper. I went here to replace two tires that had nails in them and were leaking air. The prices were very fair for the labor, they were friendly and courteous, and hands down was one of the best if not the best automotive repair experiences I've ever had. I actually ENJOYED going there, very pleasant experience! I will definitely be coming back to them in the future when I have to replace the other two tires which I plan on doing sometime this year. Highly, highly recommended. You won't find a better shop to go to. read more

Here's what I adore about Frank and his staff at Smooth Automotive. They are honest, communicative, and never try to sell me something I don't need. I've taken my 2003 Subaru Forester to Frank since I moved to Somerville in 2012. Frank has not only kept my aging car in great shape (no small feat given New England winters) but, when my car does need work, he explains why and what's going on without condescension or salesmanship. He and his staff are incredibly trustworthy and genuine. A total hidden gem of a place. read more

They are very reliable and responsive, no wonder they are doing well for themselves with the new office. I trust them with my car

A little over 3 years later to the date with my second car 1996 miata and Frank and his crew still do extraordinary work. He also doesnt mind me hanging out around and giving me some advice for when i do DIY work. I recommend him to anyone and everyone that asks me about a shop that is reliable, trustworthy and affordable. read more

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Great Find. Very happy with my service & communication of my car repair. Prior to dealing with Frank. I was always having problems with car repair, it was a nightmare, never knowing who to trust, how much $$$ on top of that will if it would be repaired properly. I feel confident giving this review now because I have been with him long enough to trust him to do what I ask. He is the real deal! Prices are Fair! read more

I've used Smooth Automotive three times and these guys are fantastic. Fast service. Friendly staff. Even the guys in the garage are cordial and friendly. Not something you see everyday. The prices are reasonable too. I left the car in front of the garage on Sunday (they were closed) because there was a nail on my rear right passenger tire. I didn't want to leave it in front of my house in fear of having a flat tire the next day. I left a note on the windshield as well as a voicemail explaining why I left the car there. When I called first thing on Monday morning, they said they already took care of the problem. WOW! I walked over, paid for the $20 plug service and boom, I was out of there in seconds. read more

Great service! Fair and reasonable prices. Squeezed me into their busy, booked Saturday schedule because my tires could be a safety issue. I felt they were honest and knowledgeable. As a woman, going to an auto repair shop can be very intimidating and I didn't feel like that at all. I was very comfortable talking to Frank the owner, very nice. Will definitely go back to this establishment for any auto service and repairs. Thank you Frank! read more

Never thought about sign up for a yelp account until I came to Frank's place this morning. I have tried several car mechanic in this area and Frank is definitely the one I would come back for. I had an appointment for changing coolant and headlight today at 10 and I arrived around 10:30. He took care of my car while I waited there. I am surprised to be called that the work is all done in half an hour with new bulb put on, leak checking and, coolant change and tire inflation! Everyone here is nice, honest and efficient, reasonable price, that's why I would come back again. read more

Awesome service and prices. I never really write reviews but had to as they have provided such great service. My father is an ASE automotive tech and I am pretty handy myself so I'm extremely picking at choosing my mechanic. I have been taking my motorcycle here and had tires put on and were by far the cheapest place in the Boston area. I recommend Smooth to anyone! This place is great! read more

Frank was soooo helpful! As an extremely inexperienced driver, I backed up into a pole (:-s) and my front bumper fell off. We took it to a nearby mechanic, who impatiently told us that they had no space for us. Because it was so late (nearly 10 pm), we left the car at our friend's driveway where the incident happened. I went home and consulted yelp, who let me know Smooth Auto is only 0.8 miles away! :) On sat morning I called right at 9AM when Smooth Auto opened, and Frank (who sounded so sweet and polite on the phone) was able to take us in right away. I explained to him what happened and asked for an oil change, tune up and state inspection. Frank was super helpful throughout the process and when we returned in 5 hours, everything's beautifully done! All the staff there were professional and friendly. We are sold on this place for Frank's honest and thorough service! We will definitely come back for regular maintenance even when we live an hour away...! :D Thank you Smooth Auto! read more

Finding a quality shop is REALLY hard. Thankfully, this place is phenomenal. Tried it out 4 years for my wife's Jeep and haven't been disappointed once. We've brought her SUV in for a number of service appointments from tires, brakes to oil changes and small repairs as well. Staff is knowledgeable and great with customers. I've recommended Smooth to friends and family and everyone raves about them. Do yourself a favor and go here. read more

Excellent and honest service. I have brought my car in a number of things and I always get an honest and reasonable quote. I'm never sold anything that I don't need. read more