A1 is an exemplar for automotive shops. When you bring your car here, you can expect both friendly…read moreservice and complete transparency about the nature of repairs, pricing, and the timeline for completing work. I've been taking my 17-year-old Kia to them for the last several years, and they have done everything from replacing broken sway bar links to managing to fix the catalytic converter when a needed part was unavailable due to supply chain issues in 2022. They are upfront about the most that a repair might cost, but they always try to fix things in the way that results in the lowest price tag for customers. Moreover, they give realistic and reasonable timelines for how long things might take to complete, but they often finish up ahead of when they estimate. Once again: an exemplar for automotive shops!

Knowledgeable and honest - best mechanics. Few surprises;…read moreused for more than 15 years with multiple vehicles.

Honest and straightforward team. These guys are the best…read more Been going to them for 10 plus years and won't go anywhere else for tires.

I do NOT recommend this place. I was a few weeks out from making multiple long drives and wanted to…read moreensure 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.

My go-to auto shop…read more If you bring your own fluids and parts, most shops won't put it in your car. They want to sell you the whole package. Or maybe they don't trust the parts you bring in. But I'm trying to save money usually when I go in for an auto repair. I've got a 10-year-old german car and no garage to do my own repairs in. If you ask, you'll get good advice from the mechanics here. If you don't, they put your part in and let you be. It's a good, honest, affordable shop here and I've been very happy with the service.

Carlos is a great guy! Best prices around and quality work. He doesn't over sell services, he tells…read moreyou exactly what's wrong and fixes it correctly. He's caught multiple issues after work from the dealership or other mechanics. Brought my car to a different shop once for a small service and then to his shop a month later for alignment and wheel rotation. Turned out my tires had practically no tread left and risked a blowout. It wasn't visible without a lift due to the dealership selling the car with the wheels on a larger negative camber. Other shop didn't say anything about it but glad I brought it in because I was traveling out of state frequently at that time. Saved me from a blowout on the highway. Only shop I trust to not just do the service needed at the moment but looking out for other issues or what to expect down the road.

Trad - also doing business as AAA Auto Clinic - is definitely one place to avoid. My review from…read morethe other page: Do not go there for your inspection!! My car failed for two reasons: one was a problem with my windshield fluid (broken pump, no one's fault but the pump) but the REAL PROBLEM was the guy failed it for "front end". I asked what that meant? He told me I needed new shocks or struts, pointed to my left front tire and said "something under there". Said I would have heard it when driving over a bumpy road. Show me a Massachusetts road that is not bumpy. I never heard a thing. Then he told me I needed new rear brakes (mentioned by someone else in a Google review), but would NOT note the brakes or mysterious shocks/struts on the inspection report. If this were legit, how would anyone know what to fix??? I told him I would call the dealership to get the pump ordered/replaced, he was very quick to tell me that they could do all of the repairs for much less. No ****ing way would I let him near my car again, I went to the dealer who did the repair, did a thorough inspection (no problems!!!) and then they did the second inspection which I paid another $35 for. Note the inspection report photo where he noted "motor dos (sic) not blow water to the windshield"; the "water" is actually windshield fluid! He was aggravated with me when he told me my car needed "water" and I asked what he was talking about. I filed an online complaint with the RMV, if you have been screwed by these people I urge you to do the same.

Convenient place for my MA state inspection. I used to take my 20 year old well-maintained car…read morethere for inspection. It always passed but often needed a minor repair- such as a brake or hazard like. They always made the repair quickly and at a reasonable price and then my car passed. Brought in my new one year old car this week. I was planning to relax and catch up on email while waiting but they were done very quickly. I appreciated how quickly the inspection was completed.

Abraham and team are fantastic. I've used for brakes, tires, oil change, sticker and yesterday, I…read morecame to him yesterday as an emergency because I had a car battery I had replaced by AAA die overnight in my driveway.. I got a jump from AAA in single-digit temps, and was worried a fuse/wire was draining. He gave me good advice to go get the battery checked at AutoZone where I'd bought, since it was still under warranty and they can check the Cold-firing-Charge and replace it. He literally stopped what he was doing to give me this help, free of charge, and talk through all options. I appreciate that he's honest, explanative and never up-sells. He is also fantastic to the community, he has hosted his corner lot for town events, including bands playing outside for porch fest. Also, they service many big businesses in town (McDonald Contracting and other fleets), which speaks *volumes* on his ethics and good word around town. You will not be disappointed, definitely stop by and say hi. Signed, - A momma who really vets who I use for my cars,

I began using Abe and his team after i relocated to Arlington from Belmont - 8 years ago…read more Abe and all are very good on helping me with any car issue; there is never an issue too big for them to resolve; quickly, excellent work and treat me as a friend. The pricing is always fair and the team always offers to fix anything else I may need , as my license plate needed to be properly re-attached. Very glad I live close to this auto center; you will always have their upmost attention to any car issues: Good, honest people there to help whenever needed: today getting 4 new tires, and car inspection! you will never be disappointed.

We had such a wonderful experience with Marc and his team. We needed to replace a cracked headlight…read moreand Marc was able to to do the work quickly and at a super reasonable price. We will absolutely use Marc and his team again and appreciate their help.

Marc always performs great service, with integrity. Strongly recommend this spot. Always…read moreconsiderate and I can feel confident in good value.

A wonderful job on my jeep Grand Cherokee!…read more Chris did a great job! Handsome too. ~ Darin

Overpriced and deceitful. They tried to charge me close to $600 for an AC recharge on my 2021 Jeep…read moreGrand Cherokee. They also stated that had to use dealership parts (needed a new pump for my traction control). They did not call me to get authorization. I argued with them and the imbecile rude guy at the front desk stated that if I didn't want to pay for the refrigerant they would "have to remove it". He wanted me to leave my car overnight. I said, "Nope. You're open 'til 5:30p you have an hour to get it." After stating "we're at an impasse" and not budging from my position, some guy named Chris told me to keep the refrigerant and I walked out of there. Took my car to JandL Auto in Waltham and had the "couple of thousand dollars" quote from Weston Automotive with me. JandL took a look at the quote and could not believe what they were expecting me to pay for AC recharge and a diagnostic test ($188). JandL replaced my pump for $380 plus $180 labor. NEVER GO TO WESTON AUTOMOTIVE. Not only do they overcharge and take advantage of you, they are a**holes.

George is super friendly and great with explaining the services provided. I haven't gone anywhere…read moreelse for my car services but haven't felt the need to. They were kind enough to install my plates for free with my state inspection and I've only had to wait an hour for my oil change and car inspection (36). There was a cash price available if you have cash. Call to make appointments! They're always very busy and did have to turn away a walk in.

Very happy at this place for brake pads change. Very honest shop, never upsold me the rotors…read more Turned a 10,000$ dealership charge into a 1k small job on my Mercedes AMG. Definitely recommend. George and his team is very friendly, included free alignment and small maintenance work/brake fluid changes.