Have taken my car here a few times since my last review! Best service ever. There was a very cold day over the winter that caused some ice to build up in my rims. That in turn caused my car to shudder pretty violently. I didn't know what it was so I brought it to them in a panic with no appointment. They looked at it for me, assured me everything was fine, and didn't even charge me. So nice of them. And it was fine. When I drove it home from work there was no issue. Needed new front brakes a few weeks ago - they did it quickly and at a very reasonable/affordable cost. I am always happy with this shop so I wanted to add another review, as I've brought it in a few times since my original visit. I will continue to go here exclusively. Even just for my oil changes. Comparable in cost to those drive thru places but the service is next level. read more

My mechanics for over 15 years , always excellent service and never an issue if car has to be brought back. They know what they are doing! read more

Universal Auto Repair - Right across street from Ashland Post office, a short walk to library and Starbucks. - Auto Repair Near Me - Ashland, Massachusetts

Hands down the best auto repair group that I have ever used. These guys are extremely knowledgeable and honest. They proactively texted me pictures of the problems found during their inspection and gave extremely accurate estimates so that I could make informed decisions. They have significantly saved me money by expertly guiding me to high-quality parts, saving me from expensive OEM parts and sparing me from poor quality aftermarket parts that will not last. Also, their billing rates are the best that I have seen and they will go above and beyond to take of issues. They have earned my complete trust. I wish I had found them years ago. read more

These guys are awesome. Pleasant experience from the moment I first called, to the moment I picked up fixed car. Very efficient, put my car back on the road in 24hr since drop off after a major coolant leak. Paid slightly less then initially quoted too. This was my first time, I think that's where my 3 family cars are going for repairs from now on. read more

Awesome service! I needed a second opinion after I visited the dealership. Universal auto guys took care of the issues pretty quickly with reasonable pricing. Recommend them to anyone! read more

I have been coming here for years and absolutely trust their knowledge and honest estimates. No surprises when the bill comes. Excellent customer service. Truly recommend this shop! read more

Tom will take the time and explain the situation with your car until you understand the situation you are in. Next, he'll explain your options and help you understand the best path forward. He replaced an entire engine for me. It was costly but by far the best financial path forward. The work was done on time and on budget. Plus he has followed up with free check ins to make sure his work met his standards. I'll drive 30 minutes to Universal for my car repairs. read more

Update: I have since investigated the sway bar links on my own. In my opinion, they *are* far more rusted than I would hope 6 month (now 1 year) old parts would be. It is *also* true that I am unable to get any play by attempting to move the links by hand (the original OEM rear sway bar links can be rotated about their long axis this way, though there is and should be no vertical play). However, if I use vice grips, I can rotate the new links fairly easily. Also, I agree with Universal that there is no way the links could have been 100% seized, because either the suspension would not travel, or the link bolts would have snapped off. So, my conclusion is that, while there is a little reason to be suspicious of these parts, Bernardi Toyota's claim that a $550 repair was needed on 6 month old parts seems to be a blatant lie. My apologies to Universal for faulting them without doing this investigation first. read more

Found a car I wanted through a search engine and called to come see it. They set me up for that day and let me take it on a test drive. They worked with me and we agreed on a price. When I showed up to pick it up, they had it ready and even helped me put the tags on, paper work was all pre-filled out and I spent about 10 minutes before the keys were in my hand. When I went to register the car I was missing a document, I called Andrey and he found it and paid to overnight it to me, even apologized for the inconvenience. These guys know quality cars, and are amazing to deal with. I'm extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality pre owned car with great customer service. Check these guys out!! read more

I came to Universal once again today to have some work done for problems noticed back a few months. They didn't try to force me to do the work at that time like some others might, but instead reassured me I could wait a few months before getting it done and be alright, which was great for me because I ended up needing a break job done after that and it would have been tough to do both around the same time. Per usual the service was great and done in a great amount of time. read more

I have been a customer with Universal Auto for several years now and cannot say enough about their awesome team and professionalism. It is not often that you can contact your local mechanic without thinking whether or not they're being honest with you. I have NEVER felt that way! Whenever I've brought my car in for repair Universal has always delivered top-notch services. I recently purchased a new car through them as well. One word....phenomenal! I worked closely with Viktor through the whole process. What I'm looking for, what cars fall under my price range, and he even invited me to view cars with him and pick out the exact one I felt comfortable in. I cannot thank Nick, Viktor, and Geoff enough for all of the great services they have provided me! Thank you guys! read more

For you ladies out there, this is the most non-intimidating auto repair shop I've come across in a LONG time. They are honest, the prices are good, and they are quick. What else can you ask for? read more

I never take my car anywhere else! Universal does excellent work. Plus bonus points for being fast, friendly, informative, and honest!

These guys are amazing! Super nice guys and very trustworthy. The Mini dealership quoted me over a thousand for the repair that they did at a fraction of the price because they didn't try to scam me into doing work that I did not need.I seriously can not say enough good things about this place I was absolutely blown away. So if anyone is looking for a good mechanic that they can trust, I would highly recommend trying this place out! read more

I have been bringing my cars to Nikolai and Geoff at Universal for over 2 years now. I have had multiple cars worked on here on several occasions and I continue to be impressed by their level of knowledge, honesty and professionalism. It is rare to find a shop like Universal where you can get an honest opinion, reasonable labor rates and quality work, consistently. I have recommended Universal to several friends that have brought their cars to Nikolai and all have shared the same top notch experience as I have. Keep up the good work! read more

Been going to universal for 10 years. Always, friendly, honest, and hard working business. My 2008 Ford Escape is still running like new at almost 200,000 miles due to their excellent work on my SUV. Very reasonable prices and owner Nick and crew take care of you. read more

My wife and I have been taking our cars to Nick's since they opened and wouldn't dare take them anywhere else at this point. Nick and Geoff are completely trustworthy business owners, especially when it comes to setting expectations on the unknowns of car repairs and routine maintenance. If you're ever in the market for a new or used car, do yourself a favor and take it here for an initial inspection before you make the final purchase. These guys are pros. Glad to have them in the area. read more

Excellent first experience with this shop. Everyone was very friendly and they offered a detailed explanation of the repairs needed. I had a large AC repair job that should have required the car to stay overnight but they had two guys work on the car so I could get it back that same day. Prices are fair. Highly recommend. read more

Great service! Always on time, decently priced, high quality. Highly recommended for all auto needs - tire swap, oil change, and much more.

My wife and I purchased a 2008 Audi Q7 from Universal in April 2018. We live in South Dakota, so purchased the car without inspecting it in person and had it shipped to Denver where we picked it up. The car had an issue with the air suspension when we received it, the adaptive suspension was not working and there was a blinking light on the dash. We had to drive it home 6 hours in that condition unfortunately. It turns out that the compressor and relay were both shot and needed to be replaced ($1700!). We had a local mechanic in South Dakota do the repairs. Universal claimed that the suspension worked prior to shipping the car and, to be honest, I believe them. I think it was just an unfortunate circumstance, and that the compressor failed in transit (possibly due to self-adjusting during the loading/unloading process or trying to self-level on the truck). Upon notifying them of the issue, Universal Auto sent us a check for the repair amount. Andrey and the staff there are honest people who go out of their way to take care of their customers. I'm very happy we selected them for our car purchase and would recommend them to anyone considering purchasing a vehicle. To have issues sometimes happens (especially when dealing with a 10 year old vehicle), and what separates the good dealers from everyone else is the willingness to stand by their products and take care their customers. This is the best experience I've had working with a dealership. These guys are awesome! read more

Went to see them for tire repair. Did great job. Terrific to deal with. Will be back when need new tires.

I have used Universal Auto Repair for routine car maintenance since it was taken over by the current owners. The owners are easy to work with, and their prices are extremely reasonable. In addition, they are very honest. As an example, I brought my car in believing it needed both front/rear brakes. The checked the brakes for free and told me that 30% of the pads remained. They could have told me it needed to be replaced but they addressed only the needed issue at considerable savings to me. Just an example of how easy they are to work with. I called today on Saturday because I had a dead battery, was told to bring it over, they have the battery in stock. They took the car immediately when I arrived and had me back out in under 30 minutes from the time I arrived. And as always, pricing very reasonable. read more

These guys are great! I had to take my aging Volvo wagon there for two unrelated breakdowns that happened within 4 weeks of each other. The 1st diagnosis and repair was accurate and reasonably priced (we googled online). The 2nd time it broke down they were able to get it running again but were not able to fully diagnose the reason why. Because of that, they didn't charge me. Both times I had my car back really quickly. These guys know their stuff, are fair (more than fair actually), friendly, just the total package. I had been using a dealer for the last 8 years because I didn't think small shops existed, glad I found these guys. read more

Best shop I've ever used!!! They fit me in during a busy day because I had a road trip for a wedding planned, and couldn't continue with the serpentine belt I had. They were super accommodating, honest, and kind. They also resolved a tire bolt issue that another shop had caused. Thanks for the great service! read more

I have been here twice now, initially going for basic maintenance work, as they came highly recommended. I was not disappointed. They were fair, educational (showing me what they found), and efficient. Geoff and Kevin were wonderful to deal with, and my car runs beautifully now. read more

This just might be the only honest auto mechanic around. Great service, never overcharges and most importantly will never do work that does not need to be done. The technicians are great too - they love their job and they know their cars... not at all like the butchers at these chain stores like Firestone and NTB. I highly recommend this place! read more

This place is awesome. I was referred a couple years ago by my motorcycle instructor. I had nothing but the best and most kind service I could ask for. I normally do my own car repairs but for more intense situations I look elsewhere for help. I had my timing belt and water pump replaced and the service was well done and priced fair. After a hiccup with the time spent on the repair Nick even offered to install a muffler I mentioned to him in passing for free. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone and have since recommended them to many friends. read more

These guys are honest and their prices are as good as it gets. They have kept my '03 Camry with 220k miles purring like a kitten for years now. When I have had exhaust problems, quotes from other places nearby rang up for $1300 to do the repair work, saying they needed to replace the whole exhaust assembly. Universal Auto quoted me ~$300 for a much simpler repair that solved the problem and has lasted for years. They said I am better off doing a repair on the existing exhaust because Toyota's catalytic converters are some of the best - that an aftermarket assembly may not even last as long as their patch (which, years later, I tend to believe!). Geoff and Nick have treated me with respect and honesty over the years, and I cannot recommend them enough for saving me hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars since I began coming to them. Highly recommended! read more

I've been bringing our family cars here for service ever since they opened. Always satisfied, they do a great job and never try to sell you more than you need. It's nice to be dealing with competent and honest professionals. I have also bought two different used cars here and I have been fully satisfied. They quickly took care of a relatively minor issue after I had bought one of the cars. Happy to recommend both the service and the sales components of this business. read more

Couldn't be happier with the service their. Fast, very friendly, honest. Very satisfied with my experience there.will be sure keep coming back for all my servicing and repairs. read more

Went there the other day and these guys are great! my car was ready on time the price they quoted me was less then they charged me! Highly Recommend them! Debbie I from Wellesley read more

I bought a used car from here for my daughter and so far its been a really great experience. Victor and Nick made sure that everything was fixed, even the little things like new wiper blades. We needed a some minor adjustments a few weeks later and they was very good at taking care of it. Very friendly and knowledgable local service. I am now getting my other cars serviced their and have recommended them to others. read more

I recently bought a vehicle from Nick and Viktor at the shop here. They were very helpful and available. I couldn't pick up my car until after operating hours so they stuck around until about 730 that night when I could pick it up. They helped me with some issues I was having with my brake calipers free of charge, even after my warranty had expired. 5stars for the guys over at Universal read more

These guys are awesome! I bought my 2011 BMW 328i from Universal Autos. Nick and Andrey are very courteous, honest and very accommodating. I've asked them countless questions over emails and phone. They are very knowledgeable and responsive. I drove 5 hours from NJ to buy the car from them. You will be treated like their family and they know how to make their customers happy. Thanks again Nick and Andrey! read more

In the short time I have lived in Ashland I have made this place my go to for my 2012 Honda Pilot. I initially went for the brake deal they were offering, it was half the price of the dealership where I was taking my car consistently. I have now come to find that these guys are honest in everything that they do in terms of what should be done and what can wait. I never feel forced into doing unnecessary work and they are always reasonably priced. In some cases even going the extra mile for no charge. During a routine battery replacement I had noticed the next day that 3 of the 4 bolts on the air filter housing were sheared off by the previous service appointment at Bernardi Honda in Natick. I brought this to their attention the next day to merely check and see if it was a problem they encountered during the battery replacement and they recalled noticing it. Despite not being a game changer they apologized unreservedly for simply not notifying me and just fixed it for me for no charge immediately on the spot. I have already recommended this business to others. One friend has already taken advantage of their services with his Honda minivan and have complimented me on my review of them and were so pleased with the work that they would make the 40 minute drive to have all their work done here again. I'm almost tempted to bring my 2008 BMW 528i here but I have a very reliable BMW specialist already. This place has officially made me put my dealership in the rear view. read more

This place always takes good care of our cars. The owners are honest and you can trust their service and advice.

The people here are friendly and nice. It's great to have a mechanic/shop you can trust. Been coming here for almost two years now with different cars and sent in family and friends and everyone has been satisfied with the repairs. Reasonable prices and great service. Would definitely recommend. read more

In my experience, having had gone to other local repair shops and dealerships (what was I thinking!), these guys are hands down the best. Honest as the day is long.......best price around and they really do a great job. Nice guys too, which is a rare thing in any business these days. I will forever bring my cars to Universal.........that is, until they cash out and some new owners come in a ruin one of the remaining good things about Ashland. read more

Service is consistently awesome. Nick leads a great team - Jeff and Viktor are great when giving tips, advice on our cars. Both my cars have high mileage and are doing well under their care. Appreciate their service, a great local business. We wish you well, thanks. read more

Had my brakes serviced here after my wife had a positive experience. The work they did on the brakes seems fine. Perhaps a bit pricey but overall satisfied with the work. The 1 star review is because of what happened when I tried to pick the car up after service. Someone did something during the brake job to completely drain my battery. Engine barely turned over and then nothing. Relatively new battery and hadn't had any prior issues with it. I went back inside to tell them what happened and ask for a jump. A mechanic came out to my car with a remote (battery-powered) jump starter. After repeated attempts the engine failed to turn over. It was pretty clear that the battery in the jump starter wasn't charged. The mechanic went back in the shop looking for another option to jump the car. He came back with the same unit and told me that the mechanic that worked on the car said to keep trying and the starter in my car was bad. By this point I lost my patience and told the mechanic that was nonsense. When they didn't offer another jumping alternative (other than the dead remote unit) I called my wife and we jumped the car ourselves. Of course the car started fine with a proper jump. There is nothing wrong with the starter. Perhaps the worst of it is that no one ever apologized. Terrible customer service. read more