From: kovar@world.std.com (David C Kovar)
Subject: BBN Auto Mechanics List
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 21:37:28 GMT

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(             The Wayne Mesard Memorial BBN Auto Mechanics List               )

(* Last revised:      10/12/92 *) 
(* Last posted:       10/12/92 *)  
(* Maintainer:	      David C. Kovar *)

(This file contains three lists: Local garages (the Boston side of
I95), not-so-local garages, and body shops.  If this list helps you,
please help the list: send ANY AND ALL feedback, additions, etc. via
email to "kovar@world.std.com" When writing, please mention the
type of car worked on.  And tell them the BBN Auto Mechanics List sent
you.)

(This list started at BBN a long time back. Wayne Mesard ran it for
awhile and then turned it over to Jennifer Wiesen, also at BBN. She
left and noone at BBN seemed to want it, so I (an ex-BBN'er) adopted
it. Here it is, again, for your reading pleasure ....)

	(Format: Each entry is given a grade based on recent feedback.
	"A+" means consistently excellent reports.  An "F" means avoid at all
	costs.  "C+" indicates about even numbers of good and bad reports.
	The three lists appear alphabetically.  When reading this file with
	GNU Emacs, you can reorder the lists such that they appear from most-
	favorably-reviewed to least by following these two steps: (1) Type
	Control-X Control-P.  (2) Type Escape-X sort-paragraphs.  [Yes,
	Wayne was a geek.]) 


A  A&M FOREIGN MOTORS: 47 Webster Av, Somerville - 776-1760
	ASE certified mechanics.
	6/89: Excellent diagnosis on a Toyota.  "Honest and capable."
        11/90: Good job on two Toyotas.
	9/9/92: Excellent, resposible work.

B+  ABJ FOREIGN MOTORS: 91 Marshall St, Somerville - 625-6632
        12/90: The guys there are smart, reliable, and honest, and
    	excellent mechanics.  What more can one ask?
	8/91: friendly, honest, know their stuff. had to keep the
	pressure on them to get [the work] done by the end of the day.
	Still.. [an] "A" 

B- ADAM'S SERVICE INC: 11 Carlton St, Somerville - 628-6877
	They work on all makes of cars, but our only experience has been
	with Subarus, and that was excellent.

C+ ADVANCE MUFFLER & BRAKE CO: 101 Fulkerson St, Cambridge - 354-0101
	Very friendly, very quick.
	10/89: Report of "questionable quality."  Can anyone care to
	 defend these guys' reputation?
	6/92: Basic service has been good. Responsive to one quality
	problem that occured.

B, ALEWIFE SERVICE, INC: 671 Concord Av, Cambridge - 497-9780
	(around corner from BBN) - Charles Bere, own/mgr/certified
	mechanic. Be careful to limit your business to 'routine maintenance'.
	2/92:  Been using his services for a few years ... nothing but
	satisfied. He charges reasonable prices and gives courteous,
	personable service.

B, ARLINGTON MOTOR MART: Arlington, 643-1000   owner, Bill MacGillivray
	(*for BBN employees* Norma (Bill's wife) works in the BBN
	Library - she'll meet you at the shop and bring you to BBN!)
	3/92: saved me money.  didn't do unnecessary work.  

B- ARLINGTON SHELL: Mass Av, Arl. (across from Stop & Shop) - 643-7722
	Foreign and domestics, all types of work. 'honest and very competent'.
	Same day service and they are open Saturday mornings.

B- ARLINGTON TEXACO: 264 Mass Av, Arlington - 648-9673
	Moses Avakian, owner. Another 'honest & competent' place!

A- AUTO BON IMPORTS: 14 Decatur St, Cambridgeport - 864-1555
	Specializes in Audi, BMW, and VW repairs.  Also, they'll take
	any waste oil you have.  They heat the place with it.  (Really!)
	10/89: Excellent job, reasonable rates.
	5/92:  Honest, good job, good price.

B,  AUTOMOTIVE CRAFT: Waltham - 899-7996
	6/87: Excellent work, good diagnosing.

B- AUTOMOTIVE UNLIMITED: Medford

C- BOSTON ACURA: Soldiers Field Road, (Allston?)
	3/92:  Employees were so rude and unfriendly I went somewhere
	else to have work done.

B,  BOSTON NISSAN: 18 Brighton Av, Brighton - 782-9600
	9/89: Expensive, but competent.
	***7/91:  "out of business last time i checked"***

A+ BRATTON, PETER: Medford & Brockton - 395-8263
	Professional Subaru mechanic who works out of his home on weekends.
	Brother of Dave Bratton (dbratton@bbn.com), BBN employee (and
	loyal sibling :-).  Subarus only. 
	10/92: Still A+. Transactions are cash only. Peter is working less
	 and overseeing more due to an injured back, but still excellent.
	7/89: Hassle-free, highly competent and 50% cheaper than garage rates!
	3/90: "Excellent."
	4/91: Saved me lots of $$$ on chapman lock install.  (I request
	him when I take my car to Boston Subaru where he works.)
	7/91: "Most excellent! A+"

A- CAMBRIDGE AUTO CLINIC: 297 Concord Av, Cambridge - 497-1557
	6/89: Excellent work on a Nissan: CV axle replacement ($100 less
	than the quotes by other places) and other minor diagnosis.
	1/90: "Fast, very cheap and courteous."  Diagnosed a tricky
	problem on the second try.
	1/91 "They took it more quickly than I expected and finished
	sooner than they promised, were certainly unusually courteous,
	and as far as I can tell they did a good job. I wouldn't have
	said "very cheap"; the work was slightly more expensive than I
	expected."
	7/91:  did major repairs quickly.  The charge [for fairly
	extensive work] was extremely reasonable.  "fast, friendly, and
	the quality of workmanship was excellent."
	11/91: Good job on a VW clutch - $150 less than dealer-quoted
	cost, but failed to diagnose a problem $160 accomplished
	nothing, incorrect addition on my bill (promptly corrected).
	2/92: During a tune-up they did not check timing belt which cost
	$1500 to replace when it broke! Another mechanic said this place
	overcharged me for  a tune-up.

A- CAMBRIDGE CARWORKS: 51 New St, Cam (behind Fresh Pond Mall) - 661-4800
	1/90: Under new management: Matt Ulinski.  Good brake work on a
	 Honda at "a very reasonable price."
	7/91: honest, reasonably priced, and I was very pleased with
	their work. I would give them an A+.  *10% discount to BBNers*
	7/91: I brought Honda Accord for general maintenance . Small
	invoice error.  Car barely made it home! Had to bring it back, it was
	fixed for no charge. 
	4/92: I'm very satisfied.  My boyfriend brings his car there
	too, and is  very pleased.  

C, CAMBRIDGE NISSAN: 
	2/92: Good but expensive.
	4/92: "Don't Take Your Nissan Here... I had a VERY BAD
	experience"
	4/92: Between Newton and Cambridge, it took about 1.5 years to
	get a rough-running problem fixed.

C+ CAMBRIDGE TIRE CAR CARE: 290 Albany St, Cambridge - 864-7575
	5/89: Report of recommending unneeded repairs.
	9/91:  Often expensive, tend to "replace old parts with
	new"[rather than fix]. Good place to get a free estimate first.
	They usually do [the job] right.
	10/92: Burlington shop - Still tend to replace rather than fix.
	 Go there if you know what you want.

B+ CINDERELLA CARRIAGE CO: 47 Smith Pl, Cambridge - 876-1781
	Great name. Specializing in Audi, Volvo and VW service.
	Good reliable work.  They use first-rate parts only.  Make sure
	you have them check everything; the word is that they don't look
	for extra jobs unless you ask.

B- COOP GARAGE: Watertown (near Watertown Sq.) - 923-0941
	Ask for Soheil or Doug.  Specializes in Honda, Volvo, Toyota,
	VW, Nissan, & Audi.
	9/91: competent for routine maintenance, but knowledge of Hondas
	was somewhat limited.

A, DIRECT TIRE SALES: 126 Galen St, Watertown - 923-1800
	The name says it all: "tires."  Ask about the [no fault] Pot
	Hole Protection Policy.
	9/89: Excellent while-you-wait service.
	2/92: Needed brake job wasn't satisfied returned car with no
	problems they did a complete brake job again and everything was
	fine.  Excellent place.  Free loaner car w/advance appt.  Nice
	people. (11/91) 
	3/92: Tires done on 2 cars. Pricey. Brake/muffler work on Toyota -
	quick, competent. "If only more service shops were like these
	guys, owning a car would be much less of a hassle.

B- EXECUTIVE AUTO: 2578 Mass Av, Cambridge - 354-1536
	(15 min walk from BBN on the other side of the W.R. Grace field
	behind the rotary).  Mostly Domestics.

B+ FIRST FOREIGN AUTO: 26 Mass Av, Arlington - 646-6660
	Although not cheap, they do good work.	Despite their name, they
	do work on domestic cars.  They also do body work.

B- FIVE-FORKS SHELL: Lincoln St & Marrett Rd, Lexington - 862-9600
	(6 or so miles from BBN, close to Rt.128 on 2A) Paul Gillman,
	Mng/Own. One complaint.  Reasonable prices for routine tuneups.

A- FOREIGN EXCHANGE INC: 281 Broadway, Cambridge - 661-8558
	(entrance on Prospect between Broadway and Hampshire).
	A little '$pensive.  But they do great work.
	Specializing in VW, Toyota, and Datsun.

D+ FRESH POND AUTO CARE: 603 Concord Av, Cambridge - 354-8234
	(Shell station right by	BBN). Dealer-owner Bob Lakkis.  Jack
	Saakissian, service manager.  They promise a $30 labor rate
	(instead of $38) for BBNers.  Be sure to ask about this.
	They seem reliable and courteous for routine repairs and 
	diagnostics, but don't seem to be able to handle serious
	problems or trouble shooting.
        8/90 Took several days to mis-diagnose transmission problem.
	4/91 Took 10 days to fix transmission problem.

A+ GOOD NEWS GARAGE: 75 Hamilton St, Cambridge - 354-5383
	Very honest and proficient, but they don't work cheap!!
	Expect a long waiting list.

A- GULLOTTI AUTO REPAIR: 395 Trapelo Rd, Belmont - 484-5494
	(Across from Belmont movie theatre.)  Jim Gullotti,
	owner, is a certified ASI mechanic.  (Hondas, others.)

C HONDAR HOUSE: Broadway St, Cambridge (behind Draper)
    	6/87: Positive feedback about routine maintenance.
	4/91: negative feedback about major work on gas tank.
	5/92: Positive feedback about diagnostics.

B, HOGAN, JOHN: Freelance Mechanic. 508-486-9206.
        Does work out of his house week nights and weekends.
	1/25/91: "Excellent service, honest.  Complete engine rebuild.
    	Very good job, no problems. Very good price."


B- HONDA VILLAGE: 371 Washington Av, Newton - 965-8200
	(Newton Corner, nr. Mass Pike)  Reasonable reviews for routine
	maintenance.

B- HIGH PERFORMANCE CARS: 85 Linden St, Waltham - 899-4560
	 For all types of work on those expensive high performance cars.

B- JIM BOUDREAU'S MUFFLER CONNECTION: 737 Boston Road - 667-5346
	(Rt. 3A Billerica)  For engine work, custom exhaust, brakes,
	shocks and struts, f/e alignment, tune-ups, tires, inspections.
	Also a shop in Tewksbury.

B- KOZELIAN GLOBAL: 334 Mass. Av, Arlington - 648-9878
	Foreign and domestic specialists, computer diagnostic work,
	mechanic on duty all day Monday through Saturday, 24-hour towing
	service, inspections done on site. Friendly and honest.

D- LIBON MOTORS: 168 Western Ave, Brighton - 783-1300 
	[THREE bad reports.  Anyone want to come to their defense?  Kick
	 'em while they're down?]
	10/89: Work done on a VW GTI was consistently shoddy.  Also,
	 they were reportedly not helpful on warranty problems.
	2/90: Libon messed up the car [VW GTI], did not properly fix the
	 mistake, and charged a ton of money for the honor.
        1/91:  they did unnecessary work, are certainly overpriced, would
        give any excuse not to do warranty work."

A- LITTLE FOREIGN CAR GARAGE: 50 Thayer Rd, Waltham - 484-9753
	9/91: In the last year I've been going...and find their work to
	be very good.  They do my services, oil changes, some major
	work.

B- MAGSAM AUTOMOTIVE: 48 New Street, Cambridge - 491-7666, "GEORGE"
Near rotary at Fresh Pond.
	10/91: A number of us at BBN use Magsam Automotive  (formerly
	McAdam). I am extremely satisfied...  also delighted with
	work they DON'T do, such as telling me when my car doesn't need
	a brake job that the dealer says is needed.  Prices are
	reasonable; they don't charge for a lot of adjustments, tuning,
	etc. that other places do. 
	5/92: Problems don't stay fixed. Not proactive about finding
	problems. After 5 years of going there, no longer recommending it.

B+ METRIC SYSTEMS: 286 Broadway, Cambridge - 661-0442
	"Intelligent people who are honest and can discuss problems 
	rationally."  VWs only. Reputable, honest, and dependable.
	A bit expensive.

D+ MIDAS: Billerica, Boston, Brookline, Burlington.
	Low marks all around.  Especially Boston.  You get what you pay for. 

B+ MIDAS: 2501 Mass Av, Cambridge - 864-5660.
	9/89: Quick and honest.
	12/89: Front brakes (new pads and resurfaced rotors) on a Chevy
	 for $89.  Porter Chevy wanted $240!

B MAIN STREET FORD: Walthan, MA
	10/92: Quick, efficient, and reasonably priced. Manager on the
	 premises every day and takes an active interest.

D- MIRAK CHEVROLET: 1125 Mass Av, Arlington - 648-5000
	9/89: Honest, competent.
	1/90: Dishonest, incompetent [take your pick].  Claimed to have
	road tested a car, when they apparently didn't.  Sent a past
	due notice for a bill that was paid.
	4/90: "[S]ervice department is one of the most dishonest...
	I have ever encountered."
	2/92:  "Sleaziest bunch of scum bags I ever encountered." 
	...ripped me off and my insurance company.  (8-9/90).
	2/92: Routine maintenance done well. "honest but not wildly
	competent."
	3/92: Service work, parts expensive. No guarantee on expensive
	front end alignment. Ruined a pair of brand new Michelins by
	improper alignment.

C, NEWTON NISSAN, Newton, MA
	4/92: diagnosed a problem as needing a new carburetor. It turned
	out be something else that cost a lot less

B+ ON-CALL FOREIGN AUTO SERVICE: 259-0516
	Service for your car at your home, workplace or wherever is
	convenient.  All foreign cars, specializing in Audi, BMW,
	Mercedes Saab, Volvo and Volkswagon.  Mechanic is Abdul Ilaj
	husband of BBN's (ex)own Edith Wendell.  10% discount for
	BBNers.
	4/90: New brake cylinder in a Fiat Spider.  Polite,
	 inexpensive, "I highly recommend him."

B+ P&M SERVICE CENTER: 82 Concord Av, Belmont (Mobil station) - 489-3530
	5/89: Wanted $160 more than Fresh Pond for a brake & bearing job.
	6/89: High praise for competence, highest praise for honesty.
	8/25: High praise for competence, highest praise for honesty.
	All makes of cars.  All kinds of work (including an engine
	change).  No complaints.

B, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS: 68 Griggs St, Boston - 739-1441
	Porsche and BMW(?) routine and high performance work.
	9/89: Competent and quick.

B- PETROSILLO BROS: 69 Bow, Somerville (Union Sq.) - 776-1361 & 623-9000
	Specializing in VW's. (Good for repairs, but someone had a
	bad experience buying a car from them)

D-, PORTER CHEVROLET/HONDA: 275 Fresh Pond Parkway - 864-5900
	Expensive.  Incompetent.  Save your money.  If you must, go to
	their parts shop and then have someone else do the work.
	Stay away if at all possible.

B- PROSPECT AUTO REPAIR SHOP INC: 320 Broadway, Somerville - 354-9004
	(corner of Prospect)

B+ SAL'S AUTOMOTIVE SPORTS SERVICE: 227 Prospect, Cambridge - 868-3245
	10/89: "Great" work on Fiat and Honda (carb., brakes, rust
	 spots).

B- SAMOS AUTO ELECTRIC SERV: 9 Decatur St, Cambridge - 547-4024
	3/88: Replaced alternator, good work, reasonably priced.
	7/91: Refilled AirCondition, expensive.

C-, SEARS AUTO REPAIR: Burlington Mall, Burlington
	Reasonable prices and no complaints on work done.  But don't trust
	them to notice anything else wrong while working on your car.
	IOW, best to go there only if you know what the problem is.
	5/92: Inefficient.

C- SEARS: Methuen Mall
	Very inefficient.

B- SUNOCO HONDAR (not misspelled) KING.  808 Mem'l Dr, Camb 864-1111
	9/91: Had routine maint and fairly major work - always been
	satisfied. "Scott" is a cautious and conscientious mechanic. I
	strongly recommend them to Honda owners
	5/92: Used to be Sunoco Hondaa King. The manager, Kevin Dooley,
	and some of the mechanics moved to Hondaa King in Alston.

B, SWANSON AUTO SERVICE: Brookline Av, Brookline (nr. Rt.9) - 738-4856
	Volvos (others as well??).  Reasonable prices.
	7/89: "Fred Swanson is one of the best diagnosticians I have
         ever run into."

B+ THREE SONS AUTO BODY: 103R Felton St, Waltham - 891-8787
	They only do work that they can guarantee (i.e. no rust work).
	7/89: "Courteous and knowledgable."  $2700 in front end work
         done on a Subaru.

A, ULTIMA MOTOR WORKS: 102 Clematis Av, Waltham - 894-0050 
	Imports only.  Specializes in Honda/Acura, BMW, Volvo.  Also got
	a good review from an Audi owner.  
	6/89,2/90: Pleasant and competent.
	8/91:  Pleasant and did good work (straightforward job). 
	Exceeded estimates slightly, still reasonable though not cheap.

C- UNCLE RUSS'S CITGO: 2485 Mass Av, Camb. (nr Arlington border) - 491-0775
	7/89: "Lackluster" seems the best word (as opposed to
	 "dishonest" or "rude").  Generally seemed to lack organization
	 and competence.

B- WAVERLY AVENUE AUTO SERVICE: 117 Waverly Av, Watertown - 924-4560
	"Reliable and reasonable about their rates."

B  HONDAA KING: Western Avenue, Allston - 617-787-1233, 800-479-1157
	Good service, good prices. Used to be on Memorial Drive in 
	Cambridge.

C  COMMONWEALTH HONDA: Comm Avenue, Boston
	Routine work is competent but inefficient. Somewhat questionable
	ethics.

B+ DOUBLE CHECK AUTO ENGINEERING: Route 3A, Billerica
	Specializes in Honda/Acura/Toyota with manufacturer's parts.
	Quite honest, good work, reasonably priced.
	5/92: Good diagnostics, good price.

]  ]]]]     Mechanics outside the Greater Cambridge area     [[[[  [

] B, Bob's Auto Service: Westford, MA
	10/1/92: Excellent work. Does "reasonable" problem finding and
	doesn't do what he believes to be unnecessary work. Accomodates
	emergency repairs. Been going there since 1985.

] B, APPLE AUTO BODY:  101 Harvard St, Randolph - 963-3305
	9/91: "Ken and Jack" - honest, reasonable rates... Shaw Car
	Rental will rent cars at $15/day to anyone coming from Apple
	Auto Body.

] B+, Automotion 83 Alexander Rd., Unit 3, Billerica, MA. - 508-667-5373
        5/92 A one man outfit, "[James Kalinoski ("Boe")] is a Saab
        "Master Mechanic" which means he knows Saabs inside and out, and
        has had years of experience."  Labor rate is $40 an hour, only
	Saab parts are used. Work always completed on time.

] B, BERNARDI HONDA: Route 9, Natick
	6/87: Large dealership.  Reasonable work.

] B, CLIFF'S AUTO REPAIR: 734 DW Hgway, Merrimack, NH -  603-424-4228 

] B, CLAIRE PORSCHE, Dedham MA.  
	8/91:  Huge multi-marque dealership.  Porsche service dept
	excellent.  Parts priced aggressively, will ship anywhere - ask
	for Mac.

] B, COLONIAL AUTO: 430 Boston Post Rd (rt.20), Sudbury - 508-443-6331
	3/90: Good experience with several major repairs.  "They have a
	 disorganized looking shop, but they are usually competent and
	 are above all **Cheap**."

] C, DEDHAM NISSAN, Dedham, MA
	4/92: messed up an estimate in an insurance case (other party's
	fault), tried to get us to pay the extra $$. Finally gave in to
	not trying to get us to pay to get it back.

] A- ELLIS IMPORTS, 12 Newton St., Southboro - 508-485-1430
Primarily Saabs (Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, etc. too) - Owner Chuck Ellis
	9/91: "repair rather than replace," fun-loving people -
	thorough, professional, courteous, extremely helpful,  They're
	cheaper than a dealer, and much better.

] B, EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING, Natick, MA.  
	8/91:  If you own a european car, there is probably no reason to
	ever go anywhere else.  Jerry and Bill are absolutely top notch. 
	Very supportive of the local Porsche Club.

] B, FOREIGN ENGINE CO: Everett, MA
	Honda & BMW only.
] C, FRAMINGHAM FORD:  Framingham, MA
	2/92:  Probe:  body work, miscellaneous adjustments.  They broke
	the taillight lense, dented the hood, didn't complete service.
	Took  days longer than expected.

] B- H & H AUTOMOTIVE: Newton/Needham line - 444-9262

] B- JIM BOUDREAU'S AUTO CONNECTION: Tewksbury & Billerica
	(see above listing)

] B, LUCIEN HOULE: Lawrence - 508-687-9426
	High recommendation from a Saab owner.

] B- MANLEY BOYCE'S MOBIL: Acton

] B- MCGUIRE'S AMOCO: Framingham

] B- MIDAS: Weymouth
	1/90: Competent exhaust work.  Don't quite trust them to do
	 brake work though.

] B, MIDWAY NISSAN: Framingham
	6/87: High praise for their service center.
	5/90: rebuilt a carburetor correctly, after two other dealer 
	      shops didn't.  Dealer prices, but friendly folks.
	9/91: Jeep Wrangler in for warranty work, they finished work on 
	Friday, didn't let me know until Monday, had to bring it back
	two days later, then again a week later.

] B- NATICK FORD:  Natick, MA
	2/92:  Good job on Probe, but a friend had a tuneup, car ran
	rougher, overheated, had to be towed back.  Refused to absorb
	cost of tow

] B Powell Automotive, Groton, MA.  (508) 448-5066
	11/90: Used twice, once for a clutch replacement
	and once for carburation/hard starting.  In both cases
	they did excellent work at a reasonable price.  I would
	rate them "A".

] B- SAL'S AUTOMOTIVE: West Acton

] C- SEARS AT SOUTH SHORE PLAZA: [No addr, ph# - anyone?]
	9/91: 1985 Trans Am brought in for rear shocks.  Made 3 return
	trips; not satisfied.  Mechanics were very discourteous, rude.

] B- SHEPARD MOBIL, Rte 20, Wayland
	6/91: Competent, 2nd generation family business, a popular local garage.
              I'd rate an "A"

] B- SUPERIOR GULF: Stoneham

] B, Fred's Citgo: Stoneham
	Good service, no wait.

] C, WELLESLEY VW, Wellesley MA.
	8/91:  Three or four trips back to find a busted lambda sensor. 
	Sloppy.  Avoid.

] B  AUTOWERKEN Worcester, 508-752-3877
	5/92: Fantastic. Mostly Volvo 240's and 740's, but will work on
	most cars with Bosch K or L Jetronic. Clean, dependable, reliable.
	Long waiting list due to the fact he has another full time job,
	but definitely worth the wait.

}  }}}}                   AUTO BODY SPECIALISTS                {{{{  {

} B-, WEBSTER AUTO BODY: 69 Webster Ave, Somerville  666-8181
	10/92: Best if you know what you want and aren't in a hurry. 
	 Competent, but slow.
} B, BOSTON AV. AUTO BODY/CAVANAGH BROS. AUTO GLASS: 527 Boston Av, Medford
	Tel.  625-5425 Jack Cavanagh.  "Low prices and very competent,
	especially for replacing glass".
	7/91: Had Sentra cooling system problems fixed, maintenance work, reasonable
	price.

} B- CENTRAL WELDING CO: 185 Felton St, Waltham - 893-6230
	Specializing in car frames and floor panels

} B- CLARK'S AUTOBODY, Pepperell, MA
	11/90: used this shop twice and have been very happy
	with the work and the price (well maybe not very happy
	with the price).  I would also rate them an "A".

} D- COLUMBIA AUTO PAINTING: 22 Brighton Av, Brighton.
	9/89: Repaired areas rusted within one year.
	10/89: Mechanic's work was great, but the body work was lousy.
	 (They may have jobbed out the mechanical repairs.)
	[Anyone else?]

} A, DeLEO'S AUTO BODY INC: 75 Hamilton St, Cambridge - 876-1344
	Ask for John.  This place does outstanding work, but you may
	have to wait for an appointment - they're very popular!
	2/90: "Excellent work...cheaper than the dealer's body shop."

} D- DETAIL AUTOBODY: Cambridge - 864-4622; Watertown - 923-1944
	2/90: "I was without a car from June to October due to their
	 incompetence...[R]ip-off artists extraordinare." [This is in
	 reference to the Cambridge shop.]
	3/89:  The section that they replaced began to rust after 1
	year.  (Cambridge)

} B+ DICK'S AUTO BODY: 95 Elmwood St, Somerville - 625-9171
        For Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW. $32/hr. (Ins. allows only $30)
	2/90: Car had to be brought back for them to finish details that
	  they missed or forgot about.  Did good work, though.
	8/91: Not cheap, not quick, but do first rate work.  Ask for Tom .

} B, Dudley St. Auto Body: 34 Dudley St., Arlington, MA 02174 -	648-0805
     01/91: "Repairs completed on time, as promised. Looks like a very nice
     paint job (so far), especially since they had to "blend" the repainted
     area into the original paint. Friendly and courteous. Based on this one
     experience, I'd be willing to give them a crack at a larger job."

} B, MIKE'S AUTOBODY, Malden MA.  
	8/91:  Very good quality, and the price is right. Priced a job WAY below Dick's.

} B- MUNROE AUTOBODY INC: 66 School St, Watertown - 924-4845
	(Corner of Walnut St.)

} A- PENTA AUTO BODY: 483 Pleasant St, Watertown - 923-1528
	1/90: Good work below insurance company appraisal.

} B+ SPRING HILL AUTO BODY: 534 Somerville Av, Somerville - 776-8553
	Owner's name is Joe.

} B- STADIUM AUTO BODY: 305 Western Av, Brighton - 254-6163
	Good work at an okay price.
	2/89: Took 6 weeks on a 2-3 week job.

} A, DAVE'S AUTOBODY (Was Woburn Autobody): 8 Campbell St, Woburn - 935-8915
	9/89: "Wonderful" work and customer service on a car with
	extensive damage.
	11/90: "The service was excellent.  They repaired the car
	quickly, and it looks great..."

} B+ ***TOWING*** MEL'S TOWING, Framingham, MA.  
	8/91:  Flatbed truck was cleaner than my Porsche!  Loaded car
	with great care.  Drove to Loudon NH to retrieve a car, same
	day, no problem.

} B+ ***TOWING*** TOWING & REPAIR SERV., 86 River St, Arl 646-4365
         Towing & emergency repairs
	2/92: ( 2 experiences) respond quickly, major repairs done
	quickly.  They do not use hooks in the bumper, rather they lift
	one end of the car.


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