http://tap01.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] tap01.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2006-05-17 10:14 pm
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car mechanic

Does anyone know of a good car mechanic around Davis square? I need to get a second opinion on some repairs that the dealer said that I need to do on my Honda CRV.

[identity profile] aspasia02.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Koko at Foreign and Domestic Auto on Boston Ave (behind Tufts, near the intersection with Winthrop Street) is absolutely phenomenal. He's actually told me to take my car away because - and I quote verbatim - "I don't want you spending money on this. It's fine." And he's been right! I originally went to him after being quoted $1,600 by Grava Chrysler (a highly, HIGHLY negligent service, I might add, and rude to boot) - Koko did the service for $400.

Additionally, if you go to www.cartalk.com, they have a link to a site that has customer reviews of local mechanics. Koko gets universally glowing reviews.

Good luck!
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[personal profile] bluepapercup 2006-05-18 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's not *in* Davis, it's actually closer to Union...I used to use Hondar House, and they are great.

[identity profile] agharta75.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Another recommendation for Hondar House. When I was living in New Hampshire I used to drive sixty miles to Cambridge to get the car tuned up; they're that good.

[identity profile] schpahky.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
Mike's Auto in Union Square is terrific.

[identity profile] seaweedgirle.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
I second the Mike's nod.

[identity profile] jbsegal.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
For a Honda, I most emphatically recommend Hondar House, on Prospect St., outside Central Sq.

They are the best auto shop I've ever dealt with.

[identity profile] rxrfrx.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 10:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hondar House, or Hondaa King on Western Av in Brighton

[identity profile] rollzroix.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
This is getting redundant, but I always take my Element to Hondar House on Prospect St. in Cambridge (between Inman and Central Square). They are great.

[identity profile] agharta75.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)

Hondar House. Hondar House. Hondar House.

When I was living in NH, I used to drive sixty miles each way for a tuneup there. They're that good.

[identity profile] agharta75.livejournal.com 2006-05-18 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
sorry for the double post

[identity profile] logt.livejournal.com 2006-05-24 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
If you still need a mechanic, Aris Auto on the corner of Somerville Ave and Cragie St are really great: honest, pretty cheap and very nice!