Medford · Mystic Ave (Somerville line)
Alewife Automotive 3+ sources
Mystic Ave shop that a 2025 r/boston commenter calls “the pinnacle of trustworthy, friendly mechanics,” saying it works to avoid unnecessary repairs.a 2023 r/Somerville commenter says it looked at a car for free and said nothing was needed after a $1,200 dealer quote; a 2026 Google reviewer calls it “extremely honest” and says it only recommends what truly needs to be done. Not unanimous: a 2025 r/medfordma thread includes a “horrible experience” report and an “avoid” comment. Get a written estimate.
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