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Good News Garage
“We went to GNG in Cambridge with our 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman because we are in the neighbourhood, the local Mini dealer nearby sucks in my opinion, and I had a warm recall of "Car Talk".”
Car Tune-Up in Cambridge, MA
24 technicians listed · 6 in Cambridge · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Aladdin Auto Service
- Dad
- Kindness
- Driving
“I had been searching for a mechanic to go to for 4 years since moving to the area, and finally I found Aladdin Auto Service after they were recommended by my coworker.”
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Hayg Auto Repair
- Job
- Money
- Mechanic
“Honest knowledgeable efficient really one of the best mechanic shops in the area and beyond Services Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Battery, Oil change, Service not listed”
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APA Automotive Transmissions
- Needs
- Tire
- Mechanic
“Though they didn't have time to complete the repair, the gentleman in the garage was so considerate to look at the tire and tighten up all the lug nuts on ALL our tires at no charge.”
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Vinnie's Auto Sport
- Oil
- Future
- Mechanic
“He has no interest in inflating prices or doing unnecessary work, instead he tells you what needs to be done, shows you the evidence, explains the process and the price, and then gets it done.”
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Prospect Auto
“Fixed a leak in my car quickly and cheap, and changed my oil quickly and cheaply.”
Area overview: Cambridge, MA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Cambridge itself and 18 come from towns including Waltham (2, 6 mi), Woburn (2, 8 mi) and Peabody (2, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,135 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (81%) and value (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), wheel alignment (3), A/C repair (2) and air filter replacement (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 21 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Cambridge, MA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Uno Auto Repair
- Cost
- Charge
- Money
“I had two blown out tires right in front of this shop and they close at 2pm on saturdays and I ran inside at 1:56pm and asked him if he could put two new tires on as I worked that day.”
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Motorsport Garage
“I had the exhaust fixed, suspension with shock absorbers, springs and bushing replaced, flex joint in the drive shaft replaced, alternator replaced, oil gauge fixed, alignment, oil change, voltage meter fixed, gas line replaced, front and rear brak...”
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Mestre's Auto Repair
- Fair
- Prices
“Very nice polite respectful and honest love the prices”
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JF Auto Care Inc
- Work
- Oil
- Tire
“Honest and helpful got my sticker and the found the little noise was loose lug nut ant she tightened them up and gave the name of a local transmission shop to check the fluids levels...”
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A & A Auto Care
“My mom always had an amazing experience with them whether it was getting her car serviced or having questions answered so they were my first choice for getting work done on my car.”
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Rayteam Automotive
- Vehicle
- Hand
- Clutch
“We can not say enough good about Ray Team, Frank has worked on a few of our cars, always gets it right, does the highest quality of work and is the only place we trust with our cars.”
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Larson's Service
“They turned down work to point out that due to the extensive rusting on basically everything, it was really not worth doing the work, it was just time to call it on the car.”
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Jim Boudreau's Automotive Service Center
- Tire
- Quality
- Ford
“Recently i had to have one of my vehicles towed to Boudreau's two times and was able to arrange his schedule to repair the vehicle that same day, repaired correctly, in a timely manner and with reliable replacement parts.”
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Bavarian Performance Group
- Knowledge
- Brakes
- Costs
“I have an E39 M5 which is a complex car and Andy and his team have maintained it for 17 years and it is a testimony to them that it runs perfectly even now at 140,000 miles.”
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Accurate Automotive & Tire Warehouse
- Brakes
- Wheel
- Towed
“Brian was kind enough to show me my car while it was hoisted up in the garage and physically pointed out and explained away the false diagnosis I received at a different service center.”
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Larin Automotive
- Oil
- Inspection
- Needs
“I should also mention that they checked for codes on my wife's Pilot (we suspect a transmission issue that is likely under warranty) and refused to accept payment for the 30 minutes of their time it required; I was very appreciative.”
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Old Center Auto Repair
“Every time I have an issue I bring my Ford F150 to Old Center Auto and he always does right by me, he even gives me his personal car to drive so I do not have to wait!”
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Salem Auto Body Co
- Team
- Wednesday
- Understanding
“Brought my silver Cadillac there to have my bumper painted they went above and beyond the bumper came out immaculate they even got the fog off of my front lights and changed a light bulb for me.”
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Foreign Auto Clinic
- Quality
- Team
- Mechanic
“I brought it in just before the Christmas and NYE holidays but even then he gave me a quick turn around (I think it was ready before NYE but I was out of town at that point).”
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Rogers Automotive
“Everyone at Rogers is great, they kept me informed and the diagnostic program they use that gives a detailed list of issues along with photos was a huge plus!”
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McCracken Automotive Service
- Light
- Honest
- Electronic
“Mc Cracken auto service is very helpful knowledgeable and dependable great prices and loyalty very good experience with them and will be keeping going to them for the rest of my auto needs”
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Autobahn Performance Inc
“Since I started bringing my car to the track last year, I've visited Autobahn Performance for a variety of services, starting with requisite technical inspections, then post-track-day inspections, tire mounting, and most recently a custom alignment a...”
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European Auto Solutions
- Dealership
- Message
- Team
“As a sole parent, I bought used Mercedes for both of my daughters simply because I knew I would get trustworthy, wise counsel in caring for their cars as well.”
Car Tune Up Services in Cambridge, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$178
Maximum cost
$948
National Average
$356
Avg Per Hour Rates
$77
$237
$533
Average price range is based on 402 cost profiles
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Which shops listed for Cambridge open on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 24 shops here show Saturday or Sunday hours. Plugs and filters fit neatly into a Saturday. A chase for an intermittent misfire does not, since it can need the car overnight to catch the fault happening from cold.