Shimon’s Service Stations

If I had enough money I probably would offer Kamel a 30% tip on top of the cost of the car repairs, for his amazing automotive work fixing my car, and because of his very respectful and pleasant and occasionally even humorous attitude! His prices for labor are lower than the local competition and he honors his 12-​month warranty without any argumentation. And he even remembers me and my car from visit to visit!

Avoid this place. You know it’s a bad sign when they’re arguing with a customer when you walk in. I went to Shimon’s for an inspection sticker. I asked the cashier if I could go next-​door to Starbucks while they perform my inspection and he stated «No, this is not that type of business, if you want our services then you need to stay here or else you risk losing your place in line». I then asked the cashier if he needed my vehicle registration and he said «Did I ask you for your registration?» To their credit they were very quick, they had my car in the mechanics bay within 5 minutes and then five minutes later they had failed my vehicle. When I asked them to explain why a certain component had failed they simply said «No good». When I asked for more information I was told again, «No good» and he appeared upset that I was questioning him. He then stated «Go pay the cashier, this is a business, if you want to contest our rejection of your vehicle you can do it at the RMV». I was only there for a total of 15 minutes but they had managed to insult me a handful of times. I left upset, not because I had failed the inspection but because of how I was treated the entire time I was there. And by the time I left there was a line out the door. Don’t support this place just because of it’s convenient location. They clearly don’t care about their customers.

Nice good mechanics. Nice service. Treat you with respect and prices are right.
Most importantly, these people are extremely honest and trustworthy.
I would never even consider that they may be ripping me off, overcharging or doing extra work.

Dropped in on a Saturday with my brakes making a clunky noise for weeks. Immediately went on a test drive and the guy (sounding nervous) asked me to leave my car. 45 minutes later I get a call saying a bolt was missing, they replaced it, and I was good to go NO CHARGE! Super nice guys! Really friendly! I have a new mechanic now!

Truly this is the kind of auto repair experience you dream about! Incredibly nice guys who are truly looking out for you and not attempting to rip you off at all. In fact I’ve had several occasions where they actually did extra work for me for no extra charge. I wish every mechanic could be this awesome. Their prices are super reasonable as well and they have always taken extra care to make sure the problem gets fixed correctly the first time. Don’t waste your time taking your car anywhere else.

I was referred to Shimon’s by a friend when I bought my first city car three years ago, and completely understand why there seems to be a loyal following of customers. The guys there are very friendly, and have even taken me back to show me what they’re talking about on my car. Prices are very reasonable, and I always feel like I’m getting more than a fair deal. I have brought my car here for everything from oil changes to inspections, tire repairs, new tires and brakes, and more recently a bad wheel bearing which Kamel was able to diagnose over the phone before I even came in. I will never bring my car anywhere else. Great place!

Great service. Came in for a vehicle inspection on a Saturday morning. Only waited about 5 minutes before someone saw my car. Finished in about 15 minutes and paid $ 35. Very quick and didn’t try to sell me any extra services.

Went the last day of the year to get an inspection sticker during my lunch break. My car was in within 10 mins of being there. I was told a headlight was out (didn’t even notice!) and I probably needed a new tire. After first, I had a mini over-​emotional moment because I was moving across country and driving there the next week. So I had very little time to be able to go back to get those things resolved (but obvs needed to in order to make it cross country. The guys that worked there were so nice and happy to help me in anyway. I ended up having to take an extra hour at lunch, which thankfully was okay. But both issues were resolved and my car passed inspection! Definitely recommend going there for your car services!

The people are great. The service is great. I had a broken tail light which would have made my car fail inspection, and they didn’t judge me when I had a little meltdown. (I didn’t know about the «safety check,» and the light was patched and still worked, so I didn’t expect any problems.) They ordered a new light on the spot and installed it the next day. Install and inspection were done in about an hour.

Went to get my car inspected during my lunch hour and couldn’t have had an easier experience. It was super fast, I was in and out of there in about 15 minutes in total and the guys were really nice. Highly recommend.

Very fast and super nice. i do not know much about cars so it’s always a risk going someplace new. did not get swindled. would come here again in a heart beat.

No. Went for an inspection sticker and got a dent in my car instead. Lovely.

very fact efficient and nice.

The reviews are 100% on point! I called to find out how long it was for a state car inspection. They told me to come on by and that it would take 10 minutes. When I got there, another guy got there before me and was being helped. They turned his car around in under 10 minutes and then got mine right in right after and out in under 10 minutes too. Blown away! I’ll definitely be back.

I found myself driving around looking for an inspection station one evening and this was the only one that:
A) Picked up their phone!
B) Was open!
C) Invited me right over!
I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. The guy operating the place that night was polite and friendly.
This looks like a great neighborhood gas station and garage!

I hate paying people to do tasks I can do myself, so I was determined to replace my Jeep’s blown headlight myself. But three of the four screws holding it in place felt like they were welded-​in, neither I, nor my dad, in all our beefiness, could get them to budge. I stopped in to Shimon today to ask if they could help me get them out, thinking they might even have to cut them. Not only did they get the darn screws out in seconds, the guy put my new headlight in, screwed it in place, and would’ve screwed the frame back on if I’d let him, and refused to let me pay him for it. I regret wasting time trying to DIY-​it, frankly. Thanks, Shimon!

It is so hard to find trustworthy, reliable, and kind auto repair shops anywhere these days — especially in a city. I am so thankful that I came across Shimon’s, who happened to be 100 yards from the house I lived in for 2 years. For some reason, for 1.5 years while I lived there, I went to an Aamco which was much further away and full of a bunch of crooks who I now know overcharged me and gave me all sorts of wrong information regarding my car.
The guys at Shimon are all SO nice, and Shimon himself is awesome! On multiple occasions, they’ve been able to help me out RIGHT AWAY even though they’re constantly busy. They don’t steal your money or over-​charge, their prices are actually extremely fair and much lower than prices I’ve been given at other places for the same work. They definitely are looking out for your best interests rather than their own and it’s so refreshing and appreciated. I wouldn’t take my business anywhere else after so many fabulous experiences with these guys — even now that I live 20 minutes away! I recommend Shimon’s for everyone.

These guys are the ONLY auto repair shop I trust in the greater Boston area. They’re honest and fair, which is hard to find in an auto repair shop — especially in a big city.
In July 2014, I was three days away from embarking on a 3500 mile cross-​country road trip when my car started sounding like a go-​cart. Turns out the catalytic converter broke (not a cheap fix by any means) and Shimon’s gave me a choice; pay $ 1,000 for a manufacturer part, or pay half of that for an after-​market piece. The manufacturer piece has an 8-​year warranty and the after-​market had a 12-​month warranty. I balked at the price of a new piece, and Shimon got noticeably offended. He told me that in the past, he’s lost a lot of customers over catalytic converters, and while it was ultimately my decision, he would rather loose me as a customer than install an after-​market piece that could come back to his shop in a year.
Though I had brought my car to Shimon’s before, I was skeptical that a single piece could cost a grand, so I called my Dad –who happens to be the cheapest, geekiest car dude in my life. He assured me that the part was definitely that expensive, and not only that, but for once in my life he advised me to get the more expensive piece.
I definitely don’t regret my decision– the last thing I want to do is end up getting another catalytic converter next year, which would already surpass the cost of the new piece. Ultimately, I have Shimon’s to thank for getting my car ready for the big trip – within 36 hours no less! They also changed oil/​break pads/​checked belts/​etc.
These dudes rock and if I ever move back to Boston, you can bet I’ll only get my car repaired at Shimon’s.

I had an absolutely positive experience with these guys! I called the day before about a knocking sound my car was making. They let me drop my car off the next morning, fixed the minor problem (wheel and rim we’re lose), took it for multiple test drives, and didn’t even charge me. They are extremely courteous and helpful. I will absolutely be taking my car back here! Thank you!

I went here to get my car inspected. I pulled in, and someone came to my car. I said I needed an inspection and they asked me to pull up to the garage, there was no wait. It took maybe 10 minutes total and I was able to pay with a card, I got my sticker, and I was done. It was easy. The people who worked there didn’t speak perfect English but it wasn’t a problem. They told me I needed to replace my front tires soon but didn’t try to sell me anything.